Handbook of adhesive chemical and compounding ingredients

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by  Ash, Irene, Ash, Michael

Handbook of
Adhesive Chemical and
Compounding Ingredients
Second Edition
Compiled by
Michael and Irene Ash
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Preface
Adhesive manufacture represents an $30 billion a year global activity; toxicology, storage, precautions, etc.
industry. The market for adhesive products spans a diverse
range of industries including: electrical and electronic systems, Part II- Chemical Component Cross-Referencec overs more
packaging, consumer goods, medical and dental products, con- than 2500 chemicals and materials that are contained in the
struction and building materials, industrial assemblies, paper, trade name products profiled in Part I or generic chemicals that
and transportation. The primary categories of adhesives are: are not linked to trade names but are used in the formulation of
hot-melt, pressure-sensitive, protein-based, radiation-curable, adhesives. Each entry contains information including the fol-
heat-sealing, heat-activated, rubber-based,t hermoplastic, ther- lowing: CAS (ChemicalA bstract Service), ElNECSlELlNCS( Eu-
mosetting, solventborne, and waterborne. ropean Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances/
European List of Notified Chemical Substances), and UNlDOT
The Handbook of Adhesive Chemical And Compounding reference numbers, classification, definition, chemical synonyms,
lngredients, now in its Second Edition, has been extensively empirical and molecular formulas, properties, toxicology, pre-
updated and contains the most comprehensive coverage avail- cautions, storage, uses, use level, regulatory details, manufac-
able on raw materials that are used in the manufactureo f adhe- turers and distributors. All chemicallmaterial synonyms are
sives. This reference includes informationo n the following types cross-referenced back to the main entry. Entries, in this sec-
of chemicals and materials: Accelerators; Adhesion promoters, tion, include a listing of the trade name products that are either
Antiblockinga gents; Antioxidants; Antimicrobials, Antisag agents, equivalent to this chemical or contain it as one of its ingredients.
Antitack agents; Bases; Bleaches; Catalysts; Colloidal stabiliz-
ers; Crosslinking agents; Defoamers; Curing agents, Dispers- Part 111- Functiona~App/icatioInn dex is a powerful tool for
ants; Dyes; Extenders; Fillers; Film-formers, Flame retardants, locating the trade names and chemicals based on their function
Gloss aids, Hardeners, Humectants; Insolubilizers; Liquifiers; andlor industrial application area. By searching for key func-
Pigments; Plasticizers; Polymers, Preservatives; Processing tional words such as solvent, tackifier, waterproofing agent, etc.,
aids; Reinforcing agents, Resins, Rosins, Softeners; Solvents; combined with a specific application area, such as hot-melt,
Stabilizers, Tackifiers; ThickenerslViscosity control agents; UV construction, dental products, industrial assemblies, etc., the
absorbers; Vulcanizing agents; Waxes, Waterproofing agents; user is directed to the trade names andlor chemicals that have
Wetting agents. that specific functionallapplication attribute. The generic com-
ponent names are distinguished from the trade names by bold-
The selection of raw materials for a specific adhesive product is faced type.
a complex process that includes evaluation of essential factors
such as: adhesive type, materials to be joined (e.g., texture of Part IV- Manufacturers Directory contains detailed contact
substrates), processing conditions, product requirements, ex- information for the more than 3600 worldwide manufacturers
pected usage, cost constraints, end-use environmental condi- and their branches of trade name products and chemical com-
tions (UV light, solvents, temperature) and regulatory constraints. ponents that are referenced in this handbook. Wherever pos-
sible, telephone, telefax, toll-free numbers, e-mail and Internet
This reference is organized so that the reader can access the addresses, and complete mailing addresses are included for
information on adhesive ingredients based on the trade name, each manufacturer.
chemical components, functions and application areas, manu-
facturer, CAS number, and EINECSlELlNCS number. Appendix
CAS Number lndexcontains CAS number entries followed by
The book is divided into four parts and includes three indexes a listing of their trade name product and chemical equivalents in
and a Glossary in the Appendix: alphabetical order. The chemical name is in boldfaced type.
Part I- Trade Name Reference provides an alphabetical list- €lN€CS/€LlNcS Number lndex contains EI N ECSlE LIN C S
ing of approximately 7000 trade name chemicals and materials number entries followed by a listing of its trade name product
that are used in formulating adhesive products. Each entry in- and generic chemical equivalents in alphabetical order. The
cludes the manufacturer's name; chemicallmateriald escription; chemical name is in boldfaced type.
its detailed functions and applications in all aspects of industry;
physical properties, such as form, molecular weight, density, US FDA Regulatory Numberlndexcontains the trade names
solubility, boiling point, cloud point, flash point, pH, freezing point, and chemicals that have been approved as adhesive ingredi-
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ents for articles intended for use in packaging, transporting, or their reference library We are also pleased to provide this refer-
holding food. The chemical name is in boldfaced type. ence as an electronic product.
Glossary contains definitions of terminology associated with This reference is the culmination of many years of research,
adhesive chemicals and materials. investigationo f product sources acquired through personal con-
tacts and correspondences with major chemical manufacturers
We are confident that those involved in any aspect of the adhe- worldwide, as well as toxicological databases, chemical refer-
sive industry will find this compendium an important addition to ence books, trade magazines and journals.
