Chem. Descrip.: Phosphite Regulatory: FDA 21 CFR §173.310, 175.390, Uses: Stabilizer for polyolefins, ABS, PS, 182.70, 182.90; CERCLA, SARA §313 engineering plastics, food pkg. nonreportable; SARA §311/312 Acute Health Features: Provides exc. hydrolytic and process Hazard; RCRA Hazardous; DOT regulated stability Properties: Cl. to hazy wh. thick liq.; odorless to Regulatory: FDA and JHOSPA compliance for musty odor; misc. in water; sp.gr 1.6; pH ≈ food pkg. 13.6; noncombustible Properties: Wh. powd.; m.w. 647; m.p. 183 C; Toxicology: Corrosive; causes eye, skin, 4.5-5.0% P mouth, esophagus, stomach burns; dries to glass film that can easily cut skin; not 6530-A [Luxco http://www.luxcowax.com] mutagenic; TSCA listed Chem. Descrip.: Parrafin wax See Paraffin Environmental: Sodium silicate: LC50 wax (petroleum), clay-treated (gambusia affnis, 96 h) 2320 ppm, (daphnia CAS 64742-43-4; EINECS/ELINCS 265-145-6 magna, 96 h) 247 ppm, (lymnea, 96 h) 632 Uses: PVC lubricant for extrusions of many ppm, (amphipoda, 96 h) 160 ppm; acutely different types such as pipe, conduit, harmful to aquatic life; does not profile, food-pkg. applics., etc. bioaccumulate Regulatory: FDA 21 CFR §172.886, 178.3710 Precaution: Wear chemical goggles, Properties: Wh. pastille or slabs; Saybolt color respirator, protective clothing, rubber +20; visc. 5.8-6.6 cSt @ 210 F; m.p. 153-159 gloves; avoid all contact; gels, generates F; oil content < 0.5% heat when mixed with acid; may react with 6530-B [Luxco http://www.luxcowax.com] ammonium salts; spilled material is Chem. Descrip.: Parrafin wax See Paraffin slippery wax (petroleum), clay-treated Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Hydrogen CAS 64742-43-4; EINECS/ELINCS 265-145-6 Storage: Store @ 0-95 C in containers closed; Uses: PVC lubricant for extrusions of many store in clean steel or plastic containers; different types such as pipe, conduit, profile, separate from acids, reactive metals, etc. ammonium salts; do not store in aluminum, Regulatory: FDA 21 CFR §172.886, 178.3710 fiberglass, copper, brass, zinc or galvanized Properties: Wh. pastille, bead or slabs; Saybolt containers color +10; visc. 5.0-7.5 cSt @ 210 F; A® 1847 Sodium Silicate Solution [PQ congealing pt. 150-160F m.p. 157-163 F; oil http://www.pqcorp.com] content < 1% Chem. Descrip.: Sodium silicate (47%) in water 8690 [Luxco http://www.luxcowax.com] CAS 1344-09-8; EINECS/ELINCS 215-687-4 Uses: PVC lubricant for extrusions of many Uses: Dispersant different type such as pipe, conduit, siding, Regulatory: FDA 21 CFR §173.310, 175.390, etc.; food-contact pkg. 182.70, 182.90; CERCLA, SARA §313 Regulatory: FDA 21 CFR §172.886, 178.3710 nonreportable; SARA §311/312 Acute Health Properties: Wh. pastille; Saybolt color +22; Hazard; RCRA Hazardous; DOT not regulated congealing pt. 170-176 F; oil content 0.3%; Properties: Cl. to hazy wh. thick liq.; odorless to needle penetration 10 @ 77 F musty odor; misc. in water; sp.gr 1.59; pH ≈ A® 1647 Sodium Silicate Solution [PQ 13.3; noncombustible http://www.pqcorp.com] Toxicology: Corrosive; causes eye, skin, Chem. Descrip.: Sodium silicate (46.8%) in mouth, esophagus, stomach burns; dries to water glass film that can easily cut skin; not CAS 1344-09-8; EINECS/ELINCS 215-687-4 mutagenic; TSCA listed UN 1719 Environmental: Sodium silicate: LC50
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Part I: Trade Name Reference (gambusia affnis, 96 h) 2320 ppm, (daphnia fiberglass, copper, brass, zinc or galvanized magna, 96 h) 247 ppm, (lymnea, 96 h) 632 containers ppm, (amphipoda, 96 h) 160 ppm; acutely A® 2447 Sodium Silicate Solution [PQ harmful to aquatic life; does not http://www.pqcorp.com] bioaccumulate Chem. Descrip.: Sodium silicate (47.1%) in Precaution: Wear chemical goggles, water respirator, protective clothing, rubber CAS 1344-09-8; EINECS/ELINCS 215-687-4 gloves; avoid all contact; gels, generates Uses: Dispersant heat when mixed with acid; may react with Regulatory: FDA 21 CFR §173.310, 175.390, ammonium salts; spilled material is 182.70, 182.90; CERCLA, SARA §313 slippery nonreportable; SARA §311/312 Acute Health Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Hydrogen Hazard; DOT not regulated Storage: Store @ 0-95 C in containers closed; Properties: Cl. to hazy wh. thick liq.; odorless to store in clean steel or plastic containers; musty odor; misc. in water; sp.gr 1.56; pH ≈ separate from acids, reactive metals, 12.3; noncombustible ammonium salts; do not store in aluminum, Toxicology: Causes eye, skin, digestive tract, fiberglass, copper, brass, zinc or galvanized respiratory tract irritation; dries to glass containers film that can easily cut skin; not mutagenic; A® 2445 Sodium Silicate Solution [PQ TSCA listed http://www.pqcorp.com] Environmental: Sodium silicate: LC50 Chem. Descrip.: Sodium silicate (45.6%) in (gambusia affnis, 96 h) 2320 ppm, (daphnia water magna, 96 h) 247 ppm, (lymnea, 96 h) 632 CAS 1344-09-8; EINECS/ELINCS 215-687-4 ppm, (amphipoda, 96 h) 160 ppm; acutely Uses: Dispersant harmful to aquatic life; does not Regulatory: FDA 21 CFR §173.310, 175.390, bioaccumulate 182.70, 182.90; CERCLA, SARA §313 Precaution: Wear chemical goggles, nonreportable; SARA §311/312 Acute Health respirator, protective clothing, rubber Hazard; DOT not regulated gloves; avoid all contact; gels, generates Properties: Cl. to hazy wh. thick liq.; odorless to heat when mixed with acid; may react with musty odor; misc. in water; sp.gr 1.59; pH ≈ ammonium salts; spilled material is 13.3; noncombustible slippery Toxicology: Causes eye, skin, digestive tract, Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Hydrogen respiratory tract irritation; dries to glass Storage: Store @ 0-95 C in containers closed; film that can easily cut skin; not mutagenic; store in clean steel or plastic containers; TSCA listed separate from acids, reactive metals, Environmental: Sodium silicate: LC50 ammonium salts; do not store in aluminum, (gambusia affnis, 96 h) 2320 ppm, (daphnia fiberglass, copper, brass, zinc or galvanized magna, 96 h) 247 ppm, (lymnea, 96 h) 632 containers ppm, (amphipoda, 96 h) 160 ppm; acutely A® 2645 Sodium Silicate Solution [PQ harmful to aquatic life; does not http://www.pqcorp.com] bioaccumulate Chem. Descrip.: Sodium silicate (44.6%) in Precaution: Wear chemical goggles, water respirator, protective clothing, rubber CAS 1344-09-8; EINECS/ELINCS 215-687-4 gloves; avoid all contact; gels, generates Uses: Dispersant heat when mixed with acid; may react with Regulatory: FDA 21 CFR §173.310, 175.390, ammonium salts; spilled material is 182.70, 182.90; CERCLA, SARA §313 slippery nonreportable; SARA §311/312 Acute Health Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Hydrogen Hazard; DOT not regulated Storage: Store @ 0-95 C in containers closed; Properties: Cl. to hazy wh. thick liq.; odorless to store in clean steel or plastic containers; musty odor; misc. in water; sp.gr 1.51; pH ≈ separate from acids, reactive metals, 12.0; noncombustible ammonium salts; do not store in aluminum, Toxicology: Causes eye, skin, digestive tract,
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Part I: Trade Name Reference respiratory tract irritation; dries to glass coatings, floor polish, pigment binders; in film that can easily cut skin; not mutagenic; food-pkg. adhesives; in paper/paperboard TSCA listed in contact with aq./fatty/dry foods Environmental: Sodium silicate: LC50 Features: Low foaming (gambusia affnis, 96 h) 2320 ppm, (daphnia Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, magna, 96 h) 247 ppm, (lymnea, 96 h) 632 176.180 ppm, (amphipoda, 96 h) 160 ppm; acutely Properties: Pale yel. liq.; dens. 8.7 lb/gal; visc. harmful to aquatic life; does not 1000 cps; cloud pt. 23 C (lower), > 100 C bioaccumulate (upper); pH 8 (10%); surf. tens. 55 dynes/cm Precaution: Wear chemical goggles, (@ CMC); anionic; 25% solids respirator, protective clothing, rubber Abex® 26S [Rhodia HPCII http://www.rhodia- gloves; avoid all contact; gels, generates hpcii.com] heat when mixed with acid; may react with Chem. Descrip.: Sodium laureth sulfate ammonium salts; spilled material is CAS 59269-54-4 slippery Uses: Emulsifier for emulsion polymerization Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Hydrogen of vinyl acetate, acrylates, methacrylates, Storage: Store @ 0-95 C in containers closed; styrene, butadiene for paper coatings, store in clean steel or plastic containers; textile coatings, paints, adhesives, separate from acids, reactive metals, industrial coatings; food-pkg. adhesives; ammonium salts; do not store in aluminum, component in paper/paperboard in contact fiberglass, copper, brass, zinc or galvanized with aq./fatty/dry foods containers Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, Abex® 18S [Rhodia HPCII http://www.rhodia- 176.180; BGA XIV compliance; Canada DSL, hpcii.com] Korea, Japan listed Chem. Descrip.: Proprietary/sodium Properties: Pale yel. liq.; dens. 8.8 lb/gal; visc. Uses: Detergent, emulsifier for 100 cps; cloud pt. 10 C (lower), > 100 C polymerization of vinyl acetate, acrylates, (upper); pH 8 (10%); surf. tens. 55 dynes/cm styrene, butadiene; mineral oil emulsifier; (@ CMC); anionic; 33% solids rewetting agent; surfactant for paper Toxicology: TSCA listed coatings, textile coatings, paints, Storage: I yr. shelf life adhesives, industrial coatings, floor Abex® 2005 [Rhodia HPCII polishes; in food-pkg. adhesives; in http://www.rhodia-hpcii.com] paper/paperboard in contact with Chem. Descrip.: Proprietary aq./fatty/dry foods Uses: Surfactant; emulsifier for latexes; steric Features: Low foaming and electrostatic stabilizer for emulsion Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, polymerization; food-pkg. adhesives; 176.180; Canada DSL, EINECS, Australia, defoamer in food-contact paper coatings Korea listed Features: APE-free; rec. for environmentally Properties: Gardner 2 cl. liq.; dens. 8.5 lb/gal; sensitive applics. visc. 1000 cps; cloud pt. 10 C (lower), > 100 C Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.200; (upper); pH 7.5-8.5 (10%); surf. tens. 48 BGA XIV compliance dynes/cm (1%); Draves wetting 45-50 s Properties: Liq.; surf. tens. 34.5 dynes/cm; (0.1%); anionic; 35% act. anionic; 30% solids in water Toxicology: TSCA listed Abex® 2010 [Rhodia HPCII Abex® 22S [Rhodia HPCII http://www.rhodia- http://www.rhodia-hpcii.com] hpcii.com] Chem. Descrip.: Proprietary Chem. Descrip.: Proprietary/sodium Uses: Emulsifier in acrylic and styrene acrylic Uses: Detergent, emulsifier for use in copolymers; food-pkg. adhesives polymerization of vinyl acetate and acrylates; Features: Low VOC; surfactant alternative for mineral oil emulsifier; rewetting agent; environmentally sensitive requirements surfactant for paper coatings, textile Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105; BGA XIV coatings, paints, adhesives, industrial compliance
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Properties: Liq.; surf. tens. 35.5 dynes/cm; styrene acrylic, ethylene vinyl acetate, anionic; 30% act. polyvinyl acetate, styrene butadiene, vinyl Environmental: Biodeg. veova, food-contact applics. Abex® 2020 [Rhodia HPCII Features: Can be used with nonionic http://www.rhodia-hpcii.com] surfactants; exc. mechanical stability; APE- Uses: Emulsifier in vinyl acrylic, acrylic, and free; inherently biodeg.; low VOC content; no styrene acrylic latexes; food-pkg. org. solvs.; cost-effective; low levels of adhesives; in paper/paperboard in contact coagulum; exc. particle size control with dry food Regulatory: FDA 21 CFR 175.105; Canada DSL; Features: Low VOC; surfactant alternative for Europe EINECS; Australia AICS; South Korea environmentally sensitive requirements KECL; Japan MITI Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.180; Properties: Cl. to sl. hazy liq.; sp.gr. 1.05; dens. BGA XIV compliance 8.8 lbs./gal.; gelation temp. 3-7 C; pH (10% Properties: Liq.; surf. tens. 41.0 dynes/cm; sol'n) 7.0-8.0; anionic; 33% solids anionic; 30% act. Toxicology: TSCA listed Environmental: Biodeg. Storage: 1 yr. shelf life
Abex® 2030 [Rhodia HPCII Abex® 2135 A [Rhodia HPCII
http://www.rhodia-hpcii.com] http://www.rhodia-hpcii.com] Chem. Descrip.: proprietary surfactant Uses: Emulsifier in vinyl acrylic polymers Chem. Analysis: Inorg. salts < 2%; iron < 5 ppm made by redox or thermal processes; also effectively used in acrylic and styrene acrylic Uses: Emulsifier for acrylic, vinyl acrylic, polymers; food-pkg. adhesives styrene acrylic, ethylene vinyl acetate, Features: Exc. latex stability without need for polyvinyl acetate, styrene butadiene, vinyl protective colloid; low VOC; surfactant veova, food-contact applics. alternative for environmentally sensitive Features: Can be used with nonionic requirements surfactants; exc. mechanical stability; APE- Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105; BGA XIV free; inherently biodeg.; low VOC content; no compliance org. solvs.; cost-effective; low levels of Properties: Liq.; surf. tens. 46.0 dynes/cm; coagulum; exc. particle size control anionic; 30% act. Regulatory: FDA 21 CFR 175.105; Canada DSL; Environmental: Biodeg. Europe EINECS; Australia AICS; South Korea KECL; Japan MITI Abex® 2115 A [Rhodia HPCII Properties: Cl. to sl. hazy liq.; sp.gr. 1.05; dens. http://www.rhodia-hpcii.com] 8.8 lbs./gal.; gelation temp. 3-7 C; pH (10% Chem. Descrip.: proprietary surfactant sol'n) 7.0-8.0; anionic Chem. Analysis: Inorg. salts < 2%; iron < 5 ppm Toxicology: TSCA listed Uses: Emulsifier for acrylic, vinyl acrylic, Storage: 1 yr. shelf life styrene acrylic, ethylene vinyl acetate, Abex® 2135 S [Rhodia HPCII polyvinyl acetate, styrene butadiene, vinyl http://www.rhodia-hpcii.com] veova, food-contact applics. Chem. Descrip.: proprietary surfactant Features: Can be used with nonionic Chem. Analysis: Inorg. salts < 2%; iron < 5 ppm surfactants; exc. mechanical stability; low Uses: Emulsifier for acrylic, vinyl acrylic, levels of coagulum styrene acrylic, ethylene vinyl acetate, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105 Properties: Cl. to sl. hazy; sp.gr. 1.05; dens. 8.8 polyvinyl acetate, styrene butadiene, vinyl lbs./gal.; gelation temp. 3-7 C; pH (10% sol'n) veova, food-contact applics. 6.0-7.0; anionic Features: Can be used with nonionic Storage: 1 yr. shelf life surfactants; exc. mechanical stability; APE- free; inherently biodeg.; low VOC content; no Abex® 2115 S [Rhodia HPCII org. solvs.; cost-effective; low levels of http://www.rhodia-hpcii.com] coagulum; exc. particle size control Chem. Descrip.: proprietary surfactant Regulatory: FDA 21 CFR 175.105; Canada DSL; Chem. Analysis: Inorg. salts < 2%; iron < 5 ppm Europe EINECS; Australia AICS; South Korea Uses: Emulsifier for acrylic, vinyl acrylic, KECL; Japan MITI Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 19 Part I: Trade Name Reference Properties: Cl. to sl. hazy liq.; sp.gr. 1.05; dens. emulsifier 8.8 lbs./gal.; visc. < 500 cps; gelation temp. 3- Environmental: Biodeg. 7 C; pH (10% sol'n) 6.0-7.0; anionic; 33% Abex® 2545 [Rhodia HPCII solids http://www.rhodia-hpcii.com] Toxicology: TSCA listed Uses: Emulsifier in vinyl acrylic, ethylene Storage: 1 yr. shelf life vinyl acetate, acrylic, and styrene acrylic Abex® 2515 [Rhodia HPCII copolymers; food-pkg. adhesives; in http://www.rhodia-hpcii.com] paper/paperboard in contact with Uses: Emulsifier in vinyl acrylic, ethylene aq./fatty/dry foods vinyl acetate, acrylic, and styrene acrylic Features: Low VOC; surfactant alternative for copolymers; food-pkg. adhesives; in environmentally sensitive requirements paper/paperboard in contact with Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, aq./fatty/dry foods 176.180; BGA XIV compliance Features: Low VOC; surfactant alternative for Properties: Liq.; HLB 18.3; surf. tens. 45.5 environmentally sensitive requirements dynes/cm; nonionic; 50% act. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, Use Level: 3-5% (sole emulsifier); 3% total 176.180; BGA XIV compliance emulsifier Properties: Liq.; HLB 16.3; surf. tens. 38.0 Environmental: Biodeg. dynes/cm; nonionic; 50% act. Abex® EP-100 [Rhodia HPCII Use Level: 3-5% (sole emulsifier); 3% total http://www.rhodia-hpcii.com] emulsifier Chem. Descrip.: Ammonium nonoxynol-4 Environmental: Biodeg. sulfate Abex® 2525 [Rhodia HPCII CAS 9051-57-4 http://www.rhodia-hpcii.com] Uses: Emulsifier for emulsion polymerization Uses: Emulsifier in vinyl acrylic, ethylene of vinyl acetate, acrylates, methacrylates, vinyl acetate, acrylic, and styrene acrylic styrene, butadiene, latex for adhesives, copolymers; food-pkg. adhesives; in paints, paper coatings, textile, and paper/paperboard in contact with industrial and architectural coatings; aq./fatty/dry foods surfactant for mild light-duty liqs.; adhesives, Features: Low VOC; surfactant alternative for resinous and polymeric coatings for food environmentally sensitive requirements pkg.; defoamer used in the manufacture of Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, food-contact paper and paperboard; in 176.180; BGA XIV compliance components of paper and paperboard in Properties: Liq.; HLB 17.4; surf. tens. 43.5 contact with aqueous, fatty, and dry foods dynes/cm; nonionic; 50% act. Features: No VOC or alcohol Use Level: 3-5% (sole emulsifier); 3% total Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §1715.105, 175.300, emulsifier 176.170, 176.180, 176.210, 178.3400 Environmental: Biodeg. Properties: Gardner 3 max. cl. to sl. cloudy liq.; Abex® 2535 [Rhodia HPCII sol. in water; sp.gr. 1.04; f.p. -2 C; flash pt. > http://www.rhodia-hpcii.com] 100 C; pH 6.5-7.5; surf. tens. 33 dynes/cm (@ Uses: Emulsifier in vinyl acrylic, ethylene CMC); anionic; 26-28% act. vinyl acetate, acrylic, and styrene acrylic Toxicology: TSCA listed copolymers; food-pkg. adhesives; in Abex® JKB [Rhodia HPCII paper/paperboard in contact with http://www.rhodia-hpcii.com; Rhodia HPCII aq./fatty/dry foods France http://www.hpcii.rhodia.com] Features: Low VOC; surfactant alternative for Chem. Descrip.: Proprietary ammonium environmentally sensitive requirements surfactant Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, Uses: Emulsifier for high-acid polymerization 176.180; BGA XIV compliance systems, highly carboxylated acrylic Properties: Liq.; HLB 18; surf. tens. 45.1 monomers, latexes for thickening, alkali- dynes/cm; nonionic; 50% act. sol. resins, metalized floor finishes, textile Use Level: 3-5% (sole emulsifier); 3% total sizing agents and hand modifiers; food-pkg.
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Part I: Trade Name Reference adhesives, paper carrier See Polyethylene, low-density Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170; Uses: Antiblocking agent for PE films during BGA XIV compliance wind-up and to allow easy opening of PE bags Properties: Cl. liq.; pH 6.5; surf. tens. 40 and sachets dynes/cm (@ CMC); anionic; 30% solids Regulatory: Suitable for food contact Abex® VA 50 [Rhodia HPCII applications http://www.rhodia-hpcii.com; Rhodia HPCII Properties: Wh. pellets; sp.gr. 1.02; bulk dens. France http://www.hpcii.rhodia.com] 0.50-0.54 Chem. Descrip.: Octoxynol-33, sodium laureth AB PE 20S [Polytechs sulfate http://www.polytechs.fr] Uses: Surfactant, emulsifier for high solids Chem. Descrip.: 20% syn. silica in an LDPE vinyl acetate emulsions; food-pkg. MFI 20 base resin See Polyethylene, low- adhesives; in paper/paperboard in contact density with aq./fatty/dry foods Uses: Antiblocking agent for PE films during Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, unwinding and to allow easy opening of PE 176.180 bags and sachets Properties: Pale yel. liq.; visc. 400 cps; f.p. 3±2 Regulatory: Suitable for food contact C; cloud pt. none; pH 8 (10%); surf. tens. 44 applications dynes/cm (@ CMC); anionic; 46% solids Properties: Off-wh. pellets; sp.gr. 1.05; bulk Storage: Protect from settling or freezing dens. ≈ 0.60; melt index (190 C/2.16 kg) 3-7; Abitol®-E [Eastman volatiles < 1500 ppm http://www.eastman.com] Use Level: 1.0-2.5% Chem. Descrip.: Hydroabietyl alcohol AB PE 50N [Polytechs CAS 1333-89-7; EINECS/ELINCS 247-574-0 http://www.polytechs.fr] Uses: Plasticizer, tackifier for nat. and syn. Chem. Descrip.: 50% natural silica in an LDPE rubber, nitrocellulose, plastics, lacquers, carrier See Polyethylene, low-density inks, coatings, and pressure-sensitive, Uses: Antiblocking agent for PE films during emulsion, solv., and hot-melt adhesives; wind-up and to allow easy opening of PE bags fixative for essential oils and aromatics in and sachets perfumes; chem. intermediate in prod. of oil- Regulatory: Suitable for food contact modified and oil-free alkyd resins, lubricating applications oil additives, nonionic surfactants; food- Properties: Wh. pellets; dens. 0.63-0.69; contact adhesives, paper/paperboard, moisture content < 500 ppm rubber articles; defoamer in mfg. of food- Use Level: 0.4-2% contact paper/paperboard AB PP 10S [Polytechs Features: Good tack and adhesion; high m.w.; http://www.polytechs.fr] compat. with resins, film-formers, and oils; Chem. Descrip.: 10% syn. silica in a PP carrier resist. to oxidation; reactive hydroxyl group; resin See Polypropylene; Quartz low volatility Uses: Antiblocking agent for food-contact PP Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.180, films during wind-up and to allow easy 176.210, 177.2600 opening of bags and sachets Properties: Colorless, tacky resin; mild pleasant Features: Exc. dispersion and optical props.; odor; sol. in common org. solvs. incl. alcohols, used in both cast and blown film processes esters, ketones, chlorinated solvs., aliphatic, Regulatory: Suitable for food contact aromatic or terpene hydrocarbons; insol. in applications under FDA, EEC water; sp.gr. 1.008; visc. 6500 mPa·s (50 C); Properties: Wh. granules; odorless; insol. in acid no. 0.1; sapon. no. 26; ref. index 1.5236 water; dens. 0.93 g/cm3; melting pt. 165 C (20 C); 83% act. Use Level: 2-4% Storage: Maintain strict inventory control Toxicology: Not irritating to eyes or skin; AB PE 15N [Polytechs nontoxic http://www.polytechs.fr] Environmental: Not biodeg. Chem. Descrip.: 15% natural silica in an LDPE Precaution: Avoid ignition source and static
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Part I: Trade Name Reference electricity odor; negligible sol. in water; dens. 0.92 g/cc; Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: COx visc. 375 cps (140 C); drop pt. 106 C; acid no. Storage: Store in closed containers @ ambient nil; flash pt. (COC) 307 C; hardness 4.0 dmm temps. Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2000 mg/kg; Abscents® 3000 [UOP http://www.uop.com] LDLo (oral, mouse) 5 g/kg; mild skin Chem. Descrip.: Organophilic molecular sieve irritant; dust may cause mech. eye and (sodium aluminosilicate) See Zeolite respiratory tract irritation; OSHA TWA 5 CAS 1318-02-1; EINECS/ELINCS 215-283-8 mg/m3 (respirable dust), 15 mg/m3 (total Uses: Polymer additive for adsorbing low m.w. dust) recommended; TSCA listed organics such as aliphatics, alcohols, Precaution: Combustible solid; incompat. with aldehydes, ketones, chlorinated hydrocarbons, strong oxidizing agents org. acids, and aromatics for use in Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, oxidized adhesives, coatings, and polymers; and nonoxidized hydrocarbons component of food pkg. materials HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 Features: Food grade; rec. for use with reactive Storage: Store in cool, dry area away from direct compds. like aldehydes and ketones heat, sunlight Regulatory: FDA GRAS; DOT nonregulated; A-C® 6A [Honeywell Spec. Chems. SARA §313 nonreportable http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j Properties: Wh. dry powd.; odorless; 3 µ avg. sp] particle size; insol. in water or org. solvs.; surf. Chem. Descrip.: Polyethylene homopolymer area > 400 m2/g; pH 9-10 (10%) CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 Toxicology: TSCA listed Uses: Additive wax for use in adhesives, inks, Environmental: Nonbiodeg. floor finishes, paper coatings, personal HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0 care, plastics, rubber, textiles, and wax Storage: Store tightly closed blends; matting, anticaking flow additive A-C® 6 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. providing surf. props. for powd. coatings; http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j defoamer; gellant for oils in personal care sp; Baerlocher France] prods.; film-former; oil or fragrance Chem. Descrip.: Polyethylene homopolymer encapsulator; nonirritating abrasive; emollient; CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 heat stabilizer; food-pkg. adhesives, Uses: Additive wax in adhesives, inks, floor coatings, paper/paperboard, cellophane, finishes, paper coatings, personal care, rubber articles, textiles, lubricants pharmaceuticals, plastics, rubber, textiles, Features: Increases permanency, moisture wax blends, solv.-based polishes, inks, retention, water resist. paints, lacquers; defoamer in food-contact Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.615, 175.105, coatings, paper; gellant for oils in personal 175.125, 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, care prods.; film-former; oil or fragrance 176.200, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, encapsulant; nonirritating abrasive; emollient; 177.1520, 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, heat stabilizer; food-pkg. adhesives, 178.3850, 179.45; DOT not regulated; Canada coatings, paper/paperboard, cellophane, DSL; Europe EINECS; Australian Inventory; rubber articles, textiles, lubricants Japan ENCS; Korean inventory; Philippines Features: Increases permanency, moisture PICCS; Chinese retention, water resist. Properties: Wh. waxy prills, powd., char. waxy Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.615, 175.105, odor; negligible sol. in water; dens. 0.92 g/cc; 175.125, 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, visc. 375 cps (140 C); drop pt. 106 C; acid no. 176.200, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, nil; flash pt. > 231 C; hardness 4.0 dmm 177.1520, 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2 g/kg; LDLo 178.3850, 179.45; DOT not regulated; Canada (oral, mouse) 5 g/kg; mild skin irritant; dust DSL; Europe EINECS; Australian Inventory; may cause mech. eye and respiratory tract Japan ENCS; Korean inventory; Philippines irritation; OSHA TWA 5 mg/m3 (respirable PICCS; Chinese dust), 15 mg/m3 (total dust) recommended; Properties: Wh. waxy prills, powd., char. waxy TSCA listed
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Precaution: Combustible solid; incompat. with aid; external lubricant for PVC, color strong oxidizing agents concs., polyolefin flow modifiers; thickener Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Oxides of carbon, for cosmetic and pharmaceutical gels; food- various oxidized and nonoxidized pkg. adhesives, coatings, hydrocarbons paper/paperboard, cellophane, rubber HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 articles, textiles, lubricants; defoamer; Storage: Store in cool, dry area away from direct chewing gum base heat, sunlight Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.615, 175.105, A-C® 7 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. 175.125, 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j 176.200, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, sp] 177.1520, 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, Chem. Descrip.: Polyethylene homopolymer 178.3850, 179.45; DOT not regulated; Canada wax See Polyethylene wax DSL; Europe EINECS; Australian Inventory; CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 Japan ENCS; Korean inventory; Philippines Uses: Processing lubricant; melt index PICCS; Chinese modifier; pigment dispersant; mold release Properties: Prills, powd.; char. waxy odor; sol. in aid; external lubricant for PVC, color hot min. oil and fatty esters; dens. 0.92 g/cc; concs., polyolefin flow modifiers; thickener visc. 450 cps (140 C); drop pt. 109 C; acid no. for cosmetic and pharmaceutical gels; solv.- nil; hardness 2.5 dmm based polishes, inks, paints, and lacquers; Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2 g/kg; LDLo food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, (oral, mouse) 5 g/kg; TSCA listed paper/paperboard, cellophane, rubber Precaution: Combustible solid articles, textiles, lubricants; defoamer; Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, oxidized chewing gum base and nonoxidized hydrocarbons Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.615, 175.105, HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 175.125, 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, Storage: Store in cool, dry area away from direct 176.200, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, heat, sunlight 177.1520, 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, A-C® 8 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. 178.3850, 179.45; DOT not regulated; Canada http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j DSL; Europe EINECS; Australian Inventory; sp; Baerlocher France] Japan ENCS; Korean inventory; Philippines Chem. Descrip.: Polyethylene homopolymer PICCS; Chinese CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 Properties: Prills, powd.; char. waxy odor; sol. in Uses: Gellant for oils in personal care prods., hot min. oil and fatty esters; dens. 0.92 g/cc; pharmaceuticals; film-former; oil or fragrance visc. 450 cps (140 C); drop pt. 109 C; acid no. encapsulator; nonirritating abrasive; nil; flash pt. (COC) 304 C; hardness 2.5 dmm processing lubricant; melt index modifier; Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2 g/kg; LDLo pigment dispersant; mold release aid; (oral, mouse) 5 g/kg; TSCA listed emollient; heat stabilizer; external lubricant Precaution: Combustible solid for PVC, color concs., polyolefin flow Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, oxidized modifiers; in polishes, inks, paints, lacquers; and nonoxidized hydrocarbons food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 paper/paperboard, cellophane, rubber Storage: Store in cool, dry area away from direct articles, textiles, lubricants; defoamer; heat, sunlight chewing gum base A-C® 7A [Honeywell Spec. Chems. Features: Increases permanency, moisture http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j retention, water resist. sp] Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.615, 175.105, Chem. Descrip.: Polyethylene homopolymer 175.125, 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, wax See Polyethylene wax 176.200, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 177.1520, 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, Uses: Processing lubricant; melt index 178.3850, 179.45; DOT not regulated; Canada modifier; pigment dispersant; mold release DSL; Europe EINECS; Australian Inventory;
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Japan ENCS; Korean inventory; Philippines sp; Baerlocher France] PICCS; Chinese Chem. Descrip.: Polyethylene homopolymer Properties: Prills, powd.; char. waxy odor; dens. CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 0.93 g/cc; visc. 400 cps (140 C); drop. pt. 116 Uses: Gellant for oils in personal care prods., C; acid no. nil; flash pt. (COC) 307 C; pharmaceuticals; film-former; oil or fragrance hardness 1.0 dmm encapsulator; nonirritating abrasive; emollient; Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2 g/kg; LDLo heat stabilizer; processing lubricant; melt (oral, mouse) 5 g/kg; TSCA listed index modifier; pigment dispersant; mold Precaution: Combustible solid release aid; external lubricant for PVC, Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, oxidized color concs., polyolefin flow modifiers; and nonoxidized hydrocarbons additive in paints; food-pkg. adhesives, HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 coatings, paper/paperboard, cellophane, Storage: Store in cool, dry area away from direct rubber articles, textiles, lubricants; heat, sunlight defoamer; chewing gum base A-C® 8A [Honeywell Spec. Chems. Features: Increases permanency, moisture http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j retention, water resist. sp] Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.615, 175.105, Chem. Descrip.: Polyethylene homopolymer 175.125, 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 176.200, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, Uses: Matting, anticaking flow additive which 177.1520, 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, enhances powd. coating performance; 178.3850, 179.45; DOT not regulated; Canada gellant for oils in personal care prods.; film- DSL; Europe EINECS; Australian Inventory; former; oil or fragrance encapsulator; Japan ENCS; Korean inventory; Philippines nonirritating abrasive; processing lubricant; PICCS; Chinese melt index modifier; pigment dispersant; Properties: Prills, powd.; char. waxy odor; dens. mold release aid; external lubricant for 0.94 g/cc; visc. 450 cps (140 C); drop. pt. 117 PVC, color concs., polyolefin flow C; acid no. nil; flash pt. (COC) 318 C; modifiers; food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, hardness 0.5 dmm paper/paperboard, cellophane, rubber Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2 g/kg; LDLo articles, textiles, lubricants; chewing gum (oral, mouse) 5 g/kg; TSCA listed base Precaution: Combustible solid Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.615, 175.105, Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, oxidized 175.125, 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, and nonoxidized hydrocarbons 176.200, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 177.1520, 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, Storage: Store in cool, dry area away from direct 178.3850, 179.45; DOT not regulated; Canada heat, sunlight DSL; Europe EINECS; Australian Inventory; A-C® 9A [Honeywell Spec. Chems. Japan ENCS; Korean inventory; Philippines http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j PICCS; Chinese sp] Properties: Powd.; char. waxy odor; dens. 0.93 Chem. Descrip.: Polyethylene homopolymer g/cc; visc. 450 cps (140 C); drop pt. 113 C CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 (Mettler); acid no. nil; hardness 1.0 dmm Uses: Gellant for oils in personal care prods.; Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2 g/kg; LDLo film-former; oil or fragrance encapsulator; (oral, mouse) 5 g/kg; TSCA listed nonirritating abrasive; emollient; heat Precaution: Combustible solid stabilizer; processing lubricant; melt index Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, oxidized modifier; pigment dispersant; mold release and nonoxidized hydrocarbons aid; external lubricant for PVC, color HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 concs., polyolefin flow modifiers; additive Storage: Store in cool, dry area away from direct in paints; food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, heat, sunlight paper/paperboard, cellophane, rubber A-C® 9 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. articles, textiles, lubricants; defoamer; http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j chewing gum base
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Features: Increases permanency, moisture chemical goggles, respirator if dusty retention, water resist. conditions prevail; incompat. with strong Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.615, 175.105, oxidizers 175.125, 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, 176.200, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, combustible gases 177.1520, 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 178.3850, 179.45; DOT not regulated; Canada Storage: Store in cool, dry area away from direct DSL; Europe EINECS; Australian Inventory; heat, sunlight Japan ENCS; Korean inventory; Philippines A-C® 9F [Honeywell Spec. Chems. PICCS; Chinese http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j Properties: Powd.; char. waxy odor; avg. particle sp] size 220 µ; dens. 0.94 g/cc; visc. 450 cps (140 Chem. Descrip.: Polyethylene homopolymer C); drop. pt. 117 C; acid no. nil; hardness 0.5 CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 dmm Uses: Gellant for oils in personal care prods.; Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2 g/kg; LDLo film-former; oil or fragrance encapsulator; (oral, mouse) 5 g/kg; TSCA listed nonirritating abrasive; emollient; heat Precaution: Combustible solid stabilizer; processing lubricant; melt index Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, oxidized modifier; pigment dispersant; mold release and nonoxidized hydrocarbons aid; external lubricant for PVC, color HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 concs., polyolefin flow modifiers; additive Storage: Store in cool, dry area away from direct in paints; food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, heat, sunlight paper/paperboard, cellophane, rubber A-C® 9CF [Honeywell Spec. Chems. articles, textiles, lubricants; defoamer; http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j chewing gum base sp] Features: Increases permanency, moisture Chem. Descrip.: Polyethylene homopolymer retention, water resist. CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.615, 175.105, Uses: Gellant for oils in personal care prods.; 175.125, 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, film-former; oil or fragrance encapsulator; 176.200, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, nonirritating abrasive; emollient; heat 177.1520, 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, stabilizer; processing lubricant; melt index 178.3850, 179.45; DOT not regulated; Canada modifier; pigment dispersant; mold release DSL; Europe EINECS; Australian Inventory; aid; external lubricant for PVC, color Japan ENCS; Korean inventory; Philippines concs., polyolefin flow modifiers; additive PICCS; Chinese in paints; food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, Properties: Fine powd.; char. waxy odor; avg. paper/paperboard, cellophane, rubber particle size 110 µ; dens. 0.94 g/cc; visc. 450 articles, textiles, lubricants; defoamer; cps (140 C); drop. pt. 117 C; acid no. nil; chewing gum base hardness 0.5 dmm Regulatory: DOT not regulated; RCRA, SARA Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2 g/kg; LDLo §311/313 nonreportable; Canada DSL; Europe (oral, mouse) 5 g/kg; TSCA listed EINECS; Australian Chemical Inventory; Japan Precaution: Combustible solid ENCS; Korean inventory; Philippines PICCS; Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, oxidized Chinese inventory (draft); OSHA combustible and nonoxidized hydrocarbons solid HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 Properties: Solid; char. waxy odor; negligible sol. Storage: Store in cool, dry area away from direct in water; sp.gr. 0.88-0.97; m.p. 92-122 C; flash heat, sunlight pt. (OC) > 230 C; fire pt. > 313 C A-C® 16 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2 g/kg; LDLo http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j (oral, mouse) 5 g/kg; mild skin irritant; sp] TSCA listed Chem. Descrip.: Polyethylene homopolymer Environmental: Not considered biodeg. CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 Precaution: Combustible solid; wear Uses: Gellant for oils in personal care prods.; protective gloves with long sleeves, Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 25 Part I: Trade Name Reference film-former; oil or fragrance encapsulator; Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2 g/kg; LDLo nonirritating abrasive; emollient; heat (oral, mouse) 5 g/kg; mild skin irritant; stabilizer; additive for plastics, rubber, TSCA listed adhesives, coatings, inks, paper, polishes, Environmental: Not considered biodeg. textiles; food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, Precaution: Combustible solid; wear paper/paperboard, cellophane, rubber protective gloves with long sleeves, articles, textiles, lubricants; defoamer chemical goggles, respirator if dusty Features: Increases permanency, moisture conditions prevail; incompat. with strong retention, water resist. oxidizers Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.125, Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, combustible gases 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, 177.1520, Storage: Store in cool, dry area away from direct 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, 178.3850, heat, sunlight 179.45; DOT not regulated; Canada DSL; A-C® 316 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. Europe EINECS; Australian Inventory; Japan http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j ENCS; Korean inventory; Philippines PICCS; sp] Chinese Chem. Descrip.: Oxidized HDPE homopolymer Properties: Prills; char. waxy odor; dens. 0.91 See Polyethylene, oxidized g/cc; visc. 525 cps (140 C); drop. pt. 102 C; CAS 68441-17-8; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 acid no. nil; hardness 5.5 dmm Uses: Additive wax for inks, floor finishes, Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2 g/kg; LDLo personal care, plastics, rubber, textiles, (oral, mouse) 5 g/kg; TSCA listed wax blends; gellant for oils in personal care Precaution: Combustible solid prods.; film-former; oil or fragrance Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, oxidized encapsulator; nonirritating abrasive; emollient; and nonoxidized hydrocarbons heat stabilizer; food-pkg. adhesives, HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 coatings, paper/paperboard, cellophane, Storage: Store in cool, dry area away from direct rubber articles, textiles, lubricants; heat, sunlight defoamer; protective coating for fruits, A-C® 16A [Honeywell Spec. Chems. vegetables http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j Features: Increases permanency, moisture sp] retention, water resist. Chem. Descrip.: Polyethylene homopolymer Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.260, 175.105, CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 175.125, 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, Uses: Gellant for oils in personal care prods.; 176.200, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, film-former; oil or fragrance encapsulator; 177.1620, 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, nonirritating abrasive; emollient; heat 178.3850; DOT nonregulated; SARA §311/313 stabilizer; processing lubricant; melt index nonreportable; Canada DSL, EU, Australia, modifier; pigment dispersant; mold release Japan listed aid; external lubricant for PVC, color Properties: Wh. waxy gran., powd.; waxy odor; concs., polyolefin flow modifiers; additive negligible sol. in water; dens. 0.98 g/cc; visc. in paints; food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, 8500 cps (150 C); drop pt. 140 C; acid no. 16; paper/paperboard, cellophane, rubber flash pt. (OC) > 255 C; hardness < 0.5 dmm; ≈ articles, textiles, lubricants; defoamer; 100% act. chewing gum base Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2500 mg/kg; Regulatory: DOT not regulated; RCRA, SARA ACGIH TLV 10 mg/m3 total particulates §311/313 nonreportable; Canada DSL; Europe (powd.); negligible skin irritant; EINECS; Australian Chemical Inventory; Japan nonirritating to eyes, particulates may ENCS; Korean inventory; Philippines PICCS; cause mech. irritation; nuisance dust by inh. Chinese inventory (draft); OSHA combustible (powd.); low toxicity by ing.; TSCA listed solid Environmental: Not considered biodeg. Properties: Solid; char. waxy odor; negligible sol. Precaution: Combustible; powd. may form in water; sp.gr. 0.88-0.97; m.p. 92-122 C; flash explosive mixts. in air; static charges may pt. (OC) > 230 C; fire pt. > 313 C Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 26 Part I: Trade Name Reference ignite combustible atmospheres; melts in Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, proximity to fires causing slippery combustible gases may be generated in fire floors/stairs; spillages may be slippery; conditions incompat. with strong oxidizers, amines Storage: Keep away from excessive heat, strong Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, oxidizing agents, amines combustible gases may be generated in fire A-C® 325 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. conditions http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j Storage: Keep away from excessive heat, strong sp] oxidizing agents, amines Chem. Descrip.: Oxidized HDPE homopolymer A-C® 316A [Honeywell Spec. Chems. See Polyethylene, oxidized http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j CAS 68441-17-8; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 sp] Uses: Additive wax for polishes, finishes, Chem. Descrip.: Oxidized HDPE homopolymer emulsions, adhesives, coatings, inks, See Polyethylene, oxidized plastics, rubber, textiles; food-pkg. CAS 68441-17-8; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 adhesives, paper/paperboard, textiles; Uses: Additive wax for inks, floor finishes, defoamer in food-contact coatings/paper personal care, plastics, rubber, textiles, Features: Heel-mark resistance and wax blends; gellant for oils in personal care compatibility prods.; film-former; oil or fragrance Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.200, encapsulator; nonirritating abrasive; emollient; 176.210, 177.2800; DOT nonregulated; SARA heat stabilizer; food-pkg. adhesives, §311/313 nonreportable; Canada DSL, EU, coatings, paper/paperboard, cellophane, Australia, Japan listed rubber articles, textiles, lubricants; Properties: Wh. waxy gran.; waxy odor; defoamer; protective coating for fruits, negligible sol. in water; sp.gr. 0.99; visc. 4400 vegetables cps (150 C); drop pt. 136 C; acid no. 25; flash Features: Increases permanency, moisture pt. (OC) > 255 C; hardness < 0.5 dmm; ≈ retention, water resist. 100% act. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.260, 175.105, Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2500 mg/kg; 175.125, 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, negligible skin irritant; nonirritating to eyes, 176.200, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, particulates may cause mech. irritation; low 177.1620, 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, toxicity by ing.; TSCA listed 178.3850; DOT nonregulated; SARA §311/313 Environmental: Not considered biodeg. nonreportable; Canada DSL, EU, Australia, Precaution: Combustible; powd. may form Japan listed explosive mixts. in air; static charges may Properties: Wh. waxy gran., powd.; waxy odor; ignite combustible atmospheres; melts in negligible sol. in water; dens. 0.98 g/cc; visc. proximity to fires causing slippery 8500 cps (150 C); drop pt. 140 C; acid no. 16; floors/stairs; spillages may be slippery; flash pt. (OC) > 255 C; hardness < 0.5 dmm; ≈ incompat. with strong oxidizers, amines 100% act. Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2500 mg/kg; combustible gases may be generated in fire ACGIH TLV 10 mg/m3 total particulates conditions (powd.); negligible skin irritant; Storage: Keep away from excessive heat, strong nonirritating to eyes, particulates may oxidizing agents, amines cause mech. irritation; nuisance dust by inh. A-C® 330 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. (powd.); low toxicity by ing.; TSCA listed http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j Environmental: Not considered biodeg. sp] Precaution: Combustible; powd. may form Chem. Descrip.: Oxidized HDPE homopolymer explosive mixts. in air; static charges may See Polyethylene, oxidized ignite combustible atmospheres; melts in CAS 68441-17-8; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 proximity to fires causing slippery Uses: Additive wax for polishes, finishes, floors/stairs; spillages may be slippery; emulsions, adhesives, coatings, plastics, incompat. with strong oxidizers, amines rubber, textiles; food-pkg. adhesives,
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Part I: Trade Name Reference paper/paperboard, textiles; defoamer in negligible skin irritant; nonirritating to eyes, food-contact coatings/paper particulates may cause mech. irritation; low Features: Heel-mark resistance and toxicity by ing.; TSCA listed compatibility Environmental: Not considered biodeg. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.200, Precaution: Combustible; powd. may form 176.210, 177.2800; DOT nonregulated; SARA explosive mixts. in air; static charges may §311/313 nonreportable; Canada DSL, EU, ignite combustible atmospheres; melts in Australia, Japan listed proximity to fires causing slippery Properties: Wh. waxy gran.; waxy odor; floors/stairs; spillages may be slippery; negligible sol. in water; sp.gr. 0.99; visc. 3600 incompat. with strong oxidizers, amines cps (150 C); drop pt. 137 C; acid no. 30; flash Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, pt. (OC) > 255 C; hardness < 0.5 dmm; ≈ combustible gases may be generated in fire 100% act. conditions Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2500 mg/kg; Storage: Keep away from excessive heat, strong negligible skin irritant; nonirritating to eyes, oxidizing agents, amines particulates may cause mech. irritation; low A-C® 395, 395A [Honeywell Spec. Chems. toxicity by ing.; TSCA listed http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j Environmental: Not considered biodeg. sp] Precaution: Combustible; powd. may form Chem. Descrip.: Oxidized HDPE homopolymer explosive mixts. in air; static charges may See Polyethylene, oxidized ignite combustible atmospheres; melts in CAS 68441-17-8; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 proximity to fires causing slippery Uses: Additive wax for inks, personal care floors/stairs; spillages may be slippery; prods., adhesives, coatings, plastics, incompat. with strong oxidizers, amines rubber, textiles; food-pkg. adhesives, Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, paper/paperboard, textiles; defoamer in combustible gases may be generated in fire food-contact coatings/paper conditions Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.200, Storage: Keep away from excessive heat, strong 176.210, 177.2800; DOT nonregulated; SARA oxidizing agents, amines §311/313 nonreportable; Canada DSL, EU, A-C® 392 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. Australia, Japan listed http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j Properties: Wh. waxy gran.; waxy odor; sp] negligible sol. in water; dens. 1.00 g/cc; visc. Chem. Descrip.: Oxidized HDPE homopolymer 2500 cps (150 C); drop pt. 137 C; acid no. 41; See Polyethylene, oxidized flash pt. (OC) > 255 C; hardness < 0.5 dmm; ≈ CAS 68441-17-8; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 100% act. Uses: Additive wax for polishes, finishes, Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2500 mg/kg; emulsions, adhesives, coatings, plastics, negligible skin irritant; nonirritating to eyes, rubber, textiles; food-pkg. adhesives, particulates may cause mech. irritation; low paper/paperboard, textiles; defoamer in toxicity by ing.; TSCA listed food-contact coatings/paper Environmental: Not considered biodeg. Features: Heel-mark resistance and Precaution: Combustible; powd. may form compatibility explosive mixts. in air; static charges may Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.200, ignite combustible atmospheres; melts in 176.210, 177.2800; DOT nonregulated; SARA proximity to fires causing slippery §311/313 nonreportable; Canada DSL, EU, floors/stairs; spillages may be slippery; Australia, Japan listed incompat. with strong oxidizers, amines Properties: Wh. waxy gran.; waxy odor; Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, negligible sol. in water; sp.gr. 0.99; visc. 4500 combustible gases may be generated in fire cps (150 C); drop pt. 138 C; acid no. 30; flash conditions pt. (COC) 293 C; hardness < 0.5 dmm; ≈ 100% Storage: Keep away from excessive heat, strong act. oxidizing agents, amines Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2500 mg/kg; A-C® 400 [Honeywell Spec. Chems.
