MORFLEX 560
(Tri-n-Hexyl) Trimellitate
Composition
Molecular weight = 462
Formula: C27H42O6
CAS # 1528-49-0
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Structure:
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Description
Dimethyl Isophthalate is a white, flaked solid soluble in most organic
solvents and insoluble in water.
Product/Application
Benefits
The major use for tri-n-hexyl trimellitate is as a plasticizer for PVC
and its copolymers. It provides the excellent compatibility and
efficiency properties of monomerics together with the permanence
properties of many polymerics. Vinyls plasticized with this ester find
application in variety of markets including automotive and furniture
upholstery, wire coatings and gasketing materials.
Specifications and Properties
| SPECIFICATIONS |
| Assay, w/w, % |
99.0 Minimum |
| Acidity, as acetic acid, % |
0.02 Maximum |
| Moisture (K-F). % |
0.1 Maximum |
| Color, APHA |
100 Maximum |
| Specific Gravity, 25/25°C |
1.010 - 1.020 |
| Refractive Index @ 25°C/D |
1.4840 - 1.4860 |
| TYPICAL PROPERTIES |
| Physical State |
Oily liquid |
| Pounds per gallon |
8.45 |
| Flash Point, C.O.C., °F |
515 |
| Fire Point, °F |
555 |
| Pour Point, °F |
-50 |
| Odor |
Mild characteristic |
| Viscosity @ 210°F, SUS |
47.5 |
| Vapor Density |
16.2 |
| TYPICAL PERFORMANCE IN VINYL FILMS |
MORFLEX 560 |
DEHP |
| Tensile, psi |
2863 |
2718 |
| Ultimate Elongation, % |
460 |
456 |
| Modulus at 100% Elongation, psi |
1210 |
1161 |
| Hardness, Durometer A |
88 |
84 |
| T4 (10,000 psi), °C |
-2.1 |
-5.3 |
| Tf (100,000 psi), °C |
-23.6 |
-29.1 |
| Brittle Point, °C |
-21.7 |
-28.7 |
| *Volatile Loss (24 hr @ 100°C), wt % |
1.69 |
7.07 |
| *Volatile Loss (A/C), wt % |
1.24 |
1.94 |
| *Tap Water Extraction, wt % |
0.17 |
0.12 |
| *Soapy Water Extraction, wt % |
1.66 |
1.30 |
| *Oil Extraction, wt % |
2.99 |
2.74 |
| *Gasoline Extraction, wt % |
51.8 |
44.6 |
Performance tests were made
with sheets prepared with a standard formulation at a
plasticizer level of 50 PHR.
*Expressed as % plasticizer lost |
Storage
and Handling
Materials should be stored at room
temperature or below. Please refer to
the MSDS for additional information regarding safe handling and
environmental precautions.
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knowledge. No warranty
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of the product(s) described herein.
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