M. & I. Ash
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Contents
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Preface vii
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Abbreviations ix
Part I Trade Name Reference .................................................................................................................. 1
Part II Chemical Component Cross Reference ................................................................................... 619
Part 111 FunctionallApplicationI ndex .................................................................................................... 971
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Part IV Manufacturers Directory 1111
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Appendix 1165
CAS Number Index ................................................................................................................... 1167
ElNECSlELlNCS Number Index ................................................................................................ 1197
US FDA Regulatory Number Index ......................................................................................... 1212
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Glossary 1224
Part I
Trade Name Reference
#I Oil [CasChem] rubber using a single-dip system
Chem. Descrip.: Castor oil, tech. Properties: Tenacity 7.8 gld; shrinkage 4.5% (350 F); toughness 0.39 gld
CAS 8001-79-4; ElNECSlELlNCS 232-293-8 2-PyroP [ISP]
Uses: Plasticizer, tackifier, penetrant for adhesives, inks, coatings, seal- Chem. Descrip.: 2-Pyrrolidone
ants; industrial lubricants; pigment dispersion in coatings; leather soft- CAS 616-45-5; ElNECSlELlNCS 204-648-7
enerlpreserver; solubilizer for detergents; plasticizer, mold release for Uses: Monomer for polypyrrolidone; solvent for polymers, insecticides,
rubber; waxes and polishes; textile processing polyhydroxylic alcohols, sugars, iodine, specialty inks; used in petrol.
features: Tech. grade for industrial use processing and acrylonitrile mfg.; solvent, solubilizer, intermediate for
Properties: Gardner 2t oil; sp.gr. 0.959; visc. 7.5 stokes; pour pt. -10 F; pharmaceuticals; plasticizerlcoalescing agent for acrylic latexes, acrylic-
acid no. 2; iodine no. 86; sapon. no. 180; hyd. no. 158 styrene copolymers in emulsion-type floor coatings; intermediate for N-
#I5 Oil [CasChem] methylol derivs., alkaloids related to peganine, amino-butyrica cid derivs.;
Chem. Descrip.: Polymerized castor oil adhesives
Uses: Pigment wetting agentldispersant; plasticizer for resins, gums, poly- Properties: Liq.; solidifies below 25 C; misc. with water, ethanol, ethyl
mers; lubricant; penetrant; coupling solvent; adhesion promoter; for cel- ether, chloroform, benzene, ethyl acetate, CS,; insol. in aliphatic hydro-
lulose lacquers, inks, adhesives, industrial lubricants, polishes, caulks, carbons; sp.gr. 0.11 (294 C); visc. 13.3 cp; m.p. 25 C; b.p. 245 C; flash
leather dressing, hydraulic fluids; rubber compding. pt. (OC) 130 C
Regu/atory: FDA approval Precaution: Noncorrosive; low fire hazard
Properties: Gardner 11 color; sp.gr. 1.013; visc. 250 stokes; pour pt. 35 F; 4-K [Oglebay Norton]
acid no. 14; iodine no. 64; sapon. no. 220; hyd. no. 137
Chem. Descrip.: Mica
#30 Oil [CasChem]
CAS 12001-26-2; ElNECSlELlNCS 310-127-6
Chem. Descrip.: Polymerized castor oil
Uses: Filler forjoint compds., adhesives, sealants, foundry coatings, elec-
Uses: Pigment wetting agentldispersant; plasticizer for resins, gums, poly-
trode coatings; antisticking agent in rubber roofing; reinforcing agent
mers; lubricant, penetrant, coupling solvent, adhesion promoter for cel-
(inc. stiffness, prevents warping, improves dimensional stability) in ther-
lulose lacquers, inks, adhesives, industrial lubricants, polishes, caulks,
moplastic resin composites; insulator aiding dielec. props. in thermoset
leather dressing, hydraulic fluids, rubber compding.
resin composites
Regu/atory: FDA approval
features: Reduces shrinkage, cracking in adhesives
Properties: Gardner 13 visc. liq.; sp.gr. 1.019; visc. 500 stokes; pour pt. v
Properties: 54 median size; bulk dens. 16 Iblft3
45 F; acid no. 13; iodine no. 63; sapon. no. 220; hyd. no. 136
10 WOLLASTOCOAT@ [Nyco Mins.]
#40 Oil [CasChem]
Chem. Descrip.: Surface-modified wollastonite
Chem. Descrip.: Polymerized castor oil
Chem. Analysis: SiO, (51%), CaO (47.5%)
Uses: Pigment wetting agentldispersant; plasticizer for resins, gums, poly-
Uses: Filler, additive for plastics, coating, friction, refractory, ceramic, con-
mers; lubricant, penetrant, coupling solvent, adhesion promoter for cel-
struction, elastomer, sealant, and adhesive applics., for nylon, phenolic
lulose lacquers, inks, adhesives, industrial lubricants, polishes, caulks,
molding compds., epoxy, polyester, PUlpolyurea
leather dressing, hydraulic fluids, rubber compding.