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Part I: Trade Name Reference http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j sp] sp; Baerlocher France] Chem. Descrip.: Ethylene/VA copolymer Chem. Descrip.: Ethylene/VA copolymer CAS 24937-78-8 CAS 24937-78-8 Uses: Controlled rheology wax additive for Uses: Additive wax for use in adhesives, inks, adhesives, inks, coatings, personal care, coatings, personal care, wax blends, wax blends, plastics, rubber, textiles; esp. plastics, rubber, textiles; gellant for oils in suitable for applics. where it must be dispersed personal care prods., pharmaceuticals; film- in org. solvs. (automotive topcoats, cosmetics, former; oil or fragrance encapsulator; etc.); food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, nonirritating abrasive; emollient; heat paper/paperboard, cellophane, rubber stabilizer; food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, articles, textiles, lubricants; defoamer in paper/paperboard, cellophane, rubber food-contact coatings/paper articles, textiles, lubricants; defoamer in Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.125, food-contact coatings/paper 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, Features: Increases permanency, moisture 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, 177.1350, retention, water resist. 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, 178.3850, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.125, 179.45 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, Properties: Prills; dens. 0.92 g/cc; visc. 600 cps 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, 177.1350, (140 C); drop pt. 101 C; cloud pt. 50-54.4 C 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, 178.3850, (10% in xylene); hardness 5.0 dmm; 8% VA 179.45 A-C® 405(S) [Honeywell Spec. Chems. Properties: Prills, powd.; dens. 0.92 g/cc; visc. http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j 575 cps (140 C); drop pt. 92 C; flash pt. (COC) sp] 296 C; hardness 9.5 dmm; 13% VA Chem. Descrip.: Ethylene/VA copolymer A-C® 400A [Honeywell Spec. Chems. CAS 24937-78-8 http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j Uses: Controlled rheology wax additive for sp] adhesives, inks, coatings, personal care, Chem. Descrip.: Low m.w. ethylene/VA wax blends, plastics, rubber, textiles; esp. copolymer suitable for applics. where it must be dispersed CAS 24937-78-8 in org. solvs. (automotive topcoats, cosmetics, Uses: Wax additive for use in adhesives, etc.); food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, inks, personal care prods., wax blends; paper/paperboard, cellophane, rubber pigment dispersant; PS color concs.; gellant articles, textiles, lubricants; defoamer in for oils in personal care prods.; film-former; oil food-contact coatings/paper or fragrance encapsulator; nonirritating Features: Low disp. visc.; lower sol. than 405M abrasive; emollient; heat stabilizer; food-pkg. or 405T adhesives, coatings, paper/paperboard, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.125, cellophane, rubber articles, textiles, 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, lubricants; defoamer in food-contact 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, 177.1350, coatings/paper 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, 178.3850, Features: Increases permanency, moisture 179.45 retention, water resist. Properties: Prills; dens. 0.92 g/cc; visc. 600 cps Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.125, (140 C); drop pt. 95 C; cloud pt. 45-49.9 C 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, (10% in xylene); hardness 7.0 dmm; 11% VA 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, 177.1350, A-C® 405(T) [Honeywell Spec. Chems. 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, 178.3850, http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j 179.45 sp] Properties: Prills, powd.; dens. 0.92 g/cc; visc. Chem. Descrip.: Ethylene/VA copolymer 575 cps (140 C); drop pt. 92 C; hardness 9.5 CAS 24937-78-8 dmm; 13% VA Uses: Controlled rheology wax additive for A-C® 405(M) [Honeywell Spec. Chems. adhesives, inks, coatings, personal care, http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j wax blends, plastics, rubber, textiles; esp.
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Part I: Trade Name Reference suitable for applics. where it must be dispersed pigment dispersant; internal lubricant for in org. solvs. (automotive topcoats, cosmetics, PVC, nylon 6, nylon color concs.; for etc.); defoamer; gellant for oils in personal adhesives, floor finishes, personal care, care prods.; film-former; oil or fragrance plastics, wax blends; modifier for carboxyl encapsulator; nonirritating abrasive; emollient; functional powd. coatings; gellant for oils in heat stabilizer; food-pkg. adhesives, personal care prods.; film-former; oil or coatings, paper/paperboard, cellophane, fragrance encapsulator; nonirritating abrasive; rubber articles, textiles, lubricants emollient; heat stabilizer; food-pkg. Features: Increases permanency, moisture adhesives, coatings, paper/paperboard, retention, water resist.; higher sol. than 405M, cellophane, rubber articles, lubricants, 405S textiles; defoamer Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.125, Features: Increases permanency, moisture 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, retention, water resist. 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, 177.1350, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.125, 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, 178.3850, 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, 179.45 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, 177.1310, Properties: Prills; dens. 0.92 g/cc; visc. 600 cps 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, 178.3850 (140 C); drop pt. 103 C; cloud pt. 54.5-59 C Properties: Powd.; dens. 0.93 g/cc; visc. 575 cps (10% in xylene); hardness 4.0 dmm; 6% VA (140 C); drop pt. 105 C; acid no. 40; hardness A-C® 540 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. 2.0 dmm http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j A-C® 573A [Honeywell Spec. Chems. sp] http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j Chem. Descrip.: Ethylene/acrylic acid sp] copolymer Chem. Descrip.: Ethylene-maleic anhydride CAS 9010-77-9 copolymer See Ethylene/MA copolymer Uses: Plastics lubricant and processing aid; CAS 9006-26-2 pigment dispersant; internal lubricant for Uses: Used in adhesives, coatings, paper pkg., PVC, nylon 6, nylon color concs.; for color concs., plastics processing adhesives, floor finishes, personal care, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170(b), plastics, wax blends; gellant for oils in personal 176.180; DOT nonregulated; SARA §311 care prods., pharmaceuticals; film-former; oil nonreportable, §313 reportable (maleic or fragrance encapsulator; nonirritating anhydride); EU, Canada DSL, Australia, Japan abrasive; emollient; heat stabilizer; food-pkg. listed adhesives, coatings, paper/paperboard, Properties: Off-wh. waxy powd., pastilles; char. cellophane, rubber articles, lubricants, waxy odor; negligible sol. in water; dens. 0.92 textiles; food-contact defoamer g/cc; visc. 600 cps (140 C); drop pt. (Mettler) Features: Increases permanency, moisture 106 C; sapon. no. 5; hardness 4.5 dmm; ≈ retention, water resist. 100% act. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.125, Toxicology: ACGIH TLV 10 mg/m3 total 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, particulates; may be mild skin 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, 177.1310, irritant/sensitizer; molten prod. will cause 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, 178.3850 skin burns; particulates may cause mech. Properties: Prills; dens. 0.93 g/cc; visc. 575 cps irritation to eyes; nuisance dust by inh.; (140 C); drop pt. 105 C; acid no. 40; flash pt. TSCA listed (COC) 296 C; hardness 2.0 dmm Environmental: Not considered biodeg. A-C® 540A [Honeywell Spec. Chems. Precaution: Powd. may form explosive mixts. http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j in air; static charges may ignite sp] combustible atmospheres; melts in Chem. Descrip.: Ethylene/acrylic acid proximity to fires causing slippery copolymer floors/stairs; spillages may be slippery; CAS 9010-77-9 incompat. with strong oxidizing agents Uses: Plastics lubricant and processing aid; Hazardous Ingredients: Maleic anhydride (trace)
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, CAS 9010-77-9 combustible gases may be generated in fire Uses: Additive for recyclable hot-melt and aq. conditions adhesives and coatings; plastics and Storage: Keep away from excessive heat rubber processing; modifier of carboxyl- A-C® 573P [Honeywell Spec. Chems. functional powd. coatings; defoamer in http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j food-contact coatings/paper; gellant for oils sp] in personal care prods.; film-former; oil or Chem. Descrip.: Ethylene-maleic anhydride fragrance encapsulator; nonirritating abrasive; copolymer See Ethylene/MA copolymer emollient; heat stabilizer; food-pkg. CAS 9006-26-2 adhesives, coatings, paper/paperboard, Uses: Used in coatings and emulsions, slip cellophane, rubber articles, lubricants, resist. floor polish, hot-melt applics.; textiles dispersant for pigments, minerals, and Features: Alkali-dispersible; increases glass-filled plastics, compatibilizers, and permanency, moisture retention, water resist. adhesion promoters; in adhesives for food Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.125, pkg. and components of paper and 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, paperboard in contact with aqueous, fatty, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, 177.1310, and dry foods 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, 178.3850 Features: Provides reactivity in hot melt applics. Properties: Prills; dens. 0.94 g/cc; visc. 650 cps Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170(b), (140 C); drop pt. 102 C; acid no. 75; flash pt. 176.180; DOT nonregulated; SARA §311 (COC) 313 C; hardness 4.0 dmm nonreportable, §313 reportable (maleic A-C® 617 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. anhydride); EU, Canada DSL, Australia, Japan http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j listed sp; Baerlocher France] Properties: Off-wh. waxy powd., pastilles; char. Chem. Descrip.: Polyethylene homopolymer waxy odor; negligible sol. in water; sp.gr. 0.92; CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 visc. 600 cps (140 C); peak m.p. 98 C; sapon. Uses: Additive wax for use in inks, plastics, no. 3-6; drop pt. 105-107 C; hardness 3-6 rubber, and personal care prods.; thickener for dmm; ≈ 100% act. cosmetic and pharmaceutical gels; film- Toxicology: ACGIH TLV 10 mg/m3 total former; oil or fragrance encapsulator; particulates; may be mild skin nonirritating abrasive; emollient; heat irritant/sensitizer; molten prod. will cause stabilizer; food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, skin burns; particulates may cause mech. paper/paperboard, cellophane, rubber irritation to eyes; nuisance dust by inh.; articles, lubricants; defoamer in food- TSCA listed contact coatings/paper Environmental: Not considered biodeg. Features: Increases permanency, moisture Precaution: Powd. may form explosive mixts. retention, water resist. in air; static charges may ignite Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.125, combustible atmospheres; melts in 175.300, 176.180, 176.200, 176.210, proximity to fires causing slippery 177.1200, 177.1210, 177.2600, 178.3570, floors/stairs; spillages may be slippery; 178.3850; DOT not regulated; Canada DSL; incompat. with strong oxidizing agents Europe EINECS; Australian Inventory; Japan Hazardous Ingredients: Maleic anhydride (trace) ENCS; Korean inventory; Philippines PICCS; Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, Chinese combustible gases may be generated in fire Properties: Wh. waxy prills, powd., char. waxy conditions odor; sol. in hot min. oil and fatty esters; Storage: Keep away from excessive heat negligible sol. in water; dens. 0.91 g/cc; visc. A-C® 580 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. 200 cps (140 C); drop pt. 101 C; acid no. nil; http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j flash pt. (COC) 317 C; hardness 7.0 dmm sp] Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2 g/kg; LDLo Chem. Descrip.: Ethylene/acrylic acid (oral, mouse) 5 g/kg; mild skin irritant; dust copolymer may cause mech. eye and respiratory tract
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Part I: Trade Name Reference irritation; OSHA TWA 5 mg/m3 (respirable Storage: Store in cool, dry area away from direct dust), 15 mg/m3 (total dust) recommended; heat, sunlight TSCA listed A-C® 617G [Honeywell Spec. Chems. Precaution: Combustible solid; incompat. with http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j strong oxidizing agents sp] Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Oxides of carbon, Chem. Descrip.: Polyethylene homopolymer various oxidized and nonoxidized CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 hydrocarbons Uses: Gellant for oils in personal care prods.; HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 film-former; oil or fragrance encapsulator; Storage: Store in cool, dry area away from direct nonirritating abrasive; emollient; heat heat, sunlight stabilizer; processing lubricant; melt index A-C® 617A [Honeywell Spec. Chems. modifier; pigment dispersant; mold release http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j aid; external lubricant for PVC, color sp] concs., polyolefin flow modifiers; additive Chem. Descrip.: Polyethylene homopolymer in paints; food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 paper/paperboard, cellophane, rubber Uses: Additive wax for use in inks, plastics, articles, textiles, lubricants; defoamer; rubber, and personal care prods.; nonirritating, chewing gum base mild abrasive for personal care prods.; Regulatory: DOT not regulated; RCRA, SARA thickener for cosmetic and pharmaceutical §311/313 nonreportable; Canada DSL; Europe gels; film-former; oil or fragrance EINECS; Australian Chemical Inventory; Japan encapsulator; emollient; heat stabilizer; food- ENCS; Korean inventory; Philippines PICCS; pkg. adhesives, coatings, Chinese inventory (draft); OSHA combustible paper/paperboard, cellophane, rubber solid articles, lubricants; defoamer in food- Properties: Solid; char. waxy odor; negligible sol. contact coatings/paper in water; dens. 0.91 g/cc; visc. 200 cps (140 Features: Increases permanency, moisture C); drop. pt. 102 C; flash pt. (OC) > 230 C; fire retention, water resist. pt. > 313 C; acid no. nil; hardness 7.0 dmm Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.125, Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2 g/kg; LDLo 175.300, 176.180, 176.200, 176.210, (oral, mouse) 5 g/kg; mild skin irritant; 177.1200, 177.1210, 177.2600, 178.3570, TSCA listed 178.3850; DOT not regulated; Canada DSL; Environmental: Not considered biodeg. Europe EINECS; Australian Inventory; Japan Precaution: Combustible solid; wear ENCS; Korean inventory; Philippines PICCS; protective gloves with long sleeves, Chinese chemical goggles, respirator if dusty Properties: Wh. waxy prills, powd., char. waxy conditions prevail; incompat. with strong odor; sol. in hot min. oil and fatty esters; oxidizers negligible sol. in water; dens. 0.91 g/cc; visc. Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, 200 cps (140 C); drop pt. 101 C; acid no. nil; combustible gases flash pt. (COC) 317 C; hardness 7.0 dmm HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2 g/kg; LDLo Storage: Store in cool, dry area away from direct (oral, mouse) 5 g/kg; mild skin irritant; dust heat, sunlight may cause mech. eye and respiratory tract A-C® 629 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. irritation; OSHA TWA 5 mg/m3 (respirable http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j dust), 15 mg/m3 (total dust) recommended; sp] TSCA listed Chem. Descrip.: Oxidized polyethylene Precaution: Combustible solid; incompat. with homopolymer See Polyethylene, oxidized strong oxidizing agents CAS 68441-17-8; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Oxides of carbon, Uses: Additive wax for adhesives, ink, floor various oxidized and nonoxidized finishes, paper coatings, trade sales and hydrocarbons industrial coatings, personal care, plastics, HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 textiles, wax blends; processing lubricant;
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Part I: Trade Name Reference mold release aid; PVC lubricant; film- emollient; heat stabilizer; food-pkg. former; oil or fragrance encapsulator; gellant adhesives, coatings, paper/paperboard, for oils in personal care prods.; nonirritating cellophane, rubber articles, textiles, abrasive; emollient; heat stabilizer; food-pkg. lubricants; defoamer in food-contact adhesives, coatings, paper/paperboard, coatings/paper cellophane, rubber articles, textiles, Features: Increases permanency, moisture lubricants; defoamer in food-contact retention, water resist. coatings/paper Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.260, 175.105, Features: Increases permanency, moisture 175.125, 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, retention, water resist. 176.200, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.260, 175.105, 177.1620, 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, 175.125, 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, 178.3850; DOT nonregulated; SARA §311/313 176.200, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, nonreportable; Canada DSL, EU, Australia, 177.1620, 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, Japan listed 178.3850; DOT nonregulated; SARA §311/313 Properties: Wh. waxy prills, powd.; char. waxy nonreportable; Canada DSL, EU, Australia, odor; negligible sol. in water; dens. 0.93 g/cc; Japan listed visc. 200 cps (140 C); drop pt. 101 C; acid no. Properties: Wh. waxy prills, powd., char. waxy 15; flash pt. (OC) > 255 C; hardness 5.5 dmm; odor; negligible sol. in water; dens. 0.93 g/cc; ≈ 100% act. visc. 200 cps (140 C); drop pt. 101 C; acid no. Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2500 mg/kg; 15; flash pt. (COC) 274 C; hardness 5.5 dmm; ACGIH TLV 10 mg/m3 total particulates ≈ 100% act. (powd.); negligible skin irritant; Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2500 mg/kg; nonirritating to eyes, particulates may nonirritating to skin and eyes; dust may cause mech. irritation; nuisance dust by inh. cause mech. irritation; OSHA TWA 5 mg/m3 (powd.); low toxicity by ing.; TSCA listed (respirable dust), 15 mg/m3 (total dust) Environmental: Not considered biodeg. recommended; TSCA listed Precaution: Combustible; powd. may form Environmental: Not considered biodeg. explosive mixts. in air; static charges may Precaution: Combustible; powd. may form ignite combustible atmospheres; melts in explosive mixts. in air; static charges may proximity to fires causing slippery ignite combustible atmospheres; melts in floors/stairs; spillages may be slippery; proximity to fires causing slippery incompat. with strong oxidizers, amines floors/stairs; spillages may be slippery; Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, incompat. with strong oxidizers, amines combustible gases may be generated in fire Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, conditions combustible gases may be generated in fire Storage: Keep away from excessive heat, strong conditions oxidizing agents, amines Storage: Keep away from excessive heat, strong A-C® 655 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. oxidizing agents, amines http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j A-C® 629A [Honeywell Spec. Chems. sp] http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j Chem. Descrip.: Oxidized polyethylene sp] homopolymer See Polyethylene, oxidized Chem. Descrip.: Oxidized polyethylene CAS 68441-17-8; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 homopolymer See Polyethylene, oxidized Uses: Additive wax for adhesives, inks, floor CAS 68441-17-8; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 finishes, paper coatings, personal care, Uses: Additive wax for adhesives, ink, floor plastics, rubber, textiles, and wax blends; finishes, paper coatings, personal care, food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, plastics, textiles, wax blends; processing paper/paperboard, cellophane, rubber lubricant; mold release aid; PVC lubricant; articles, textiles, lubricants; defoamer in film-former; oil or fragrance encapsulator; food-contact coatings/paper; protective protective coating for fruits; gellant for oils in coating for fruits, vegetables personal care prods.; nonirritating abrasive; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.260, 175.105,
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Part I: Trade Name Reference 175.125, 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, nonirritating to eyes, particulates may 176.200, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, cause mech. irritation; nuisance dust by inh. 177.1620, 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, (powd.); low toxicity by ing.; TSCA listed 178.3850; DOT nonregulated; SARA §311/313 Environmental: Not considered biodeg. nonreportable; Canada DSL, EU, Australia, Precaution: Combustible; powd. may form Japan listed explosive mixts. in air; static charges may Properties: Wh. waxy prills; char. waxy odor; ignite combustible atmospheres; melts in negligible sol. in water; dens. 0.93 g/cc; visc. proximity to fires causing slippery 210 cps (140 C); drop pt. 107 C; acid no. 16; floors/stairs; spillages may be slippery; flash pt. (COC) 274 C; hardness 2.5 dmm; ≈ incompat. with strong oxidizers, amines 100% act. Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2500 mg/kg; combustible gases may be generated in fire ACGIH TLV 10 mg/m3 total particulates conditions (powd.); negligible skin irritant; Storage: Keep away from excessive heat, strong nonirritating to eyes, particulates may oxidizing agents, amines cause mech. irritation; nuisance dust by inh. A-C® 680 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. (powd.); low toxicity by ing.; TSCA listed http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j Environmental: Not considered biodeg. sp] Precaution: Combustible; powd. may form Chem. Descrip.: Oxidized polyethylene explosive mixts. in air; static charges may homopolymer See Polyethylene, oxidized ignite combustible atmospheres; melts in CAS 68441-17-8; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 proximity to fires causing slippery Uses: Additive wax for polishes, finishes, and floors/stairs; spillages may be slippery; emulsions; food-pkg. adhesives, cellophane, incompat. with strong oxidizers, amines rubber articles, textiles, lubricants; Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, defoamer in food-contact coatings, combustible gases may be generated in fire paper/paperboard; protective coating for conditions fruits, vegetables Storage: Keep away from excessive heat, strong Features: Slip resistance; emulsifiable oxidizing agents, amines Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.260, 175.105, A-C® 656 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. 175.125, 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j 176.200, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, sp] 177.1620, 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, Chem. Descrip.: Oxidized polyethylene 178.3850; DOT nonregulated; SARA §311/313 homopolymer See Polyethylene, oxidized nonreportable; Canada DSL, EU, Australia, CAS 68441-17-8; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 Japan listed Uses: Additive wax for adhesives, inks, floor Properties: Wh. waxy prills; char. waxy odor; finishes, paper coatings, personal care, negligible sol. in water; dens. 0.93 g/cc; visc. plastics, and rubber; food-pkg. adhesives, 250 cps (140 C); drop pt. 108 C; acid no. 16; textiles; defoamer in food-contact coatings, flash pt. (COC) 277 C; hardness 1.5 dmm; ≈ paper/paperboard 100% act. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.200, Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2500 mg/kg; 176.210, 177.2800; DOT nonregulated; SARA ACGIH TLV 10 mg/m3 total particulates §311/313 nonreportable; Canada DSL, EU, (powd.); negligible skin irritant; Australia, Japan listed nonirritating to eyes, particulates may Properties: Wh. waxy prills; char. waxy odor; cause mech. irritation; nuisance dust by inh. negligible sol. in water; dens. 0.92 g/cc; visc. (powd.); low toxicity by ing.; TSCA listed 185 cps (140 C); drop pt. 98 C; acid no. 15; Environmental: Not considered biodeg. flash pt. (COC) 260 C; hardness 9.0 dmm; ≈ Precaution: Combustible; powd. may form 100% act. explosive mixts. in air; static charges may Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2500 mg/kg; ignite combustible atmospheres; melts in ACGIH TLV 10 mg/m3 total particulates proximity to fires causing slippery (powd.); negligible skin irritant; floors/stairs; spillages may be slippery;
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Part I: Trade Name Reference incompat. with strong oxidizers, amines 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, 178.3850, Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, 179.45; DOT not regulated; Canada DSL; combustible gases may be generated in fire Europe EINECS; Australian Inventory; Japan conditions ENCS; Korean inventory; Philippines PICCS; Storage: Keep away from excessive heat, strong Chinese oxidizing agents, amines Properties: Diced form; char. waxy odor; sp.gr. A-C® 715 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. 0.92; visc. 1400 cps (140 C); drop pt. 108 C; acid no. nil; hardness 3.5 dmm http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j sp] Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2 g/kg; LDLo Chem. Descrip.: Polyethylene homopolymer (oral, mouse) 5 g/kg; TSCA listed See Polyethylene Precaution: Combustible solid CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, oxidized Uses: Gellant for plastics, rubber, adhesives, and nonoxidized hydrocarbons coatings, inks, paper, polishes, textiles; HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 Storage: Store in cool, dry area away from direct food-pkg. adhesives, cellophane, rubber heat, sunlight articles, textiles, lubricants; defoamer in food-contact coatings, paper/paperboard; A-C® 735 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. chewing gum base http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.615, 175.105, sp] 175.125, 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, Chem. Descrip.: Polyethylene homopolymer 176.200, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, See Polyethylene 177.1520, 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 178.3850, 179.45; DOT not regulated; Canada Uses: Additive for plastics, rubber, adhesives, DSL; Europe EINECS; Australian Inventory; coatings, inks, paper, polishes, textiles; food- Japan ENCS; Korean inventory; Philippines pkg. adhesives, cellophane, rubber articles, PICCS; Chinese textiles, lubricants; defoamer in food- Properties: Diced form; char. waxy odor; sp.gr. contact coatings, paper/paperboard; 0.92; visc. 4000 cps (140 C); drop pt. 109 C; chewing gum base acid no. nil; flash pt. (COC) 302 C; hardness Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.615, 175.105, 2.5 dmm 175.125, 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2 g/kg; LDLo 176.200, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, (oral, mouse) 5 g/kg; TSCA listed 177.1520, 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, Precaution: Combustible solid 178.3850, 179.45; DOT not regulated; Canada Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, oxidized DSL; Europe EINECS; Australian Inventory; and nonoxidized hydrocarbons Japan ENCS; Korean inventory; Philippines HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 PICCS; Chinese Storage: Store in cool, dry area away from direct Properties: Diced form; char. waxy odor; sp.gr. heat, sunlight 0.92; visc. 6000 cps (140 C); drop pt. 110 C; A-C® 725 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. acid no. nil; hardness 2.5 dmm http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2 g/kg; LDLo sp] (oral, mouse) 5 g/kg; TSCA listed Chem. Descrip.: Polyethylene homopolymer Precaution: Combustible solid See Polyethylene Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, oxidized CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 and nonoxidized hydrocarbons Uses: Additive for plastics, rubber, adhesives, HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 coatings, inks, paper, polishes, textiles; food- Storage: Store in cool, dry area away from direct heat, sunlight pkg. adhesives, cellophane, rubber articles, textiles, lubricants; defoamer in food- A-C® 810A [Honeywell Spec. Chems. contact coatings, paper/paperboard http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.125, sp] 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, Chem. Descrip.: Polyethylene homopolymer 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, 177.1520, CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Uses: Gellant for oils in personal care prods.; in water; sp.gr. 0.88-0.97; m.p. 92-122 C; flash film-former; oil or fragrance encapsulator; pt. (OC) > 230 C; fire pt. > 313 C nonirritating abrasive; emollient; heat Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2 g/kg; mild skin stabilizer; processing lubricant; melt index irritant; TSCA listed modifier; pigment dispersant; mold release Environmental: Not considered biodeg. aid; external lubricant for PVC, color Precaution: Wear protective gloves with long concs., polyolefin flow modifiers; additive sleeves, chemical goggles, respirator if in paints; food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, dusty conditions prevail; incompat. with paper/paperboard, cellophane, rubber strong oxidizers articles, textiles, lubricants; defoamer; Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, chewing gum base combustible gases Regulatory: DOT not regulated; RCRA, SARA Storage: Avoid excessive heat §311/313 nonreportable; Canada DSL; Europe A-C® 1702 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. EINECS; Australian Chemical Inventory; Japan http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j ENCS; Korean inventory; Philippines PICCS; sp] Chinese inventory (draft); OSHA combustible Chem. Descrip.: Polyethylene homopolymer solid CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 Properties: Solid; char. waxy odor; negligible sol. Uses: Gellant for oils in personal care prods.; in water; sp.gr. 0.88-0.97; m.p. 92-122 C; flash film-former; oil or fragrance encapsulator; pt. (OC) > 230 C; fire pt. > 313 C nonirritating abrasive; emollient; heat Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2 g/kg; mild skin stabilizer; processing lubricant; melt index irritant; TSCA listed modifier; pigment dispersant; mold release Environmental: Not considered biodeg. aid; external lubricant for PVC, color Precaution: Wear protective gloves with long concs., polyolefin flow modifiers; additive sleeves, chemical goggles, respirator if in paints; food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, dusty conditions prevail; incompat. with paper/paperboard, cellophane, rubber strong oxidizers articles, textiles, lubricants; defoamer; Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, chewing gum base combustible gases Features: Increases permanency Storage: Avoid excessive heat Regulatory: DOT not regulated; RCRA, SARA A-C® 820A [Honeywell Spec. Chems. §311/313 nonreportable; Canada DSL; Europe http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j EINECS; Australian Chemical Inventory; Japan sp] ENCS; Korean inventory; Philippines PICCS; Chem. Descrip.: Polyethylene homopolymer Chinese inventory (draft); OSHA combustible CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 solid Uses: Gellant for oils in personal care prods.; Properties: Grease-like solid; char. waxy odor; film-former; oil or fragrance encapsulator; negligible sol. in water; dens. 0.88 g/cc; visc. nonirritating abrasive; emollient; heat 40 cps (140 C); drop. pt. 92 C; acid no. nil; stabilizer; processing lubricant; melt index flash pt. (COC) 232 C; fire pt. > 313 C; modifier; pigment dispersant; mold release hardness 90.0 dmm (D1321) aid; external lubricant for PVC, color Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2 g/kg; LDLo concs., polyolefin flow modifiers; additive (oral, mouse) 5 g/kg; mild skin irritant; in paints; food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, TSCA listed paper/paperboard, cellophane, rubber Environmental: Not considered biodeg. articles, textiles, lubricants; defoamer; Precaution: Combustible solid; wear chewing gum base protective gloves with long sleeves, Regulatory: DOT not regulated; RCRA, SARA chemical goggles, respirator if dusty §311/313 nonreportable; Canada DSL; Europe conditions prevail; incompat. with strong EINECS; Australian Chemical Inventory; Japan oxidizers ENCS; Korean inventory; Philippines PICCS; Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Oxides of carbon, Chinese inventory (draft); OSHA combustible various oxidized and nonoxidized solid hydrocarbons Properties: Solid; char. waxy odor; negligible sol. HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 36 Part I: Trade Name Reference Storage: Store in cool, dry area; avoid excessive A-C® 6702 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. heat, direct sunlight http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j A-C® 5120 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. sp] http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j Chem. Descrip.: Oxidized polyethylene sp] homopolymer See Polyethylene, oxidized Chem. Descrip.: Low m.w. ethylene/acrylic CAS 68441-17-8; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 acid copolymer Uses: Additive wax for plastics, rubber, CAS 9010-77-9 adhesives, coatings, inks, paper, polishes, Uses: Additive for recyclable hot-melt and aq. textiles; gellant for oils in personal care adhesives and coatings; modifier of prods.; film-former; oil or fragrance carboxyl-functional powd. coatings; encapsulator; nonirritating abrasive; emollient; plastics and rubber processing; defoamer heat stabilizer; food-pkg. adhesives in food-contact coatings, Features: Increases permanency, moisture paper/paperboard; gellant for personal care retention, water resist. and household prods. (cosmetics, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105; DOT protective moisturizers, medications, nonregulated; SARA §311/313 nonreportable; dental adhesives, deodorizers); food-pkg. Canada DSL, EU, Australia, Japan listed adhesives, coatings, paper/paperboard, Properties: Grease-like; char. waxy odor; negligible sol. in water; dens. 0.85 g/cc; visc. cellophane, rubber articles, textiles, 35 cps (140 C); drop pt. 85 C; acid no. 15; lubricants flash pt. (OC) > 255 C; hardness 90.0 dmm Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.125, (D1321); ≈ 100% act. 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2500 mg/kg; 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, 177.1310, ACGIH TLV 10 mg/m3 total particulates 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, 178.3850 Properties: Prills; alkali-dispersible; dens. 0.94 (powd.); negligible skin irritant; g/cc; visc. 650 cps (140 C); drop pt. 92 C; acid nonirritating to eyes, particulates may no. 120; flash pt. (COC) 307 C; hardness 11.5 cause mech. irritation; nuisance dust by inh. dmm (powd.); low toxicity by ing.; TSCA listed Environmental: Not considered biodeg. A-C® 5180 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. Precaution: Combustible; powd. may form http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j explosive mixts. in air; static charges may sp] ignite combustible atmospheres; melts in Chem. Descrip.: Low m.w. ethylene-acrylic proximity to fires causing slippery acid copolymer See Ethylene/acrylic acid floors/stairs; spillages may be slippery; copolymer incompat. with strong oxidizers, amines CAS 9010-77-9 Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, Uses: Additive for recyclable hot-melt and aq. combustible gases may be generated in fire adhesives and coatings; plastics and conditions rubber processing; food-pkg. adhesives, Storage: Keep away from excessive heat, strong coatings, paper/paperboard, cellophane, oxidizing agents, amines rubber articles, textiles, lubricants; defoamer in food-contact coatings, Acclaim® Polyol 8200 [Bayer MaterialScience paper/paperboard AG] Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.125, Chem. Descrip.: Polypropylene glycol 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, CAS 25322-69-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-338-0 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1210, 177.1310, Uses: Polyol for use in coatings, adhesives, 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, 178.3850 sealants, elastomers, epoxy flexibilizers, Properties: Grease-like; alkali-dispersible; dens. and defoamers; food-pkg. adhesives, 0.96 g/cc; visc. 650 cps (140 C); drop pt. 76 C; paper/paperboard acid no. 180; hardness 50 dmm Features: Improves tens. str., elong. at break, tear str., resilience, dynamic props.; reduces compression set and hysteresis Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.180,
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Part I: Trade Name Reference 177.1680 Acclaim® Polyol 4200 [Bayer MaterialScience Properties: Pt-Co 20 color (50 C); water wh. to AG] sl. haze; m.w. 8000; sp.gr. 1.003 (20 C); dens. Chem. Descrip.: Polypropylene glycol 8.37 lb/gal (20 C); visc. 4300 mP·s (20 C); acid CAS 25322-69-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-338-0 no. 0.025; hyd. no. 14; pour pt. -27 C; flash pt. Uses: Polyol for use in coatings, adhesives, (PMCC) 375 F; 0.03% water sealants, elastomers, epoxy flexibilizers, Acclaim® Polyol 2200 [Bayer MaterialScience and defoamers; food-pkg. adhesives, AG] paper/paperboard Chem. Descrip.: Polypropylene glycol Features: Improves tens. str., elong. at break, CAS 25322-69-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-338-0 tear str., resilience, dynamic props.; reduces Uses: Polyol for use in coatings, adhesives, compression set and hysteresis sealants, elastomers, epoxy flexibilizers, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.180, and defoamers; food-pkg. adhesives, 177.1680 paper/paperboard Properties: Pt-Co 20 color (50 C); water wh. to Features: Improves tens. str., elong. at break, sl. haze; m.w. 4000; sp.gr. 1.003 (20 C); dens. tear str., resilience, dynamic props.; reduces 8.37 lb/gal (20 C); visc. 1100 mP·s (20 C); acid compression set and hysteresis no. 0.025; hyd. no. 28; pour pt. -33 C; flash pt. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.180, (PMCC) 415 F; 0.03% water 177.1680 Acclaim® Polyol 6300 [Bayer MaterialScience Properties: Pt-Co 20 color (50 C); water wh. to AG] sl. haze; m.w. 2000; sp.gr. 1.004 (20 C); dens. Chem. Descrip.: Glycerol-propylene oxide 8.38 lb/gal (20 C); visc. 475 mP·s (20 C); acid polyether triol no. 0.025; hyd. no. 56; pour pt. -36 C; flash pt. CAS 25791-96-2 (PMCC) 420 F; 0.03% water Uses: Polyol for use in coatings, adhesives, Acclaim® Polyol 3201 [Bayer MaterialScience sealants, elastomers, epoxy flexibilizers, AG] and defoamers; food-pkg. adhesives, Chem. Descrip.: Polyoxyethylene- paper/paperboard polyoxypropylene polymer See Poloxamer Features: Improves tens. str., elong. at break, 181 tear str., resilience, dynamic props.; reduces CAS 53637-25-5 compression set and hysteresis Uses: Polyol for use in coatings, adhesives, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.180, sealants, elastomers, epoxy flexibilizers, 177.1680 and defoamers; food-pkg. adhesives, Properties: Pt-Co 20 color (50 C); water wh. to paper/paperboard sl. haze; m.w. 6000; sp.gr. 1.007 (20 C); dens. Features: Improves tens. str., elong. at break, 8.40 lb/gal (20 C); visc. 1900 mP·s (20 C); acid tear str., resilience, dynamic props.; reduces no. 0.025; hyd. no. 28; pour pt. -30 C; flash pt. compression set and hysteresis (PMCC) 425 F; 0.03% water Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.180, Acrawax® C [IMS 177.1680 http://www.imscompany.com] Properties: Pt-Co 20 color (50 C); water wh. to Chem. Descrip.: N,N´-Ethylene bisstearamide sl. haze; m.w. 3000; sp.gr. 1.014 (20 C); dens. (98%) and stearic acid (2%) See Ethylene 8.46 lb/gal (20 C); visc. 780 mP·s (20 C); acid distearamide no. 0.025; hyd. no. 37.4; pour pt. -36 C; flash CAS 110-30-5; 57-11-4; EINECS/ELINCS 203- pt. (PMCC) 420 F; 0.03% water 755-6; 200-313-4 Precaution: Wear safety glasses with side Uses: Internal and surf. lubricant in PVC, PP, shields PE, ABS, nylon, acetal, thermoplastic Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: COx, NOx, and polyester, PS, phenolic, PU; plasticizer, dense black smoke compatibilizer, slip/antiblock, flow HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 improver, pigment dispersant in hot-melt Storage: Store between 20-60 C adhesives and coatings; lubricant, processing aid, detackifier, mold release agent, antiblocking agent in SR; food-
