K-FLEX PG is a dibenzoate plasticizer and low-VOC coalescent. It is a very high solvator for flexible vinyl, making it particularly useful in plasticizer blends. K-FLEX PG enables formulators to close the performance gap with phthalates such as DINP when it is used in blends with non-phthalate GP types, such as DOP.
K-FLEX PG imparts outstanding stain resistance, extraction resistance, and durability in PVC applications, including plastisols (pastes) and melt compounding. Manufacturers benefit from improved production efficiency and economy due to fast fusion and dry times and the possibility to reduce expensive copolymer levels. In coatings, K-FLEX PG is growing in value due to its excellent chemistry and regulatory profile. Additionally, K-FLEX PG can be used at higher loading levels in waterborne adhesives without degrading performance. Inquire for more information about this product’s applicability to EU Ecolabel claims.
Like K-FLEX DP, K-FLEX PG has an extremely low freeze point, which results in easier handling. However, K-FLEX PG offers improved economy. It also has no GHS label requirements in the U.S. and Europe.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Acidity% (as benzoic acid, maximum %) | 0.3 |
| Assay% (As benzoate ester, Minimum,% ) | 98.0 |
| Color Maximum (APHA) | 150 |
| Typical Properties | |
| Color (APHA) | 140 |
| Density, ASTM D1475, 25°C g/ml | 1.14 |
| Density, ASTM D1475 ,25°C lbs/gal | 9.5 |
| Flash Point, ASTM D92, °C | 193 |
| Glass Point, by DSC, °C | -50 |
| Moisture Content, % | 0.02 |
| Refractive Index, 25°C | 1.5408 |
| Solidification Point, °C | -30 |
| Solubility, in water, % | 0.005 |
| Solubility, water in % | 0.8 |
| Solubility Parameter, Small’s Hildebrands | 9.8 |
| Specific Gravity, 25/25°C | 1.14 |
| Surface Tension, ASTM D1331, 25°C, dynes/cm | 43.5 |
| Vapor Pressure, 25°C (extrapolated), mmHg | 3.55×10-4 |
| Viscocity, Brookfield RVT, 20 RPMs at 25°C, cps and mPa.S | 81 |
| Viscosity, Kinematic, 25deg;C, cSt | 71 |
| VOC, ASTM D2369, % | 5.8 |
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click here.Add to cartK-FLEX is a registered trademark of Emerald Kalama Chemical, LLC for its line of low-VOC 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.