Features: Cost-effective functional filler; surf. modifications can improve
Regu/atory: FDA approval processing, bonding between resin and filler, mech. and phys. props.,
Properties: Gardner 14 color; sp.gr. 1.020; visc. 800 stokes; pour pt. 50 F; material handling and warehousing, etc.
acid no. 13; iodine no. 60; sapon. no. 225; hyd. no. 135 Properties: Wh. acicular powd., faint odor; 3 pm median particle size;
1W70,1W73 [Honeywell Perf. Fibers] 100% -20 v, 96% -10 v; fineness Hegman 6-7; sol. 0.01 gll00 cc in
Chem. Descrip.: Polyester water; sp.gr. 2.9; dens. 24.2 lblsolid gal; bulk dens. 0.48 glcc (loose);
Uses: Reinforcing material for in-rubber composites providing high str. bulk value 0.0413 galllb; surf. area 4.1 m’lg; oil absorp. 24; GE bright-
and low elong.; 1W 73 has a special finish to make it adhesive active for ness 95; m.p. 1540 C; ref. index 1.63; pH 9.9 (10% slurry); hardness
exc. adhesion to rubber using a single-dip adhesive system (Mohs) 4.5; > 99% wollastonite, < 1% proprietary treatments
Properties: Tenacity 8.9 gld; shrinkage 8.5% (350 F); toughness 0.7 gld Toxico/ogy: Nuisance dust, TLVmnlA 10 mglm3( 8 h, total dust); long-term
1W74 [Honeywell Perf. Fibers] cumulative inh. can cause restriction of airways; may cause minor skin
Chem. Descrip.: Polyester irritation
Uses: Reinforcing material for in-rubber composites providing low shrink- Precaution: Surf. treatments may oxidize or decomp. at elevated temps.;
age and special adhesive active finish; its toughness and exc. impact burning may produce sm. amts. of oxides of carbon, silicon, nitrogen, or
resist. make it ideal for conveyor belt applics. sulfur
Properties: Tenacity 8.3 gld; shrinkage 2% (350 F); toughness 0.9 gld Storage: Keep dry and cool in original shipping containers until use
1x33 [Honeywell Perf. Fibers] 45-55 Mastic Asphalt Filler [Omya UK]
Chem. Descrip.: Polyester
Chem. Descrip.: Limestone
Uses: Reinforcing material for in-rubber composites providing lower elong.
Chem. Analysis: CaCO, (98.5%), SiO, (0.6%), AI,O, (0.4%, Fe,O, (O.l%),
and lower shrinkage than 1W 70 and superior part-load and high dimen-
moisture (< 0.1%)
sional stability; special adhesive active finish provides exc. adhesion to
CAS 1317-65-3
rubber using a single-dip system
Properties: Tenacity 7.8 gld; shrinkage 4.5% (350 F); toughness 0.39 gld Uses: Mastic asphalt filler for building and civil engineering
1X40,1X43 [Honeywell Perf. Fibers] Properties: 0.5% on 2.36 mm sieve; 50% on 75 vm sieve; sp.gr. 2.7
Chem. Descrip.: Polyester 142 Solvent 66/3 [CITGO Petrol.]
Uses: Reinforcing material for in-rubber composites; designed as rayon Chem. Descrip.: Stoddard solvent
replacement; offers highest dimensionals tability at cost-effectiver eplace- CAS 8052-41-3; ElNECSlELlNCS 265-198-5
ment factor; special adhesive active finish provides exc. adhesion to UN 1268
TRADE NAME REFERENCE 3
400 WOLLASTOCOAT@
Uses: Solvent; food pkg. adhesives; in surf. lubricants for mfg. of food- antistat, binder, chelating agent, flexibilizer, humectant, plasticizer, soft-
contact metallic articles ener in paper; antistat, chelating agent, humectant in textiles
Features: Med. boiling; hydrotreated to reduce aromatics and olefins; Features: Noncrystallizing
meets definition of non-photochemicallyr eactive as defined by 66l3 Rule Abalyn@ [ Eastman]
requirements Chem. Descrip.: Methyl rosinate
Regulatory: FDA 2lCFR 5175.105, 178.3620, 178.3910; SARA 53021 CAS 6818 6-14 -1; ElNECSlELlNCS 269-035-9
304 nonreportable, 5311l312 acute healthlchronic healthlfire hazard, Uses: Softener, tackifier for NR, SBR, reclaimed rubber, chlorinated rub-
5313 nonreponable; Calif. Prop. 65 nonreponable; may contain detect- ber, IIR, EVA, CR, polyisobutylene, PS; improves processing and pig-
able amts. 1,35trimethylbenzene ment disp.; tackifier for cements; surf.-wetting properties; used in lac-
Properties: Colorless transparent liq.; It. paraffinic hydrocarbon odor; neg- quers, inks, paper coatings, varnishes, adhesives, sealing compds., plas-
ligible sol. in cold water (< 0.01%); sp.gr. 0.768-0.820 (60l60 F); dens. tics, rubber, wood preservatives, and perfumes
6.61 lblgal (15.6 C); visc. 1.72 cSt (20 C); vapor pressure 2.9 mm Hg Properties: Amber visc. liq.; sol. in esters, ketones, alcohols, ethers, petrol.
(20 C); f.p. -85 to -25 C; b.p. 188-207 C; flash pt. (TCC) 61-63 C; hydrocarbons, and veg. and min. oils; water-insol.; sp.gr. 1.03; dens.
autoignition temp. 235 C; ref. index 1.4319 (20 C); KB value 31; VOC 1.03 kgll; visc. (G-H) Z1; b.p. 352-356 C; acid no. 6; sapon. no. 160; ref.