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Part I: Trade Name Reference contact applics.; powd. and atomized grades Uses: Wood and vinyl flooring adhesive and in as lubricant and binder for cold compaction of food-pkg. adhesives powd. metal parts; papermaking Features: Moderate adhesion; high cohesion; Regulatory: FDA clearance for food-contact crosslinkable; exc. chemical resistance applics. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105; DOT Properties: Avail. as beads, prills, powd., nonregulated; CERCLA nonreportable; SARA atomized or aq. disp. (33% solids); 10% max. §313 nonreportable; CA carcinogen on 10 mesh (beads); 2% max. on 40 mesh Properties: Milky wh. aq. disp.; mild ester odor; (prilled); 1% max. on 100 mesh (powd.); 0.1% sp.gr. 1.03; visc. 1500; vapor pressure 23 max. on 325 mesh (atomized); insol. in water; mbar; f.p. 32 F; b.p. 212 F; flash pt. > 300 F; sp.gr. 0.97; m.p. 140-145 C; acid no. 8 max.; pH 4.5-5.5; 55% solids flash pt. 285 C Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 2000-10,000 Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: COx, NOx mg/kg; Acrylonitrile: ACGIH TLV/TWA skin 2 HMIS: Health 1, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0 ppm; OSHA PEL, CEIL 10 ppm, TWA 2 ppm; Acriflow 141 S [Witton may cause eye, skin irritation; may cause http://www.witton.com] gastric disturbances; inh. may irritate Chem. Descrip.: Sodium polyacrylate respiratory tract; TSCA listed CAS 9003-04-7 Environmental: LC50 (golden orfe, 48 h) 500 Uses: Dispersant and scale inhibitor in mg/l, zebra fish, 96 h) 100 mg/l; EC50 process industries, e.g. mining and min. (daphnia magna, 48 h) 20 mg/l; LC20 handling (china clay, metal ores), inorg. (activated sludge) 100 mg/l; OECD Test 302 pigment disp., papermaking, textile B 70%; readily biodeg. processing, sugar processing, paint mfg., Precaution: Use gloves, coveralls, chemical boiler water treatment; treatment of swimming goggles; if vapors or mists are generated, use pool water, prod. of potable water from sea respirator; may form explosive dust-air water; food-contact paper/paperboard mixture; do not discharge into waterways Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170, 176.180; or sewer systems BGA Ch. 36; UK Drinking Water Inspectorate Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, NOx approved HMIS: Health 1, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 Properties: Aq. sol'n.; sp.gr. 1.1-1.3; visc. 350- Storage: Avoid excessive heat 700 cps; pH 7.5-9.0; 40-42% solids Acronal® LR 8820 [BASF AG Toxicology: Nonhazardous http://www.basf.de] Acronal® 4 F [BASF AG http://www.basf.de] Chem. Descrip.: N-Butyl acrylate polymer Chem. Descrip.: N-Butyl acrylate polymer Uses: Plasticizer for coatings raw materials Uses: Plasticizer for cellulose nitrate and and compounding plastics, food pkg. chlorine-contg. binders in paint films and Features: Soft, tacky resin; resist. to light, aging, food pkg. saponification; solv.-free; high visc. Features: High tack, high visc. soft resin; resist. Regulatory: FDA 21 CFR §175.105 to light, aging, saponification; gives films high Properties: Colorless cl. appearance; sol. in flexibility and exc. adhesion alcohols, esters, ketones, glycol ethers, glycol Regulatory: FDA 21 CFR §175.105, 175.300, ether acetates, aromatic and chlorinated 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, 177.1210 hydrocarbons, dearomatized hydrocarbons Properties: Dissolves in esters, glycol ethers, and isoparaffins; dens. 1.04 g/cm3 (20 C); visc. glycol ether acetates, ketones, aromatics, min. 20-50 Pa·s (23 C); acid no. < 1; flash pt. 109 spirit, turpentine, chlorinated hydrocarbons; C; surf. tens. 28±0.4 mN/m–1; > 98.5% NV sol. in some alcohols; dens. ≈ 1.05 g/cm3; visc. Acronal® N 285 [BASF AG 130-200 mPa·s (23 C); flash pt. 150 C; > http://www.basf.de] 98.5% NV Uses: High-performance pressure=sensitive Acronal® 81 D [BASF AG http://www.basf.de] adhesives and construction adhesives for Chem. Descrip.: Proprietary polymer (59-61%) PVC and other floor coverings, and in food- and acrylonitrile (< 100 ppm) in water pkg. adhesives CAS 107-13-1 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Acronal® S 504 na [BASF M93; water absorp. 0.2%; Vicat soften. pt. 110 http://www.basf.com] C; distort. temp. 91 C (264 psi); sp. heat 1470 Chem. Descrip.: N-Butyl J/kg·K; flamm. 1.0 in./min (0.125 in.); dielec. acrylate/acrylonitrile/styrene copolymer aq. str. 17 kV/mm; dielec. const. 3.3 (1 kHz); vol. disp. See Butyl resist. 1016 ohm-cm. acrylate/acrylonitrile/styrene copolymer Acrylite® GP [Cyro Ind. http://www.cyro.com] Chem. Analysis: 49-51% solids Chem. Descrip.: Cast acrylic sheet See Acrylic Uses: Binder for paper/paperboard coatings, resin incl. those used for aq.., fatty, and dry food Uses: Used in industrial plants and building pkg. prods., e.g., window glazing, skylights, tub Features: Contains no plasticizers or solvs.; exc. enclosures, and for food-contact applics. lightfastness; outstanding print mottle resist.; Regulatory: FDA 21 CFR §177.1010, §176.170 yields coatings with exc. print gloss and Properties: Avail. in sheet from 0.030-4.25 in. in smoothness clear, translucent wh. and colors; 0.25 in. Regulatory: FDA 21 CFR §176.170, §176.180 sheet properties: sp.gr. 1.19; ref. index. 1.49; Properties: Cl. aq. dispersion; sp. gr. 1.04; visc. tens. str. 10,000 psi; tens. elong. 4.2%; flex. ((Brookfield RV, #2 at 20 rpm) 300-800 cps; str. 16,500 psi; Izod impact 0.4 ft lb/in. pH 7.0-8.0; anionic notched; Rockwell hardness M94; distort. Precaution: Wear protective goggles temp. 210 F (264 psi); flamm. 1.2 in./min (1/8 Acronal® S 728 [BASF http://www.basf.com] in.); dielec. str. 430 V/mil (1/8 in.); vol. resist. Chem. Descrip.: N-Butyl acrylate/styrene 1.6 x 1016 ohm/cm. copolymer aq. disp. See Styrene/butyl Acrylite® H-12 [Cyro Ind. acrylate copolymer http://www.cyro.com] Chem. Analysis: 49-51% solids Chem. Descrip.: Acrylic compd. See Acrylic Uses: Binder for paper/paperboard coatings, resin incl. those used for aq.., fatty, and dry food Uses: Molding compd. for food pkg., pkg. automotive lenses, profile extrusions, medical Features: Provides paper coatings with exc. diagnostics, and optical lenses sheet and print gloss; exc. runnability; contains Features: Offers optical clarity and max. light no plasticizers or solvs. transmitting chars. Regulatory: FDA 21 CFR §176.170, §176.180 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1010, 180.22; Properties: Cl. aq. dispersion; sp. gr. 1.04; visc. USP compliant ((Brookfield RV, #2 at 20 rpm) 200-400 cps; Properties: Melt index 7.0 g/10 min (230 C, 3.8 pH 6.5-7.5 kg); sp.gr. 1.19; water absorp. 0.3% max.; ref. Storage: 6 mos. shelf life if stored in a cool place index 1.49; transmittance 92%; haze < 1%; and is protected from freezing tens. str. 65.5 MPa; tens. elong. 4-6% (@ Acrylite® FF [Cyro Ind. http://www.cyro.com] break), 4-6% (@ yield); flex. str. 117.2 MPa; Chem. Descrip.: Acrylic sheet See Acrylic impact str. (Izod) 19 J/m notched (6.35 mm, 23 resin C); hardness (Rockwell) M94; mold shrinkage Uses: Clear, lightweight, rigid, dimensionally 0.004-0.006 in./in.; soften. pt. (Vicat) 105 C; stable, and weather-resistant thermoplastic distort. temp. 95 C (264 psi, annealed); flamm. for use in skylights, recreational vehicles, 94HB (UL94) boat and motorcycle fairings, signs, Environmental: Safe to landfill or incinerate displays, boutique items, and for food- Acrylite® H-15 [Cyro Ind. contact applics.; avail. in thicknesses from http://www.cyro.com] 1.5-12.7 mm Chem. Descrip.: Acrylic compd. See Acrylic Regulatory: FDA 21 CFR §177.1010, §176.170 resin Properties: Odorless and tasteless; 0.250 in. Uses: Molding compd. for food pkg., thick sheet: sp.gr. 1.19; ref. index 1.49; automotive lenses and emblems, medical transmittance 92%; tens. str. 69 MPa; tens. diagnostics, sheet, lighting panels, and elong. 4.5% (break); flex. str. 117 MPa; Izod housewares impact 21.6 J/m notch; Rockwell hardness Features: Offers optical clarity and max. light
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Part I: Trade Name Reference transmitting chars. distort. temp. 82 C (264 psi, annealed); flamm. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1010, 180.22; 94HB (UL94) USP compliant Environmental: Safe to landfill or incinerate Properties: Melt index 2.2 g/10 min (230 C, 3.8 Acrylite® S-10 [Cyro Ind. kg); sp.gr. 1.19; water absorp. 0.3% max.; ref. http://www.cyro.com] index 1.49; transmittance 92%; haze < 1%; Chem. Descrip.: Acrylic compd. See Acrylic tens. str. 67.6 MPa; tens. elong. 4-6% (@ resin break), 4-6% (@ yield); flex. str. 117.2 MPa; Uses: Molding compd. for food pkg., impact str. (Izod) 19 J/m notched (6.35 mm, 23 automotive lenses, medical diagnostics, C); hardness (Rockwell) M95; mold shrinkage lighting panels, and housewares 0.004-0.007 in./in.; soften. pt. (Vicat) 105 C; Features: Offers optical clarity and max. light distort. temp. 96 C (264 psi, annealed); flamm. transmitting chars. 94HB (UL94) Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1010, 180.22; Environmental: Safe to landfill or incinerate USP compliant Acrylite® L-40 [Cyro Ind. Properties: Melt index 3.4 g/10 min (230 C, 3.8 http://www.cyro.com] kg); sp.gr. 1.19; water absorp. 0.3% max.; ref. Chem. Descrip.: Acrylic compd. See Acrylic index 1.49; transmittance 92%; haze < 1%; resin tens. str. 77.9 MPa; tens. elong. 4-6% (@ Uses: Molding compd. for food pkg., medical break), 4-6% (@ yield); flex. str. 111.7 MPa; diagnostics, small, difficult-to-mold parts impact str. (Izod) 19 J/m notched (6.35 mm, 23 Features: Offers max. flow and low heat resist. C); hardness (Rockwell) M95; mold shrinkage Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1010, 180.22; 0.004-0.007 in./in.; soften. pt. (Vicat) 117 C; USP compliant distort. temp. 100 C (264 psi, annealed); Properties: Melt index 28 g/10 min (230 C, 3.8 flamm. 94HB (UL94) kg); sp.gr. 1.19; water absorp. 0.3% max.; ref. Environmental: Safe to landfill or incinerate index 1.49; transmittance 92%; haze < 1%; Acumer® 1000 [Rohm & Haas tens. str. 60.7 MPa; tens. elong. 2-4% (@ http://www.rohmhaas.com; break), 2-4% (@ yield); flex. str. 97.9 MPa; http://www.acusol.com] impact str. (Izod) 19 J/m notched (6.35 mm, 23 Chem. Descrip.: Partial sodium salt of C); hardness (Rockwell) M84; mold shrinkage polyacrylic acid, 20% neutralized See 0.003-0.005 in./in.; soften. pt. (Vicat) 82 C; Sodium polyacrylate distort. temp. 74 C (264 psi, annealed); flamm. CAS 9003-04-7 94HB (UL94) Uses: Scale inhibitor for industrial water Environmental: Safe to landfill or incinerate treatment and oil prod. applics.; reduces Acrylite® M-30 [Cyro Ind. precipitation of low sol. inorg. salts; crystal http://www.cyro.com] modifier; dispersant preventing precipitated Chem. Descrip.: Acrylic compd. See Acrylic crystals from agglomerating and depositing resin on surfaces; food-pkg. adhesives, Uses: Molding compd. for food pkg., lighting paper/paperboard; scale inhibitor for boiler houses and lenses, medical diagnostics, and water (food contact) novelty/consumer items Features: Inhibits deposition of calcium Features: Offers optical clarity and max. light carbonate, calcium sulfate, barium sulfate, transmitting chars. etc.; effective over wide range of pH, water Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1010, 180.22; hardness, and temps.; exc. freeze-thaw USP compliant stability Properties: Melt flow 24 g/10 min (230 C, 3.8 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §173.310, 175.105, kg); sp.gr. 1.19; water absorp. 0.3% max.; ref. 176.170, 176.180 index 1.49; transmittance 92%; haze < 1%; Properties: Colorless to straw-colored cl. to sl. tens. str. 63.4 MPa; tens. elong. 2-4% (@ hazy homogeneous sol'n.; sol. in brine sol'ns.; break), 2-4% (@ yield); flex. str. 106.9 MPa; m.w. 2000 (avg.); dens. 10.3 lb/gal; visc. 100- impact str. (Izod) 19 J/m notched (6.35 mm, 23 400 cps; pH 3.2-4.0; 47-49% total solids C); hardness (Rockwell) M89; mold shrinkage Toxicology: Sl. eye and skin irritant 0.003-0.006 in./in.; soften. pt. (Vicat) 90 C; Storage: Can develop sl. hazy appearance after Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 41 Part I: Trade Name Reference long-term cold storage, and cause separation; Features: Works well with all kaolin clays and does not impair performance, but recommend calcium carbonate that prod. not freeze in order to avoid remixing Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170, 176.180 Acumer® 1510 [Rohm & Haas Properties: M.w. 2500; pH 7.5; anionic; 44% http://www.rohmhaas.com; solids http://www.acusol.com] Use Level: < 2% (coatings) Chem. Descrip.: Polyacrylic acid homopolymer Acumer® 9141 [Rohm & Haas colloidal sol'n. http://www.rohmhaas.com; CAS 9003-01-4 http://www.acusol.com] Uses: Dispersant for water treatment, boiler Chem. Descrip.: Polyacrylic acid, sodium salt water (food contact); modifier for aq. See Sodium polyacrylate formulations, cleaners, binders, adhesives, CAS 9003-04-7 emulsion paints; in reproduction processes; Uses: Dispersant, stabilizer for high solids ceramic applics.; its salts as thickeners and min. slurries; adjuvant in coatings; food- dispersants for latex systems; food-pkg. contact paper/paperboard adhesives, paper/paperboard Features: Works well with all kaolin clays and Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §173.310, 175.105, calcium carbonate 176.170 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170, 176.180 Properties: Colorless cl. visc. liq.; infinite approved dilutability with water; m.w. ≈ 60,000; visc. 160 Properties: M.w. 2000; pH 7.0; anionic; 48% cps; pH ≈ 2 (5% aq.); 25% solids solids Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 5 g/kg, (dermal, Acumer® 9300 [Rohm & Haas rabbit) > 3 g/kg; causes eye damage and sl. http://www.rohmhaas.com; skin irritation; vapors may be irritating to http://www.acusol.com] eyes and respiratory tract, and cause Chem. Descrip.: Sodium polyacrylate headache and nausea in poorly ventilated CAS 9003-04-7 areas Uses: Scale inhibitor for industrial water Acumer® 1850 [Rohm & Haas treatment, boiler water (food contact), and http://www.rohmhaas.com; oil prod.; antiprecipitant for low sol. inorg. http://www.acusol.com] salts; crystal modifier; dispersant preventing Chem. Descrip.: Sodium salt of precipitated crystals from agglomerating and polycarboxylate See Sodium depositing on surface; food-contact polycarboxylate paper/paperboard CAS 37199-81-8 Features: Inhibits deposition of calcium Uses: Scale inhibitor in water treatment, carbonate, calcium sulfate, barium sulfate, stressed cooling water, boiler water sludge etc.; effective over wide range of pH, water control, boiler water (food contact); food- hardness, and temps.; exc. freeze-thaw pkg. adhesives, coatings, stability paper/paperboard; visc. reducer for latexes, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §173.310, 176.170, clay slurries, and pigment disps. 176.180 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §173.310, 175.105, Properties: Colorless to straw-colored cl. to sl. 175.300, 176.170 hazy homogeneous sol'n.; sol. in brine sol'ns.; Properties: M.w. 30,000; pH 9-10.8; 23% act. m.w. 4500; dens. 11.1 lb/gal; visc. 500-1200 cps; pH 6.5-8.0; 44-46% total solids Acumer® 9000 [Rohm & Haas Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 5 g/kg, (skin, http://www.rohmhaas.com; rabbit) > 5 g/kg; sl. eye irritant; nonirritating http://www.acusol.com] to skin Chem. Descrip.: Acrylic copolymer, sodium Environmental: LC50 (daphnia, 48 h) > 1000 salt See Sodium polyacrylate ppm, (trout, 96 h) 700 ppm, (sunfish, 96 h) > CAS 9003-04-7 1000 ppm Uses: Dispersant, stabilizer for high solids min. slurries; adjuvant in coatings; food- Acumer® 9400 [Rohm & Haas contact paper/paperboard http://www.rohmhaas.com;
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Part I: Trade Name Reference http://www.acusol.com] Australia, Japan listed Chem. Descrip.: Polyacrylic acid, sodium salt Properties: Wh. micronized powd.; 12 µ avg. See Sodium polyacrylate particle size; char. waxy odor; negligible sol. in CAS 9003-04-7 water; dens. 0.99 g/cc; drop pt. 136 C; acid no. Uses: Dispersant, stabilizer for high solids 26-40; flash pt. (OC) > 293 C; hardness < 0.5 min. slurries; thickener for nat. rubber latex dmm; ≈ 100% act. coatings; pigment dispersant in coatings; Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2500 mg/kg; food-contact paper/paperboard ACGIH TLV 10 mg/m3 total particulates; Features: Works well with all kaolin clays and negligible skin irritant; nonirritating to eyes, calcium carbonate particulates may cause mech. irritation; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170, 176.180 nuisance dust by inh.; low toxicity by ing.; Properties: M.w. 3600; pH 7.0; anionic; 42.5% TSCA listed solids Environmental: Not considered biodeg. Use Level: < 2% (rubber latex coatings); < Precaution: Combustible; may present a dust 0.25% (pigment dispersant) explosion hazard; static charges may ignite Acumer® 9460 [Rohm & Haas flamm. atmospheres; melts in proximity to http://www.rohmhaas.com; fires causing slippery floors/stairs; http://www.acusol.com] spillages may be slippery; incompat. with Chem. Descrip.: Polyacrylic acid, partly strong oxidizers, amines neutralized sodium salt See Sodium Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, polyacrylate combustible gases may be generated in fire CAS 9003-04-7 conditions Uses: Dispersant, stabilizer for high solids Storage: Keep away from excessive heat, flame, min. slurries; thickener for nat. rubber latex strong oxidizing agents, amines coatings; pigment dispersant in coatings; ACumist® A-18 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. food-contact paper/paperboard http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j Features: Works well with all kaolin clays and sp] calcium carbonate Chem. Descrip.: Micronized oxidized Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170, 176.180 polyethylene homopolymer See Properties: M.w. 3600; pH 5.5; anionic; 43% Polyethylene, oxidized solids CAS 68441-17-8; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 Use Level: < 2% (rubber latex coatings); < Uses: Additive wax for adhesives, inks, 0.25% (pigment dispersant) coatings, personal care, and rubber ACumist® A-12 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. applics.; suspension aid, flatting and http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j texturizing agent, and binder for personal care sp] prods.; food-pkg. adhesives, Chem. Descrip.: Micronized oxidized paper/paperboard, textiles polyethylene homopolymer See Features: Exc. mar and abrasion resist., COF Polyethylene, oxidized reduction, recoatability; esp. for high temp. CAS 68441-17-8; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 resist. systems Uses: Additive wax for adhesives, inks, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.200, personal care, rubber applics.; provides 176.210, 177.2800; DOT nonregulated; SARA matting and surf. props. to powd. coatings; §311/313 nonreportable; EU, Canada DSL, suspension aid, flatting and texturizing agent, Australia, Japan listed and binder for personal care prods.; food-pkg. Properties: Wh. micronized powd.; 18 µ avg. adhesives, paper/paperboard, textiles particle size; char. waxy odor; negligible sol. in Features: Exc. mar and abrasion resist., COF water; dens. 0.99 g/cc; drop pt. 136 C; acid no. reduction, recoatability; esp. for high temp. 26-40; flash pt. (OC) > 293 C; hardness < 0.5 resist. systems dmm; ≈ 100% act. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.200, Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2500 mg/kg; 176.210, 177.2800; DOT nonregulated; SARA ACGIH TLV 10 mg/m3 total particulates; §311/313 nonreportable; EU, Canada DSL, negligible skin irritant; nonirritating to eyes,
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Part I: Trade Name Reference particulates may cause mech. irritation; fires causing slippery floors/stairs; nuisance dust by inh.; low toxicity by ing.; spillages may be slippery; incompat. with TSCA listed strong oxidizing agents Environmental: Not considered biodeg. Storage: Keep away from excessive heat, strong Precaution: Combustible; may present a dust oxidizing agents explosion hazard; static charges may ignite ACumist® B-9 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. flamm. atmospheres; melts in proximity to http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j fires causing slippery floors/stairs; sp] spillages may be slippery; incompat. with Chem. Descrip.: Micronized HDPE strong oxidizers, amines homopolymer See Polyethylene, high- Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, density combustible gases may be generated in fire CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 conditions Uses: Additive wax for adhesives, inks, Storage: Keep away from excessive heat, flame, personal care, and rubber applics.; good strong oxidizing agents, amines performance in solv.-based coatings; food- ACumist® B-6 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. pkg. adhesives, coatings, http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j paper/paperboard, cellophane, rubber sp; Baerlocher France] articles, textiles, lubricants Chem. Descrip.: Micronized HDPE Features: Exc. mar and abrasion resist.; exc. homopolymer See Polyethylene, high- recoatability density Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, 176.210, Uses: Additive wax for adhesives, inks, 177.1200, 177.1210, 177.1520, 177.2600, personal care, pharmaceuticals, rubber; 177.2800, 178.3570, 178.3850, 179.45; DOT provides matting, surf. props. to powd. nonregulated; SARA §311/313 nonreportable; coatings, solv.-based coatings; suspension EU, Canada DSL, Australia, Japan, Korea aid, flatting agent, texturizer, binder for listed personal care prods.; food-pkg. adhesives, Properties: Wh. micronized powd.; 9 µ avg. coatings, paper/paperboard, cellophane, particle size; char. waxy odor; negligible sol. in rubber articles, textiles, lubricants water; dens. 0.96 g/cc; drop pt. 126 C; acid no. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, nil; flash pt. (OC) > 300 C; hardness < 0.5 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, 176.210, dmm; ≈ 100% act. 177.1200, 177.1210, 177.1520, 177.2600, Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2500 mg/kg; 177.2800, 178.3570, 178.3850, 179.45; DOT ACGIH TLV/TWA 3 mg/m3 (respirable nonregulated; SARA §311/313 nonreportable; particulate); mild skin irritant; nonirritating EU, Canada DSL, Australia, Japan, Korea to eyes, particulates may cause mech. listed irritation; nuisance dust by inh.; low toxicity Properties: Wh. micronized powd.; 6 µ avg. by ing.; TSCA listed particle size; char. waxy odor; negligible sol. in Environmental: Not considered biodeg. water; dens. 0.96 g/cc; drop pt. 126 C; acid no. Precaution: Combustible; may present a dust nil; flash pt. (OC) > 300 C; hardness < 0.5 explosion hazard; static charges may ignite dmm; ≈ 100% act. flamm. atmospheres; melts in proximity to Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2500 mg/kg; fires causing slippery floors/stairs; ACGIH TLV/TWA 3 mg/m3 (respirable spillages may be slippery; incompat. with particulate); mild skin irritant; nonirritating strong oxidizing agents to eyes, particulates may cause mech. Storage: Keep away from excessive heat, strong irritation; nuisance dust by inh.; low toxicity oxidizing agents by ing.; TSCA listed ACumist® B-12 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. Environmental: Not considered biodeg. http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j Precaution: Combustible; may present a dust sp] explosion hazard; static charges may ignite Chem. Descrip.: Micronized HDPE flamm. atmospheres; melts in proximity to homopolymer See Polyethylene, high-
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Part I: Trade Name Reference density adhesives, coatings, paper/paperboard, CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 cellophane, rubber articles, textiles, Uses: Additive wax for adhesives, inks, lubricants personal care, and rubber applics.; Features: Exc. mar and abrasion resist., exc. provides matting, surf. props. to powd. recoatability coatings; good performance in solv.-based Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, coatings; suspension aid, flatting and 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, 176.210, texturizing agent, and binder for personal care 177.1200, 177.1210, 177.1520, 177.2600, prods.; food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, 177.2800, 178.3570, 178.3850, 179.45; DOT paper/paperboard, cellophane, rubber nonregulated; SARA §311/313 nonreportable; articles, textiles, lubricants EU, Canada DSL, Australia, Japan, Korea Features: Exc. mar and abrasion resist., exc. listed recoatability Properties: Wh. micronized powd.; 18 µ avg. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, particle size; char. waxy odor; negligible sol. in 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, 176.210, water; dens. 0.96 g/cc; drop pt. 126 C; acid no. 177.1200, 177.1210, 177.1520, 177.2600, nil; flash pt. (OC) > 300 C; hardness < 0.5 177.2800, 178.3570, 178.3850, 179.45; DOT dmm; ≈ 100% act. nonregulated; SARA §311/313 nonreportable; Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2500 mg/kg; EU, Canada DSL, Australia, Japan, Korea ACGIH TLV/TWA 3 mg/m3 (respirable listed particulate); mild skin irritant; nonirritating Properties: Wh. micronized powd.; 12 µ avg. to eyes, particulates may cause mech. particle size; char. waxy odor; negligible sol. in irritation; nuisance dust by inh.; low toxicity water; dens. 0.96 g/cc; drop pt. 126 C; acid no. by ing.; TSCA listed nil; flash pt. (OC) > 300 C; hardness < 0.5 Environmental: Not considered biodeg. dmm; ≈ 100% act. Precaution: Combustible; may present a dust Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2500 mg/kg; explosion hazard; static charges may ignite ACGIH TLV/TWA 3 mg/m3 (respirable flamm. atmospheres; melts in proximity to particulate); mild skin irritant; nonirritating fires causing slippery floors/stairs; to eyes, particulates may cause mech. spillages may be slippery; incompat. with irritation; nuisance dust by inh.; low toxicity strong oxidizing agents by ing.; TSCA listed Storage: Keep away from excessive heat, strong Environmental: Not considered biodeg. oxidizing agents Precaution: Combustible; may present a dust ACumist® C-5 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. explosion hazard; static charges may ignite http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j flamm. atmospheres; melts in proximity to sp] fires causing slippery floors/stairs; Chem. Descrip.: Micronized polyethylene spillages may be slippery; incompat. with homopolymer strong oxidizing agents CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 Storage: Keep away from excessive heat, strong Uses: Additive wax for adhesives, inks, oxidizing agents personal care, and rubber applics.; ACumist® B-18 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. abrasion resist. aid and slip resist. aid for http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j coatings; suspension aid, flatting agent, sp] texturizing agent, and binder for personal care Chem. Descrip.: Micronized HDPE prods.; food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, homopolymer See Polyethylene, high- paper/paperboard, cellophane, rubber density articles, textiles, lubricants CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, Uses: Additive wax for adhesives, inks, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, 176.210, personal care, and rubber applics.; good 177.1200, 177.1210, 177.1520, 177.2600, performance in solv.-based coatings; 177.2800, 178.3570, 178.3850, 179.45; DOT suspension aid, flatting and texturizing agent, nonregulated; SARA §311/313 nonreportable; and binder for personal care prods.; food-pkg. EU, Canada DSL, Australia, Japan, Korea
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Part I: Trade Name Reference listed by ing.; TSCA listed Properties: Wh. micronized powd.; 5 µ avg. Environmental: Not considered biodeg. particle size; char. waxy odor; negligible sol. in Precaution: Combustible; may present a dust water; dens. 0.95 g/cc; drop pt. 121 C; acid no. explosion hazard; static charges may ignite nil; flash pt. (OC) > 300 C; hardness 1.0 dmm; flamm. atmospheres; melts in proximity to ≈ 100% act. fires causing slippery floors/stairs; Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2500 mg/kg; spillages may be slippery; incompat. with ACGIH TLV/TWA 3 mg/m3 (respirable strong oxidizing agents particulate); mild skin irritant; nonirritating Storage: Keep away from excessive heat, strong to eyes, particulates may cause mech. oxidizing agents irritation; nuisance dust by inh.; low toxicity ACumist® C-18 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. by ing.; TSCA listed http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j Environmental: Not considered biodeg. sp] Precaution: Combustible; may present a dust Chem. Descrip.: Micronized polyethylene explosion hazard; static charges may ignite homopolymer flamm. atmospheres; melts in proximity to CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 fires causing slippery floors/stairs; Uses: Additive wax for adhesives, inks, spillages may be slippery; incompat. with personal care, and rubber applics.; strong oxidizing agents abrasion resist. aid and slip resist. aid for Storage: Keep away from excessive heat, strong coatings; suspension aid, flatting agent, oxidizing agents texturizing agent, and binder for personal care ACumist® C-12 [Honeywell Spec. Chems. prods.; food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, http://www.honeywell.com/sites/sm/index.j paper/paperboard, cellophane, rubber sp] articles, textiles, lubricants Chem. Descrip.: Micronized polyethylene Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, homopolymer 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, 176.210, CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 177.1200, 177.1210, 177.1520, 177.2600, Uses: Additive wax for adhesives, inks, 177.2800, 178.3570, 178.3850, 179.45; DOT personal care, and rubber applics.; nonregulated; SARA §311/313 nonreportable; abrasion resist. aid and slip resist. aid for EU, Canada DSL, Australia, Japan, Korea coatings; suspension aid, flatting agent, listed texturizing agent, and binder for personal care Properties: Wh. micronized powd.; 18 µ avg. prods.; food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, particle size; char. waxy odor; negligible sol. in paper/paperboard, cellophane, rubber water; dens. 0.95 g/cc; drop pt. 121 C; acid no. articles, textiles, lubricants nil; flash pt. (OC) > 300 C; hardness 1.0 dmm; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, ≈ 100% act. 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, 176.210, Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2500 mg/kg; 177.1200, 177.1210, 177.1520, 177.2600, ACGIH TLV/TWA 3 mg/m3 (respirable 177.2800, 178.3570, 178.3850, 179.45; DOT particulate); mild skin irritant; nonirritating nonregulated; SARA §311/313 nonreportable; to eyes, particulates may cause mech. EU, Canada DSL, Australia, Japan, Korea irritation; nuisance dust by inh.; low toxicity listed by ing.; TSCA listed Properties: Wh. micronized powd.; 12 µ avg. Environmental: Not considered biodeg. particle size; char. waxy odor; negligible sol. in Precaution: Combustible; may present a dust water; dens. 0.95 g/cc; drop pt. 121 C; acid no. explosion hazard; static charges may ignite nil; flash pt. (OC) > 300 C; hardness 1.0 dmm; flamm. atmospheres; melts in proximity to ≈ 100% act. fires causing slippery floors/stairs; Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2500 mg/kg; spillages may be slippery; incompat. with ACGIH TLV/TWA 3 mg/m3 (respirable strong oxidizing agents particulate); mild skin irritant; nonirritating Storage: Keep away from excessive heat, strong to eyes, particulates may cause mech. oxidizing agents irritation; nuisance dust by inh.; low toxicity Acusol® 820 [Rohm & Haas
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Part I: Trade Name Reference http://www.rohmhaas.com; http://www.rohmhaas.com; http://www.acusol.com] http://www.acusol.com] Chem. Descrip.: Acrylic copolymer emulsion Chem. Descrip.: Acrylic copolymer See See Acrylates copolymer Acrylates copolymer CAS 25133-97-5 CAS 25133-97-5 Uses: Detergent polymer, processing aid, Uses: Detergent polymer, thickener for thickener, and stabilizer for cosmetics, detergents and cleaners (abrasive cleaners, detergents and cleaners, abrasive creams, scourers, machine dishwashing liqs., floor floor cleaners, rinse aids, dishwash liqs., cleaners); foam stabilizer; good particulate alkaline toilet cleaners, water treatment, min. suspension; film forming; food-contact processing, other industrial markets; foam paper/paperboard stabilizer; food-contact paper/paperboard Features: Good surfactant tolerance; good Features: Very thixotropic divalent ion tolerance; rheology close to Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170, 176.180 cellulosics Properties: Off-wh. milky liq.; alkali-sol.; m.w. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170, 176.180 500,000; sp.gr. 1.06; dens. 8.75 lb/gal; visc. 20 Properties: Alkali-sol.; sp.gr. 1.050; visc. 200 cps; pH 2.7; anionic; 30% solids cps; pH 2.5-3.5; anionic; 17.5-18.5% solids Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rats) > 5 g/kg; mod. Additin® RC 7110 [Rhein Chemie irritating to eyes, sl. irritating to skin http://www.rheinchemie.com] Storage: Protect from freezing Chem. Descrip.: 99.8% pure BHT Acusol® 823 [Rohm & Haas CAS 128-37-0; EINECS/ELINCS 204-881-4 http://www.rohmhaas.com; Uses: Used as an oxidation inhibitor for http://www.acusol.com] hydraulic fluids, turbine oils, metalworking Chem. Descrip.: Hydrophobically modified oils, polyglycols, fuels, industrial gear oils, acrylic polymer emulsion natural and synthetic esters, food-pkg. Uses: Detergent polymer, thickener, and applics. stabilizer for household and institutional Features: Sterically hindered, nondiscoloring detergents (liq. abrasive cleaners, oven Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.3570 cleaners, all purpose cleaners, dishwashing Properties: Colorless crystals; dens. approx. liq.); food-contact paper/paperboard 1.03 g/ml;sol. in most mineral oils and Features: High electrolyte tolerance; high synthetic base stocks; solid. pt. 69 C; flash pt. alkaline tolerance; low shear thinning 145 C Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170, 176.180 Storage: 12 months in a dry place at room Properties: Cl. sol'n.; alkali-sol.; sp.gr. 1.04; visc. temperature; longer storage with exposure to 30 cps; pH 3.2; anionic; 30% polymer light must be avoided Acusol® 830 [Rohm & Haas Adekanate B-3056A [Adeka Fine Chem. http://www.rohmhaas.com; http://www.adk.co.jp] http://www.acusol.com] Chem. Descrip.: Mineral oil-based Chem. Descrip.: Acrylic crosslinked Uses: Defoamer for glossy paints, resin copolymer See Acrylates copolymer emulsions, syn. rubber and latexes, food- CAS 25133-97-5 contact coatings/paper Uses: Detergent polymer, thickener, stabilizer Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.200, 176.210, for detergents, floor polishes, window 176.250 cleaners, solv.-based cleaners, paint strippers, Properties: Amber suspension; sp.gr. 0.90; pH lubricant emulsions, car polishes, antifreeze, 5.0 (3% aq.); 100% solids water treatment, min. processing, other Use Level: 100-500 ppm industrial markets; food-contact Admex® 334F [Velsicol paper/paperboard http://www.velsicol.com] Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170, 176.180 Chem. Analysis: 0.07% max. moisture Properties: Alkali-sol.; sp.gr. 1.054; visc. 10 cps; Uses: Permanent plasticizer for PVC compds. pH 3; anionic; 28% solids approved for food and food-contact Acusol® 842 [Rohm & Haas applics. such as film, closures and cap
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Part I: Trade Name Reference liners Advalube™ F-1070 [Rohm & Haas/Plastics Features: Superior extraction and migration Addit. http://www.rohmhass.com] resist.; approved temp. use is ≤ R.Tand Chem. Descrip.: specialty lubricant average film thickness contacting food may be Uses: Internal lubricant for for crystal clear up to 4 mils thick calendering and food-contact bottle Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.3740, 175.300, applics. 175.320 Features: Strong internal lubricant; exc. compat. Properties: Lt., straw-dolored liq.; extremely low with vinyl odor; negligible sol. in water; sp. gr. 1.076- Regulatory: Canada DSL; Europe EINECS; FDA 1.084; Brookfield visc. 3100-3800 cps; vapor 21 CFR §178.3280 pressure < 0.1 mm Hg; acid no. 2.0 ,ax.; pour Properties: Ivory beads; Gardner color 2 max.; pt. 3 C; ref. index. 1.4639-1.4669 m.p. 82-88 C; acid value 5 max. Use Level: At levels not exceeding 33% by Use Level: 0.5-1.5 phr weight of PVC homopolymers, providing the Storage: 2 yrs. when stored in cool, dry well- foods do not contain over 8% alcohol ventilated area Toxicology: TSCA listed Advalube™ F-1080 [Rohm & Haas/Plastics Precaution: Keep away from strong oxidizers Addit. http://www.rohmhass.com] such as hydrogen peroxide, bromine and Chem. Descrip.: based on high-m.w. calcium chromic acid soaps Admex® 2632 [Velsicol Uses: Lubricant, stabilizer for rigid vinyl and http://www.velsicol.com; Harwick Std. food-pkg. applics. Distrib. http://www.harwickstandard.com] Features: Increases dynamic hear resistance, Chem. Descrip.: Med.-low m.w. polymeric release properties; Ca/Zn stabilized; adipate satisfactory substitute for calcium soap in Uses: Plasticizer for medical applics., stabilizing systems; allows reduction of internal hospital sheeting, beverage tubing, food lubricants; improves dynamic heat stability and equip. coatings, polymers in contact with release effect food Regulatory: Canada DSL; Europe EINECS; FDA Features: Nonextractable by lipids in medical 21 CFR §178.3790; compliant with food- applics.; washable; permanent contact regulations in Italy, Germany, France, Regulatory: FDA sanctioned Belgium, UK, Spain, US Properties: Lt. colored cl. bright fluid to visc. liq., Properties: Amber powd.; m.p. 108-113 C; acid mild ester odor; m.w. 2200; sp.gr. 1.080; visc. value 12 max. 3380 cps; pour pt. 40 F; acid no. 1; hyd. no. Use Level: 0.4-0.6 phr for Ca/Zn and tin- 20; flash pt. 545 F; ref. index 1.465 stabilized bottles; 0.2-0.3 phr for crystal clear calendered films, tin stabilized Adstif HA842K [Basell Hong Kong] Toxicology: TSCA listed Chem. Descrip.: Polypropylene homopolymer Storage: 2 yrs. when stored in cool, dry well- CAS 9003-07-0 ventilated area Uses: Extrusion homopolymer for pressure forming in drinking cups, yogurt cups, Advantage® 10 Defoamer noodle cups, margarine tubes and dairy [Hercules/Industrial Spec. cups, suitable for packing foods for http://ppd.herc.com/] microwave reheating Chem. Descrip.: Fatty acid/fatty alcohol-based Features: Good stiffness and transparency Uses: Defoamer for acid and alkaline excellent processability and good wall papermaking systems, wastepaper thickness distribution of the thermoformed deinking systems, coatings, food-contact parts coatings/paper Regulatory: FDA 21 CFR §177.1520 Features: Improves drainage and prod. rates of Properties: Dens. 0.90 g/cm3; melt flow rate (230 washing operations; stable to freezing C/2.16 kg) 3.5 g/10 min; tensile strength @ Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.200, 176.210 yield 38 MPa; Izod impact (notched ) 34 kJ/m2; Properties: Solid brick, soapy odor; emulsifiable heat deflection temp. 0.46 N/mm2) 131 C in water; sp.gr. 0.96; m.p. 54 C; 100% conc.
