K-FLEX® dibenzoate plasticizers and modifiers bring critical performance and value to a wide range of industrial applications. They are REACh registered, non-phthalate solutions, which help formulators to develop desirable performance characteristics. As a result, manufacturers are able to meet all of their needs for excellent performance, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Due to their high compatibility with polar polymers, K-FLEX plasticizers and modifiers achieve excellent performance in applications such as waterborne adhesives, latex caulk, reactive sealants, waterborne coatings, and flexible vinyl.
K-FLEX products are fast-fusing high solvators, resulting in high gelation strength and improved properties in applications such as plastisols such as vinyl flooring, automotive plastisols, vinyl leathercloth/synthetic leather, and vinyl gloves. In melt compounding, K-FLEX improves compatibility of DOTP, closing the performance gap with phthalates.
Kalama also offers Kalama® VITROFLEX® non-phthalate plasticizers, a new polymeric technology from Emerald that is tailored for performance in polysulfide formulations. VITROFLEX plasticizers avoid the regulatory challenges associated with phthalates and chlorinated paraffins. In addition, they are low-VOC and tailored for excellent permanence and low migration, which helps manufacturers to reduce or eliminate fogging.
High solvating, economical plasticizer for adhesives and caulks, as well as other PVC and PVA applications
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9.7
Low-VOC, dibenzoate coalescent tailored for ultra-low-VOC applications such as eco-friendly paints and coatings.
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9.8
Economical, high solvating PVC plasticizer for excellent compatibility, stain resistance, and durability in vinyl applications, as well as good characteristics in caulks and sealants
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9.8
Low-VOC dibenzoate plasticizer optimized for use in waterborne latex applications, especially adhesives, where it improves tack, reduces set times, and suppresses Tg
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9.8
Versatile dibenzoate plasticizer for performance in vinyl, adhesives, sealants, and coatings, offering excellent compatibility with polar polymers and a low freeze point for easier handling.
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9.9
Most versatile dibenzoate plasticizer, offering exceptional low temperature flexibility and compatibility with a wide range of polar polymers and rubbers; excellent choice for many high-solvating plasticizer applications
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9.5
Very high solvating, dibenzoate plasticizer for outstanding stain resistance and durability in vinyl, as well as a low-VOC coalescent for Ecolabel paints; exceptional low temperature flexibility
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9.8
Plasticizer tailored for high permanence, low migration, and low fogging in the A-side component of 2K polysulfide sealants, especially those used in insulated glass
Plasticizer tailored for high permanence, low migration, low fogging, and low odor in the A-side component of 2K polysulfide sealants, especially those used in insulated glass
Plasticizer tailored for performance, economy, and an excellent safety profile in the B-side component of 2K polysulfide sealants, especially those used in insulated glass.
K-FLEX is a registered trademark of Emerald Kalama Chemical for its line of Non-phthalate Plasticizers and Coalescents. K-FLEX is also a registered trademark of King Industries, Inc. for its line of Polyester and Urethane Polyols and Resin Modifiers.
Kalama VITROFLEX is a registered trademark of Emerald Kalama Chemical, LLC for its lines of benzoate plasticizers and coalescents. This mark is not associated with Viking Chemical, ARKEMA, or the VIKOFLEX product line.