793 gll; 100% act. index 1.5300; flash pt. (COC) 180 C
Toxicology: ACGIH TLV TWA 100 ppm; LD50 (oral, rat) > 34,600 mglkg; Abex@ 12s [Rhodia HPCll]
misthapor may irritate eyes, mucous membranes, respiratory tract; liq. Chem. Descrip.: Sodium alkyl ether sulfate
contact may cause minimal to mod. eye irritation, mod. to severe skin Uses: Emulsifier for vinyl acetate, acrylates, methacrylates, styrene, buta-
irritationlinflamm.; may be harmful by inh., skin absorp.; overexposure diene polymerization for paper coatings, textile coatings, paints, adhe-
may cause CNS depression, other target organ effects; may be harmful sives, industrial coatings
or fatal by ing.; aspiration into lungs can cause pulmonary edema, chem. Properties: Liq.; anionic; 30% act.
pneumonia; TSCA listed Abex@ 18s [Rhodia HPCll]
Environmental: May cause oxygen depletion in waterways; potentially Chem. Descrip.: Proprietarylsodium
toxic to water ecosystems; may be hazardous to aquatic life; may con- Uses: Detergent, emulsifier for polymerization of vinyl acetate, acrylates,
tribute to smog; prevent entry into sewers, waterways; not a DOT ma- styrene, butadiene; mineral oil emulsifier; rewetting agent; surfactant for
rine pollutant paper coatings, textile coatings, paints, adhesives, industrial coatings,
Precaution: Combustible liq.; flamm. limits 0.8-6.0%; vapor may cause floor polishes; in food pkg. adhesives; in paperlpaperboard in contact
flash fire; vapors are heavier than air, may flash back; may create vapor/ with aq.lfattyldry foods
air explosion hazard in confined spaces; spills may create a slipping Features: Low foaming
hazard; floats on water; container can rupture in fire; prevent entry into Regulatory: FDA 21CFR 5175.105, 176.170, 176.180; Canada DSL,
basements, confined areas; bond and ground equip.; incompat. with EINECS, Australia, Korea listed
strong acids, alkalis, oxidizers (liq. chlorine, other halogens, hydrogen Properties: Gardner 2 cl. liq.; dens. 8.5 Iblgal; visc. 1000 cps; cloud pt. 10
peroxide, oxygen) C (lower), > 100 C (upper); pH 7.5-8.5 (10%); surf. tens. 48 dyneslcm
Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Combustion: smoke, CO, CO,, possibly other (1%); Draves wetting 45-50 s (0.1%); anionic; 35% act.
harmful gaseslvapors Toxicology: TSCA listed
HMIS: Health 1, Flammability 2, Reactivity 0 Abex@ 22s [Rhodia HPCll]
Storage: Store in tightly closed containers in cool, dry, well-ventilated Chem. Descrip.: Proprietarylsodium
place away from heat, sparks, ignition sources, strong oxidizing condi- Uses: Detergent, emulsifier for use in polymerization of vinyl acetate and
tions acrylates; mineral oil emulsifier; rewetting agent; surfactant for paper
400 WOLLASTOCOAT@ [Nyco Mins.] coatings, textile coatings, paints, adhesives, industrial coatings, floor
Chem. Descrip.: Surface-modified wollastonite polish, pigment binders; in food pkg. adhesives; in paperlpaperboard in
Chem. Analysis: Si02( 51%), CaO (47.5%) contact with aqlfattyldry foods
Uses: Filler, additive for plastics, coating, friction, refractory, ceramic, con- Features: Low foaming
struction, elastomer, sealant, and adhesive applics., for nylon, phenolic Regulatory: FDA 21CFR 5175.105,176.170, 176.180
molding compds., epoxy, polyester, PUlpolyurea Properties: Pale yel. liq.; dens. 8.7 Iblgal; visc. 1000 cps; cloud pt. 23 C
Features: Cost-effective functional filler; surf. modifications can improve (lower), > 100 C (upper); pH 8 (10%); surf. tens. 55 dyneslcm (@ CMC);
processing, bonding between resin and filler, mech. and phys. props., anionic; 25% solids
material handling and warehousing, etc. Abex@ 23s [Rhodia HPCll]
Propefries: Wh. acicular powd., faint odor; 7 pm median particle size; Chem. Descrip.: Sodium laureth sulfate
65% -10 p; sol. 0.01 gll00 cc in water; sp.gr. 2.9; dens. 24.2 lblsolid gal; CAS 9004-82-4; ElNECSlELlNCS 221-416-0
bulk dens. 0.64 glcc (loose); bulk value 0.041 3 galbb; surf. area 1.9 m’l Uses: Emulsifier for emulsion polymerization of vinyl acetate, acrylates,
g; oil absorp. 22; GE brightness 94; m.p. 1540 C; ref. index 1.63; pH 9.9 methacrylates, styrene, butadiene for paper coatings, textile coatings,
(10% slurry); hardness (Mohs) 4.5; > 99% wollastonite, < 1% propri- paints, adhesives, industrial coatings
etary treatments Regulatory: Canada DSL, EINECS, Australia, Korea listed
Toxicology: Nuisance dust, TLV/TWAIO mglm3( 8 h, total dust); long-term Properties: Liq.; surf. tens. 40 dyneslcm (@ CMC); anionic; 60% conc.