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Advantage® 96A [Hercules/Industrial Spec. Advantage® 344 Defoamer http://ppd.herc.com/] [Hercules/Industrial Spec. Chem. Descrip.: silicone-based See Silica http://ppd.herc.com/] Uses: Antifoam, drainage aid for brown stock Uses: All-purpose defoamer for wet-end use in washing, in the manufacture of paper and acid or alkaline papermaking systems or paperboard in food pkg. pulp mill effluents, wastewater and effluent Features: Removes entrained air and surface treatment; defoamer in food-contact foam; improves washer efficiency; greatly paper/paperboard improves stock cleanliness; contains no EBS Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.210 or petroleum-based oils Properties: Straw liq.; dens. 7.3 lb/gal Regulatory: FDA CFR 21 §176.210 Advantage® 357 Defoamer Properties: Opaque wh. liq.; dens. 8.32 lb/gal; [Hercules/Industrial Spec. visc. 700-2100 cps; f.p. 0 C; pH 5.5-8.5; 100% http://ppd.herc.com/] active Chem. Descrip.: Silica/hydrocarbon oil-based Storage: 120 days; product should be mixed defoamer every two weeks during storage Uses: Antifoam for wet-end acid and alkaline Advantage® 187Z Defoamer papermaking operations, aq. paint systems [Hercules/Industrial Spec. incl. S/B, PVAc, and acrylic latexes, http://ppd.herc.com/] semigloss and gloss paints, aq. adhesives, Chem. Descrip.: Hydrocarbon oil-based cutting oils, aq. printing inks, liq. floor Uses: Defoamer, drainage aid for kraft pulp polishes, drilling muds; textile dyeing, mill brownstock washing operations; finishing and scouring operations; defoamer in metalworking fluids, latex improves drainage rate in dewatering and paints, and printing inks, in filtering operations; food-pkg. adhesives, paper/paperboard in contact with paper/paperboard, cellophane, animal glue; aq./fatty/dry foods water-based inks Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170, 176.180 Features: Controls entrained air and surface Properties: Lt. brn. liq.; dens. 7.7 lb/gal; visc. foam; controls foam without creating fisheyes; 1500-3000 cps (22 C) free of silicone oil; effective in variety of latex Storage: Infinite shelf life; efficiency is not systems; effective in a wide variety of affected by aging; prod. may settle during applications prolonged storage; redisperse before using Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.200, Advantage® 340F [Hercules/Industrial Spec. 176.210, 177.1200, 178.3120 http://ppd.herc.com/] Properties: Greenish-brn. oily liq.; sp.gr. 0.91; Chem. Descrip.: Hydrocarbon oil-based dens. 7.62 lb/gal; visc. 2000 cps defoamer Storage: 1 yr.; prod. may settle during prolonged Uses: Defoamer for use in controlling foam storage; redisperse before using that occurs during the stripping operation Advantage® 388 Defoamer in the mfg. of polymer latexes; provides [Hercules/Industrial Spec. good foam control during mfg. and applic. http://ppd.herc.com/] of latex-based coatings and aq. adhesives; Chem. Descrip.: Amide/glycol/hydrocarbon food-pkg. adhesives, paper/paperboard, oil-based animal glue Uses: Defoamer for aq. foaming systems, flat Features: Good knockdown ability and and semigloss paints, mill effluent and persistence waste treatment systems, kraft pulp mill Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.180, screening and bleaching operations, acid 176.200, 178.3120 and alkaline papermaking systems; Properties: Lt. brn. liq.; dens. 0.91 kg/l; visc. defoamer in food-contact paper/paperboard 3000 cps Features: All-purpose; quick-dispersing ; Storage: Infinite shelf life; during prolonged effective at high temps. and in many different storage product may settle, redisperse before surfactant-stabilized foam systems using Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.210
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Properties: Tan oily liq.; sp.gr. 0.86; dens. 7.2 Properties: Lt. gray liq.; water-disp.; sp.gr. 0.91; lb/gal; 100% conc. dens. 7.62 lb/gal; visc. 2000 cps Storage: 1 yr. shelf life; efficiency is not affected Storage: 1 yr. by aging; prod. may settle during prolonged Advantage® 1280PD [Hercules/Industrial storage; redisperse before using Spec. http://ppd.herc.com/] Advantage® 491A Defoamer Uses: Defoamer, processing aid for [Hercules/Industrial Spec. elimination of entrained air and surface http://ppd.herc.com/] foam for pulp/paper industry, wet-end Chem. Descrip.: Water-based defoamer processes, size press sol'ns., calender formulated with high alcohol/fatty acid partial stack, waste treatment and effluent esters systems, paints, food-contact Uses: Defoamer for acid and alkaline paper/paperboard papermaking systems, calender and size Features: Water-based high-efficiency press sol'ns., process water and plant Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.210 effluent systems, coatings, other aq. Properties: Wh. opaque emulsion; sp.gr. 0.98; foaming systems, food-contact dens. 8.21 lb/gal; visc. 500-2500 cps coatings/paper Storage: 5 mos. shelf life; protect from freezing Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.200, 176.210 Advantage® DF 110 [Hercules/Industrial Properties: Wh. liq., hydrocarbon odor; dens. Spec. http://ppd.herc.com/] 7.85 lb/gal; visc. 300 cps; pH 7.4 Chem. Descrip.: Glycol- and hydrocarbon oil- Storage: Protect from freezing based See Ethylene glycol Advantage® 494 [Hercules/Industrial Spec. Uses: Defoamer for papermaking systems, http://ppd.herc.com/] food-contact paper/paperboard Chem. Descrip.: Water-based defoamer Features: Stable to freezing Uses: Defoamer for use in acid and alkaline Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.210 papermaking operations, calender and size Properties: Straw liq., hydrocarbon odor; disp. in press sol'ns., various process water and water; dens. 7.42 lb/gal; visc. 30 cps plant effluent systems, other aq. foaming Advantage® DF 285 [Hercules/Industrial systems, food-contact coatings/paper Spec. http://ppd.herc.com/] Features: High-efficiency water-based; Chem. Descrip.: Polypropylene glycol-based formulated with high alcohol/fatty-acid partial Uses: Defoamer for papermaking systems, esters semigloss and gloss paints, food-contact Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.200, 176.210 paper/paperboard Properties: Wh. liq.; dens. 0.94 kg/l; visc. 300 Features: Stable to freezing cps; pH 7.5±1.0 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.210 Storage: 180 day shelf life; protect from freezing Properties: Cl. liq., hydrocarbon odor; nondisp. Advantage® 831 Defoamer in water; sp.gr. 1.01; dens. 8.40 lb/gal; visc. [Hercules/Industrial Spec. 400 cps http://ppd.herc.com/] Advantage® M104Z Defoamer Chem. Descrip.: Hydrophobic [Hercules/Industrial Spec. silica/hydrocarbon oil-based defoamer http://ppd.herc.com/] Uses: Defoamer for latex mfg., paper Uses: Defoamer, drainage aid for kraft pulp coatings, adhesives, detergents, starch mill brownstock washing operations, cooking, textiles, metalworking fluids, manufacture of paper and paperboard used textile dyeing, water-based inks; defoamer in food-pkg. in manufacture of food-contact Regulatory: FDA 21 CFR §176.210 paper/paperboard and coatings Properties: Lt. tan liq.; dens. 7.3 lb/gal; visc. Features: Rapid bubble-break time and 1500-4000 cps; 100% persistence; easily disp. in aq. systems; Storage: 120 days effective in a wide variety of systems; efficiency not affected by temp. or pH Advantage® M1251 Production Aid Regulatory: FDA 21 CFR §176.200, 176.210 [Hercules/Industrial Spec.
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Part I: Trade Name Reference http://ppd.herc.com/] Use Level: ≤ 2% by weight of the total Uses: Defoamer, production aid for compound papermaking applics. and waste/effluent Storage: Store in cool, dry, indoor area treatment; defoamer in food-contact Advastab® TM-2080 [Rohm & Haas/Plastics paper/paperboard Addit. http://www.rohmhass.com] Features: Removes entrained air and surface Chem. Descrip.: Methyltin mercaptide foam Uses: Heat stabilizer for rigid PVC and Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.210 copolymers used for food pkg., clear rigid Properties: Colorless liq.; water-disp.; dens. 8.2 bottles lb/gal; visc. < 1000 cps; pH 6-9 Features: Provides good early color, exc. Storage: 12 mos. shelf life dynamic processing stability, good residual Advastab® TM-181-FS [Rohm & stability for efficient use of regrind Haas/Plastics Addit. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.2010 http://www.rohmhass.com] Properties: Gardner 1 max. cl. liq.; sp.gr. 1.17; Chem. Descrip.: Methyltin mercaptide dens. 9.7 lb/gal; visc. 50 cs; acid value 3.0 Uses: Heat stabilizer for rigid PVC and rigid max.; 0.1% max. trimethyltin compds. PVC copolymers for food pkg., bottles, Advawax® 280 [Rohm & Haas/Plastics Addit. profile, and inj. moldings http://www.rohmhass.com] Features: General purpose; high performance Chem. Descrip.: N,N´-Ethylene bisstearamide Properties: Gardner 1 max. cl. liq.; sp.gr. 1.17; See Ethylene distearamide dens. 9.7 lb/gal; visc. 50 cs CAS 110-30-5; EINECS/ELINCS 203-755-6 Advastab® TM-186 [Rohm & Haas/Plastics Uses: Processing lubricant and release agent Addit. http://www.rohmhass.com] for plastics; antistat, m.p. modifier for Chem. Descrip.: high efficiency liq. methyltin waxes, industrial asphalts and tar; pigment mercaptide dispersant for resin systems; polyamide- Uses: Thermal stabilizer for all rigid vinyl paraffin coupling agent; in adhesive tapes, processing coatings; food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, Features: Exc. stabilizer for rigid and semi-rigid paper/paperboard, cellophane vinyl and copolymer extrusion, injection Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, molding, blow molding and calendered film 176.170, 176.180, 177.1200; NSF approved formulations; provides exc. long-term color and Properties: Gardner 5 max. sm. bead; 40 mesh; impact strength retention in outdoor insol. in water and most org. solvs. @ R.T.; applications sol. hot in DMF, heptane, kerosene, MIBK, Regulatory: Sanctioned by FDA, BGVV, JHPA, naphtha, toluene, xylene; dens. 4.7 lb/gal; bulk EC Synoptic N.7 and other agencies for food dens. 36.8 lb/ft3; m.p. 144-146 C; acid no. 10 contact applications max.; flash pt. (COC) 280 C; fire pt. (COC) 315 Properties: Cl. liq.; sp.gr. 1.16; visc. 50 Cs C Storage: Store in cool, dry area Use Level: 2.0 phr max. (NSF for PVC potable Advastab® TM-404 ER [Rohm & water formulations) Haas/Plastics Addit. Precaution: May form combustible or http://www.rohmhass.com] explosive mixts. of dust and air during Chem. Descrip.: high efficiency liq. methyltin handling mercaptide Advawax® 290 [Rohm & Haas/Plastics Addit. Uses: Thermal stabilizer for rigid polyvinyl http://www.rohmhass.com] chloride polymers and copolymers for Chem. Descrip.: N,N´-Ethylene bisstearamide food-packaging applications See Ethylene distearamide Features: Improved color hold; suitable for CAS 110-30-5; EINECS/ELINCS 203-755-6 calendered and extruded vinyl sheet used for Uses: Processing lubricant and release agent food-contact applications for plastics; m.p. modifier for waxes and Regulatory: FDA 21 CFR §178.2010 resin blends and industrial asphalt and tar; Properties: Cl. liq.; Gardner ≤ 1; sp.gr. 1.18; visc. pigment dispersant for resin systems; 50 cs; acid value 3.0 max. defoamer in paper/paperboard in contact
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Part I: Trade Name Reference with aq./fatty/dry foods; in adhesive tapes, CAS 9012-24-2 coatings, PP; food-pkg. adhesives, Uses: Film resin for cast or blown applics. cellophane Features: Lubricated, nucleated, low visc.; exc. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, heat chemical, and abrasion resistance 176.170, 176.180, 177.1200 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1500; EU Properties: Gardner 9 max. sm. beads; insol. in Directive 2002/72/EC water and most org. solvs. @ R.T.; sol. hot in Properties: Sp. gr. 1.13; m.p. 220 C; melt flow Cellosolve, MIBK, benzene, xylene, kerosene, rate (235/1.0) 2.6 g/10 min; O2 permeability heptane, naphtha; dens. 4.75 lb/gal; bulk dens. 40.3 cc/m2/day; N permeability 14.0 cc/m2/day; 35.6 lb/ft3; m.p. 143-146 C; acid no. 10 max.; CO2 permeability 72.8 cc/m2/day flash pt. (COC) 290 C; fire pt. (COC) 310 C Aegis® H135KQP [Honeywell Specialty Precaution: May form combustible or Materials explosive mixts. of dust and air during http://www.honeywellspecialtymateriials.co handling m] Aegis® H73MP [Honeywell Specialty Chem. Descrip.: Nylon 6 Materials Chem. Analysis: 0.8% moisture http://www.honeywellspecialtymateriials.co CAS 9012-24-2 m] Uses: Film resin for cast or blown applics. Chem. Descrip.: Nylon 6 Features: Lubricated, nucleated, low visc.; exc. Chem. Analysis: 0.8% moisture heat chemical, and abrasion resistance CAS 9012-24-2 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1500; EU Uses: Film resin for cast or blown applics. Directive 2002/72/EC; kosher Features: Lubricated, nucleated, low visc.; exc. Properties: Sp. gr. 1.13; m.p. 220 C; melt flow heat chemical, and abrasion resistance rate (235/1.0) 1.2 g/10 min; O2 permeability Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1500; EU 40.3 cc/m2/day; N permeability 14.0 cc/m2/day; Directive 2002/72/EC CO2 permeability 72.8 cc/m2/day Properties: Sp. gr. 1.13; m.p. 220 C; melt flow Aerosil® 380 [Evonik Degussa/Aerosil & rate (235/1.0) 4.5 g/10 min; O2 permeability Silanes http://www.aerosil.com; 40.3 cc/m2/day; N permeability 14.0 cc/m2/day; http://www.sivento-silanes.com; Evonik CO2 permeability 72.8 cc/m2/day Degussa GmbH/Aerosil & Silanes; Aegis® H85MP [Honeywell Specialty Eigenmann & Veronelli Materials http://www.eigver.it] http://www.honeywellspecialtymateriials.co Chem. Descrip.: Fumed silica See Silica, m] fumed Chem. Descrip.: Nylon 6 Chem. Analysis: SiO2 (> 99.8%), Al2O3 (< Chem. Analysis: 0.8% moisture 0.05%), TiO2 (< 0.03%) CAS 9012-24-2 CAS 112945-52-5; EINECS/ELINCS 231-545-4 Uses: Film resin for cast or blown applics. Uses: Filler for plastics, silicone rubber, Features: Lubricated, nucleated, low visc.; exc. cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, direct and heat chemical, and abrasion resistance indirect food applics., transparent polyester Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1500; EU resin coatings, specialty RTV systems; Directive 2002/72/EC adsorbent, anticaking agent, glidant, Properties: Sp. gr. 1.13; m.p. 220 C; melt flow suspending agent for pharmaceuticals; rate (235/1.0) 3.5 g/10 min; O2 permeability thixotropy/suspension aid for acrylic 40.3 cc/m2/day; N permeability 14.0 cc/m2/day; enamels, epoxy coatings, air-drying CO2 permeability 72.8 cc/m2/day coatings, baking enamels Aegis® H100MP [Honeywell Specialty Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §133.146(b), Materials 160.105(a)(d), 172.230(a), 172.480, http://www.honeywellspecialtymateriials.co 173.340(a), 175, 176, 177, 573.940 m] Properties: Wh. fluffy powd.; 7 nm avg. particle Chem. Descrip.: Nylon 6 size; sp.gr. 2.2; dens. ≈ 120 g/l (densed); surf. Chem. Analysis: 0.8% moisture area 380±30 m2/g; pH 3.6-4.3 (4% aq. susp.)
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Toxicology: TLV 10 mg/m3 total dust; LD50 > dynes/cm; anionic; 65% volatiles 20,000 mg/kg; may cause eye, skin, or Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 18,700 mg/kg, respiratory tract irritation on overexposure (skin, rabbit) > 10,000 mg/kg; nonirritating Precaution: Incompat. with strong bases and to skin and eyes; nonsensitizing by skin hydrofluoric acid contact, inh.; TSCA listed Aerosol® 18 [Cytec Ind. Environmental: Biodeg. http://www.cytec.com; Cytec Ind. BV] Precaution: Flamm.; incompat. with strong Chem. Descrip.: Disodium stearyl oxidizing agents sulfosuccinamate Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, NOx, SOx CAS 14481-60-8; EINECS/ELINCS 238-479-5 Storage: Store @ 10 C Uses: Emulsifier, dispersant, foaming agent, Aerosol® A-102 [Cytec Ind. detergent, solubilizer for soaps and http://www.cytec.com; Cytec Ind. BV] surfactants, alkaline cleaner formulations, brick Chem. Descrip.: Disodium deceth-6 and tile cleaners, emulsion polymerization of sulfosuccinate vinyl chloride and SBRs; emulsifier for oils and CAS 68311-03-5 waxes, household detergents, cleaning paper Uses: Emulsifier, solubilizer, foaming agent, mill felts; foaming agent for foamed latexes dispersant, surfactant, wetting agent used and plastics; food-contact in emulsion polymerization of paper/paperboard PVAc/acrylics, textiles, cosmetics, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170, 176.180 shampoos, wallboard; food-pkg. adhesives Properties: Gardner 10 max. creamy paste; m.w. Features: Stable to acid media 493; water-disp.; sp.gr. 1.07; dens. 8.9 lb/gal; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105; Canada DSL acid no. 4.0 max.; flash pt. (Seta CC) > 200 F; listed surf. tens. 39 dynes/cm; anionic; 35 ± 1.5% Properties: Colorless to lt. yel. cl. liq.; mild sweet solids odor; sol. in water, dimethyl sulfoxide; m.w. Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 2.68 mg/kg; mild 614; sp.gr. 1.08; dens. 9.01 lb/gal; visc. 40 skin, mild to moderate eye irritation cps; m.p. -4 C; acid no. 6 max.; flash pt. (Seta Environmental: Biodeg. CC) > 93 C; pH 4.5-5.5; surf. tens. 33 Storage: Store in tightly closed containers dynes/cm; anionic; 30% act. in water Aerosol® 22 [Cytec Ind. Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 31,000 mg/kg, http://www.cytec.com; Cytec Ind. BV] (dermal, rabbit) > 5000 mg/kg; moderate Chem. Descrip.: Tetrasodium dicarboxyethyl skin irritant; nonirritating to eyes; stearyl sulfosuccinamate in ethanol (< 5%), nonsensitizing by skin contact, inh.; TSCA water See Alcohol listed UN 1993 Environmental: Biodeg.; 80.7% BOD (28 day); Uses: Emulsifier; dispersant; solubilizer; LC50 (bluegill sunfish, 96 h) 67 mg/l, surfactant; emulsion polymerization of vinyl (rainbow trout, 96 h) 218 mg/l monomers; polishing waxes; surf. tension Precaution: Incompat. with strong oxidizing depressant for writing and drawing inks; agents, strong acids, alkalis demulsifier for w/o emulsions; cleaning of Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, SOx paper mill felts; industrial, household, and Storage: Store @ > -4 C; freezing/thawing does metal cleaners; food-pkg. adhesives, not impair efficacy; agitate entire contents paper/paperboard; emulsifier in mfg. of before use food-contact articles Aerosol® A-103 [Cytec Ind. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, http://www.cytec.com; Cytec Ind. BV] 176.180, 178.3400; EPA exempt 40CFR Chem. Descrip.: Disodium nonoxynol-10 §180.1001(d); Canada DSL listed sulfosuccinate, water Properties: Lt. tan cl. to sl. cloudy liq.; mild soap- CAS 9040-38-4 like odor; completely sol. in water; m.w. 653; Uses: Emulsifier, solubilizer, wetting agent, sp.gr. 1.12; dens. 9.4 lb/gal; visc. 53 cps; m.p. surfactant, surf. tens. depressant used in separates below 10 C; b.p. 78 C; acid no. 2.0; PVAc acrylic emulsions, textile emulsions, flash pt. (PMCC) 54 C; pH 7-8; surf. tens. 41 pad-bath additives, textile wetting, cosmetics,
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Part I: Trade Name Reference shampoos, wallboard; food-pkg. adhesives DSL listed Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105; Canada DSL Properties: Wh. flaky solid; camphor-like odor; listed sol. 10 g/100 ml water; sol. warm in org. solvs.; Properties: Colorless to lt. yel. cl. liq.; mild sweet sp.gr. 0.35-0.40; surf. tens. 39 dynes/cm; odor; completely sol. in water, MEK; partly sol. anionic; 97% conc.; ≈ 3% volatiles in other polar solvs.; m.w. 854; sp.gr. 1.09; Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 3500 mg/kg, dens. 9.1 lb/gal; visc. 170-190 cps; m.p. -9 C; (skin, rabbit) > 10,000 mg/kg; LC50 (inh., acid no. 10 max.; flash pt. (Seta CC) > 93 C; rat, 4 h) > 20 mg/l; eye irritant; may cause pH 4.5-5.5; surf. tens. 34 dynes/cm; anionic; skin irritation; nonsensitizing by skin 35% act.; 65-67% volatiles contact, inh.; TSCA listed Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 28,300 mg/kg, Environmental: Completely biodeg.; 35.9% (skin, rabbit) > 5000 mg/kg; LC50 (inh., rat, BOD (28 day); LC50 (bluegill sunfish, 96 h) 4 h) > 20 mg/l; nonirritating to skin and 470 mg/l eyes; nonsensitizing by skin contact, inh.; Precaution: Dust may be explosive if mixed TSCA listed with air in presence of ignition source; Environmental: BOD 62.8% (28 day); LC50 incompat. with strong oxidizing agents; (bluegill sunfish, 96 h) 67 mg/l, (rainbow strong acids and alkalis promote trout, 96 h) 141 mg/l degradation by hydrolysis Precaution: Incompat. with strong oxidizing Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, SOx agents, strong acids, alkalis Aerosol® AY-65 [Cytec Ind. Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, SOx http://www.cytec.com; Cytec Ind. BV] Storage: May gel @ temps. below 15.6 C for Chem. Descrip.: Diamyl sodium prolonged periods; if gelation occurs, warm to sulfosuccinate 32.2-37.7 C with agitation before use CAS 922-80-5; EINECS/ELINCS 213-085-6 Aerosol® A-196-40 [Cytec Ind. Uses: Wetting agent, dispersant, surfactant http://www.cytec.com; Cytec Ind. BV] used in agric., emulsion polymerization, Chem. Descrip.: Dicyclohexyl sodium electroplating, ore leaching, cleaning of sulfosuccinate porcelain, tile, brick, cement; emulsifier in CAS 23386-52-9; EINECS/ELINCS 245-629-3 mfg. of food-contact articles Uses: Dispersant; surfactant; sole emulsifier Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.3400 for modified S/B; post-additive to stabilize Properties: Cl. liq.; sol. in water/ethanol; sp.gr. latex and promote adhesion; emulsifier in 1.081; dens. 9.0 lb/gal; f.p. < 18 C; flash pt. mfg. of food-contact articles (Seta CC) 77 F; surf. tens. 29 dynes/cm; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.3400 anionic; 65% conc. in water/alcohol Properties: Cl. to cloudy liq.; sol. warm in org. Environmental: Biodeg. solvs.; sol. 25 g/100 ml water; flash pt. (Seta Aerosol® AY-100 [Cytec Ind. CC) > 200 F; surf. tens. 39 dynes/cm; anionic; http://www.cytec.com; Cytec Ind. BV] 40% act. in water Chem. Descrip.: Diamyl sodium Environmental: Biodeg. sulfosuccinate Aerosol® A-196-97 [Cytec Ind. CAS 922-80-5; EINECS/ELINCS 213-085-6 http://www.cytec.com; Cytec Ind. BV] Uses: Wetting agent, dispersant, surfactant Chem. Descrip.: Dicyclohexyl sodium used in agric., emulsion polymerization, sulfosuccinate (93-95%), cyclohexanol (2- electroplating, ore leaching, cleaning of 4%) porcelain, tile, brick, cement; emulsifier in CAS 23386-52-9; 108-93-0 mfg. of food-contact articles Uses: Surfactant for modified S/B emulsion Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.3400 polymerization (imparts high surf. tens., Properties: Cl. liq.; sol. in water and org. solvs.; high CMC, promotes adhesion, reduces sp.gr. 1.2; dens. 10.0 lb/gal; f.p. < 18 C; surf. film water sensitivity), industrial use; tens. 30 dynes/cm; anionic; 98% conc. emulsifier in mfg. of food-contact articles Environmental: Biodeg. Features: Low foaming Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.3400; Canada
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Aerosol® IB-45 [Cytec Ind. dynes/cm; anionic; 80% act. in IPA http://www.cytec.com; Cytec Ind. BV] Aerosol® NPES 458 [Cytec Ind. Chem. Descrip.: Sodium diisobutyl http://www.cytec.com] sulfosuccinate (44-46%), isobutanol (< 1%) Chem. Descrip.: Ammonium nonoxynol See Diisobutyl sodium sulfosuccinate; sulfate, ethanol (12-16%), water See Isobutyl alcohol Alcohol Uses: Emulsifier, wetting agent for emulsion UN 1993 polymerization of styrene, butadiene and Uses: Surfactant for emulsion polymerization of copolymers; dye and pigment dispersant; acrylic, styrene and vinyl acetate systems, for leaching, electroplating; emulsifier in mfg. dishwashing detergents, germicides, of food-contact articles pesticides, general purpose cleaners, Features: Extremely hydrophilic cosmetics, and textile wet processing Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.3400; EPA applics.; emulsifier in mfg. of food-contact exempt 40CFR §180.1001(d); Canada DSL articles listed Features: High foaming Properties: Colorless cl. liq.; mod. solv. odor; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.3400; EPA completely sol. in water; m.w. 332; sp.gr. 1.12; exempt 40CFR §180.1001(d); Canada DSL dens. 9.3 lb/gal; m.p. 20-21 C; b.p. > 93 C; listed acid no. 2 max.; flash pt. (Seta CC) > 93 C; pH Properties: Pale yel. cl. liq.; alcoholic odor; 5-7 (10% aq.); surf. tens. 49 dynes/cm; completely sol. in water; partly sol. in org. anionic; 45% act. in water; 55% volatiles solvs.; m.w. 493; sp.gr. 1.07; dens. 8.9 lb/gal; Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 6160 mg/kg, (skin, visc. 100 cps; m.p. < 0 C; b.p. 78 C; flash pt. rabbit) > 5000 mg/kg; eye irritant; (PMCC) 28 C; pH 6.5-7.5; surf. tens. 31 nonirritating to skin; nontoxic by single- dynes/cm; anionic; 58% conc. in water/alcohol; dose ing.; nonsensitizing by skin contact, 40% volatiles inh.; TSCA listed Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 8000 mg/kg, Environmental: Biodeg. (skin, rabbit) > 2000 mg/kg; irritating to Precaution: Incompat. with strong oxidizing eyes and skin; nonsensitizing by skin agents, strong acids, alkalis contact, inh.; TSCA listed Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, SOx Precaution: Flamm.; incompat. with strong Storage: Store @ 23.9 C; below 21 C, prod. will oxidizing and reducing agents remain mobile but become turbid and Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, SOx increasingly visc. Aerosol® NPES 930 P [Cytec Ind. Aerosol® MA-80 [Cytec Ind. http://www.cytec.com] http://www.cytec.com; Cytec Ind. BV] Chem. Descrip.: Ammonium nonoxynol Chem. Descrip.: Dihexyl sodium sulfate (> 30%) and nonylphenol ethoxylate sulfosuccinate (≈ 1.5%) in water See Nonoxynol CAS 3006-15-3; EINECS/ELINCS 221-109-1 CAS 9016-45-9 Uses: Dispersant; textile wetting agent; Uses: Emulsifier for emulsion polymerization emulsifier; solubilizer; penetrant; used for of vinyl acetate, acrylic copolymers, emulsion polymerization, battery separators, styrene acrylic copolymers; imparts electroplating, ore leaching; germicidal act.; superior water resistance in films; food- solubilizer for shampoos; food-pkg. pkg. adhesives, paper/paperboard adhesives, paper/paperboard, polymers; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.180; emulsifier in mfg. of food-contact articles EPA exempt 40CFR §180.1001(d); DOT, Features: Not as rapidly biodeg. as Aerosol 18 Transport Canada, ICAO/IATA, IMO not and 22 regulated; WHMIS D2B; Canada DSL; Europe Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, EINECS; Australia AICS 176.180, 177.1210, 178.3400 Properties: Yel. cl. liq.; odorless; water-sol.; Properties: APHA 50 max. cl. sl. visc. liq.; sol. in insol. in org. solvs.; m.w. 713; sp.gr. 1.04; water, alcohol, and org. solvs.; sp.gr. 1.13; dens. 8.7 lb/gal; vapor pressure/dens. similar dens. 9.4 lb/gal; f.p. -28 C; m.p. 199-292 C; to water; evaporation rate > 1; visc. 90 cps; gel flash pt. (Seta CC) 115 F; surf. tens. 28 Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 55 Part I: Trade Name Reference pt. < 55 F; b.p. > 100 C; flash pt. (Seta CC) > Aerosol® OS [Cytec Ind. 200 F; pH 7.0-7.5 (10%); surf. tens. 33 http://www.cytec.com; Cytec Ind. BV] dynes/cm; anionic; 30% act. in water; max. Chem. Descrip.: Sodium diisopropyl 70% volatile naphthalene sulfonate (> 75%) Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 8 g/kg (est.), Uses: Emulsifier; dispersant; wetting agent; in (dermal, rabbit) > 2 g/kg (est.); LC50 (inh., alkaline cleaning formulations; antigelling rat, 4 h) > 2500 ppm (est.); severe skin and agents; automotive radiator cleaners; metal, eye irritation; TSCA listed cement, brick, and tile cleaners for crystal Environmental: May cause long-term effects in growth control; electroplating; filtration; glass the aquatic environment cleaning; household detergents; leaching ores Precaution: Incompat. with strong acids, and slags; pigment disps.; soap additive; oxidizers adjuvant in agric. chem. prods.; in food-pkg. Hazardous Ingredients: Ammonium nonoxynol adhesives, polymers sulfate; nonylphenol ethoxylate Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 177.1210; Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, oxides Canada DSL listed of sulfur Properties: Wh. to lt. cream free-flowing powd.; NFPA: Health 2, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 mild naphthenic odor; partly sol. in polar org. Storage: Store @ > 12.8 C to prevent gelation solvs.; sol. > 20 g/100 ml in water; sp.gr. 1.43; Aerosol® NPES 3030 P [Cytec Ind. dens. 11.93 lb/gal; m.p. 204 C; pH 9±1.0 (5% http://www.cytec.com] aq.); surf. tens. 37 dynes/cm; anionic; 75 act. Chem. Descrip.: Ammonium nonoxynol Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 1350 mg/kg, (skin, sulfate (> 30%) in water rabbit) 4200 mg/kg; LC50 (inh., rat, 4 h) 13 Uses: Emulsifier for emulsion polymerization mg/l; harmful if swallowed; eye irritant; of acrylic, vinyl acetate and styrene-acrylic nonirritating to skin; nonsensitizing by skin systems; forms films with superior water contact, inh.; TSCA listed resist.; food-pkg. adhesives, Environmental: Slowly biodeg. paper/paperboard Precaution: Dust may be explosive if mixed Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.180; with air in presence of ignition source; EPA exempt 40CFR §180.1001(d); DOT, incompat. with strong oxidizing agents Transport Canada, ICAO/IATA, IMO not Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, SOx regulated; WHMIS D2B; Canada DSL; Europe Storage: Hygroscopic above 65% humidity; store EINECS; Australia AICS in cool, dry, well-ventilated area; keep Properties: Yel. cl. liq.; odorless; water-sol.; container tightly closed insol. in org. solvs.; m.w. 1637; sp.gr. 1.05- Aerosol® OT-70 PG [Cytec Ind. 1.07; dens. 8.8 lb/gal; vapor pressure/dens. http://www.cytec.com; Cytec Ind. BV] similar to water; visc. 110 cps; gel pt. < 55 F; Chem. Descrip.: Sodium dioctyl flash pt. (Seta CC) > 200 F; pH 7.0-7.5 (10%); sulfosuccinate (68-70%), propylene glycol, surf. tens. 43 dynes/cm; anionic; 30% act. in water See Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate water Uses: Wetting agent; surf. tens. depressant; Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 8 g/kg (est.); emulsifier; surfactant; face and hand creams; causes eye irritation food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, Environmental: May cause long-term effects in paper/paperboard, cellophane, textiles; the aquatic environment (based on emulsifier in mfg. of food-contact articles component properties) Features: For use where high flash required Precaution: Wear eye/face protection, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, impermeable gloves; incompat. with strong 176.170, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.2800, acids, oxidizers 178.3400; Canada DSL listed Hazardous Ingredients: Ammonium nonoxynol Properties: Cl. to sl. yel. visc. liq.; soap-like odor; sulfate sol. 1.5% in water; sol. in org. solvs.; sp.gr. Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, oxides 1.09; visc. 200-400 cps; flash pt. (Seta CC) > of sulfur, oxides of nitrogen 93 C; pH 5-7 (1% aq.); surf. tens. 26 NFPA: Health 2, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 dynes/cm; anionic; 70% act.; 28-32% volatiles Storage: Store @ > 12.8 C to prevent gelation Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 3000 mg/kg, Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 56 Part I: Trade Name Reference (skin, rabbit) > 8000 mg/kg; LC50 (inh., rat, http://www.cytec.com] 4 h) > 20 mg/l; irritating to eyes and skin; Chem. Descrip.: Dioctyl sodium TSCA listed sulfosuccinate in propylene glycol and Environmental: Biodeg. water Precaution: Incompat. with strong oxidizing Uses: Wetting agent, surf. tens. depressant in agents, strong acids and alkalis textiles, rubber, petrol., paper, metals, Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, SOx paints, plastics, agric.; antistat for Aerosol® OT-75% [Cytec Ind. cosmetics, dry cleaning detergents, http://www.cytec.com; Cytec Ind. BV] emulsions, plastics, pipelines, suspension Chem. Descrip.: Dioctyl sodium polymerization; emulsifier wax for polishes, sulfosuccinate (73-75%), ethanol (6-7%), firefighting, germicides, metal cleaners, water See Alcohol mold release agents; dispersant in paints, UN 1993 inks, paper, photography; processing aid; Uses: Wetting agent, surf. tens. depressant in rust preventive; soldering flux; wallpaper textiles, rubber, petrol., paper, metals, removal; food-contact emulsifier paints, plastics, agric.; antistat for Features: Very high flash pt. cosmetics, dry cleaning detergents, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.3400 emulsions, plastics, pipelines, suspension Properties: Liq.; sol. in org. solvs.; sol. 2 g/100 polymerization; soldering flux; wallpaper ml in water; flash pt. (Seta CC) > 200 F; surf. removal; emulsifier wax for polishes, tens. 26 dynes/cm min.; anionic; 75% act. firefighting, germicides, metal cleaners, Environmental: Completely biodeg. mold release agents; dispersant in paints, Aerosol® OT-100% [Cytec Ind. inks, paper, photography; processing aid; http://www.cytec.com; Cytec Ind. BV] rust preventive; food-pkg. adhesives, Chem. Descrip.: Dioctyl sodium coatings, paper/paperboard, cellophane, sulfosuccinate (> 97%) textiles CAS 577-11-7; EINECS/ELINCS 209-406-4 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, Uses: Emulsifier, dispersant, lubricant, 176.170, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.2800, wetting agent, mold release agent for 178.3400; Canada DSL listed emulsion and suspension polymerization, Properties: Water-wh. cl. visc. liq.; faint odor; sol. dry cleaning, industrial cleaners, paints; in org. solvs.; sol. 1.5 g/100 ml in water; m.w. surfactant for water-free systems; 444; sp.gr. 1.09; visc. 200 cps; b.p. 778 C; emulsifier for waxes; food-pkg. adhesives, acid no. 2.5 max.; flash pt. (PMCC) 29 C; pH coatings, paper/paperboard, cellophane, 5-7 (1% aq.); surf. tens. 28.7 dynes/cm (0.1% textiles aq.); VOC 0.68 lb/gal; anionic; 75 ± 2% solids; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, 25% volatiles 176.170, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.2800, Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 5000 mg/kg, 178.3400; Canada DSL listed (skin, rabbit) > 10,000 mg/kg; irritating to Properties: Wh. waxy solid; faint odor; sol. in eyes and skin; nonsensitizing by skin polar and nonpolar solv.; sol. in oil, fat, and contact, inh.; TSCA listed wax @ 75 C; disp. in water; m.w. 444; sp.gr. Environmental: Biodeg.; BOD 29.5% (28 day); 1.1; m.p. 153-157 C; acid no. 2.5 max.; surf. LC50 (bluegill sunfish, 96 h) 54.5 mg/l, tens. 28.7 dynes/cm (0.1% aq.); anionic; 100% (rainbow trout, 96 h) 35.4 mg/l; EC50 conc.; negligible volatiles (daphnia magna, 48 h) 35.9 mg/l Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 3100 mg/kg, Precaution: Flamm.; incompat. with strong (skin, rabbit) > 10,000 mg/kg; LC50 (inh., oxidizing agents; strong acids and alkalis rat, 4 h) > 20 mg/l; irritating to eyes and cause hydrolysis; aq. sol'ns. corrode steel skin; nonsensitizing by skin contact, inh.; Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, SOx TSCA listed Storage: Keep in closed containers when not in Environmental: Biodeg.; 66.7% BOD (28 day); use, as evaporation of water and solv. may LC50 (bluegill sunfish, 96 h) 37 mg/l, cause gelation (rainbow trout, 96 h) 28 mg/l; EC50 (daphnia Aerosol® OT-75-PG [Cytec Ind. magna, 48 h) 36 mg/l
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Precaution: Strong acids and alkalis cause Aerosol® OT-S [Cytec Ind. hydrolysis; aq. sol'ns. corrode steel http://www.cytec.com; Cytec Ind. BV] Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, SOx Chem. Descrip.: Dioctyl sodium Storage: Store in cool, dry area sulfosuccinate (68-70%), naphtha petroleum Aerosol® OT-B [Cytec Ind. (CAS 64741-65-7, < 31%) http://www.cytec.com; Cytec Ind. BV] UN 1993 Chem. Descrip.: Dioctyl sodium Uses: Wetting agent, surf. tens. depressant, sulfosuccinate (< 85%), sodium benzoate emulsifier for plastics, organosols, (15%) lacquers, varnishes, all org. media, dry Uses: Wetting agent, dispersant, solubilizer, cleaning, corrosion-resistant lubricants, agric. adjuvant for agric. chem. wettable powds.; emulsions; food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, pigment dispersant in plastics; in face paper/paperboard, cellophane, textiles powds. and powd. shampoos; food-pkg. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, adhesives, coatings, paper/paperboard, 176.170, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.2800, cellophane, textiles 178.3400; Canada DSL listed Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, Properties: Lt. amber, transparent liq.; petrol. 176.170, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.2800, distillate odor; sol. in org. solvs.; sol. 1.5 g/100 178.3400; Canada DSL listed ml in water; sp.gr. 1.0; visc. 200-300 cps; b.p. Properties: Wh. powd.; bulk particle size 15-150 188-208 C (solv.); flash pt. (PMCC) 46 C; pH µ; soap-like odor; water-disp.; m.w. 444; sp.gr. 6-8 (1% aq.); surf. tens. 26 dynes/cm; anionic; 0.24-0.27; acid no. 2.5 max.; surf. tens. 28.7 70% act.; 28-32% volatiles dynes/cm (0.1% aq.); anionic Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 4000 mg/kg, Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 5000 mg/kg, (skin, (skin, rabbit) > 5000 mg/kg; irritating to rabbit) > 2000 mg/kg; LC50 (inh., rat, 4 h) > eyes and skin; nonsensitizing by skin 20 mg/l; irritating to eyes and skin; contact, inh.; TSCA listed nonsensitizing by skin contact, inh.; TSCA Environmental: Biodeg. listed Precaution: Flamm.; incompat. with strong Precaution: Dust explosion hazard; dust may oxidizing agents, strong acids, alkalis be explosive if mixed with air in presence of Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, SOx ignition source; incompat. with strong Aerosol® TR-70 [Cytec Ind. oxidizing agents, strong acids, alkalis http://www.cytec.com; Cytec Ind. BV] Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, SOx Chem. Descrip.: Ditridecyl sodium Aerosol® OT-MSO [Cytec Ind. sulfosuccinate (< 70%), ethanol (19%), http://www.cytec.com] methanol (1%), water See Alcohol; Methyl Chem. Descrip.: Dioctyl sodium alcohol sulfosuccinate in mineral seal oil See CAS 2673-22-5; 107-41-5 Mineral oil UN 1993 Uses: Wetting agent, lubricant, detergent for Uses: Emulsifier, surfactant in emulsion dry cleaning, corrosion resist. lubricants, agric. polymerization of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate, suspension polymerization of vinyl emulsions, org. solvent systems; emulsifier in chloride; dispersant for resins, pigments, mfg. of food-contact articles Features: Used when a higher flash is required polymers, and dyes in org. systems; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.3400; EPA pigment dispersant in printing inks; rust exempt 40CFR §180.1001(c)(d) preventive; food-pkg. adhesives, Properties: Lt. amber transparent liq.; very sol. in paper/paperboard; emulsifier in mfg. of org. solvs.; sp.gr. 0.96-0.98; dens. 8.1 lb/gal; food-contact articles visc. 125-300 cps; flash pt. (PMCC) 255 F; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.180, acid no. 2.5 max.; surf. tens. 26 dyne/cm; 178.3400; Canada DSL listed anionic; 62% conc. Properties: Cl. low-visc. liq.; mild rum-like odor; Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 5 ml/kg, (skin, sol. in org. media; sol. 0.1% in water; sp.gr. rabbit) > 10 ml/kg; eye irritant 0.995; dens. 8.3 lb/gal; visc. 110 cps; m.p. -40 Environmental: Biodeg. C; b.p. 78 C (solv.); flash pt. (Seta CC) 25 C;
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Part I: Trade Name Reference pH 5-7 (10% in 1:1 IPA/water); surf. tens. 26 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, dynes/cm; anionic; 70% act. in water/alcohol; 176.180, 176.200, 176.210, 177.2800 28-32% volatiles Properties: Creamy yel. liq.; oil-sol.; sp.gr. 0.86; Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 10,000 mg/kg, dens. 7.1 lb/gal; visc. thixotropic @ 77 F; pour (skin, rabbit) > 5000 mg/kg; irritating to pt. ≈ 30 F; flash pt. (PMCC) > 300 F; 100% eyes, skin; nonsensitizing by skin contact, act.; nil moisture inh.; TSCA listed Use Level: 0.25% on total wt. of system; half Environmental: Biodeg. added to pigment before grinding, half added Precaution: Flamm.; incompat. with strong to let down (paints); 0.5-2.0% on wt. of latex acids, strong alkalis solids (adhesives) Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, SOx Storage: 3 yrs. shelf life; if allowed to sit for Storage: Keep containers closed when not in extended periods, mix before using; exc. use, as evaporation of water and solv. may storage stability in a variety of temps.; store @ cause gelation/crystallization (does not affect R.T. for convenient handling; if frozen, allow to quality of material) warm @ R.T. and mix thoroughly before using Aerotex® M-3 Resin [Cytec Ind. AF 585M [Harcros http://www.cytec.com] http://www.harcroschem.com] Chem. Descrip.: Trimethoxy methylol Chem. Descrip.: Nonsilicone melamine See Melamine-formaldehyde Uses: Antifoam for adhesives, latex paints, resin inks, polyvinyl alcohol emulsions, food- CAS 9003-08-1 pkg. adhesives; defoamer in food-contact Uses: Crosslinking agent, hand builder adding coatings, paper/paperboard durability and resilience to fabrics (cellulosics, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.200, synthetics); for components of paper and 176.210 paperboard in contact with dry food; food- Properties: Wh. milky liq.; water-insol.; sp.gr. contact resinous and polymeric coatings; 0.80; dens. 6.7 lb/gal; pour pt. 5 F; flash pt. adds durability to fluorochem. and water (PMCC) 150 F; 100% act. repellent finishes; crosslinking agent for AF 645:35 [Harcros hydroxyl-contg. emulsion polymers for top http://www.harcroschem.com] coat systems, waterborne wood finishes, Chem. Descrip.: Nonsilicone nonwoven binders Uses: Defoamer for food-contact coatings, Features: Compat. with most textile finishing paper coatings, and resinous/polymeric agents food-contact coatings Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300, 176.170 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300, 176.200 Properties: Cl. to sl. hazy appearance; sp.gr. Properties: Translucent liq.; water-insol.; sp.gr. 1.2; dens. 10.3 lb/gal; visc. 600-1000 cps; 0.83; dens. 7.1 lb/gal; pour pt. < 35 F; flash pt. flash pt. (Seta) > 200 C; pH 8.5-9.4 (50% aq.); (PMCC) > 300 F; 100% act. 80% act. AF 8820 [Harcros Toxicology: Can cause skin irritation http://www.harcroschem.com] Storage: 6 mos. min. shelf life when stored @ 21 Chem. Descrip.: Silicone antifoam C, longer if kept below 16 C; storage above 25 Uses: Antifoam for effluent, agric., antifreeze, C shortens resin's life detergent applics., hot tubs, spas, wide AF 116 [Harcros variety of aq. processes and prods., food- http://www.harcroschem.com] pkg. adhesives, food-contact paper Uses: Antifoam for latex paints, adhesives, coatings/paper/paperboard/cellophane/resi inks, solvs., chem. processing, textiles, n-bonded filters/textiles/animal glue paper coatings, electroplating, polyvinyl Features: Low cost; used as received or alcohol emulsions; food-pkg. adhesives, prediluted with water or other process liqs. textiles; component of food-contact Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, paper/paperboard; defoamer in food- 176.180, 176.200, 176.210, 177.1200, contact paper coatings, paper/paperboard 177.2260, 177.2800, 178.3120; EPA 40CFR Features: Nonsilicone; freeze-thaw stable §180.1001c,d
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Properties: Wh. liq.; water-disp.; sp.gr. 1.00; Storage: 12 mos. storage life when stored in dens. 8.3 lb/gal; visc. 900-2500 cps; flash pt. original unopened containers @ 16-23 C; use (PMCC) > 212 F; pH 4-5 (1% aq.); nonionic; mild agitation prior to use to disperse solids 20% act. uniformly Storage: Exc. storage stability; 12 mos. min. AF GN-11-P [Harcros shelf life when stored in cool place (60-75 F) in http://www.harcroschem.com] tightly closed containers; protect from freezing; Uses: Antifoam for fermentation, drilling if freezing occurs, thaw and mix thoroughly muds, effluent, adhesives, gas treating, AF 8830 [Harcros food-pkg. adhesives/cellophane; defoamer http://www.harcroschem.com] in food-contact coatings, paper/paperboard Chem. Descrip.: Silicone antifoam Features: Nonsilicone Uses: Antifoam for effluent, agric., antifreeze, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.200, detergents, chem. processing, textiles, 176.210, 177.1200 cleaners, pulp/paper, petrol. processing, Properties: Cl. liq.; water-disp; sp.gr. 1.01; dens. food-pkg. adhesives, food-contact paper 8.4 lb/gal; pour pt. -50 F; flash pt. > 200 F coatings/paper/paperboard/cellophane/resi (PMCC); pH 5-7 (1% aq.); nonionic; 100% act. n-bonded filters/textiles/animal glue AF HL-27 [Harcros Features: Effective over wide pH range in http://www.harcroschem.com] nonionic, cationic, and anionic systems; can Uses: Antifoam for urea and phenolic resins, be used as received or prediluted with water or latex paints, inks, food-pkg. other process liqs. adhesives/cellophane; defoamer in food- Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, contact coatings, paper/paperboard 176.180, 176.200, 176.210, 177.1200, Features: Nonsilicone 177.2260, 177.2800, 178.3120; EPA 40CFR Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.200, §180.1001c,d 176.210, 177.1200 Properties: Wh. liq.; water-disp.; sp.gr. 1.00; Properties: Creamy yel. liq.; water-insol.; sp.gr. dens. 8.3 lb/gal; visc. 800-2500 cps; flash pt. 0.95; dens. 7.9 lb/gal; pour pt. 32 F; flash pt. (PMCC) > 212 F; pH 4-5 (1% aq.); nonionic; (PMCC) > 300 F; 100% act. 30% act. Use Level: 5-100 ppm AF HL-40 [Harcros Storage: Exc. storage stability; 12 mos. min. http://www.harcroschem.com] shelf life when stored in cool place (60-75 F) in Uses: Antifoam for latex paints, food-pkg. tightly closed containers; protect from freezing; adhesives/cellophane, inks, solvs., if freezing occurs, thaw and mix thoroughly chemical processing, textiles, paper, paper coatings, electroplating; defoamer in food- AF 9000 [Momentive Perf. Materials contact coatings, paper/paperboard http://www.momentive.com; HallStar Features: Nonsilicone http://www.hallstar.com; Harwick Std. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.200, Distrib. http://www.harwickstandard.com] 176.210, 177.2800 Chem. Descrip.: Dimethicone and silica Properties: Creamy yel. liq.; oil-sol.; sp.gr. 0.91; Uses: Defoamer in nonaq. direct and indirect dens. 7.5 lb/gal; flash pt. (PMCC) > 200 F; food additives (corn oil mfg., deep-fat nonionic; 100% act. frying, esterification of veg. oils); food pkg. applics.; defoamer in chemical processing AF HL-52 [Harcros (adhesive mfg., ink mfg., paint mfg., resin http://www.harcroschem.com] polymerization, formulating antifoam Uses: Antifoam for solvs., latex paints, inks, emulsions, insecticides/herbicides, wool chemical processing, food-pkg. adhesives, fats), petrol. processing (gas scrubbing, paper coatings; defoamer in food-contact glycol, vacuum tower units) coatings, paper/paperboard, textiles Regulatory: FDA, USDA compliance; kosher Features: Nonsilicone; passes 3 freeze/thaw Properties: Gray; sol. in aliphatic, aromatic, and cycles chlorinated solvs.; sp.gr. 1.01; dens. 8.4 lb/gal; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.200, visc. 2500 cps; flash pt. (OC) 315 C; 100% Si 176.210 Properties: Creamy yel. liq.; oil-sol.; sp.gr. 0.87; Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 60 Part I: Trade Name Reference dens. 7.25 lb/gal; flash pt. (PMCC) > 200 F; Uses: Antistatic finish for polyester fibers; nonionic; 100% act. flocculant, coagulant for industrial process Use Level: 0.25% on total wt. of system; half water treatment; flocculant for min. added to pigment before grinding, half added recovery, ion exchange resins, adhesives, to let down (paints); 0.5-2.0% on wt. of latex acid dye receptivity, electrostatic coatings on solids (adhesives) wood; retention aid for paper; food-contact Storage: Exc. storage stability in a variety of paper/paperboard temps.; store @ R.T. for convenient handling; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170 if frozen, allow to warm @ R.T. and mix Properties: APHA 100 color; water-sol.; m.w. thoroughly before using 269.32; sp.gr. 1.180 (20/20 C); cationic; 80% AF HL-66M [Harcros act. http://www.harcroschem.com] Ageflex® FA-1Q80MC [Ciba Spec. Uses: Antifoam for latex paints, adhesives, Chems./Water & Paper] inks, coatings, wastewater treatment, chem. Chem. Descrip.: Dimethylaminoethyl acrylate processing; food-pkg. adhesives; methyl chloride quat. with 600 ppm MEHQ component of food-contact inhibitor See Hydroquinone monomethyl paper/paperboard; defoamer in food- ether contact paper coatings, paper/paperboard CAS 44992-01-0 Features: Nonsilicone; freeze-thaw stable Uses: Antistatic finish for polyester fibers; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, flocculant, coagulant for industrial process 176.180, 176.200, 176.210, 40CFR water treatment; flocculant for min. §180,1001c,d recovery, ion exchange resins, adhesives, Properties: Yel. opaque pumpable visc. liq.; acid dye receptivity, electrostatic coatings on water-disp.; sp.gr. 0.87; dens. 7.4 lb/gal; pour wood; retention aid for paper; food-contact pt. 35 F; flash pt. (PMCC) > 200 F; 100% act. paper/paperboard Storage: Store @ R.T. for ease of handling; if Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170 prod. freezes, warm to R.T. and agitate Properties: APHA 200 color; water-sol.; m.w. thoroughly before use 193.68; sp.gr. 1.160 (20/20 C); cationic; 80% Ageflex® CHMA [Ciba Spec. Chems./Water & act. Paper] Ageflex® FM-1 [Ciba Spec. Chems./Water & Chem. Descrip.: Cyclohexyl methacrylate with Paper] 150 ppm MEHQ inhibitor See Cyclohexyl Chem. Descrip.: Dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate; Hydroquinone monomethyl methacrylate ether CAS 2867-47-2; EINECS/ELINCS 220-688-8 Uses: Polymer modifier for optical lens Uses: Detergent and sludge dispersant in coatings, adhesives, floor polishes, vinyl lubricants; visc. index improver; flocculant polymerization, anaerobic adhesives, in for wastewater treatment; retention aid for acrylic and modified acrylic plastics, paper mfg.; acid scavenger in PU foams; semirigid and rigid for food pkg. corrosion inhibitor; resin and rubber Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1010 modifier; used in acrylic polishes and paints, Properties: APHA 150 cl. liq.; m.w. 168.24; hair prep. copolymers, sugar clarification, sp.gr. 0.950 (20/20 C); b.p. 60 C (2 mm); flash adhesives, water clarification, acrylic plastics pt. 82 C; 98% act. for food pkg. Precaution: Combustible Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1010 Ageflex® FA-1Q80DMS [Ciba Spec. Properties: APHA 50 cl. liq.; very sol. in water; Chems./Water & Paper] sol. in org. solvs.; m.w. 157.21; visc. 1.38 cst; Chem. Descrip.: Dimethylaminoethyl acrylate vapor pressure 12 mm Hg (70 C); b.p. 68.5 C dimethyl sulfate quat. with 500 ppm MEHQ (10 mm); f.p. < -60 C; 99% assay inhibitor See Dimethylaminoethyl acrylate Toxicology: Poison; harmful if swallowed; dimethyl sulfate; Hydroquinone severe eye burns and skin irritation; monomethyl ether irritating vapor CAS 13106-44-0 Storage: Store in cool area, preferably 75 F or
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Part I: Trade Name Reference lower away from direct sunlight; exclude Ageflex® IBOMA [Ciba Spec. Chems./Water & moisture Paper] Ageflex® FM-1Q75MC [Ciba Spec. Chem. Descrip.: Isobornyl methacrylate with Chems./Water & Paper] 150 ppm MEHQ inhibitor See Hydroquinone Chem. Descrip.: Dimethylaminoethyl monomethyl ether methacrylate methyl chloride quat. with 600 Uses: Monomer for automotive coatings, ppm MEHQ inhibitor See Hydroquinone electronics, adhesives, other acrylic monomethyl ether polymers, acrylic plastics for food pkg. CAS 5039-78-1 Features: When cured, provides hardness, low Uses: Antistatic finish for polyester fibers; shrinkage, abrasion resist., heat and water flocculant and coagulant for industrial process resist., good weatherability water treatment; flocculant for min. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1010 recovery, ion exchange resins, adhesives, Properties: APHA 100 color; m.w. 208.30; sp.gr. acid dye receptivity, electrostatic coatings on 0.983 (20/20 C); f.p. < -20 C; flash pt. 101 C; wood; retention aid for paper; food-contact 98.5% act. paper/paperboard Agefloc A50-P [Ciba Spec. Chems./Water & Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170 Paper] Properties: APHA 100 color; water-sol.; m.w. Chem. Descrip.: Poly (2-hydroxypropyl-N,N- 207.70; sp.gr. 1.105 (20/20 C); f.p. -6.7 C; dimethyl ammonium chloride) cationic; 75% act. CAS 42751-79-1 Ageflex® FM-1Q80DMS [Ciba Spec. Uses: Flocculant, coagulant, dewatering aid in Chems./Water & Paper] centrifugation, filtration, and flotation of Chem. Descrip.: Dimethylaminoethyl industrial and municipal waste sludges, methacrylate dimethyl sulfate quat. with 900 potable water treatment; food-contact ppm MEHQ inhibitor See Hydroquinone paper/paperboard monomethyl ether Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170, 176.180; CAS 6891-44-7 ANSI/NSF Std. 60 approved Properties: M.w. med.; sp.gr. 1.14; visc. 700 cps; Uses: Antistatic finish for polyester fibers; pH 5.0; cationic; 50% solids flocculant and coagulant for industrial process water treatment; flocculant for min. Agitan® 281 [Münzing Chemie GmbH recovery, ion exchange resins, adhesives, http://www.munzing-chemie.com; King Ind. acid dye receptivity, electrostatic coatings on http://www.kingindustries.com/] wood; retention aid for paper; food-contact Chem. Descrip.: Blend of liq. hydrocarbons, paper/paperboard hydrophobic silica, syn. copolymers, and Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170 nonionic emulsifiers See Silica Properties: APHA 100 color; water-sol.; m.w. Uses: Defoamer for emulsion paints, 283.35; sp.gr. 1.183 (20/20 C); cationic; 80% emulsion polymers, food-pkg. adhesives, act. aq. systems, silicate paints, coating colors; Ageflex® FM-4 [Ciba Spec. Chems./Water & starch defoamer in food-contact paper Paper] prod.; architectural coatings; building Chem. Descrip.: T-Butylaminoethyl products; industrial and wood coatings; methacrylate automotive coatings; printing inks; adhesives Features: Silicone-free CAS 3775-90-4; EINECS/ELINCS 223-228-4 Uses: Monomer for automotive dip tanks, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.210 Properties: Lt. brn. turbid sl. visc. liq.; industrial/consumer adhesives and coatings, emulsifiable in water; dens. 0.96 g/ml (20 C); dye and lube oil additives; intermediate for water treatment chems., o/w separations; in flash pt. > 140 C; pH ≈ 5.0 (2% in dist. water); nonionic; 100% act. acrylic plastics for food pkg. Use Level: 0.05-0.50% Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1010 Storage: 12 mos. min. shelf life stored @ 15-25 Properties: APHA 50 color; m.w. 185.27; sp.gr. C in closed containers; not sensitive to 0.914 (20/20 C); f.p. < -60 C; flash pt. 96 C; freezing; stir before use 97.5% act.