cumulative inh. can cause restriction of airways; may cause minor skin Toxicology: TSCA listed
irritation Abex@ 26s [Rhodia HPCll]
Precaution: Surf. treatments may oxidize or decomp. at elevated temps.; Chem. Descrip.: Sodium alkylaryl ethoxy sulfate
burning may produce sm. amts. of oxides of carbon, silicon, nitrogen, or Uses: Emulsifier for emulsion polymerization of vinyl acetate, acrylates,
sulfur methacrylates, styrene, butadiene for paper coatings, textile coatings,
Storage: Keep dry and cool in original shipping containers until use paints, adhesives, industrial coatings; food pkg. adhesives; component
1270 [Degussa] in paperlpaperboard in contact with aq.lfattyldry foods
Uses: Adhesion resin in water-dilutable coatings Regulatory: FDA 21CFR 5175.105, 176.170, 176.180; BGA XIV compli-
Properties: Visc. liq.; sp.gr. 1.07 glcm3; acid no. 40; 70% solids in s-bu- ance; Canada DSL, Korea, Japan listed
tanol Properties: Pale yel. liq.; dens. 8.8 Iblgal; visc. 100 cps; cloud pt. 10 C
A-625 [SPI POIYOIS] (lower), > 100 C (upper); pH 8 (10%); surf. tens. 55 dyneslcm (@ CMC);
Chem. Descrip.: Sorbitol sol’n. anionic; 33% solids
CAS 50-70-4; ElNECSlELlNCS 200-061-5 Toxicology: TSCA listed
Uses: Bodying agent, bulking agent, conditioner, gloss aid, humectant, Abex@ 33s [Rhodia HPCll]
plasticizer, shelf-life extender, suspending agent, texturizer in cosmetic Chem. Descrip.: Sodium alkylaryl ethoxy sulfate
creamsllotions, hair care prods.; flexibilizer, gloss aid, humectant, plasti- Uses: Emulsifier for emulsion polymerization of vinyl acetate, acrylates,
cizer, shelf-life extender, warpinglshrinking preventer in adhesives, glues; methacrylates, styrene, butadiene for paper coatings, textile coatings,
4 HANDBOOK OF ADHESIVE CHEMICAL AND COMPOUNDING INGREDIENTS
Abex@ EP-277
paints, adhesives, industrial coatings; base for scrub soaps, rug sham- Environmental: Biodeg.
poos, general detergent applics.; lime soap dispersant Abex@ 2545 [Rhodia HPCll]
Properties: Gardner 5 cl. liq.; sp.gr. 1.06; dens. 8.8 Iblgal; visc. 1500 cps Uses: Emulsifier in vinyl acrylic, ethylene vinyl acetate, acrylic, and sty-
max.; cloud pt. 20 C max.; pH 7.5-9.0 (10%); surf. tens. 37 dyneslcm (@ rene acrylic copolymers; food pkg. adhesives; in paperlpaperboard in
CMC); anionic; 26-28% act. contact with aqlfattyldry foods
Toxicology: TSCA listed Features: Low VOC; surfactant alternative for environmentally sensitive
Abex@ 2005 [Rhodia HPCII] requirements
Chem. Descrip.: Proprietary Regulatory: FDA 2lCFR 9175.105, 176.170, 176.180; BGA XIV compli-
Uses: Surfactant; emulsifier for latexes; steric and electrostatic stabilizer ance
for emulsion polymerization; food pkg. adhesives; defoamer in food-con- Properties: Liq.; HLB 18.3; surf. tens. 45.5 dyneslcm; nonionic; 50% act.
tact paper coatings Use Level: 36% (sole emulsifier); 3% total emulsifier
Features: APE-free; rec. for environmentally sensitive applics. Environmental: Biodeg.
Regulatory: FDA 21CFR ~175.105,176.200; BGA XIV compliance Abex@ 3594 [Rhodia HPCll]
Properties: Liq.; surf. tens. 34.5 dyneslcm; anionic; 30% solids in water Chem. Descrip.: Aq. surfactant blend
Abex@ 2010 [Rhodia HPCII] Uses: Surfactant, emulsifier for latex or paper coatings, carpet backings,
Chem. Descrip.: Proprietary textiles, pressure-sensitive adhesives, esp. SIB, styrenelacrylic, and
Uses: Emulsifier in acrylic and styrene acrylic copolymers; food pkg. ad- acrylic emulsion polymer systems
hesives Features: Low color, mech. stability, low coagulum in latex systems; wa-
Features: Low VOC; surfactant alternative for environmentally sensitive ter resist.
requirements Properties: Gardner 10 max. cl. liq.; water-sol.; dens. 1.06 glml; visc. 30-
Regulatory: FDA 2lCFR 9175.105; BGA XIV compliance 100 cps; f.p. -1 C; flash pt. > 100 C; pH 7.8-8.8 (10%); surf. tens. 32
Properties: Liq.; surf. tens. 35.5 dyneslcm; anionic; 30% act. dyneslcm (@ CMC); anionic; 397539.5% NV solids
Environmental: Biodeg. Abex@A AE-301 [Rhodia HPCll]
Abex@ 2020 [Rhodia HPCII] Chem. Descrip.: Sodium octylphenol ethoxy sulfate
Uses: Emulsifier in vinyl acrylic, acrylic, and styrene acrylic latexes; food Uses: Emulsifier for emulsion polymerization of vinyl acetate, acrylates,
pkg. adhesives; in paperlpaperboard in contact with dry food methacrylates, styrene, butadiene for paper coatings, textile coatings,
features: Low VOC; surfactant alternative for environmentally sensitive paints, adhesives, industrial coatings
requirements Properties; Liq.; anionic; 20% conc.
Regulatory: FDA 2lCFR 9175.105,176.180; BGA XIV compliance Abex@ EP-100 [Rhodia HPCll]
Properties: Liq.; surf. tens. 41.0 dyneslcm; anionic; 30% act. Chem. Descrip.: Ammonium nonoxynol-4 sulfate
Environmental: Biodeg. CAS 9051-57-4
Abex@ 2030 [Rhodia HPCII] Uses: Emulsifier for emulsion polymerization of vinyl acetate, acrylates,
Uses: Emulsifier in vinyl acrylic polymers made by redox or thermal pro- methacrylates, styrene, butadiene, latex for adhesives, paints, paper
cesses; also effectively used in acrylic and styrene acrylic polymers; coatings, textile, and industrial and architectural coatings; surfactant for
food pkg. adhesives mild light-duty liqs.
Features: Exc. latex stability without need for protective colloid; low VOC; Features: No VOC or alcohol
surfactant alternative for environmentally sensitive requirements Regulatory: FDA 21 CFR 91715 .105,175.300,176.170,176.180,176.210,
Regulatory: FDA 2lCFR 9175.105; BGA XIV compliance 178.3400
Properties: Liq.; surf. tens. 46.0 dyneslcm; anionic; 30% act. Properties; Gardner 3 max. cl. to sl. cloudy liq.; sol. in water; sp.gr. 1.04;
Environmental: Biodeg. f.p. -2 C; flash pt. > 100 C; pH 6.5-7.5; surf. tens. 33 dyneslcm (@
Abex@ 2515 [Rhodia HPCII] CMC); anionic; 26-28% act.
Uses: Emulsifier in vinyl acrylic, ethylene vinyl acetate, acrylic, and sty- Toxicology: TSCA listed
rene acrylic copolymers; food pkg. adhesives; in paperlpaperboard in Abex@ EP-110 [Rhodia HPCII; Rhodia HPCll France]
contact with aq.lfattyldry foods Chem. Descrip.: Ammonium nonoxynol-9 sulfate
Features: Low VOC; surfactant alternative for environmentally sensitive CAS 9051- 57-4
requirements Uses: Primary emulsifier and stabilizer for vinyl acetate, vinyl acetatel
Regulatory: FDA 21CFR 5175.105, 176.170, 176.180; BGA XIV compli- acrylic, all acrylic, styrenelacrylic, and SIB emulsion copolymers; wet-
ance ting agent, dispersant for agric. formulations; surfactant for adhesives,
Properties: Liq.; HLB 16.3; surf. tens. 38.0 dyneslcm; nonionic; 50% act. paints, paper, textiles, and industrial coatings; food pkg. adhesives; com-
Use Level: 34% (sole emulsifier); 3% total emulsifier ponent of paperlpaperboard in contact with dry foods
Environmental: Biodeg. Regulatory: FDA 2lCFR 9175.105, 176.180; EPAcompliance; BGA XIV
Abex@ 2525 [Rhodia HPCII] compliance
Uses: Emulsifier in vinyl acrylic, ethylene vinyl acetate, acrylic, and sty- Properties: Pale yel. liq.; sp.gr. 1.04; visc. 91.0 cks; pour pt. 0 C; surf.
rene acrylic copolymers; food pkg. adhesives; in paperlpaperboard in tens. 38.3 dyneslcm (1%); anionic; 30% act.
contact with aq.lfanyldry foods Abex@ EP-120 [Rhodia HPCII; Rhodia HPCll France]
features: Low VOC; surfactant alternative for environmentally sensitive Chem. Descrip.: Ammonium nonoxynol-30 sulfate
requirements CAS 9051- 57-4
Regulatory: FDA 21CFR 5175.105, 176.170, 176.180; BGA XIV compli- Uses: Emulsifier for emulsion polymerization of vinyl acetate, acrylates,
ance methacrylates, styrene, butadiene for paints, adhesives, paper, textile,
Properties: Liq.; HLB 17.4; surf. tens. 43.5 dyneslcm; nonionic; 50% act. and industrial coatings; stabilizer; wetting agent, dispersant for agric.