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Agitan® 295 [Münzing Chemie GmbH renderings, food-pkg. adhesives/paper, http://www.munzing-chemie.com; King Ind. dispersions, coating colors in paper prod. http://www.kingindustries.com/] (self-copying paper, folding boxboard) Chem. Descrip.: Blend of liq. hydrocarbons, Features: Silicone-free hydrophobic silica, fatty and alkoxylated Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.200, compds., and nonionic emulsifiers See Silica 176.210; BGA compliance Uses: Defoamer for emulsion paints, gloss Properties: Wh. opaque sl. visc. liq.; emulsifiable emulsion paints, printing inks, emulsion in water; dens. 0.87 g/ml (20 C); flash pt. > 140 polymers, food-pkg. adhesives, aq. C; pH ≈ 8.0 (2% in DI water); nonionic; 100% systems, polymerization processes, wood act. preservative stains; defoamer in food- Use Level: 0.05-0.50% on finished prod. contact paper/paperboard Storage: 12 mos. min. shelf life stored @ 15-25 Features: Silicone-free C in closed containers; not sensitive to Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.210 freezing; stir well before use Properties: Lt. brn. turbid sl. visc. liq.; Agitan® 650 [Münzing Chemie GmbH emulsifiable in water; dens. 0.95 g/ml (20 C); http://www.munzing-chemie.com] flash pt. > 140 C; pH ≈ 6.0 (2% in DI water); Chem. Descrip.: Blend of hydrocarbons, waxes, 100% act. and nonionic emulsifiers Use Level: 0.05-0.50% on finished prod. Uses: Defoamer for emulsion polymers, Storage: 12 mos. shelf life stored @ 15-25 C in water-dilutable systems, pigmented and closed containers; stir before use unpigmented systems, coating colors for Agitan® 301 [Münzing Chemie GmbH paper prod.; in resinous/polymeric food- http://www.munzing-chemie.com; King Ind. contact coatings; food-contact http://www.kingindustries.com/] paper/paperboard Chem. Descrip.: Blend of vegetable oils, Features: Silicone-free modified solids, nonionic emulsifiers, and Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300, 176.170, silicone 176.180; BGA compliance Uses: Defoamer for emulsion paints, Properties: Ylsh. dull oil; emulsifiable in water, emulsion polymers, syn. renderings, food- ethylene glycol, IPA, propylene glycol, xylol; pkg. adhesives/coatings/paper, coating dens. 0.86 g/cc (20 C); visc. med.; flash pt. > colors (graphic papers), wastewater treatment 140 C; pH 6.5 (2% in DW); nonionic; 100% act. Features: Prevents and combats surf. foam Use Level: 0.1-0.5% Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, Storage: 12 mos. min. shelf life stored @ 15-25 176.200, 176.210; BGA compliance C in closed pkg.; not sensitive to freezing; stir Properties: Ylsh. dull oil; emulsifiable in water; well before use dens. 0.93 g/cc (20 C); visc. med.; flash pt. > Agitan® 960-R [Münzing Chemie GmbH 200 C; pH 6.5 (2% in DW, 20 C); nonionic; http://www.munzing-chemie.com] 100% act. Chem. Descrip.: Fatty derivs. and modified fatty Use Level: 0.02-0.1% acid esters disp. Environmental: Biodeg. Uses: Defoamer/deaerator for paper and Storage: 12 mos. shelf life stored @ 15-25 C in board prod. incl. food-contact paper, closed pkg.; not sensitive to freezing; stir wastewater treatment, and for very strongly before use alkaline systems (up to pH 14); food-pkg. Agitan® 305 [Münzing Chemie GmbH adhesives http://www.munzing-chemie.com; King Ind. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.210; http://www.kingindustries.com/] BGA compliance Chem. Descrip.: Blend of modified nonionic Properties: Wh. dull free-flowing disp.; dens. fatty compds. and environmentally safe 0.97 g/cc (20 C); visc. med.; pH 7 (20 C); hydrocarbons nonionic; 39% act. Uses: Defoamer for latex and emulsion Use Level: 0.05-0.2% architectural paints, general industrial, can Storage: 12 mos. min. shelf life stored @ 15-25 coatings, emulsion polymers, syn. C in closed pkgs.; sensitive to freezing; stir
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Part I: Trade Name Reference well before use Features: Hydrophilic Agnique AE 181-B [Cognis/Chems. Group Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.3400; EPA http://www.cognis-us.com] exempt; SARA §311/312 reportable Chem. Descrip.: Butyl oleate Properties: Gardner 1 liq.; mild odor; sol. @ 5% CAS 142-77-8; EINECS/ELINCS 205-559-6 in water, xylene, methyl oleate; disp. in min. Uses: Lubricant, heat and light stabilizer, oil, Stod.; dens. 8.5 lb/gal; visc. 37 cSt (100 F); pour pt. 15 C; HLB 14.3; cloud pt. 80.5 C; flash plasticizer for chlorinated rubbers, CAB, pt. 390 F; VOC 2.5% (EPA Method 24); ethyl cellulose, cellulose nitrate, NBR, PVC, nonionic PS, PVAc, PVC, VC, vinyl food pkg. film Toxicology: Can cause mod. skin irritation and Features: Improves processing Regulatory: FDA approved severe eye irritation; ing. may cause GI Properties: Gardner 4 liq.; low odor; low taste; irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; sol. @ 5% in min. oil, toluene, IPA, xylene; ethylene oxide (carcinogenic/reproductive dens. 6.9 lb/gal; visc. 6 cSt (100 F); pour pt. - hazard) may accumulate; acetaldehyde and 25 C; flash pt. 356 F; nonionic; 100% act. 1,4-dioxane are suspected human carcinogens; TSCA listed Agnique DFM 113S [Cognis/Chems. Group Environmental: BOD5 698,254 ppm; COD http://www.cognis-us.com] 1,795,511 ppm Chem. Descrip.: Proprietary blend of oil and Precaution: Avoid strong oxidizing agents silica derivs. Hazardous Ingredients: Ethylene oxide (trace), Uses: Defoamer for latex, adhesives, acetaldehyde (trace), 1,4-dioxane (trace) waterborne architectural coatings, printing Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO2, CO inks, monomer stripping and degassing, NFPA: Health 2, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 food-contact coatings/paper; food-pkg. Storage: May congeal or stratify if cold; warm to adhesives, cellophane 50 C, mix well Features: High compatibility Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.200, Agnique FOH TDA-9 [Cognis/Chems. Group 176.210, 177.1200; SARA §311/312 reportable http://www.cognis-us.com; Cognis/Textiles Properties: Opaque yel. liq.; hydrocarbon odor; http://www.cognis.com] disp. in water; sp.gr. 0.91; dens. 7.6 lb/gal; Chem. Descrip.: Trideceth-9 visc. 500 cps; flash pt. (PMCC) > 93 C; VOC CAS 78330-21-9 2.8% (EPA Method 24); 100% act. UN 3082 Use Level: 0.2-1.0% on total wt. Uses: Wetting agent, rewetting agent, Toxicology: May cause mild skin and eye detergent for lt. and heavy-duty high-foaming irritation; vapors or mist may cause cleaners, paper towels, raw wool detergents, respiratory irritation; harmful if swallowed agric. formulations; coemulsifier; or inhaled; ing. may cause GI irritation, polymerization surfactant; food-contact nausea, vomiting (aspiration hazard), paper/paperboard diarrhea; TSCA listed Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170, 176.180; Precaution: Avoid strong oxidizing agents EPA exempt; DOT regulated; SARA §311/312 Hazardous Ingredients: Petroleum derivatives, reportable 100% Properties: Gardner 1 liq.; mild odor; sol. in Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO2, CO, NOx water, glycerol trioleate, Stod., xylene; disp. in NFPA: Health 1, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 min. oil; sp.gr. 0.994; dens. 8.3 lb/gal; visc. 43 Storage: Stratifies @ ambient temps., mix well cSt (100 F); HLB 13.0; cloud pt. 54 C; flash pt. 390 F; pour pt. 20 C; nonionic; 100% conc. Agnique FOH IDA-9 [Cognis/Chems. Group Toxicology: Causes severe eye irritation; skin http://www.cognis-us.com; Cognis/Textiles and respiratory irritant; ing. may cause GI http://www.cognis.com] irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; Chem. Descrip.: Isodeceth-9 ethylene oxide (carcinogenic/reproductive CAS 61827-42-7 hazard) may accumulate; acetaldehyde and Uses: General-purpose surfactant for agric., 1,4-dioxane are suspect carcinogens; TSCA textile, and polymerization applics.; listed emulsifier in mfg. of food-contact articles Environmental: BOD5 473,647 ppm; COD Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 64 Part I: Trade Name Reference 2,398,468 ppm; 19.75% biodeg.; Features: Moderate to low foam environmentally hazardous; marine Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.180, pollutant 178.3400; BGA approved; EPA exempt; SARA Precaution: Avoid strong oxidizing agents §311/312 reportable Hazardous Ingredients: Ethylene oxide (trace), Properties: Gardner 2 liq.; aromatic odor; sol. in acetaldehyde (trace), 1,4-dioxane (trace) Stod., xylene; disp. in water, min. oil; sp.gr. Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO2, CO 1.03; dens. 8.5 lb/gal; visc. 100 cSt (100 F); NFPA: Health 2, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 HLB 10.9; cloud pt. < 25 C; flash pt. 515 F; pour pt. -10 C; nonionic; 100% conc. Agnique NP-4 [Cognis/Chems. Group Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 1.98 g/kg, (dermal, http://www.cognis-us.com; Cognis/Textiles rabbit) 2.83 g/kg; may cause skin and severe http://www.cognis.com] eye irritation; ing. may cause GI irritation, Chem. Descrip.: Nonoxynol-4 nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; EO CAS 9016-45-9; EINECS/ELINCS 230-770-5 (carcinogenic/reproductive hazard); Uses: Detergent and emulsifier for agric. and acetaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane (suspect textile applics.; chemical intermediate; carcinogens); TSCA listed corrosion inhibitor in two-cycle engine oils; Precaution: Avoid strong oxidizing agents food-pkg. adhesives, paper; emulsifier in Hazardous Ingredients: Ethylene oxide (trace), mfg. of food-contact articles acetaldehyde (trace), 1,4-dioxane (trace) Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.180, Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO2, CO 178.3400; BGA approved; EPA-exempt; SARA NFPA: Health 2, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 §311/312 reportable Storage: May congeal or stratify if cold; warm to Properties: Gardner 2 liq.; aromatic odor; sol. in 50 C, mix well Stod., xylene; disp. in min. oil; sp.gr. 1.021; dens. 8.5 lb/gal; visc. 472 cSt (100 F); HLB Agnique NP-9 [Cognis/Chems. Group 8.9; pour pt. -10 C; cloud pt. < 25 C; flash pt. http://www.cognis-us.com; Cognis/Textiles (PMCC) 260 C; nonionic; 100% conc. http://www.cognis.com] Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 4.29 ml/kg; may Chem. Descrip.: Nonoxynol-9.2 See cause skin and severe eye irritation; sl. Nonoxynol-9 toxic by ing.; may cause GI irritation, CAS 9016-45-9 nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; EO Uses: Detergent, wetting agent, emulsifier for (carcinogenic/reproductive hazard) may household and industrial cleaning, textiles, accumulate; acetaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane are and agric. formulations; emulsifier in mfg. of suspect carcinogens; TSCA listed food-contact articles Environmental: BOD5 174,174 ppm; COD Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.3400; EPA- 185,185 ppm; 94.1% biodeg. exempt; SARA §311/312 reportable Precaution: Avoid strong oxidizing agents Properties: Gardner 1 liq.; aromatic odor; sol. in Hazardous Ingredients: Ethylene oxide (trace), water, Stod., xylene; sp.gr. 1.055; dens. 8.8 acetaldehyde (trace), 1,4-dioxane (trace) lb/gal; visc. 112 cSt (100 F); HLB 13.0; cloud Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO2, CO pt. 54 C; flash pt. 510 F; pour pt. 5 C; VOC 0% NFPA: Health 2, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 (EPA Method 24); nonionic; 100% conc. Storage: May congeal or stratify if cold; warm to Toxicology: May cause skin and severe eye 50 C, mix well irritation; ing. may cause GI irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; EO Agnique NP-6 [Cognis/Chems. Group (carcinogenic/reproductive hazard); http://www.cognis-us.com; Cognis/Textiles acetaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane (suspect human http://www.cognis.com] carcinogens); TSCA listed Chem. Descrip.: Nonoxynol-6 Environmental: BOD5 511,715 ppm; COD CAS 9016-45-9 2,352,710 ppm; 21.8% biodeg. Uses: Dispersant, wetting agent, coemulsifier Precaution: Avoid strong oxidizing agents in acid cleaning sol'ns., solv. emulsions, Hazardous Ingredients: Ethylene oxide (trace), detergents, textiles, agric. formulations; acetaldehyde (trace), 1,4-dioxane (trace) food-pkg. adhesives, paper; emulsifier in Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO2, CO mfg. of food-contact articles NFPA: Health 2, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 65 Part I: Trade Name Reference Storage: May congeal or stratify if cold; warm to Toxicology: May cause mild transient skin and 50 C, mix well mild to mod. eye irritation; pract. nontoxic Agnique NP-10 [Cognis/Chems. Group by ing.; TSCA listed http://www.cognis-us.com; Cognis/Textiles Environmental: BOD5 107,111 ppm; COD http://www.cognis.com] 361,995 ppm Chem. Descrip.: Nonoxynol-10 Precaution: Avoid strong oxidizing agents CAS 9016-45-9; EINECS/ELINCS 248-294-1 Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO2, CO Uses: Dispersant, emulsifier, wetting agent NFPA: Health 1, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 for agric. formulations, textile processing; Storage: May congeal or stratify if cold; warm to food-pkg. adhesives, paper; emulsifier in 50 C, mix well mfg. of food-contact articles Agnique OP-3070 [Cognis/Chems. Group Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, http://www.cognis-us.com] 176.180, 178.3400; BGA approved; EPA Chem. Descrip.: Octoxynol-30 exempt; SARA §311/312 reportable CAS 9002-93-1 Properties: Gardner 1 liq.; aromatic odor; sol. in Uses: Emulsifier, wetting agent, detergent, water, Stod., xylene; sp.gr. 1.05; dens. 8.7 dispersant, solubilizer, coupling agent for lb/gal; visc. 111 cSt (100 F); HLB 13.2; cloud household/I&I cleaners, metal cleaning, oil pt. 62 C; pour pt. 11 C; flash pt. (COC) 304 C; drilling, agric. formulations; food-pkg. nonionic adhesives, paper; emulsifier in mfg. of Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 1.3 g/kg; may food-contact articles cause skin and severe eye irritation; ing. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.180, may cause GI irritation, nausea, vomiting, 178.3400; BGA approved; EPA-exempt; SARA diarrhea; EO (carcinogenic/reproductive nonreportable; DOT nonregulated hazard); acetaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane Properties: Gardner 1 liq.; aromatic odor; sol. in (suspect human carcinogens); TSCA listed water; dens. 9.0 lb/gal; visc. 260 cSt (100 F); Environmental: BOD5 480,000 ppm; COD HLB 17.1; cloud pt. 92 C (10% saline); pour pt. 2,076,000 ppm; 23.12% biodeg. 5 C; flash pt. (COC) 260 C; nonionic; 70% act. Precaution: Avoid strong oxidizing agents in water Hazardous Ingredients: Ethylene oxide (trace), Toxicology: May cause skin and mild to mod. acetaldehyde (trace), 1,4-dioxane (trace) eye irritation; ing. may cause GI irritation, Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO2, CO nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; TSCA listed NFPA: Health 2, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 Precaution: Avoid strong oxidizing agents Storage: May congeal or stratify if cold; warm to Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO2, CO 50 C, mix well NFPA: Health 1, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 Agnique NP-4070 [Cognis/Chems. Group Storage: May congeal or stratify if cold; warm to http://www.cognis-us.com; Cognis/Textiles 50 C, mix well http://www.cognis.com] Agnique OP-4070 [Cognis/Chems. Group Chem. Descrip.: Nonoxynol-40 http://www.cognis-us.com] CAS 9016-45-9 Chem. Descrip.: Octoxynol-40 Uses: Detergent, wetting agent, dispersant, CAS 9002-93-1 coemulsifier, stabilizer for emulsion Uses: Dispersant, wetting agent, emulsifier polymerization, agric. formulations, textile for emulsion polymerization of acrylic and processing; food-pkg. adhesives, paper; vinyl monomers, textile processing, agric. emulsifier in mfg. of food-contact articles formulations; food-pkg. adhesives, paper; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.180, emulsifier in mfg. of food-contact articles 178.3400; BGA approved; EPA-exempt; SARA Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, nonreportable 176.180, 178.3400; EPA-exempt; SARA Properties: Gardner 1 liq.; aromatic odor; sol. in nonreportable; DOT nonregulated water; sp.gr. 1.10; dens. 9.2 lb/gal; visc. 385 Properties: Gardner 1 liq.; phenolic odor; sol. in cSt (100 F); HLB 17.8; cloud pt. 90 C (5% water; sp.gr. 1.08; dens. 9.0 lb/gal; visc. 220 saline); pour pt. 7 C; flash pt. (COC) 293 C; cSt (100 F); HLB 17.9; cloud pt. 74 C (10% nonionic; 70% act. in water saline); pour pt. 13 C; flash pt. (PMCC) > 93 C;
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Part I: Trade Name Reference 29-31% volatiles; nonionic; 70% act. in water Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170, BGA Toxicology: May cause mild skin and eye approved irritation; pract. nontoxic by ing.; TSCA Properties: Liq.; anionic; 40% act. listed Agnique SLES-227 [Cognis GmbH/Care Precaution: Avoid strong oxidizing agents Chems. http://www.cognis.com] Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO2, CO Chem. Descrip.: Sodium lauryl ether (2) NFPA: Health 1, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 sulfate See Sodium laureth sulfate Storage: May congeal or stratify if cold; warm to CAS 9004-82-4; EINECS/ELINCS 221-416-0 50 C, mix well Uses: Detergent for liq. shampoos, bubble Agnique PE NP-9 [Cognis/Chems. Group baths, shower gels, mfg. of household http://www.cognis-us.com; Cognis/Textiles detergents; wetting agent and detergent for http://www.cognis.com] textile fibers, esp. wool and blends; Chem. Descrip.: Phosphated nonyl phenyl surfactant for mfg. of PVC, S/B, and SBR ethoxylate, free acid form disps.; emulsifier in mfg. of food-contact CAS 51811-79-1 articles Uses: Wetting agent, dispersant, antistat in Features: Avail. in preserved grade, NSO IS textile processing; solv. emulsifier for textile Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.3400, 179.3400, scours, detergents, pesticides; dry cleaning BGA approved detergent; in emulsion polymerization; food- Properties: Liq.; m.w. 382; visc. < 200 mPa·s; pH pkg. adhesives, paper 6.4-7.5 (10%); anionic; 26.5-27.5% act. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105; EPA exempt; Agnique SLS 1295P [Cognis SARA §311/312 reportable http://www.cognis.de] Properties: Gardner 2 liq.; mild odor; sol. in Chem. Descrip.: Sodium lauryl sulfate water, xylene; sp.gr. 1.12; dens. 9.3 lb/gal; CAS 151-21-3; EINECS/ELINCS 205-788-1 visc. 1700 cSt (100 F); cloud pt. 68 C (5% Uses: Surfactant, foaming agent for mfg. of saline); pour pt. 5 C; flash pt. (COC) 227 C; all types of polymer dispersions; emulsifier anionic; 100% act. in mfg. of food-contact articles; food- Toxicology: Causes burns to skin, eyes, and contact paper/paperboard respiratory tract; ing. may cause GI irritation, Features: High foaming power; suitable for mfg. nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; EO of sm. particle size polymer disps.; high C- (carcinogenic/reproductive hazard); chain purity acetaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane (suspect human Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170, 178.3400; carcinogens); TSCA listed BGA approved Environmental: BOD5 93,925 ppm; COD Properties: Powd.; anionic; >90.5% act. 239,808 ppm Agnique SLS 2440LT [Cognis GmbH/Care Precaution: Avoid strong oxidizing agents Hazardous Ingredients: Ethylene oxide (trace), Chems. http://www.cognis.com; Cognis acetaldehyde (trace), 1,4-dioxane (trace) http://www.cognis.de; Cognis Iberica Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO2, CO, POx http://www.es.cognis.com] NFPA: Health 3, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 Chem. Descrip.: TEA-lauryl sulfate Storage: May congeal or stratify if cold; warm to CAS 139-96-8; EINECS/ELINCS 205-388-7 R.T., mix well Uses: Detergent, emulsifier for hair and rug shampoos, bubble baths, shower gels, fire Agnique SEHS 43L [Cognis fighting foams; surfactant for mfg. of http://www.cognis.de] polymer disps.; emulsifier in mfg. of food- Chem. Descrip.: Sodium 2-ethylhexyl sulfate contact articles; food-contact CAS 126-92-1; EINECS/ELINCS 204-812-8 paper/paperboard Uses: Wetting agent, solubilizer, hydrotrope Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170, 178.3400, for cleaning agents, esp. in alkaline media; BGA approved mfg. of S/B disps. and SBR/ABS by emulsion Properties: Liq.; m.w. 420; visc. < 100 mPa·s; pH polymerization process; food-contact 7.2-7.5 (10%); anionic; 40-43% act. paper/paperboard Features: Low foaming
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Agnique SLS 2898P [Cognis emulsions; polyvinyl alcohol protected; < 0.1% http://www.cognis.de] total volatile organics Chem. Descrip.: Sodium lauryl sulfate C12- Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, C18 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, 177.2260, CAS 151-21-3; EINECS/ELINCS 205-788-1 177.2800 Uses: Emulsifier for emulsion polymerization Properties: 0.80 µm particle size; visc. 2250 cps; of PVC, polystyrene, styrene copolymers pH 4.5; nonionic; 55% solids and graft copolymers, EVA-copolymers, Environmental: < 1% total VOC polyacrylonitrile, polychloroprene, binders Airflex® 315 [Air Prods./Polymers for emulsion paints, adhesives and surface http://www.airproducts.com] coatings, foaming agent for mech. latex Chem. Descrip.: Vinyl acetate-ethylene foaming; cleansing agent; air entrainment copolymer See Ethylene/VA copolymer agent, plasticizer for min. and plastic CAS 24937-78-8 emulsion-type mortars; foaming surfactant Uses: Emulsion for adhesives and for acrylic emulsion for carpet/upholstery components of paper and paperboard in cleaners contact with aqueous and fatty foods, and Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, dry food 175.320, 176.170, 177.1200, 177.1210, Features: No formaldehyde; high wet tack; poor 177.2600, 178.3400; BGA II, V, VI, XIV, XV, freeze/thaw stability; exc. mechanical stability XXI, XXXIV approvals; EINECS, DSL, PICCS, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, AICS, ECL, MITI, ECS listed 176.180; SARA §312/313 nonreportable Properties: Fine wh. to sl. ylsh. powd.; bulk Properties: Wh. sl. hazy mobile liq.; 50 ppm on dens. 200-300 g/l; pH 8.5-10.5 (1%); anionic 100 mesh; sweet odor; completely sol. in Toxicology: TSCA listed water; sp.gr. 1.07; dens. 8.9 lb/gal; visc. 1800- Storage: 12 mos. shelf life when stored in sealed 2700 cps (RVF@ 20 rpm); vapor pressure original containers protected from humidity; 18.52 mm Hg (21 C); b.p. > 100 C; pH 4.75; store at room temp.; protect against heat and 40-60% solids; 0.3% max. free monomer frost Toxicology: Mild respiratory tract irritant; Agnique SOS 42L [Cognis repeated/prolonged exposure to low concs. of http://www.cognis.de] vapor may cause transient sore throat Chem. Descrip.: Sodium octyl sulfate Precaution: When dried polymer burns, water, CAS 142-31-4; EINECS/ELINCS 205-535-5 CO2, CO, and smoke are produced; keep Uses: Wetting agent for hydrophobic powds.; away from oxidizers surfactant for mfg. of SB disps. and SBR/ABS Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Level of by emulsion polymerization; food-contact acetaldehyde may inc. as a result of paper/paperboard hydrolysis of residual vinyl acetate Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170, BGA monomer; CO, CO2 in fire; acetic acid; approved aldehydes Properties: Liq.; anionic; 41-43% act. Storage: Avoid freezing temps.; minimize contact with atmospheric air to prevent Airflex® 144 [Air Prods./Polymers inoculation with microorganisms; do not store http://www.airproducts.com] in reactive metal containers Chem. Descrip.: Vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer latex See Ethylene/VA Airflex® 320 [Air Prods./Polymers copolymer http://www.airproducts.com] CAS 24937-78-8 Chem. Descrip.: Vinyl acetate-ethylene Uses: Saturant in paper and specialty paper emulsion See Ethylene/VA copolymer applics.; indirect food additive for Chem. Analysis: 55% solids components of articles intended for CAS 24937-78-8 repeated use, resinous and polymeric Uses: Base for compounding water resist. coatings and for polyolefin films pkg. adhesives with exc. adhesion to difficult- Features: Heat-sealable; adhesion to wide to-adhere coated paper surfs.; suited for paper variety of surfaces; compat. with silicone and cellulose acetate film substrates; food-
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Part I: Trade Name Reference pkg. adhesives and components of paper PVC film, coated paper, cloth, food-pkg. and paperboard in contact with aqueous adhesives; food-pkg. adhesives and and fatty foods, and dry food components of paper and paperboard in Features: Offers flexibility, good wet tack, rapid contact with aqueous and fatty foods, and set speed; good water resist.; PVAL protection dry food Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, Features: High wet tack, good water resist.; 175.320, 176.170, 176.180 PVAL protection Properties: Visc. 1800-2700 cps; pH 4-5 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, Airflex® 323 [Air Prods./Polymers 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, 177.2260, http://www.airproducts.com] 177.2800 Chem. Descrip.: Vinyl acetate-ethylene Properties: Visc. 1800-2700 cps; pH 4-5; 55% emulsion polymer See Ethylene/VA solids copolymer Airflex® 400H [Air Prods./Polymers CAS 24937-78-8 http://www.airproducts.com] Uses: Base for high-speed paper and food- Chem. Descrip.: Vinyl acetate-ethylene pkg. adhesives; nonwoven binder for wipes, emulsion See Ethylene/VA copolymer towels, cover stock; food-pkg. adhesives and Chem. Analysis: 55% solids components of paper and paperboard in CAS 24937-78-8 contact with aqueous and fatty foods, and Uses: High visc. version of Airflex 400 designed dry food to reduce cost of formulated adhesive by Features: Self-crosslinking; formaldehyde-free reducing additives and fillers required; high Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, wet tack, good water resist.; PVAL protection; 176.180, 177.2260, 177.2800 food-pkg. adhesives and components of Properties: Wh. mobile liq.; sweet odor; paper and paperboard in contact with completely sol. in water; sp.gr. 1.07; visc. 50- aqueous and fatty foods, and dry food 500 cps; vapor pressure 18.52 mm Hg (21 C); Features: Higher viscosity version of Airflex 400 b.p. > 100 C; pH 5.5; anionic; 40-60% solids emulsion; forms tough and flexible film; rapid Toxicology: Mild respiratory tract irritant; setting speed, strong wet tack and good repeated/prolonged exposure to low concs. of machinability vapor may cause transient sore throat; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, nonirritating to eyes and skin of rabbit; 176.180, 177.2260, 177.2800 TSCA listed Properties: Visc. 3100-4400 cps; pH 4-5 Precaution: When dried polymer burns, water, Airflex® 401 [Air Prods./Polymers CO2, CO, and smoke are produced; keep http://www.airproducts.com] away from oxidizers Chem. Descrip.: Vinyl acetate-ethylene Hazardous Ingredients: Contains sm. amt. of emulsion See Ethylene/VA copolymer vinyl acetate monomer Chem. Analysis: 55% solids Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Level of CAS 24937-78-8 acetaldehyde may inc. as a result of Uses: For adhesive pkg. and converting hydrolysis of residual vinyl acetate applics.; exc. water resistance; long open time; monomer; CO, CO2 in fire; acetic acid; high wet tack, fair water resist.; PVAL aldehydes protection; food-pkg. adhesives and Storage: Avoid freezing temps.; minimize components of paper and paperboard in contact with atmospheric air to prevent contact with aqueous and fatty foods, and inoculation with microorganisms; do not store dry food in reactive metal containers Features: Contains higher levels of ethylene Airflex® 400 [Air Prods./Polymers than Airflex 400 emulsion, which makes Airflex http://www.airproducts.com] 401 emulsion more flexible; high wet tack and Chem. Descrip.: Vinyl acetate-ethylene thickening response emulsion See Ethylene/VA copolymer Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, CAS 24937-78-8 176.180, 177.2260, 177.2800 Uses: Adhesive for many substrates incl. Properties: Dens. 8.9 lb/gal; visc. 1300-2200
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Part I: Trade Name Reference cps; pH 5-6.5 surfactant protection; fire retardant Airflex® 426 [Air Prods./Polymers characteristics http://www.airproducts.com] Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105 Chem. Descrip.: Vinyl acetate-ethylene Properties: Emulsion; dens. 9.1 lb/gal; visc. 100- emulsion, carboxylated See Ethylene/VA 500 cps; pH 5.0-6.5 copolymer Airflex® 460 [Air Prods./Polymers Chem. Analysis: 63 wt % solids http://www.airproducts.com] CAS 24937-78-8 Chem. Descrip.: Vinyl acetate-ethylene Uses: Base for adhesives; rec. for foil emulsion, PVAL protection See Ethylene/VA laminating, PVC laminating, film laminating, copolymer; Polyvinyl alcohol bottle labeling, bookbinding, metal-to-paper, Chem. Analysis: 63% min. solids metal-to-wood, envelope window adhesives, CAS 24937-78-8; 9002-89-5 high-speed pkg.; food-pkg. adhesives and Uses: Adhesive base for film laminations, paper/paperboard vinyl laminating, microwavable food-pkg. Features: PVAL/cellulosic protection; exc. adhesives and paper/paperboard, medical adhesion to metal, polyester, other plastic and personal health care applics. films; sprayable, exc. water resist., high wet Features: Formaldehyde-free; produces clear tack, heat sealable dry films resist. to UV, oxygen, and ozone Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.180, degradation; exc. adhesion, water and heat 177.2800 resist., speed of set; rec. for applics. where Properties: Emulsion; visc. 1000-1800 cps; presence of water has to be minimized; dens. 8.9 lb/gal; pH 43.5-5.3; 60-64% solids mechanically stable Airflex® 192 [Air Prods./Polymers Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, http://www.airproducts.com] 176.180, 177.2260 Chem. Descrip.: Self-crosslinking vinyl acetate- Properties: Visc. 200-800 cps; pH 6.5-7.5 ethylene emulsion, carboxylated See Airflex® 465 [Air Prods./Polymers Ethylene/VA copolymer http://www.airproducts.com] Chem. Analysis: 52% solids Chem. Descrip.: Vinyl acetate-ethylene CAS 24937-78-8 emulsion See Ethylene/VA copolymer Uses: Base for adhesives; rec. absorbent Chem. Analysis: 67% solids products, industrial wipes, feminine hygiene CAS 24937-78-8 products and pre-moistened wipes; can be Uses: Adhesive base for high-speed pkg., applied by saturation, spray and print bonding; bookbinding, and film overlay laminating, food-pkg. adhesives, paper/paperboard suitable for wood, paper, mylar, cellulose Features: High dry and wet strength; low acetate, and PVC film substrates; food-pkg. formaldehyde level adhesives and paper/paperboard Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, Features: Exc. water resist.; PVAL protection 176.180 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, Properties: Wh. fluid emulsion; visc. 50-400 cps; 176.180, 177.2260, 177.2800 dens. 8.8 lb/gal; pH 5.5; hydrophilic; anionic Properties: Visc. 800-1300 cps; pH 4.5-5.5 Environmental: Environmental friendly Airflex® 728 [Air Prods./Polymers Airflex® 430 [Air Prods./Polymers http://www.airproducts.com] http://www.airproducts.com] Chem. Descrip.: Vinyl acetate-vinyl chloride- Chem. Descrip.: Vinyl acetate/ethylene/vinyl ethylene terpolymer emulsion See Vinyl chloride terpolymer acetate/ethylene/vinyl chloride terpolymer Chem. Analysis: 52% min. solids Chem. Analysis: 52% solids Uses: Fire retardant adhesive base for kraft Uses: Base for paints/coatings (interior flat, and coated paper substrates, food-pkg. exterior house, exterior masonry, high build adhesives flexible coatings); food-pkg. adhesives Features: Forms clear, tough films with Features: Exc. scrub resist. at high PVC's; outstanding water and alkali resist.; strong durability and alkali resist. for exterior paints; adhesion to metals, plastic films and foams; flexibility for mastics; good color acceptance
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105 retardant fabrics, heat sealable nonwovens; Properties: Emulsion; 0.17 nm avg. particle size; useful in heat seal adhesive applics. or dens. 9.0 lb/gal; visc. 100-500 cps where a moisture barrier is required; binder Airflex® 920 [Air Prods./Polymers for nonwovens and textiles; food-pkg. http://www.airproducts.com] adhesives and paper/paperboard; imparts Chem. Descrip.: Vinyl acetate-ethylene flexibility and water resist. to caulks, emulsion See Ethylene/VA copolymer mastics, barrier coats in building applics., Chem. Analysis: 55% min. solids low MTVR coatings CAS 24937-78-8 Features: Inherently flame retardant Uses: Adhesive base for polymeric-based Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, films, overprint coatings and other difficult- 176.180, 177.2260 to- adhere substrates; food-pkg. adhesives, Properties: Emulsion; 0.12 nm particle size; paper/paperboard, and resinous and dens. 9.22 lb/gal; visc. 25-150 cps; pH 8.0; polymeric coatings anionic Features: Excellent adhesion to polymeric and Airflex® 4530 [Air Prods./Polymers metallized films like PE, PP and PET http://www.airproducts.com] Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, Chem. Descrip.: Ethylene-vinyl chloride 176.180 copolymer latex See Ethylene/vinyl Properties: Emulsion; visc. 1500-3000 cps; pH chloride copolymer 4.0-6.0 Uses: Coating binder and saturant for paper Airflex® 4500 [Air Prods./Polymers and paperboard applics.; food-pkg. http://www.airproducts.com] adhesives and paper/paperboard; useful in Chem. Descrip.: Ethylene-vinyl chloride heat seal adhesive applics. or where a copolymer latex See Ethylene/vinyl moisture barrier is required; binder for chloride copolymer nonwovens and textiles; binder for filters, Uses: Coating binder for size press and saturant stiff flame retardant nonwovens; imparts for paper and wallpaper applics.; useful in heat flexibility and water resist. to caulks, mastics, seal adhesive applics. or where a moisture barrier coats in building applics., baked barrier is required; binder for nonwovens industrial coatings, high PVC ceiling tile and textiles; food-pkg. adhesives and coatings paper/paperboard; nonwoven binder for Features: Exc. water, alcohol, and grease fiberfill and high-loft stock requiring flame resist.; highest stiffness, tens. str., and flame retardancy; imparts flexibility and water resist. retardancy in series; crosslinkable with UF and to caulks, mastics, barrier coats in building MF applics., high build flexible coatings, low Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, MVTR coatings 176.180, 177.2260 Features: Crosslinkable; flexible; exc. water, Properties: Emulsion; 0.11 nm particle size; alcohol, and grease resist.; inherently flame dens. 9.37 lb/gal; visc. 25-150 cps; pH 8.0; retardant anionic; 50% solids Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.180, Airflex® 7200 [Air Prods./Polymers 177.2260 http://www.airproducts.com] Properties: Emulsion; 0.12 nm particle size; Chem. Descrip.: Vinyl acetate-ethylene dens. 9.17 lb/gal; visc. 25-150 cps; pH 8.0; emulsion See Ethylene/VA copolymer anionic; 50% solids CAS 24937-78-8 Airflex® 4514 [Air Prods./Polymers Uses: Adhesive base suitable on kraft and http://www.airproducts.com] coated paper, cotton, polyester, mylar, Chem. Descrip.: Ethylene-vinyl chloride cellulose acetate, and PVC film substrates; copolymer latex See Ethylene/vinyl food-pkg. adhesives and paper/paperboard chloride copolymer Features: Ideal for solv.-based adhesive Chem. Analysis: 50% solids replacement; ultra high-solids; PVAL Uses: Coating binder and saturant for paper protection; superior wet tack and very rapid and paperboard applics.; binder for flame speed of set
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, Properties: Aq. dispersion; dens. 8.9 lb; /gal; 176.180, 177.2260, 177.2800 visc. 150-650 cps; pH 4.0-4.0 Properties: Emulsion; visc. 1500-3000 cps; pH Airflex® EN421 [Air Prods./Polymers 4-5.5; 72% min. solids http://www.airproducts.com] Airflex® CEN203 DEV [Air Prods./Polymers Chem. Descrip.: Vinyl acetate-ethylene http://www.airproducts.com] emulsion See Ethylene/VA copolymer Chem. Descrip.: Vinyl chloride-ethylene Chem. Analysis: 52 ± 1% solids copolymer dispersion See Vinyl CAS 24937-78-8 chloride/ethylene copolymer Uses: Adhesive base for polyester, Chem. Analysis: 50% solids polypropylene, rayon, nylon, cellulosic Uses: Stiff, hydrophobic binder for nonwovens; fibers, food-pkg. adhesives, food-pkg. adhesives paper/paperboard in contact with aqueous, Features: Flame retardant, self-crosslinking, fatty, and dry foods water, grease, and oil resistance Features: Surfactant-stabilized, self-crosslinking; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105 excellent water resistance, mechanical stability Properties: Wh. fluid emulsion; visc. 1000 cps; and flexibility pH 6.0; nonionic to sl. anionic Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, Airflex® EF500 [Air Prods./Polymers 176.180 http://www.airproducts.com] Properties: Emulsion; visc. 400-1000 cps; pH Chem. Descrip.: Vinyl acetate-ethylene 5.3-6.3; anionic emulsion See Ethylene/VA copolymer Airflex® EN1165 [Air Prods./Polymers Chem. Analysis: 55% solids http://www.airproducts.com] CAS 24937-78-8 Chem. Analysis: 52 solids Uses: Adhesive base for for interior and Uses: Food-pkg. adhesives, exterior paints and for other flexible paper/paperboard in contact with aqueous, coatings; food-pkg. adhesives, fatty, and dry foods paper/paperboard in contact with aqueous, Features: Crosslinkable; high performance and fatty, and dry foods ultra-low formaldehyde; high strength, Features: Intrinsic coalescing ability; yields durability, and absorbency excellent touch-up properties particularly in Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, contractor flat paints; excellent freeze thaw 176.180 stability Properties: 0.25 µm particle size; visc. 50-300 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, cps; pH 5.0-6.0; anionic 176.180 Airflex® EP1188 [Air Prods./Polymers Properties: Emulsion; dens. 8.8 lb/gal; visc. 300- http://www.airproducts.com] 800 cps; pH 5.0-6.0 Chem. Descrip.: Vinyl acetate-ethylene Airflex® EF811 [Air Prods./Polymers emulsion See Ethylene/VA copolymer http://www.airproducts.com] Chem. Analysis: 45% solids; < 5ppm Chem. Descrip.: Vinyl acetate-ethylene formaldehyde emulsion See Ethylene/VA copolymer CAS 24937-78-8 Chem. Analysis: 55% solids Uses: Hydrophobic surface barrier finish that CAS 24937-78-8 is sprayed onto cellulosic or Uses: Binder for interior and exterior paints synthetic/cellulosic nonwoven substrates, and for other flexible coatings; food-pkg. food-pkg. adhesives, paper/paperboard in adhesives, paper/paperboard in contact contact with aqueous, fatty, and dry foods with aqueous, fatty, and dry foods Features: Ultra-low formaldehyde, alkyl phenol Features: Superior scrub resistance, and ethoxylate free excellent ambient and low temperature touch- Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, up; lower solvent demand than conventional 176.180 vinyl acrylic copolymers Properties: Wh. fluid emulsion; low odor; visc. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, 400 cps; pH 9.0; nonionic to sl. anionic 176.180 Environmental: Low-VOC content,
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Part I: Trade Name Reference fluorochemical-free DOT nonhazardous Airthane® APC 504 [Air Properties: 9.0% NCO Prods./Polyurethanes] Airthane® PET-80A [Air Chem. Descrip.: IPDI-PTMEG See Isophorone Prods./Polyurethanes] diisocyanate; Polytetramethylene ether Chem. Descrip.: TDI-PTMEG glycol Uses: Polyurethane prepolymer for Uses: Aliphatic polyurethane prepolymer for elastomers, food pkg. applics. light-stable, optical clarity requirements; Features: Offers easy processing, low visc., long produces high hardness elastomers from extra pot life, faster demold, superior dynamic long pot life systems; food pkg. applics. performance in the final elastomer, high load- Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1680 bearing capability, improved high-temp. Properties: Sp.gr. 1.08 (70 C); visc. 13,000 cps performance (40 C); Elastomer props. (MOCA cured): tens. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1680; OSHA and str. 7770 psi; elong. 176%; hardness D77; DOT nonhazardous 8.3% NCO Properties: 2.5% NCO Airthane® PET-60D [Air Airthane® PET-85A [Air Prods./Polyurethanes] Prods./Polyurethanes] Chem. Descrip.: TDI-PTMEG Chem. Descrip.: TDI-PTMEG Uses: Polyurethane prepolymer for Uses: Polyurethane prepolymer for elastomers, food pkg. applics. elastomers, food pkg. applics. Features: Offers easy processing, low visc., long Features: Offers easy processing, low visc., long pot life, faster demold, superior dynamic pot life, faster demold, superior dynamic performance in the final elastomer, high load- performance in the final elastomer, high load- bearing capability, improved high-temp. bearing capability, improved high-temp. performance; < 1% residual TDI performance Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1680; OSHA and Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1680; OSHA and DOT nonhazardous DOT nonhazardous Properties: 7.0% NCO Properties: 3.2% NCO Airthane® PET-70D [Air Airthane® PET-90A [Air Prods./Polyurethanes] Prods./Polyurethanes] Chem. Descrip.: TDI-PTMEG Chem. Descrip.: TDI-PTMEG Uses: Polyurethane prepolymer for Uses: Polyurethane prepolymer for elastomers, food pkg. applics. elastomers, food pkg. applics. Features: Offers easy processing, low visc., long Features: Offers easy processing, low visc., long pot life, faster demold, superior dynamic pot life, faster demold, superior dynamic performance in the final elastomer, high load- performance in the final elastomer, high load- bearing capability, improved high-temp. bearing capability, improved high-temp. performance performance Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1680; OSHA and Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1680; OSHA and DOT nonhazardous DOT nonhazardous Properties: 8.0% NCO Properties: 3.5% NCO Airthane® PET-75D [Air Airthane® PET-91A [Air Prods./Polyurethanes] Prods./Polyurethanes] Chem. Descrip.: TDI-PTMEG Chem. Descrip.: TDI-PTMEG Uses: Polyurethane prepolymer for Uses: Polyurethane prepolymer for elastomers, food pkg. applics. elastomers, food pkg. applics. Features: Offers easy processing, low visc., long Features: Offers easy processing, low visc., long pot life, faster demold, superior dynamic pot life, faster demold, superior dynamic performance in the final elastomer, high load- performance in the final elastomer, high load- bearing capability, improved high-temp. bearing capability, improved high-temp. performance performance Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1680; OSHA and Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1680; OSHA and
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Part I: Trade Name Reference DOT nonhazardous bearing capability, improved high-temp. Properties: 4.1% NCO performance Airthane® PET-93A [Air Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1680 Prods./Polyurethanes] Properties: NCO (8.9%) Chem. Descrip.: TDI-PTMEG Airthane® PPT-65D [Air Uses: Polyurethane prepolymer for Prods./Polyurethanes] elastomers, food pkg. applics. Chem. Descrip.: TDI-PPG Features: Offers easy processing, low visc., long Uses: Polyurethane prepolymer for pot life, faster demold, superior dynamic elastomers, food pkg. applics. performance in the final elastomer, high load- Features: Offers easy processing, low visc., long bearing capability, improved high-temp. pot life, faster demold, superior dynamic performance performance in the final elastomer, high load- Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1680; OSHA and bearing capability, improved high-temp. DOT nonhazardous performance Properties: 5.0% NCO Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1680; OSHA and Airthane® PET-95A [Air DOT nonhazardous Prods./Polyurethanes] Properties: 7.5% NCO Chem. Descrip.: TDI-PTMEG Airthane® PPT-75D [Air Uses: Polyurethane prepolymer for Prods./Polyurethanes] elastomers, food pkg. applics. Chem. Descrip.: TDI-PPG Features: Offers easy processing, low visc., long Uses: Polyurethane prepolymer for pot life, faster demold, superior dynamic elastomers, food pkg. applics. performance in the final elastomer, high load- Features: Offers easy processing, low visc., long bearing capability, improved high-temp. pot life, faster demold, superior dynamic performance performance in the final elastomer, high load- Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1680; OSHA and bearing capability, improved high-temp. DOT nonhazardous performance Properties: 6.0% NCO Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1680; OSHA and Airthane® PHP-70D [Air Prods. DOT nonhazardous http://www.airproducts.com] Properties: 8.4% NCO Chem. Descrip.: TDI-PTMEG See Airthane® PPT-80A [Air Polytetramethylene ether glycol; Toluene Prods./Polyurethanes] diisocyanate Chem. Descrip.: TDI-PPG Uses: Polyurethane prepolymer for Uses: Polyurethane prepolymer for elastomers, food pkg. applics. elastomers, food pkg. applics. Features: Offers easy processing, low visc., long Features: Offers easy processing, low visc., long pot life, faster demold, superior dynamic pot life, faster demold, superior dynamic performance in the final elastomer, high load- performance in the final elastomer, high load- bearing capability, improved high-temp. bearing capability, improved high-temp. performance; in food-pkg. applics. performance Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1680 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1680; OSHA and Properties: NCO (8.2%) DOT nonhazardous Airthane® PHP-75D [Air Prods. Properties: 3.5% NCO http://www.airproducts.com] Airthane® PPT-95A [Air Chem. Descrip.: TDI-PTMEG See Prods./Polyurethanes] Polytetramethylene ether glycol; Toluene Chem. Descrip.: TDI-PPG diisocyanate Uses: Polyurethane prepolymer for Uses: Polyurethane prepolymer for elastomers, food pkg. applics. elastomers, food pkg. applics. Features: Offers easy processing, low visc., long Features: Offers easy processing, low visc., long pot life, faster demold, superior dynamic pot life, faster demold, superior dynamic performance in the final elastomer, high load- performance in the final elastomer, high load- bearing capability, improved high-temp.
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Part I: Trade Name Reference performance Akcrostab® T-7021 [Akcros Am. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1680; OSHA and http://www.akcros.com] DOT nonhazardous Chem. Descrip.: Methyltin thioglycolate Properties: 6.0% NCO Uses: Heat stabilizer for rigid PVC, for rigids Airthane® PST-80A [Air in contact with all food types Prods./Polyurethanes] Features: Provides good processing chars., exc. Chem. Descrip.: TDI-polyester color control and organoleptic props. Uses: Polyurethane prepolymer for Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.2010 elastomers, food pkg. applics. Properties: Cl. yel. liq. Features: Offers easy processing, low visc., long Akrochem® Antioxidant 12 [Akrochem pot life, faster demold, superior dynamic http://www.akrochem.com] performance in the final elastomer, high load- Chem. Descrip.: Butylated reaction prod. of p- bearing capability, improved high-temp. cresol and dicyclopentadiene See p- performance Cresol/dicyclopentadiene butylated Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1680; OSHA and reaction product DOT nonhazardous CAS 68610-51-5; EINECS/ELINCS 271-867-2 Properties: 3.1% NCO Uses: Antioxidant, stabilizer, and antiozonant Airthane® PST-85A [Air in polymers incl. nat. and syn. Prods./Polyurethanes] polyisoprene, neoprene, nitrile, SBR Chem. Descrip.: TDI-polyester rubber, and latex; food-pkg. adhesives, Uses: Polyurethane prepolymer for rubber articles elastomers, food pkg. applics. Features: Nonstaining, nondiscoloring; low Features: Offers easy processing, low visc., long volatility; low extractability pot life, faster demold, superior dynamic Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 177.2600 performance in the final elastomer, high load- Properties: Amber pellets, flakes or wh. powd.; bearing capability, improved high-temp. sp.gr. 1.10; m.p. 115 C performance Akrochem® Antioxidant 33 [Akrochem Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1680; OSHA and http://www.akrochem.com] DOT nonhazardous Chem. Descrip.: Hindered phenolic Properties: 3.6% NCO Uses: Antioxidant for wh. or lt. colored Airthane® PST-90A [Air elastomers, latex, plastics, NR, BR, B/S Prods./Polyurethanes] copolymers, IR, CR, butyl, nitrile, food- Chem. Descrip.: TDI-polyester contact adhesives and pressure-sensitive Uses: Polyurethane prepolymer for adhesives elastomers, food pkg. applics. Features: Low volatility, high efficiency, Features: Offers easy processing, low visc., long nonstaining, nondiscoloring pot life, faster demold, superior dynamic Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.125 performance in the final elastomer, high load- Properties: Wh. fine powd., pract. odorless; sol. bearing capability, improved high-temp. in aliphatics, aromatics, esters, and ketones; performance sp.gr. 1.04; soften. pt. 100 C min Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1680; OSHA and Use Level: 0.25-1.5% (rubber), 0.25-0.50% DOT nonhazardous (plastics) Properties: 4.2% NCO Storage: Exc. storage stability Akcrostab® T-883 [Akcros Am. Akrochem® Antioxidant 250-SVA [Akrochem http://www.akcros.com] http://www.akrochem.com] Chem. Descrip.: Octyltin thioglycolate Chem. Descrip.: 2,5´-Di-t-amyl) hydroquinone Uses: Heat stabilizer for rigid PVC, food- See Diamylhydroquinone contact applics. CAS 79-74-3; EINECS/ELINCS 201-222-2 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170 Uses: Antioxidant, tack extender in uncured rubber, adhesive films for tape applics., hot-melt adhesives, adhesive coatings and paint resins; reduces cold flow in rubber
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Part I: Trade Name Reference compds.; antioxidant in food-contact Storage: Exc. storage stability under dry, cool adhesives and rubber conditions in unopened pkgs. Features: Nondiscoloring; nonstaining; very Akrochem® Antioxidant 405 [Akrochem aggressive against effects of sunlight and http://www.akrochem.com] oxygen Chem. Descrip.: 4,4´-Bis (α,α-dimethylbenzyl) Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 177.2600 diphenylamine Properties: Wh. fine powd.; pract. odorless; sol. CAS 10081-67-1 in acetone, ethanol, diethyl ether; insol. in Uses: Antidegradant and antioxidant in HNBR water; sp.gr. 1.05; m.p. 178 C min. with wide FDA acceptability where high Use Level: 0.5-4.0 phr (adhesives, tapes, temperature antioxidants may be needed in coatings, friction stocks) a food contact situation Storage: Exc. storage stability under dry, cool Features: Exc. heat and oxidation resistance to conditions in unopened pkgs. nat. and syn. polymers; low volatility; low m.p. Akrochem® Antioxidant 358-SWC [Akrochem resulting in exceptional dispersion http://www.akrochem.com] Properties: Lt. tan powd.; pract. odorless; sol. in Chem. Descrip.: 4,4´-Thiobis-6-(t-butyl-m- acetone, gasoline, toluene, and MEK; insol. in cresol) water; sp.gr. 1.14; m.p. 100 C CAS 96-69-5; EINECS/ELINCS 202-525-2 Use Level: 1.0-4.0 phr Uses: Antioxidant providing exc. heat resist. Storage: Shelf life 2 yrs; stor ein closed and low discoloration in wh. and light- containers in dry conditions colored elastomeric compds., incl. latex, Akrochem® Peptizer 66 [Akrochem adhesives, food-contact rubber articles; http://www.akrochem.com] stabilizer in thermoplastics, e.g., ABS, Chem. Descrip.: Oil-coated activated 2,2´- polyolefins dibenzamido diphenyldisulfide absorbed on Features: Nondiscoloring; nonstaining; sterically clay See 2,2´-Dibenzamidodiphenyl hindered; very low volatility; helps reduce disulfide degradation due to heavy metals Uses: Peptizer, processing aid, visc. reducer Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.2600 for NR, SR; improves mold flow, uniformity Properties: Wh. fine powd.; pract. odorless; sol. of extrusions and calendered sheets; food- in methanol, ethanol, toluene; insol. in water; contact rubber articles sp.gr. 1.10; m.p. 161 C Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.2600 Use Level: 0.5-2.0 phr Properties: Grayish powd.; partly sol. in org. Storage: Exc. storage stability under dry, cool solvs.; pract. insol. in water; sp.gr. 1.83; 40% conditions in unopened pkgs. act. Akrochem® Antioxidant 383-SWP [Akrochem Use Level: 0.05-0.5 phr (NR); 2 phr (syn. rubber) http://www.akrochem.com] Akrochem® Peptizer 4P [Akrochem Chem. Descrip.: 4,4´-Butylidenebis (6-t-butyl- http://www.akrochem.com] m-cresol) Chem. Descrip.: Activated 2,2´- CAS 85-60-9; EINECS/ELINCS 201-618-5 dibenzamidodiphenyl disulfide absorbed on Uses: Antioxidant providing good heat resist. a clay carrier and very low discoloration in wh. and light- Uses: Processing aid, visc. reducer for NR, colored elastomeric compds., incl. latex, SR, rubber articles intended for repeated adhesives, food-contact rubber articles; use in food pkg. stabilizer in thermoplastics, e.g., ABS, Features: Effective chemical peptizer polyolefins Regulatory: FDA CFR 21 §177.2600 Features: Nondiscoloring; nonstaining; sterically Properties: Grayish powd.; partially sol. in hindered; low volatility organic solvs.; practically insol. in water; sp.gr. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.2600 1.80; ash 45%; 50% DBDD Properties: Wh. fine powd.; pract. odorless; sol. in methanol, ethanol, toluene; insol. in water; Akrochem® Peptizer 6P [Akrochem sp.gr. 1.03; m.p. 209 C http://www.akrochem.com] Use Level: 0.5-2.0 phr Chem. Descrip.: Activated 2,2´- dibenzamidodiphenyl disulfide absorbed on Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 76 Part I: Trade Name Reference a clay carrier cracking and frosting in NR, SBR, CR, and Uses: Processing aid, visc. reducer for NR, NBR; direct and indirect food additive; food SR, rubber articles intended for repeated pkg. applics. use in food pkg. Regulatory: FDA compliant Features: Effective chemical peptizer Properties: Wh. hard cryst. material, low odor; Regulatory: FDA CFR 21 §177.2600 sp.gr. 0.90 (100 F); visc. 39 SUS (210 F); m.p. Properties: Bluish pellets; partially sol. in organic 130 F; flash pt. 430 F solvs.; practically insol. in water; sp.gr. 1.63; Akrowax 145 [Akrochem ash 25%; 70% DBDD http://www.akrochem.com] Akrochem® Plasticizer HP [Akrochem Chem. Descrip.: Fully refined paraffin wax http://www.akrochem.com] derived from petrol.; contains an oxidation Chem. Descrip.: severely treated paraffinic inhibitor rubber process oil See Naphthenic oil CAS 8002-74-2; EINECS/ELINCS 232-315-6 EINECS/ELINCS 265-156-6 Uses: Antiozonant wax in rubber; inhibits Uses: Plasticizer, process oil, in food-pkg. cracking and frosting in NR, SBR, CR, and applics. NBR; food pkg. applics. Features: Exc. resistance to oxidation, color Properties: Wh. hard cryst. material, low odor; degradation by UV light sp.gr. 0.82 (100 F).; visc. 41 SUS (210 F); m.p. Regulatory: FDA 21 CFR 178.3620(c) 141 F; flash pt. 440-450 F Properties: ASTM 1500 color < 1.0; sp.gr. 0.866; Akrowax Micro 23 [Akrochem dens. 7.2 lbs/gal; visc. 313 SUS @ 100 F, 52.8 http://www.akrochem.com] SUS @ 210 F; pour pt. 0 F; aniline pt. 240 F; Chem. Descrip.: Microcryst. wax See flash (COC) 480 F; ref. index 1.4738 @ 70 F Microcrystalline wax Akrochem® Retarder SAX [Akrochem CAS 63231-60-7; EINECS/ELINCS 264-038-1 http://www.akrochem.com] Uses: Antiozonant for rubber; with Akrowax Chem. Descrip.: Tech. salicylic acid (90%) and 130 to inhibit cracking in NR, SBR, NBR, lt. process oil treatment (10%) and CR; direct and indirect food additive; Uses: Retarder; vulcanization inhibitor for food-contact adhesives SBR and NR compds.; accelerator for W Regulatory: FDA compliant types of Neoprene; blowing agent activator Properties: ASTM 2 wax; sp.gr. 0.92; visc. 86 in sponge rubber compds.; in food-contact SUS (@ 210 F); m.p. 176 F; flash pt. (COC) rubber articles 540 F Features: Primarily for thiazole cures Alathon® H6012 [Equistar Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.2600 http://www.equistarchem.com] Properties: Off-wh. cryst. powd.; practically Chem. Descrip.: MMW-HDPE See odorless; easily disperses in dry polymers; Polyethylene, high-density sp.gr. 1.31 CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 Akrowax 195 [Akrochem Uses: Film resin for extrusion coating in food http://www.akrochem.com] pkg., blends with LDPE and laminations Uses: Secondary antioxidant in sealants in Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1520; Canada food-contact applics. (DSL), Australia (AICS), Japan (ENCS), Korea Features: High m.w. (ECL), Philippines (PICCS), and China (IECS); Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.886, 178.3710 SARA §302/304, 311/312, 313 nonreportable Properties: Off-wh. pastilles; sp.gr. 0.91; drop pt. Properties: Translucent to wh. solid; faint, mild 105 C; congeal pt. 88 C hydrocarbon odor; insol. in water; dens. 0.960 Akrowax 130 [Akrochem g/cc; m.p. 390 F; melt index 12 g/10 min; tens. http://www.akrochem.com] str. @ yield (MD) 3700 psi; elong. @ break Chem. Descrip.: Fully refined paraffin wax (MD) 850%; 98% derived from petrol.; contains an oxidation Toxicology: ACGIH TWA (8 h) 10 mg/m3 inhibitor (inhalable fraction); noncarcinogenic CAS 8002-74-2; EINECS/ELINCS 232-315-6 Environmental: Not readily biodegrad.; does Uses: Antiozonant wax in rubber; inhibits not bioaccumulate
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Precaution: Dust may form explosive mixts. Uses: Film resin for trash can liners and food with air pkg. Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, olefinic and Features: Low gel content paraffinic compds., trace amounts of Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1520; Canada organic acids, ketones, aldehydes and (DSL), Australia (AICS), Japan (ENCS), Korea alcohols (ECL), Philippines (PICCS), and China (IECS); Storage: Store in dry place and in closed SARA §302/304, 311/312, 313 nonreportable container, away from excessive heat and Properties: Translucent to wh. solid; faint, mild strong oxidizing agents hydrocarbon odor; insol. in water; dens. 0.949 Alathon® H6018 [Equistar g/cc; m.p. 219.2-280.4 F; melt index 0.027 g/10 min; tens. str. @ yield (MD) 5940 psi; http://www.equistarchem.com] elong. @ break (MD) 390%; 98% Chem. Descrip.: MMW-HDPE See Toxicology: Noncarcinogenic Polyethylene, high-density Environmental: Resistant to biodegrad.; does CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 not bioaccumulate Uses: Film resin for cast film, extrusion Precaution: Avoid contact with strong coating and dry food overwraps. oxidizers, excessive heat, sparks or open Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1520; Canada flame (DSL), Australia (AICS), Japan (ENCS), Korea (ECL), Philippines (PICCS), and China (IECS); Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, olefinic and SARA §302/304, 311/312, 313 nonreportable paraffinic compds., trace amounts of Properties: Translucent to wh. solid; faint, mild organic acids, ketones, aldehydes and hydrocarbon odor; insol. in water; dens. 0.960 alcohols g/cc; m.p. 390 F; melt index 18 g/10 min; 98% Storage: Store in dry place and in closed Toxicology: ACGIH TWA (8 h) 10 mg/m3 container, away from excessive heat and (inhalable fraction); noncarcinogenic strong oxidizing agents Environmental: Not readily biodegrad.; does Alathon® L4912 [Equistar not bioaccumulate http://www.equistarchem.com] Precaution: Dust may form explosive mixts. Chem. Descrip.: Ethylene/butene-1 copolymer with air CAS 25087-34-7 Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, olefinic and Uses: Film resin for liners, over-wrap, multi- paraffinic compds., trace amounts of wall sheeting, merchandise and produce organic acids, ketones, aldehydes and bags alcohols Features: Extremely low gel content Storage: Store in dry place and in closed Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1520; Canada container, away from excessive heat and (DSL), Australia (AICS), Japan (ENCS), Korea strong oxidizing agents (ECL), Philippines (PICCS), and China (IECS); Alathon® L5845 [Equistar SARA §302/304, 311/312, 313 nonreportable Properties: Translucent to wh. solid; faint, mild http://www.equistarchem.com] hydrocarbon odor; insol. in water; sp. gr. 0.91- Chem. Descrip.: MMW-HDPE blown film resin 0.98; m.p. 219.2-280.4 F; melt index 12 g/10 See Polyethylene, high-density min; tens. str. @ yield (MD) 5327 psi; elong. @ CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 break (MD) 350%; 98% Uses: Blown film resin for paper replacement, Toxicology: Noncarcinogenic coextrusions, laminations, food pkg. Environmental: Resistant to biodegrad.; does Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1520 not bioaccumulate Properties: Sp.gr. 0.958; melt index 0.45 g/10 Precaution: Avoid contact with strong min; tens. str. 3800 psi (yield); elong. 750% oxidizers, excessive heat, sparks or open (break, MD); tear str. (Elmendorf) 15-30 g flame (MD) Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, olefinic and Alathon® L4903 [Equistar paraffinic compds., trace amounts of http://www.equistarchem.com] organic acids, ketones, aldehydes and Chem. Descrip.: Ethylene/butene-1 copolymer alcohols CAS 25087-34-7 Storage: Store in dry place and in closed Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 78 Part I: Trade Name Reference container, away from excessive heat and and plastic netting strong oxidizing agents Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1520 compliant Alathon® L5005 [Equistar Properties: Sp.gr. 0.950; melt index 0.45 g/10 http://www.equistarchem.com] min; tear str. (Elmendorf, MD) 35 g; tnes. str. Chem. Descrip.: High m.w. HDPE See @ yield (MD) 3400 psi; elong. @ break (MD) Polyethylene, high-density 530% CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 Alathon® L5885 [Equistar Uses: Film resin for food pkg., merchandise http://www.equistarchem.com] bags, grocery sacks, trash can liners, Chem. Descrip.: HDPE See Polyethylene, produce bags, and roll stock high-density Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1520 compliant CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 Properties: Sp.gr. 0.949; melt index 0.055 g/10 Uses: Film grade for blown film applics. with min; tens. str. 3800 psi (yield), 8500 psi low WVTR requirements, food pkg. (break); elong. 300% (break); Dart drop str. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1520 compliant 2.05 ft-lb/mil Properties: Sp.gr. 0.958; melt index 0.85 g/10 Alathon® L5005V [Equistar min; tens. str. 3700 psi (yield, MD); elong. http://www.equistarchem.com] 700% (break, MD); Elmendorf tear str. 18 g Chem. Descrip.: Ethylene/butene-1 copolymer (MD) CAS 25087-34-7 Alathon® L5906 [Equistar Uses: Film resin for trash can liners and food http://www.equistarchem.com] pkg. Chem. Descrip.: HMW-HDPE See Features: Exc. stiffness; very high tensile str., Polyethylene, high-density and low gels CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1520; Canada Uses: Film resin for merchandise bags, (DSL), Australia (AICS), Japan (ENCS), Korea grocery sacks, trash can liners, produce (ECL), Philippines (PICCS), and China (IECS); bags and roll stock SARA §302/304, 311/312, 313 nonreportable Features: High stiffness; good heat seal Properties: Translucent to wh. solid; faint, mild response and strength hydrocarbon odor; insol. in water; dens. 0.945 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1520; Canada g/cc; m.p. 390-410 F; melt index 0.057 g/10 (DSL), Australia (AICS), Japan (ENCS), Korea min; tens. str. @ yield (MD) 5600 psi; elong. @ (ECL), Philippines (PICCS), and China (IECS); break (MD) 300%; 98% SARA §302/304, 311/312, 313 nonreportable Toxicology: Noncarcinogenic Properties: Translucent to wh. solid; faint, mild Environmental: Resistant to biodegrad.; does hydrocarbon odor; insol. in water; dens. 0.949 not bioaccumulate g/cc; m.p. 390-420 F; melt index 0.057 g/10 Precaution: Avoid contact with strong min; tens. str. @ yield (MD) 5100 psi; elong. @ oxidizers, excessive heat, sparks or open break (MD) 360%; 98% flame Toxicology: ACGIH TWA (8 h) 10 mg/m3 Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, olefinic and (inhalable fraction); noncarcinogenic paraffinic compds., trace amounts of Environmental: Resistant to biodegrad.; does organic acids, ketones, aldehydes and not bioaccumulate alcohols Precaution: Dust may form explosive mixts. Storage: Store in dry place and in closed with air container, away from excessive heat and Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, olefinic and strong oxidizing agents paraffinic compds., trace amounts of Alathon® L5045 [Equistar organic acids, ketones, aldehydes and http://www.equistarchem.com] alcohols Chem. Descrip.: MMW-HDPE blown film resin Storage: Store in dry place and in closed See Polyethylene, high-density container, away from excessive heat and CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 strong oxidizing agents Uses: Film resin for blown film extrusion incl. food pkg., millinery bags, coextrusions,
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Alathon® M5865 [Equistar Precaution: Dust may form explosive mixts. http://www.equistarchem.com] with air Chem. Descrip.: MMW-HDPE See Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, olefinic and Polyethylene, high-density paraffinic compds., trace amounts of CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 organic acids, ketones, aldehydes and Uses: Film resin for dry food pkg., cast film, alcohols overwrap and WVTR. HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 Features: Extremely low gel content and high Storage: Store in dry place and in closed stiffness container, away from excessive heat and Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1520; Canada strong oxidizing agents (DSL), Australia (AICS), Japan (ENCS), Korea Alathon® M6060 [Equistar (ECL), Philippines (PICCS), and China (IECS); http://www.equistarchem.com] SARA §302/304, 311/312, 313 nonreportable Chem. Descrip.: MMW-HDPE See Properties: Translucent to wh. solid; faint, mild Polyethylene, high-density hydrocarbon odor; insol. in water; dens. 0.958 CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 g/cc; m.p. 390 F; melt index 6.5 g/10 min; tens. Uses: Film resin for dry food pkg., overwrap str. @ yield (MD) 3500 psi; elong. @ break and WVTR (MD) 900%; water vapor transmission rate 4 Features: Extremely low gel content g/100in2/day; 98% Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1520; Canada Toxicology: ACGIH TWA (8 h) 10 mg/m3 (DSL), Australia (AICS), Japan (ENCS), Korea (inhalable fraction); noncarcinogenic (ECL), Philippines (PICCS), and China (IECS); Environmental: Not readily biodegrad.; does SARA §302/304, 311/312, 313 nonreportable not bioaccumulate Properties: Translucent to wh. solid; faint, mild Precaution: Dust may form explosive mixts. hydrocarbon odor; insol. in water; dens. 0.960 with air g/cc; m.p. 390 F; melt index 6.0 g/10 min; tens. Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, olefinic and str. @ yield (MD) 3500 psi; elong. @ break paraffinic compds., trace amounts of (MD) 850%; 98% organic acids, ketones, aldehydes and Toxicology: ACGIH TWA (8 h) 10 mg/m3 alcohols (inhalable fraction); noncarcinogenic Storage: Store in dry place and in closed Environmental: Not readily biodegrad.; does container, away from excessive heat and not bioaccumulate strong oxidizing agents Precaution: Dust may form explosive mixts. Alathon® M6030 [Equistar with air http://www.equistarchem.com] Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, olefinic and Chem. Descrip.: MMW-HDPE See paraffinic compds., trace amounts of Polyethylene, high-density organic acids, ketones, aldehydes and CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 alcohols Uses: Film resin for cast film, coextrusion Storage: Store in dry place and in closed and dry food pkg. container, away from excessive heat and Features: Extremely low gel content strong oxidizing agents Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1520; Canada Alathon® M6210 [Equistar (DSL), Australia (AICS), Japan (ENCS), Korea http://www.equistarchem.com] (ECL), Philippines (PICCS), and China (IECS); Chem. Descrip.: HDPE blown film resin See SARA §302/304, 311/312, 313 nonreportable Polyethylene, high-density Properties: Translucent to wh. solid; faint, mild CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 hydrocarbon odor; insol. in water; dens. 0.960 Uses: Blown film, coextrusion, low WVTR resin g/cc; m.p. 390 F; melt index 3.0 g/10 min; tear for food pkg. str. (Elmendorf, MD) 20 g; tens. str. @ yield Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1520 compliant (MD) 3200 psi; 98% Properties: Med. m.w.; sp.gr. 0.960; melt index Toxicology: ACGIH TWA (8 h) 10 mg/m3 1.0 g/10 min; tens. str. 3900 psi (yield, MD); (inhalable fraction); noncarcinogenic elong. 700% (break, MD); Elmendorf tear str. Environmental: Not readily biodegrad.; does 21 g (MD) not bioaccumulate Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 80 Part I: Trade Name Reference ALBlend™ G 017P [Albemarle and paperboard coatings, adhesive and http://www.albemarle.com] textile compding., latex coatings, pigment Uses: Antioxidant blend in water-quenched mining, particulate stabilization; in PP film and fiber components of paper and paperboard in Features: Free-flowing; increased film speed contact with aqueous, fatty, and dry foods production; formulated for optimal visc. and Features: Newtonian flow chars.; liq. for ease of color stability; contains no binders; minimizes handling; effective visc. build in high solids water carry-over systems; shear tolerance Regulatory: FDA-approved for indirect food Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170, 176.180; contact applications RCRA nonhazardous; DOT not regulated Properties: Free-flowing pellets Properties: Wh. emulsion; sp.gr. 1.06; Brookfield Alcogum® 9710 [Alco visc. 300-500 mPa·s; pH 2.2-3.5; solids 29- http://www.alcochemical.com] 31% Chem. Descrip.: Sodium polyacrylate Toxicology: TSCA listed CAS 9003-04-7 Storage: Store @ 5-50 C; keep container tightly Uses: Thickener for nat. and syn. latexes sealed; avoid freezing; storage tanks should (S/B, neoprene, acrylic, vinyl acetate, be plastic, fiberglass or 316 stainless ethylene-vinyl acetate), coatings, rubber, Alcogum® L-31 [Alco food-contact adhesives http://www.alcochemical.com] Features: Rec. for latex with alkaline reaction Chem. Descrip.: Acrylic copolymer emulsion Properties: Visc. 20,000±10,000 cps; pH 12±1; contg. acid See Methacrylic acid, polymer 12.5 ± 0.7% total solids with ethyl acrylate Alcogum® L-11 [Alco CAS 25212-88-8 http://www.alcochemical.com] Uses: Thickener for NR, SR latexes, acrylic Chem. Descrip.: Acrylic copolymer emulsion latexes, high solids blade coating systems, contg. acid See Methacrylic acid, polymer maintenance coatings, components of with ethyl acrylate paper and paperboard in contact with dry, CAS 25212-88-8 aq., and fatty food Uses: Thickener for NR, SR latexes, textiles, Features: In-situ thickener; functional acid textured paints/coatings, caulks, food- thickens when neutralized; no alkylphenol contact adhesives and components of ethoxylate components; liq for ease of paper and paperboard in contact with dry handling; shear thinning flow char.; effective visc. build in high solids systems; compat. with food Features: In-situ type; functional acid thickens anionic and nonionic surfactants when neutralized; alkali-swellable; liq for ease Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.320, of handling; shear thinning flow characteristics; 176.170, 176.180 efficient rheology modifier and thickener for Properties: Milky wh. liq.; sp.gr. 1.07; visc. 168 high solids formation cps; pH 2.2-3.5; anionic; 40% total solids Regulatory: FDA Title 21, §175.105, 176.180 Toxicology: TSCA listed Properties: Milky wh. liq.; sp.gr. 1.05; dens 8.75; Storage: Avoid freezing; store @ 5 - 50 C; keep visc. < 200 cPs; pH 2.2-3.5; anionic; 28% total tightly sealed solids Alcogum® L-52 [Alco Toxicology: TSCA listed http://www.alcochemical.com] Storage: Avoid freezing; store @ 5 - 50 C; keep Chem. Descrip.: Reactive acidic latex emulsion containers tightly sealed to prevent air drying CAS 31550-14-8 Alcogum® L-29 [Alco Uses: Thickener for syn. latexes, latex http://www.alcochemical.com] compds. and coatings; mastic adhesive, Chem. Descrip.: acrylate-based emulsion construction compounding; pigment mining; copolymer See Methacrylic acid, polymer particulate suspension; paint formulation; with ethyl acrylate adhesives in food pkg., resinous and CAS 25212-88-8 polymeric coatings for food-contact Uses: Viscosifier, water retention aid in paper polyolefin films, components of paper and
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Part I: Trade Name Reference paperboard in contact with aqueous, fatty, Features: Liq. for ease of handling; effective and dry foods visc. build in high solids systems; shear Features: Stable emulsion; neutralized in-situ to tolerance; provides exc. water retention; form cl., visc. sol'n.; liq. for ease of handling; improved control of low and high shear visc.; shear thinning flow char.; effective visc. build contains no allkylphenol ethoxylate in high solids systems; easily incorporated in components filled systems; improves flow, rheology of Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.320, formulated adhesives 176.170, 176.180; RCRA nonhazardous; DOT Regulatory: FDA Title 21, §175.105, 175.320, not regulated 176.170, 176.180 Properties: Wh. emulsion; sp.gr. 1.05; Brookfield Properties: Wh. liq.; water visc. 47,000-65,000 visc. 1500-5000 cPs; pH 4.5-5.5; solids 24- cps (2.5%, 10 rpm); pH 2.2-3.5; anionic; 30 ± 26% 1% total solids Toxicology: TSCA listed Toxicology: TSCA listed Storage: Store @ 5-50 C; keep container tightly Precaution: Contains low level of formaldehyde; sealed; avoid freezing; storage tanks should avoid contact with mild steel be plastic, fiberglass or 316 stainless Storage: Avoid freezing; store @ 5-50 C; keep Alcogum® L-243 [Alco tightly sealed http://www.alcochemical.com] Alcogum® L-229 [Alco Uses: Viscosifier, water retention aid in http://www.alcochemical.com] components of paper and paperboard in Chem. Descrip.: acrylate-based emulsion contact with aqueous, fatty, and dry foods copolymer See Methacrylic acid, polymer Features: Liq. for ease of handling; effective with ethyl acrylate visc. build at most coating solids; shear CAS 25212-88-8 tolerance; provides exc. water retention; Uses: Viscosifier, water retention aid in contains no allkylphenol ethoxylate components of paper and paperboard in components contact with aqueous, fatty, and dry foods Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170, 176.180; Features: Newtonian flow chars.; liq. for ease of RCRA nonhazardous; DOT not regulated; handling; effective visc. build in high solids DOT not regulated systems; shear tolerance; provides exc. water Properties: Wh. emulsion; sp.gr. 1.06; Brookfield retention; contains no allkylphenol ethoxylate visc. 6000-10,000 cPs; pH 4.0-5.0; solids 29- components 31% Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170, 176.180; Toxicology: TSCA listed RCRA nonhazardous; DOT not regulated Storage: Store @ 5-50 C; keep container tightly Properties: Wh. emulsion; sp.gr. 1.05; Brookfield sealed; avoid freezing; storage tanks should visc. 300-500 mPa·s; pH 4.5-5.5; solids 24- be plastic, fiberglass or 316 stainless 26% Alcogum® L-251 [Alco Toxicology: TSCA listed http://www.alcochemical.com] Storage: Store @ 5-50 C; keep container tightly Uses: Viscosifier, water retention aid in sealed; avoid freezing; storage tanks should components of paper and paperboard in be plastic, fiberglass or 316 stainless contact with aqueous, fatty, and dry foods Alcogum® L-237 [Alco Features: Liq. for ease of handling; effective http://www.alcochemical.com] visc. build in LWC coatings; shear thinning Chem. Descrip.: acrylate-based emulsion flow chars.; provides water retention; maintains copolymer See Methacrylic acid, polymer visc. at elevated temps.; contains no with ethyl acrylate allkylphenol ethoxylate components CAS 25212-88-8 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170, 176.180; Uses: Viscosifier, water retention aid in RCRA nonhazardous; DOT not regulated components of paper and paperboard in Properties: Wh. emulsion; sp.gr. 1.06; Brookfield contact with aqueous, fatty, and dry foods, visc. 8500-15,500 cPs; pH 2.2-3.5; solids 29- and in food-pkg. adhesives and resinous 31% and polymeric coatings Storage: Store @ 5-50 C; keep container tightly sealed; avoid freezing; storage tanks should Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 82 Part I: Trade Name Reference be plastic, fiberglass or 316 stainless visc. 15,000-30,000 cPs; pH 4.5-5.5; solids 24- Alcogum® L-283 [Alco 26% http://www.alcochemical.com] Storage: Store @ 5-50 C; keep container tightly Chem. Descrip.: acrylate-based copolymer in sealed; avoid freezing; storage tanks should water be plastic, fiberglass or 316 stainless Uses: Viscosifier, water retention aid in Alcogum® L-1228 [Alco components of paper and paperboard in http://www.alcochemical.com] contact with aqueous, fatty, and dry foods Uses: Viscosifier in components of paper and Features: Liq. for ease of handling; efficient visc. paperboard in contact with aqueous, fatty, build in low solids coatings; shear thinning flow and dry foods chars.; provides water retention; highly efficient Features: Provides water retention visc. build Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170, 176.180 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170, 176.180; Properties: Sp.gr. ≈ 1.06; Brookfield visc. 6000- RCRA nonhazardous; DOT not regulated 12,000 cPs; pH 6.8-7.5 (as received); total Properties: Wh. emulsion; sp.gr. 1.05; Brookfield solids 19-21% visc. 30,000-52,000 cPs; pH 4.5-5.5; solids 24- Alcoquest® 371 [Alco 26% http://www.alcochemical.com] Storage: Store @ 5-50 C; keep container tightly Chem. Descrip.: Sodium polyacrylate sealed; avoid freezing; storage tanks should copolymer be plastic, fiberglass or 316 stainless CAS 9003-04-7 Alcogum® L-285 [Alco Uses: Lubricant, dye migration inhibitor, film- http://www.alcochemical.com] former for textiles; thickening agent in Chem. Descrip.: acrylate-based copolymer in alkaline water-based systems, components water of paper and paperboard in contact with Uses: Viscosifier, water retention aid in aqueous, fatty, and dry foods components of paper and paperboard in Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §173.310, 176.110, contact with aqueous, fatty, and dry foods 176.170, 176.180 Features: Liq. for ease of handling; efficient visc. Properties: Cl. sol'n.; Brookfield visc. 1000-2250 build in low solids coatings; shear thinning flow cPs; pH 6-8 (as received); total solids 16-18% chars.; provides water retention; highly efficient Toxicology: TSCA listed visc. build Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170, 176.180; Alcosperse® 149 [Alco RCRA nonhazardous; DOT not regulated http://www.alcochemical.com] Properties: Wh. emulsion; sp.gr. 1.05; Brookfield Chem. Descrip.: Sodium polyacrylate visc. 30,000-52,000 cPs; pH 4.5-5.5; solids 24- CAS 9003-04-7 26% Uses: Min. dispersant, sequestrant, Storage: Store @ 5-50 C; keep container tightly antiredeposition agent used in pigments, sealed; avoid freezing; storage tanks should paints, coatings, mining, pigment slurries, be plastic, fiberglass or 316 stainless adhesives, textiles, and water softeners; pigment dispersant, stabilizer in NR and SR Alcogum® L-289 [Alco latexes; food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, http://www.alcochemical.com] paper/paperboard Chem. Descrip.: acrylate-based copolymer in Features: General purpose; low foaming; high water efficiency Uses: Viscosifier, water retention aid in Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.320, components of paper and paperboard in 176.170, 176.180 contact with aqueous, fatty, and dry foods Properties: Dry and liq. forms; m.w. 2500; pH 8; Features: Liq. for ease of handling; efficient visc. anionic; 40% solids build at most coating solids; shear thinning Toxicology: Very low toxicity flow chars.; provides exc. water retention Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170, 176.180; Alcosperse® 371 [Alco RCRA nonhazardous; DOT not regulated http://www.alcochemical.com] Properties: Wh. emulsion; sp.gr. 1.05; Brookfield Chem. Descrip.: Sodium polyacrylate copolymer See Sodium polyacrylate Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 83 Part I: Trade Name Reference CAS 9003-04-7 http://www.lonza.com] Uses: Lubricant; dye antimigrant; film-former; Chem. Descrip.: Glyceryl monooleate and thickening agent in alkaline water-based propylene glycol See Glyceryl oleate systems; in components of paper and Chem. Analysis: Moisture 1% max.; free paperboard in contact with aqueous, fatty, propylene glycol 9-11%; alpha monoglyceride and dry foods 40% min. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §173.310, 176.110, Uses: Surfactant, emulsifier for food and 176.170, 176.180 food-contact applics., personal care Properties: Cl. sol'n.; m.w. 300,000; Brookfield Features: Food grade visc. 1000-2250; pH 6-8 (as received); total Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, solids 16-18%; anionic 176.210, 177.2600, 177.2800, 184.1324, Toxicology: TSCA listed 184.1666 Aldo® DO [Lonza http://www.lonza.com] Properties: Lt. yel. liq.; Gardner color 5 max.; Chem. Descrip.: Glyceryl dioleate acid value 2 max.; sapon. no. 145-155; Chem. Analysis: Glycerine 1% max. peroxide value 5 max. CAS 25637-84-7; EINECS/ELINCS 247-144-2 Aldo® MS#2 Special KFG [Lonza Uses: Emulsifier for food http://www.lonza.com] Regulatory: Kosher; approved under many FDA Chem. Descrip.: Mono- and diglycerides of food and food contact regulations fatty acids Properties: Wh. to off-wh. soft solid; Gardner 5 Chem. Analysis: 1% max. moisture max.; odorless; m.p. 42-52 C; iodine no. 50-60; CAS 67701-33-1 acid value 3 max. Uses: Antisticking and softening agent in Aldo® HMO [Lonza http://www.lonza.com] chewing gum bases; mouth feel improver, Chem. Descrip.: Glyceryl oleate, high mono mold release agent, and antisticking agent in See Glyceryl oleate confectionery prods.; used in food pkg. CAS 111-03-5; EINECS/ELINCS 203-827-7 applics. Uses: Surfactant for food and food-contact Features: For use in food requiring higher quality applics. mono- and diglycerides with lower melting Regulatory: 21 CFR 175.105, 175.300, 175.320, points 176.210, 177.2600, 177.2800, 181.22, 181.27, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, 184.1323 175.320, 175.350, 176.170, 176.200, 176.210, Properties: Yel. semiliq.; mild fatty odor; m.p. < 177.1010, 177.1200, 177.2600, 177.2800, 20 C; HLB 3.0; acid value 2 max.; sapon. no. 178.3570; kosher 145-155; nonionic Properties: Wh. wax-like beads or flakes; mild Storage: Store in cool dry aiea odor; bland taste; 100% thru #8 mesh, 5% max. thru #100 mesh; m.p. 55-58 C; HLB 4; Aldo® HMO PG KFG [Lonza acid value 3.5 max.; iodine no. 5 max.; sapon. http://www.lonza.com] no. 166-176 Chem. Descrip.: Glyceryl oleate, high mono in Storage: Store in a cool, dry place propylene glycol Chem. Analysis: 0.5% max.moisture; 8-12% Alfol® 20+ [Sasol N. Am. http://www.sasolnorthamerica.com] propylene glycol 45% min. α monoglyceride Chem. Descrip.: Blend of C20 and higher even- CAS 67701-32-0; 57-55-6 carbon-number primary linear alcohols Uses: Surfactant for food applics. Features: Food grade Uses: Lubricant for plastics, textiles, and Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, metals; defoamer for food-contact paper, 175.320, 176.210, 177.2600, 177.2800, aq. slurries; water evaporation control agent; 184.1324 intermediate for emulsifiers, biodeg. Properties: Lt. yel. liq.; Gardner color 3 max.; surfactants, plastic lubricants, syn. waxes and mild, fatty odor; acid value 1 max.; iodine value binders 61 min.; nonionic Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.210 Storage: Store in cool, dry area Properties: Off-wh. solid; sol. in alcohol, acetone, ether; water-insol.; m.w. 431; sp.gr. Aldo® MO PG KFG [Lonza Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 84 Part I: Trade Name Reference 0.817 (140/140 F); dens. 6.80; m.p. 113-129 F; HallStar http://www.hallstar.com] b.p. > 650 F; iodine no. 8.7; sapon. no. 5.7; Chem. Descrip.: PEG-40 castor oil hyd. no. 157; flash pt. (PM) 390 F; 88.5% act. CAS 61791-12-6 Alfol® 610 [Sasol N. Am. Uses: Emulsifier, wetting agent for http://www.sasolnorthamerica.com] industrial/household cleaners, pesticides, Chem. Descrip.: C6-C10 linear primary alcohol paper, leather, plastics, paints, textiles, and See C6-10 alcohols cosmetics; dispersant for pigments; EINECS/ELINCS 264-844-3 emulsifier for vitamins and drugs; indirect Uses: Intermediate for plasticizers, biodeg. food additive; food-pkg. adhesives, surfactants for household, industrial cleaning paper/paperboard and personal care prods.; emulsifier and Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, surfactant in food pkg. 176.180, 176.210, 178.3120; exempt from Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.864, 178.3480 tolerance under EPA 40CFR §180.1001(c)(e) Properties: Colorless cl. liq.; mild, sweet odor; Properties: Yel. cl. liq., oily odor; sol. in water, sol. in alcohol, ether, benzene, insol. in water; acetone, CCl4, alcohols, veg. oil, ether, m.w. 140; dens. 6.92; sp.gr. 0.824; visc. 11 cSt toluene, xylene; sp.gr. 1.06-1.07; dens. 8.9-9.0 (70 F); m.p. 1-5 F; b.p. 350 C; iodine no. 0.05; lb/gal; visc. 500-800 cps; HLB 13.6; cloud pt. sapon. no. 0.19; hyd. no. 401; flash pt. (PM) 80 C (1% aq.); flash pt. 275-279 C; surf. tens. 175 F; 99.8% act. 38 dynes/cm (0.1%); nonionic; 96% min. act. Precaution: Combustible Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 70 g/kg; low oral Storage: Store in carbon steel, stainless steel, or toxicity; not primary skin or eye irritants phenolic-lined tanks Alkamuls® S-20 [Rhodia HPCII Alkamuls® EL-620 [Rhodia HPCII http://www.rhodia-hpcii.com] http://www.rhodia-hpcii.com; Rhodia HPCII Chem. Descrip.: Sorbitan laurate France http://www.hpcii.rhodia.com] CAS 1338-39-2; EINECS/ELINCS 215-663-3 Chem. Descrip.: PEG-30 castor oil Uses: W/o emulsifier, lubricant and softener CAS 61791-12-6 for textiles; sec. suspending agent, visc. Uses: Detergent, emulsifier, wetting agent, depressant, porosity modifier in PVC pigment dispersant, antistat, lubricant, suspensions; food-pkg. adhesives, paper; solubilizer for industrial/household defoamer in food-contact cleaners, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, paper/paperboard; emulsifier in mfg. of metalworking fluids, leather, pesticides, food-contact articles; resinous/polymeric herbicides, paper industries, magnetic food-contact coatings coupling fluids; stabilizer for PVAc emulsion Features: Improves morphology of PVC paints; emulsifier for oleoresinous binders; particles; improves plasticizer absorp. coemulsifier for fabric softeners and dye Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, carriers; food-contact surfactant; food-pkg. 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, 176.210, adhesives, paper/paperboard, animal glue 178.3400 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, Properties: Liq.; sol. in oils; HLB 8.6; nonionic; 176.180, 176.210, 178.3120; exempt from 100% conc. tolerance under EPA 40CFR §180.1001(c) Alkanox® 240 [Chemtura/Great Lakes Properties: Lt. brn. cl. visc. liq., mild oily odor; http://www.chemtura.com/corporate/v/inde sol. in water, acetone, CCl4, alcohols, veg. oil, x.jsp?vgnextoid=2a497e765e59b010VgnVC ethers, toluene, xylene; sp.gr. 1.04-1.05; dens. M10000052d7010aRCRD&vgn] 8.705 lb/gal; visc. 600-1000 cps; HLB 12.0; Chem. Descrip.: Tris (2,4-di-t-butylphenyl) cloud pt. 42 C (1% aq.); flash pt. 291-295 C; phosphite surf. tens. 41 dynes/cm; nonionic; 100% act. CAS 31570-04-4; EINECS/ELINCS 250-709-6 Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 40 g/kg; low oral Uses: Antioxidant, stabilizer, visc. stabilizer toxicity; not primary skin or eye irritants for polymers incl. PP, HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, Alkamuls® EL-719 [Rhodia HPCII PC, ABS, polyesters, food-grade polymers http://www.rhodia-hpcii.com; Rhodia HPCII Features: High performance France http://www.hpcii.rhodia.com; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.2010