Use Level: 34% (sole emulsifier); 3% total emulsifier formulations; food pkg. adhesives, paper
Environmental: Biodeg. Features: Provides mech. and freezelthaw stability
Abex@ 2535 [Rhodia HPCII] Regulatory: FDA 2lCFR 9175.105, 176.180; BGA XIV compliance
Uses: Emulsifier in vinyl acrylic, ethylene vinyl acetate, acrylic, and sty- Properties; Pale yel. liq.; sp.gr. 1.06; visc. 111 cks; pour pt. 8 C; surf. tens.
rene acrylic copolymers; food pkg. adhesives; in paperlpaperboard in 40 dyneslcm (1%); anionic; 30% solids
contact with aq.lfanyldry foods Abex@ EP-277 [Rhodia HPCII]
features: Low VOC; surfactant alternative for environmentally sensitive Chem. Descrip.: Sodium octylphenol ethoxy sulfate
requirements CAS 69011- 84-3
Regulatory: FDA 21CFR 5175.105, 176.170, 176.180; BGA XIV compli- Uses: Emulsifier for emulsion polymerization of vinyl acetate, acrylates,
ance methacrylates, styrene, butadiene for adhesives, paints, paper, textile,
Properties: Liq.; HLB 18; surf. tens. 45.1 dyneslcm; nonionic; 50% act. and industrial coatings
Use Level: 34% (sole emulsifier); 3% total emulsifier Properties: Liq.; anionic; 30% conc.
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Abex@ JKB
Abex@ JKB [Rhodia HPCII; Rhodia HPCll France] cause mech. eye and respiratory tract irritation; OSHA TWA 5 mglm3
Chem. Descrip.: Proprietary ammonium surfactant (respirable dust), 15 mglm3 (total dust) recommended
Uses: Emulsifier for high-acid polymerization systems, highly carboxy- Precaution: Incompat. with strong oxidizing agents
lated acrylic monomers, latexes for thickening, alkali-sol. resins, metal- Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Oxides of carbon, various oxidized and
ized floor finishes, textile sizing agents and hand modifiers; food pkg. nonoxidized hydrocarbons
adhesives, paper AX@6 A [Honeywell Spec. Chems.]
Regulatory: FDA 21CFR ~175.105,176.170; BGA XIV compliance Chem. Descrip.: Polyethylene homopolymer
Properties: CI. liq.; pH 6.5; surf. tens. 40 dyneslcm (@ CMC); anionic; CAS 9002-88-4; ElNECSlELlNCS 200-815-3
30% solids Uses: Additive wax for use in adhesives, inks, floor finishes, paper coat-
Abex@ VA50 [Rhodia HPCII; Rhodia HPCll France] ings, personal care, plastics, rubber, textiles, and wax blends; matting,
Chem. Descrip.: Octoxynol-33, sodium laureth sulfate anticaking flow additive providing surf. props. for powd. coatings; de-
Uses: Surfactant, emulsifier for high solids vinyl acetate emulsions; food foamer; gellant for oils in personal care prods.; film-former; oil or fra-
pkg. adhesives; in paperlpaperboard in contact with aqlfattyldry foods grance encapsulator; nonirritating abrasive; emollient; heat stabilizer;
Regulatory: FDA 2lCFR 9175.105, 176.170,176.180 food pkg. adhesives, coatings, paperlpaperboard, cellophane, rubber
Properties: Pale yel. liq.; visc. 400 cps; f.p. 3k2 C; cloud pt. none; pH 8 articles, textiles, lubricants
(10%); surf. tens. 44 dyneslcm (@ CMC); anionic; 46% solids features: Increases permanency, moisture retention, water resist.
Storage: Protect from settling or freezing Regulatory: FDA21CFR9172.615,175.105,175.125,175.300,175.320,
AbitoP-E [Eastman] 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, 176.210, 177.12 00, 177.12 10, 177.1520,
Chem. Descrip.: Hydroabietyl alcohol 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, 178.3850, 179.45
CAS 1333-89-7; ElNECSlELlNCS 247-574-0 Properties: Wh. waxy prills, powd., char. waxy odor; negligible sol. in
Uses: Plasticizer, tackifier for nat. and syn. rubber, nitrocellulose, plas- water; dens. 0.92 glcc; visc. 375 cps (140 C); drop pt. 106 C; acid no.
tics, lacquers, inks, coatings, and pressure-sensitive, emulsion, solv., nil; flash pt. > 231 C; hardness 4.0 dmm
and hot-melt adhesives; fixative for essential oils and aromatics in per- Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2000 mglkg; mild skin irritant; dust may
fumes; chem. intermediate in prod. of oil-modified and oil-free alkyd res- cause mech. eye and respiratory tract irritation; OSHA TWA 5 mglm3
ins, lubricating oil additives, nonionic surfactants; food-contact adhe- (respirable dust), 15 mglm3 (total dust) recommended
sives, paperlpaperboard, rubber articles; defoamer in mfg. of food-con- Precaution: Incompat. with strong oxidizing agents
tact paperlpaperboard Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Oxides of carbon, various oxidized and
Features: Good tack and adhesion; high m.w.; compat. with resins, film- nonoxidized hydrocarbons
formers, and oils; resist. to oxidation; reactive hydroxyl group; low vola- AX@7 [Honeywell Spec. Chems.]
tility Chem. Descrip.: Polyethylene homopolymer wax
Regulatory: FDA 2lCFR 9175.105, 176.180,176.210, 177.2600 CAS 9002-88-4; ElNECSlELlNCS 200-815-3
Properties: Colorless, tacky resin; mild pleasant odor; sol. in common Uses: Processing lubricant; melt index modifier; pigment dispersant; mold
org. solvs. incl. alcohols, esters, ketones, chlorinated solvs., aliphatic, release aid; external lubricant for PVC, color concs., polyolefin flow
aromatic or terpene hydrocarbons; insol. in water; sp.gr. 1.008; visc. modifiers; thickener for cosmetic and pharmaceutical gels; sob.-based
6500 mPa s (50 C); acid no. 0.1; sapon. no. 26; ref. index 1.5236 (20 polishes, inks, paints, and lacquers; food pkg. adhesives, coatings, pa-
C); 83% act. perlpaperboard, cellophane, rubber articles, textiles, lubricants; de-
Storage: Maintain strict inventory control foamer; chewing gum base
AbscenW 3000 [UOP] Regulatory: FDA21CFR9172.615,175.105,175.125,175.300,175.320,
Chem. Descrip.: Organophilic molecular sieve (sodium aluminosilicate) 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, 176.210, 177.12 00, 177.12 10, 177.1520,
CAS 1318-02-1; ElNECSlELlNCS 215-283-8 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, 178.3850, 179.45
Uses: Polymer additive for adsorbing low m.w. organics such as aliphatics, Properties: Prills, powd.; sol. in hot min. oil and fatty esters; dens. 0.92 gl
alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, chlorinated hydrocarbons, org. acids, and cc; visc. 450 cps (140 C); drop pt. 109 C; acid no. nil; flash pt. (COC)
aromatics for use in adhesives, coatings, and polymers; component of 304 C; hardness 2.5 dmm
food pkg. materials A-C@7 A [Honeywell Spec. Chems.]
Features: Food grade; rec. for use with reactive compds. like aldehydes Chem. Descrip.: Polyethylene homopolymer wax
and ketones CAS 9002-88-4; ElNECSlELlNCS 200-815-3
Regulatory: FDA GRAS; DOT nonregulated; SARA 9313 nonreportable Uses: Processing lubricant; melt index modifier; pigment dispersant; mold
Properties: Wh. dry powd.; odorless; 3 ~1 avg. particle size; insol. in water release aid; external lubricant for PVC, color concs., polyolefin flow
or org. solvs.; surf. area > 400 m’lg; pH 9-10 (10%) modifiers; thickener for cosmetic and pharmaceutical gels; food pkg.
Toxicology: TSCA listed adhesives, coatings, paperlpaperboard, cellophane, rubber articles, tex-
Environmental: Nonbiodeg. tiles, lubricants; defoamer; chewing gum base
HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0 Regulatory: FDA21CFR~172.615,175.105,175.125,175.300,175.320,
Storage: Store tightly closed 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, 176.210, 177.12 00, 177.12 10, 177.15 20,
A-C@ 6 [Honeywell Spec. Chems.; Baerlocher France] 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, 178.3850, 179.45
Properties: Prills, powd.; sol. in hot min. oil and fatty esters; dens. 0.92 gl
Chem. Descrip.: Polyethylene homopolymer
cc; visc. 450 cps (140 C); drop pt. 109 C; acid no. nil; hardness 2.5 dmm
CAS 9002-88-4; ElNECSlELlNCS 200-815-3
A-C@8 [Honeywell Spec. Chems.; Baerlocher France]
Uses: Additive wax in adhesives, inks, floor finishes, paper coatings, per-
Chem. Descrip.: Polyethylene homopolymer
sonal care, pharmaceuticals, plastics, rubber, textiles, wax blends, soh.-
CAS 9002-88-4; ElNECSlELlNCS 200-815-3
based polishes, inks, paints, lacquers; defoamer in food-contact coat-
Uses: Gellant for oils in personal care prods., pharmaceuticals; film-former;
ings, paper; gellant for oils in personal care prods.; film-former; oil or
oil or fragrance encapsulator; nonirritating abrasive; processing lubri-
fragrance encapsulant; nonirritating abrasive; emollient; heat stabilizer;
cant; melt index modifier; pigment dispersant; mold release aid; emol-
food pkg. adhesives, coatings, paperlpaperboard, cellophane, rubber
lient; heat stabilizer; external lubricant for PVC, color concs., polyolefin
articles, textiles, lubricants
flow modifiers; in polishes, inks, paints, lacquers; food pkg. adhesives,
Features: Increases permanency, moisture retention, water resist. coatings, paperlpaperboard, cellophane, rubber articles, textiles, lubri-
Regulatory: FDA21CFR~172.615,175.105,175.125,175.300,175.320, cants; defoamer; chewing gum base
176.17 0, 176.18 0, 176.200, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, 177.15 20, features: Increases permanency, moisture retention, water resist.
177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, 178.3850, 179.45 Regulatory: FDA21CFR9172.615,175.105,175.125,175.300,175.320,
Properties: Wh. waxy prills, powd., char. waxy odor; negligible sol. in 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, 176.210, 177.12 00, 177.12 10, 177.1520,
water; dens. 0.92 glcc; visc. 375 cps (140 C); drop pt. 106 C; acid no. 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, 178.3850, 179.45
nil; flash pt. (COC) 307 C; hardness 4.0 dmm Properties; Prills, powd.; dens. 0.93 glcc; visc. 400 cps (140 C); drop. pt.
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2000 mgkg; mild skin irritant; dust may 11 6 C; acid no. nil; flash pt. (COC) 307 C; hardness 1. O dmm
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