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Properties: Wh. free-flowing cryst. powd., M10000052d7010aRCRD&vgn] odorless; sol. (g/100 ml): 36 g in chloroform, Chem. Descrip.: Bis (2,4-di-t-butylphenyl) 34 g in benzene, 11 g in hexane, 4 g in ethyl pentaerythritol diphosphite acetate; insol. in water, methanol; m.w. 647; CAS 26741-53-7; EINECS/ELINCS 247-952-5 sp.gr. 1.03 g/cc (20 C); vapor pressure 1.3x10- Uses: Antioxidant for stabilization of 8 ; m.p. 180-185 C; flash pt. 225 C; pH 6; polyolefins, ABS, PVC, PC; color stabilizer; partition coefficient > 6 (calc.); 98% min. purity food-pkg. adhesives, paper/paperboard, Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 5 g/kg, (dermal, polymers rat) > 2 g/kg; nonirritating to skin and eyes Features: Synergistic with UV stabilizers Environmental: LC50 (fish, 96 h) > 100 mg/l; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, EC50 (daphnia, 24 h) 510 mg/l, (algae) > 177.1520(c), 177.1580, 177.1950, 177.1960, 75.2 mg/l; IC50 (bacteria, 3 h)> 100 mg/l; not 177.1970, 177.1980, 178.2010; BGA approval readily biodeg. Properties: Wh. powd., odorless; sol. (g/100 ml): Precaution: Wear safety glasses or goggles, 41 g toluene, 35.7 g THF, 34.2 g protective gloves; incompat. with oxidizers, dichloromethane, 10.7 g acetone, 7.3 g reducers, alkalies hexane; insol. in water; m.w. 604; dens. 0.43 Storage: 1 yr. storage in sealed containers in g/ml (20 C); m.p. 160-175 C; acid no. 2.5 max.; cool, dry area 10.0-10.9% P Alkanox® 240-3T [Chemtura/Great Lakes Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 5 g/kg, (dermal, http://www.chemtura.com/corporate/v/inde rabbit) > 2 g/kg; moderate eye irritant x.jsp?vgnextoid=2a497e765e59b010VgnVC Storage: Sensitive to humidity; store in dry place M10000052d7010aRCRD&vgn] Alsibronz® [BASF http://www.basf.com] Chem. Descrip.: Tris (2,4-di-t-butylphenyl) Chem. Descrip.: Mica phosphite and 3% distearyl CAS 12001-26-2; EINECS/ELINCS 310-127-6 thiodipropionate Uses: Reinforcing agent, extender in plastics CAS 31570-04-4; 693-36-7 (engineering resins, RIM polymers), plastic Uses: Antioxidant, stabilizer for PP, PE, food films, extruded, blown, or molded prods., pkg. paints/coatings (crack-resist. interior and Features: Stabilizes during polymer processing exterior house paints, stain and tannin and long-term aging blocking exterior wood primers, stain-resist. Regulatory: FDA approved; food contact and water-washable interior waterborne paints, approval in Canada DSL, Japan, China, Korea, direct-to-metal industrial coatings, floor Philippines, and EU sealers/coatings, anticorrosive Properties: Wh. cryst. powd.; odorless; pract. primers/topcoats); moisture barrier in food insol. in water; sp.gr. 1.03 g/cc; m.p. 63-180 C pkg.; slip agent for rubber molding, Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 5000 mg/kg; foundry/refractory coatings nonirritating to skin and eyes Features: Improves heat stability, stiffness, Environmental: EC100 (Daphnia magna, 24h) flex./tens. str., surf. finish in plastic films; 1000 mg/l improves exterior durability, weather resist., Precaution: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and UV resist., film toughness/adhesion/flexibility in clothing; avoid repeated or prolonged paints; chemically inert; very high aspect ratio; contact and breathing of dust; avoid strong high whiteness oxidizers, reducing agents, strong acids Properties: Platelets and bases Altalc 200V USP [Luzenac Am. Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Phosphine and http://www.luzenac.com; Brenntag oxides of phosphorus; SOx; COx Specialties Storage: 1 yr. storage in sealed containers in http://www.brenntagspecialties.com] cool, dry area away from heat, sparks, and Chem. Descrip.: Talc USP flame CAS 14807-96-6; EINECS/ELINCS 238-877-9 Alkanox® P-24 [Chemtura/Great Lakes Uses: Filler in cosmetics, eye shadows, http://www.chemtura.com/corporate/v/inde face/body/foot powds., foundations, personal x.jsp?vgnextoid=2a497e765e59b010VgnVC care prods., makeup bases, mascara, lipstick,
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Part I: Trade Name Reference deodorants, creams/lotions; absorbent for (loose); surf. area 4.0 m2/g; oil absorp. 33; perspiration and excess skin oils in cosmetics; brightness 88; pH sl. alkaline; hardness filler in pharmaceuticals (tablets, medicated (Mohs) 1.0-1.5; 0.4% max. moisture foot powds., creams/lotions/ointments); Toxicology: ACGIH TWA/TLV 2 mg/m3 lubricant, glidant in tablet coatings; release (respirable dust); inh. of lg. amts. of dust may agent in tablet molds; in food-contact cause mucous membranes/respiratory tract applics. irritation; chronic exposure may cause Features: Inert pulmonary fibrosis, shortness of breath, Regulatory: DOT nonhazardous chronic cough, heart failure, Properties: Wh. to grayish-wh. fine powd.; 11 µ pneumoconiosis; tumorigen; TSCA listed median particle size; 99% through 200 mesh; Precaution: Very slippery when wet sl. earthy odor; sol. in hot, conc. phosphoric Hazardous Ingredients: May contain 0-3% of: acid; insol. in water, cold acids and alkalis; dolomite, chlorite, calcite, magnesite sp.gr. 2.7-2.8; dens. 57 lb/ft3 (tapped), 26 lb/ft3 Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: None (loose); surf. area 3.0 m2/g; oil absorp. 28; HMIS: Health 1, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0 brightness 86; pH sl. alkaline; hardness Storage: Store in sealed containers (Mohs) 1.0-1.5; 0.4% max. moisture Altalc 400V USP [Luzenac Am. Toxicology: ACGIH TWA/TLV 2 mg/m3 http://www.luzenac.com; Brenntag (respirable dust); inh. of lg. amts. of dust may Specialties cause mucous membranes/respiratory tract http://www.brenntagspecialties.com] irritation; chronic exposure may cause Chem. Descrip.: Talc pulmonary fibrosis, shortness of breath, CAS 14807-96-6; EINECS/ELINCS 238-877-9 chronic cough, heart failure, Uses: Filler in cosmetics, eye shadows, pneumoconiosis; tumorigen; TSCA listed face/body/foot powds., foundations, personal Precaution: Very slippery when wet care prods., makeup bases, mascara, lipstick, Hazardous Ingredients: May contain 0-3% of: deodorants, creams/lotions; absorbent for dolomite, chlorite, calcite, magnesite perspiration and excess skin oils in cosmetics; Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: None filler in pharmaceuticals (tablets, medicated HMIS: Health 1, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0 foot powds., creams/lotions/ointments); Storage: Store in sealed containers lubricant, glidant in tablet coatings; release Altalc 300V USP [Luzenac Am. agent in tablet molds, food-contact applics. http://www.luzenac.com; Brenntag Features: Inert Specialties Regulatory: USP/BP/EP; DOT nonhazardous http://www.brenntagspecialties.com] Properties: Wh. to grayish-wh. fine powd.; 5 µ Chem. Descrip.: Talc USP median particle size; 99.9% through 325 mesh; CAS 14807-96-6; EINECS/ELINCS 238-877-9 sl. earthy odor; sol. in hot, conc. phosphoric Uses: Filler in cosmetics, eye shadows, acid; insol. in water, cold acids and alkalis; face/body/foot powds., foundations, personal sp.gr. 2.7-2.8; dens. 40 lb/ft3 (tapped), 14 lb/ft3 care prods., makeup bases, mascara, lipstick, (loose); surf. area 6.5 m2/g; oil absorp. 36; deodorants, creams/lotions; absorbent for brightness 89; pH sl. alkaline; hardness perspiration and excess skin oils in cosmetics; (Mohs) 1.0-1.5; 0.4% max. moisture filler in pharmaceuticals (tablets, medicated Toxicology: ACGIH TWA/TLV 2 mg/m3 foot powds., creams/lotions/ointments); (respirable dust); inh. of lg. amts. of dust may lubricant, glidant in tablet coatings; release cause mucous membranes/respiratory tract agent in tablet molds, in food-contact irritation; chronic exposure may cause applics. pulmonary fibrosis, shortness of breath, Features: Inert chronic cough, heart failure, Regulatory: DOT nonhazardous pneumoconiosis; tumorigen; TSCA listed Properties: Wh. to grayish-wh. fine powd.; 8 µ Precaution: Very slippery when wet median particle size; 99.5% through 325 mesh; Hazardous Ingredients: May contain 0-3% of: sl. earthy odor; sol. in hot, conc. phosphoric dolomite, chlorite, calcite, magnesite acid; insol. in water, cold acids and alkalis; Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: None sp.gr. 2.7-2.8; dens. 46 lb/ft3 (tapped), 16 lb/ft3 HMIS: Health 1, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0 Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 87 Part I: Trade Name Reference Storage: Store in sealed containers m.p. 125 C; 0.9% moisture Altalc 500V USP [Luzenac Am. Alvinox 100 [3V/Plastic Addit.; 3V Italia http://www.luzenac.com; Brenntag http://www.3v.com; Lenape Ind. Specialties http://www.lenape.com/] http://www.brenntagspecialties.com] Chem. Descrip.: Phenol 4,4´,4´´-trimethyl- Chem. Descrip.: Talc USP 1,3,5-benzenetriyl) tris (methylene)] tris 2,6- CAS 14807-96-6; EINECS/ELINCS 238-877-9 bis (1,1-dimethylethyl) See 1,3,5-Trimethyl- Uses: Filler in cosmetics, eye shadows, 2,4,6-tris (3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl) face/body/foot powds., foundations, personal benzene care prods., makeup bases, mascara, lipstick, CAS 1709-70-2; EINECS/ELINCS 216-971-0 deodorants, creams/lotions; absorbent for Uses: Antioxidant, thermal stabilizer for perspiration and excess skin oils in cosmetics; styrenics, LDPE, HDPE, PP, EVA, filler in pharmaceuticals (tablets, medicated polyesters, polyamides, thermoplastic foot powds., creams/lotions/ointments); polyurethanes, EPDM, adhesives, lubricant, glidant in tablet coatings; release elastomers, food-grade polymers; radical agent in tablet molds, in food-contact scavenger applics. Features: Reacts efficiently with peroxy radicals, Features: Inert thus slowing down the process which Regulatory: DOT nonhazardous facilitates thermal oxidation; very good dielec. Properties: Wh. to grayish-wh. fine powd.; 4 µ props. median particle size; 99.9% through 400 mesh; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.2010 sl. earthy odor; sol. in hot, conc. phosphoric Properties: Off-wh. powd.; sol. (g/100 ml): > 50 g acid; insol. in water, cold acids and alkalis; in methylene chloride, 33 g in ethyl acetate, 20 sp.gr. 2.7-2.8; dens. 36 lb/ft3 (tapped), 13 lb/ft3 g in monomer styrene, 18 g in acetone, 1 g in (loose); surf. area 8.0 m2/g; oil absorp. 38; n-hexane, 0.1 g in methanol; pract. insol. in brightness 90; pH sl. alkaline; hardness water; m.w. 775.2; bulk dens. 0.47 g/cm3; m.p. (Mohs) 1.0-1.5; 0.4% max. moisture 240-245 C; flash pt. Toxicology: ACGIH TWA/TLV 2 mg/m3 Use Level: 0.025-0.3% (LDPE); 0.1-0.3% (PP) (respirable dust); inh. of lg. amts. of dust may Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 5000 mg/kg cause mucous membranes/respiratory tract Precaution: Incompat. with oxidizers; do not irritation; chronic exposure may cause eat, drink or smoke at the workplace; wash pulmonary fibrosis, shortness of breath, hands at breaks and at the end of work; do chronic cough, heart failure, not breathe dust; avoid contact with eyes, pneumoconiosis; tumorigen; TSCA listed skin and mucous membranes; use filter Precaution: Very slippery when wet mask for powd.; wear gloves, dust-proof Hazardous Ingredients: May contain 0-3% of: goggles; ensure good ventilation dolomite, chlorite, calcite, magnesite HMIS: Health 1, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: None Storage: Store in cool, dry place HMIS: Health 1, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0 Alvinox FB [3V/Plastic Addit.; 3V Italia Storage: Store in sealed containers http://www.3v.com] Aluminum Stearate R [Ferro/Polymer Addit. Chem. Descrip.: 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6 http://www.ferro.com] (1H,3H,5H)-trione, 1,3,5-tris[[3,5-bis(1,1- Chem. Descrip.: Aluminum stearate dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]methyl] CAS 7047-84-9; EINECS/ELINCS 230-325-5 See Tris (3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl) Uses: Lubricant in crayons, drawing pencil isocyanurate leads, cosmetic sticks; stabilizer migrating CAS 27676-62-6; EINECS/ELINCS 248-597-9 from food pkg. Uses: Antioxidant, thermal stabilizer for Features: Low gelling power; low m.p.; high free thermoplastics and elastomers incl. PE, PP, fatty acid content PVC, styrenics, latexes, adhesives, food- Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §181.29 grade polymers Properties: Powd.; 98% through 200 mesh; sol. Features: Synergistic with UV stabilizers in solvent systems; apparent dens. 0.24 g/cc; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.2010
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Properties: Off-wh. powd.; sol. (g/100 ml): 48 g Use Level: 0.1-1.0 ppm (flocculant, coagulant in methylene chloride, 22 g in acetone, 10 g in aid), 0.5-10 lb/ton dry solids (sludge toluene, 0.3 g in methanol, 0.1 g in n-hexane; conditioning), 1 ppm (potable water) pract. insol. in water; m.w. 784.1; bulk dens. Storage: Store in cool, dry place 0.35-0.40 g/cm3; m.p. 218-233 C Amical® 48 [Dow http://www.dow.com] Use Level: 0.1-0.3% Chem. Descrip.: Diiodomethyl p-tolyl sulfone Toxicology: LD50 > 5000 mg/kg (90-95%) See Diiodomethyl tolylsulfone; Storage: Store in cool, dry place Silica, amorphous hydrated; p-Toluene Ambergum® 3021 [Hercules/Aqualon sulfonic acid http://www.aqualon.com] CAS 20018-09-1; 7631-86-9; 104-15-4; Chem. Descrip.: Cellulose deriv. EINECS/ELINCS 243-468-3; 231-545-4; 203- Uses: Gum arabic replacement in lithographic 180-0 gumming and fountain sol'ns.; flow control Uses: Mildewcide, fungicide for latex paints, agent, thickener, dispersant, binder, paper coatings, tanned leather, stabilizer metalworking fluids, emulsions, caulks, Regulatory: FDA 21 CFR §176.170, 176.180; adhesives and sealants, and in lumber, DOT not regulated; CERLCA, RCRA, SARA construction, home improvement, textile, and §302/304/313 nonreportable; Europe EINECS; automotive industries; fungicide in cosmetic Canada DSL; Korea KECL preservation; food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, Properties: Pale amber liq.; odorless; misc. in can sealants, rubber articles water; sp.gr. 1.00-1.12; Brookfield LVF visc. Features: Rec. @ pH 2-11 1000-2000 mPa·s; vapor pressure similar to Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, water; evaporation rate similar to water; vapor 177.2600; SARA §311/312 Immediate health dens. negligible; pH 5-6; solids 30% hazard, Delayed health hazard; EPA reg. no. Toxicology: May cause mild eye irritation; inh. 464-670; OSHA 29CFR §1910.1200 may cause respiratory tract irritation; Hazardous Chemical repeated ing. may cause allergic reaction; Properties: Tan finely divided powd.; mild musty repeated, prolonged skin contact may cause odor; sol. in dimethyl formamide, acetone, n- allergic dermatitis; TSCA listed propyl acetate, tributyl phosphate; insol. in Environmental: Biodeg. water; sp.gr. 2.20 g/cc; dens. 18.3 lb/gal; m.p. Precaution: Wear safety glasses, impervious 157 C; pH 5.0-7.0 (1% aq. disp.); 90-95% act. gloves, protective clothing; spills may be Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 9400 mg/kg, (skin, slippery; avoid skin, eye contact rabbit) > 20,000 mg/kg; LC50 ( inh. rat) 0.96 Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, mg/L; nonirritating to skin; causes severe aldehydes, carboxylic acids, smoke eye burns HMIS: Health 1, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0 Environmental: LC50 (bluegill) 0.51 mg/L, Storage: Store @ 1-32 C; protect from freezing (rainbow trout) 0.19 mg/L, (daphnia magna) Amerfloc® 275 [Ashland/Drew Ind. Div. 0.75 mg/L; highly toxic to fish, other aquatic http://www.ashchem.com] organisms; practically non-toxic to birds Chem. Descrip.: Acrylamide-acrylic acid resin Precaution: Use chemical goggles; use See Acrylates/acrylamide copolymer chemically resistant gloves for prolonged Uses: Flocculant and coagulant for potable contact; incompat. with oxidizing materials, water clarification, water plant sludge strong bases and ketones dewatering applics., paper/paperboard Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Iodine, sulfur applics.; flocculant for beet/cane sugar oxides, hydrogen iodide, CO, CO2 clarification; thickener in aq. animal feeds; Storage: Avoid moisture, direct sunlight, food-contact paper/paperboard ultraviolet sources Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §173.5, 176.110, Amical® Flowable [Dow 176.170, 176.180, 573.120; EPA approved for http://www.dow.com] potable water @ 1 ppm max. Chem. Descrip.: Diiodomethyl-p-tolyl sulfone Properties: Wh. free-flowing powd.; pH 7.0 (40%) and propylene glycol (8%) aq. (0.5%); anionic suspension See Diiodomethyl tolylsulfone
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Part I: Trade Name Reference CAS 20018-09-1; 57-55-6; EINECS/ELINCS 243- preservation, paper coatings, plastics, 468-3 construction prods., textiles, coatings, UN 2810 wood preservation; fungicide in cosmetics Uses: Preservative, mildewcide, algicide for preservation; food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, polymeric systems, esp. latex paints, rubber articles, can sealants caulks, adhesives, leather, cosmetics, Features: Wettable powd. construction prods., pulp/paper, textiles, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, wood; food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, 177.2600; SARA §311/312 Immediate health rubber articles, can sealants hazard, Delayed health hazard; EPA reg. no. Features: Rec. for water-based formulations 464-672; silicon dioxide is subject to NJ where high shear mixing is not used, for pH 2- Workplace Hazardous Substance and PA 11 Workplace Hazardous Substance; OSHA Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, 29CFR §1910.1200 Hazardous Chemical 177.2600; SARA §311/312 Immediate health Properties: Tan-gray fine powd.; mild musty hazard, Delayed health hazard; EPA reg. no. odor; sol. in dimethyl formamide, acetone, n- 464-673; OSHA Hazard Communication propyl acetate, tributyl phosphate; nil sol. in Standard 29CFR §1910, 1200 Hazardous water; m.p. 147-150 C; pH 8.0-9.0 (1% aq. Chemical; 1,2-Propanediol is on the PA disp.); 46% act. Hazardous Substance list; IMO, IMDG, ICAO, Toxicology: LD50 (skin, rabbit) 2000 mg/kg; IATA regulated possible eye irritation with corneal injury; Properties: Lt. gray finely divided suspension; may result in permanent impairment of mild alcohol odor; sol. in dimethyl formamide, vision; prolonged exposure may cause skin acetone, n-propyl acetate, tributyl phosphate; irritation sol. 0.1 mg/l in water; sp.gr. 1.32-1.33; dens. Environmental: Avoid contamination of all 11.05 lb/gal; visc. 600-1000 cps; b.p. 100 C; waterways; based on information for f.p. 0 C; pH 6.0-8.5; 40% min. act. in water diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone, highly toxic to Toxicology: LD50 (skin, rabbit) > 2000 mg/kg, aquatic organisms on acute basis (ing., rat) > 5000 mg/kg; possible eye Precaution: Incompat. with oxidizing irritation; repeated contact may cause flaking materials, strong bases and ketones and softening of skin; mist may cause Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Sulfur oxides, irritation of upper respiratory tract iodine, hydrogen iodide, CO, CO2 Environmental: Avoid contamination of all Storage: Avoid moisture, direct sunlight, waterways; highly toxic to aquatic ultraviolet sources organisms AMP-90™ [ANGUS Precaution: Use chemical goggles, http://www.dow.com/angus/] impervious gloves; incompat. with Chem. Descrip.: 2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol oxidizing materials, ketones, strong bases; (90%) and water See Aminomethyl propanol do not dump in sewers, on the ground or Chem. Analysis: Water 10.8% max. into any body of water CAS 124-68-5; EINECS/ELINCS 204-709-8 Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Sulfur oxides, Uses: Corrosion inhibitor for steam- iodine, hydrogen iodide, CO, CO2 condensate lines; component of metalworking Storage: Store below 32 C; keep away from fluids with extended fluid longevity; co- incompat. materials dispersant for particulate systems; Amical® WP [Dow http://www.dow.com] formaldehyde scavenger; adhesives and Chem. Descrip.: Diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone resinous and polymeric coatings in food (46%) See Diiodomethyl tolylsulfone; pkg.; components of paper and paperboard Lactose; Silica, amorphous hydrated; in contact with aqueous, fatty, and dry Sodium lignosulfonate foods; in closures with sealing gaskets for CAS 20018-09-1; 63-42-3; 8061-51-6; 7631-86- food containers 9; EINECS/ELINCS 243-468-3; 200-559-2; Regulatory: ICOA, IMDG not regulated; FDA ;231-545-4 175.105, 176.170, 176.180, 175.300, 175.380, Uses: Mildewcide for latex paints, emulsions, 175.390, 177.1210, 177.2260; BgVV XXXVI caulks, adhesives, binders, leather approved Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 90 Part I: Trade Name Reference Properties: APHA 20 max.; sol. in water; m.w. Storage: 24 mos. shelf life; store @ ambient 89.1; sp.gr. 0.949; visc. 119 mPa·s @ 25 C, temps. in dry area 21.6 mPa·s @ 50 C; f.p. -37 C; pH 11.3 (0.1 M Ampacet 10063 [Ampacet aq sol'n); pKa 9.72; nuetral equivalent 97-101; http://www.ampacet.com] surface tens. (10% aq. sol'n) ≈ 58 mH/m Chem. Descrip.: 20% Diatomaceous silica in Toxicology: LD50 (oral) 2.9 g/kg, (peritoneal, LDPE carrier See Diatomaceous earth; mouse) 0.32 g/kg; eye irritant Polyethylene, low-density Precaution: Wear protective goggles; Uses: Antiblock additive for thin-gauge film prolonged contact may cause skin irritation; applics., food pkg. corrosive to copper, brass, aluminum Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use Storage: Do not store near heat, flame Ampacet 10117 [Ampacet Ampacet 10053 [Ampacet http://www.ampacet.com] http://www.ampacet.com] Uses: Slip additive in LDPE carrier for thin- Uses: Antistat additive in LDPE carrier for gauge film applics., food pkg. thin-gauge film applics., inj. molding, food Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use 21 pkg. CFR §174.5, 177.1520, 181.28; complies with Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use @ all applicable CONEG heavy metal restrictions up to 2% in film, 3% in inj. molding Properties: Sp.gr. 0.92; max. processing temp. Properties: 5% act. 232 C; 5% amides Ampacet 10057 [Ampacet Ampacet 10123 [Ampacet http://www.ampacet.com] http://www.ampacet.com] Chem. Descrip.: 10% Benzophenone in LDPE Chem. Descrip.: 10% Azodicarbonamide in carrier See Polyethylene, low-density LDPE carrier See Polyethylene, low-density Uses: UV absorber for thin-gauge film Uses: Foam additive for thin-gauge film applics., food pkg. applics., food pkg. Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use Properties: Odorless solid; sp. gr. 0.94; m.p. > 96 C; flash pt. > 600 F Ampacet 10562 [Ampacet Toxicology: Nontoxic to skin and eyes; http://www.ampacet.com] noncarcinogenic; nonmutagenic Chem. Descrip.: Process aid in LLDPE carrier Environmental: Nonhazardous to the See Polyethylene, linear low density environment; may be harmful to wildlife if Uses: Process aid for elimination of melt ingested; keep out of waterways fracture; food pkg. Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: None Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use 21 NFPA: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 CFR §174.5, 177.1520, 178.2010; complies Storage: 24 mos. shelf life; store @ ambient with all applicable CONEG heavy metal temps. in dry area restrictions Properties: Max. processing temp. 246 C Ampacet 10061 [Ampacet http://www.ampacet.com] Ampacet 10919 [Ampacet Uses: Slip additive in LDPE carrier for thin- http://www.ampacet.com] gauge film applics., food pkg. Chem. Descrip.: Process aid in LLDPE carrier Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use See Polyethylene, linear low density Properties: Odorless solid; sp. gr. 0.92 m.p. > 96 Uses: Process aid for elimination of melt C; flash pt. > 600 F; 5% amides fracture; food pkg. Toxicology: Noncarcinogenic; nonmutagenic Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use Environmental: Nonhazardous to the Ampacet 11070 [Ampacet environment; may be harmful to wildlife if http://www.ampacet.com] ingested; keep out of waterways Chem. Descrip.: 50% Rutile titanium dioxide in Precaution: Keep from heat, flames, and LLDPE carrier resin with stearate See oxidants Polyethylene, low-density Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: NOx and COx Uses: Wh. conc. for blown film, inj. and blow NFPA: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 molding applics., food pkg.
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Features: Typical letdown 19:1 Ampacet 11246 [Ampacet Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use http://www.ampacet.com] Properties: Sp.gr. 1.51 Chem. Descrip.: 51% Rutile titanium dioxide in Ampacet 11078 [Ampacet LDPE carrier resin See Polyethylene, low- http://www.ampacet.com] density Chem. Descrip.: 50% Rutile titanium dioxide in Uses: Wh. conc. for inj. and blow molding LDPE carrier resin with stearate See applics., food pkg. Polyethylene, low-density Features: Typical letdown 24:1 Uses: Wh. color conc. for blown film, inj. and Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use 21 blow molding applics., food pkg. CFR §174.5, 177.1520, 178.2010, 178.3297; Features: Typical letdown 9:1 complies with all applicable CONEG heavy Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use 21 metal restrictions CFR §174.5, 177.1520, 178.2010, 178.3297; Properties: Sp.gr. 1.54; max. processing temp. complies with all applicable CONEG heavy 260 C metal restrictions Ampacet 11343 [Ampacet Properties: Sp.gr. 1.52; max. processing temp. http://www.ampacet.com] 287 C Chem. Descrip.: 50% Rutile titanium dioxide in Ampacet 11171 [Ampacet PP carrier resin with stearate See http://www.ampacet.com] Polypropylene Chem. Descrip.: 50% Rutile titanium dioxide in Uses: Wh. conc. for inj. and blow molding LDPE carrier resin with antioxidant See applics., food pkg. Polyethylene, low-density Features: Typical letdown 9:1 Uses: Wh. conc. for extrusion coating Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use applics., food pkg. Properties: Sp.gr. 1.48 Features: Typical letdown 9:1 Ampacet 11416 [Ampacet Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use http://www.ampacet.com] Properties: Sp.gr. 1.51 Chem. Descrip.: 50% Rutile titanium dioxide in Ampacet 11171-101 [Ampacet LDPE carrier resin with stearate See http://www.ampacet.com] Polyethylene, low-density Chem. Descrip.: 50% Rutile titanium dioxide in Uses: Wh. conc. for blown and cast film LDPE carrier resin with stearate See applics., food pkg. Polyethylene, low-density Features: Typical letdown 9:1 Uses: Wh. conc. for extrusion coating Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use 21 applics., food pkg. CFR §174.5, 177.1520, 178.2010, 178.3297; Features: Typical letdown 4:1 complies with all applicable CONEG heavy Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use 21 metal restrictions CFR §174.5, 177.1520, 178.3297, 181.29; Properties: Sp.gr. 1.51; max. processing temp. complies with all applicable CONEG heavy 260 C metal restrictions Ampacet 11418-F [Ampacet Properties: Sp.gr. 1.51; max. processing temp. http://www.ampacet.com] 316 C Chem. Descrip.: 50% Rutile titanium dioxide in Ampacet 11200 [Ampacet HDPE carrier resin with stearate See http://www.ampacet.com] Polyethylene, high-density Chem. Descrip.: 70% Rutile titanium dioxide in Uses: Wh. conc. for blown film, inj. and blow ethylene methyl acrylate copolymer carrier molding applics., food pkg. resin with stearate See Ethylene/methyl Features: Typical letdown 9:1 acrylate copolymer Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use Uses: Wh. conc. for blown and cast film, inj. Properties: Sp.gr. 1.55 and blow molding applics., food pkg. Ampacet 11560 [Ampacet Features: Typical letdown 9:1 http://www.ampacet.com] Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use Chem. Descrip.: 50% Rutile titanium dioxide in Properties: Sp.gr. 2.07 LDPE/LLDPE carrier resin with antioxidant, Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 92 Part I: Trade Name Reference stearate See Polyethylene, linear low F density; Polyethylene, low-density Toxicology: TSCA listed Uses: Wh. color conc. for blown film, inj. and Environmental: Not expected to be hazardous blow molding applics., food pkg. to the environment; may be harmful to Features: Typical letdown 9:1 wildlife if ing.; keep out of waterways Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use Precaution: Wear appropriate eye, face, Properties: Sp.gr. 1.53 protection Ampacet 11572 [Ampacet Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Oxides of nitrogen http://www.ampacet.com] and carbon Chem. Descrip.: 50% Rutile titanium dioxide in HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 LDPE carrier resin with stearate See Storage: 24 mos. @ ambient temps.; keep dry; Polyethylene, low-density keep away from heat, flame, strong oxidants Uses: Wh. conc. for blown film, inj. molding Ampacet 11748 [Ampacet applics., food pkg. http://www.ampacet.com] Features: Typical letdown 19:1 Chem. Descrip.: 70% Rutile titanium dioxide in Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use 21 LLDPE carrier resin with antioxidant, stearate CFR §174.5, 177.1520, 178.2010, 178.3297; See Polyethylene, linear low density complies with all applicable CONEG heavy Uses: Wh. conc. for blown film, inj. and blow metal restrictions molding applics., food pkg. Properties: Sp.gr. 1.77; max. processing temp. Features: Typical letdown 33:1 232 C Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use Ampacet 11739 [Ampacet Properties: Sp.gr. 2.03 http://www.ampacet.com] Ampacet 11851 [Ampacet Chem. Descrip.: 50% Rutile titanium dioxide in http://www.ampacet.com] LLDPE/LDPE carrier resin with antioxidant, Chem. Descrip.: 50% Rutile titanium dioxide in stearate See Polyethylene, linear low LLDPE carrier resin with stearate See density; Polyethylene, low-density Polyethylene, linear low density Uses: Wh. conc. for blown and cast film, inj. Uses: Wh. conc. for inj. molding applics., molding applics., food pkg. food pkg. Features: Typical letdown 4:1 Features: Typical letdown 9:1 Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use 21 Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use 21 CFR §174.5, 177.1520, 178.2010, 178.3297; CFR §174.5, 177.1520, 178.2010, 178.3297; complies with all applicable CONEG heavy complies with all applicable CONEG heavy metal restrictions metal restrictions Properties: Sp.gr. 1.51; max. processing temp. Properties: Sp.gr. 1.52; max. processing temp. 260 C 232 C Ampacet 11744 [Ampacet Ampacet 11853 [Ampacet http://www.ampacet.com] http://www.ampacet.com] Chem. Descrip.: 51% Rutile titanium dioxide in Chem. Descrip.: 50% Rutile titanium dioxide in LLDPE carrier resin See Polyethylene, linear LDPE carrier resin with antioxidant, stearate low density See Polyethylene, low-density CAS 13463-67-7 Uses: Wh. conc. for blown film, inj. and blow Uses: Wh. conc. for inj. and blow molding molding applics., food pkg. applics., food pkg. Features: Typical letdown 9:1 Features: Typical letdown 24:1 Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use 21 Properties: Sp.gr. 1.51 CFR §174.5, 177.1520, 178.3297; complies Ampacet 11875 [Ampacet with all applicable CONEG heavy metal http://www.ampacet.com] restrictions; not regulated for transport; Chem. Descrip.: 50% Rutile titanium dioxide in Canada DSL LDPE carrier resin See Polyethylene, low- Properties: Blue wh. solid; odorless; insol. in density water; sp.gr. 1.54; m.p. > 96 C; flash pt. > 600 Uses: Wh. conc. for blown film, inj. and blow Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 93 Part I: Trade Name Reference molding applics., food pkg. Properties: 25% pigment Features: Typical letdown 9:1 Ampacet 16180 [Ampacet Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use 21 http://www.ampacet.com] CFR §174.5, 177.1520, 178.2010, 178.3297; Chem. Descrip.: Dark blue color conc. in LDPE complies with all applicable CONEG heavy carrier See Polyethylene, low-density metal restrictions Uses: Color conc. for blown film applics., Properties: Sp.gr. 1.53; max. processing temp. food pkg. 260 C Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use; 21 Ampacet 11912 [Ampacet CFR, §176.170(c) http://www.ampacet.com] Properties: Blue odorless solid; sp. gr. 1.08; m.p. Chem. Descrip.: 50% Rutile titanium dioxide in > 96 C; 23% pigment LLDPE carrier resin See Polyethylene, linear Toxicology: Nontoxic to eyes and skin low density Environmental: Not expected to be hazardous Uses: Wh. conc. for inj. and blow molding to the environment; may be harmfulto applics., food pkg. wildlife if ingested Features: Typical letdown 19:1 Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: None Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use Storage: 24 mos. shelf life; store at ambient Properties: Sp.gr. 1.77 temps. and keep dry Ampacet 11913 [Ampacet Ampacet 16438 [Ampacet http://www.ampacet.com] http://www.ampacet.com] Chem. Descrip.: 51% Rutile titanium dioxide in Chem. Descrip.: Lt. blue color conc. in LDPE LLDPE carrier resin See Polyethylene, linear carrier See Polyethylene, low-density low density Uses: Color conc. for thin-gauge film applics., Uses: Wh. conc. for inj. and blow molding food pkg. applics., food pkg. Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use 21 Features: Typical letdown 24:1 CFR §174.5, 177.1520, 178.2010, 178.3297; Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use 21 complies with all applicable CONEG heavy CFR §174.5, 177.1520, 178.3297; complies metal restrictions with all applicable CONEG heavy metal Properties: Sp.gr. 1.42; max. processing temp. restrictions 232 C; 50% pigment Properties: Sp.gr. 1.73; max processing temp. Ampacet 17106 [Ampacet 232 C http://www.ampacet.com] Ampacet 11919-S [Ampacet Chem. Descrip.: Mint green color conc. in LDPE http://www.ampacet.com] carrier See Polyethylene, low-density Chem. Descrip.: 50% Rutile titanium dioxide in Uses: Color conc. for blown film, inj. molding LDPE carrier resin with stearate See applics., food pkg. Polyethylene, low-density Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use Uses: Wh. conc. for extrusion coating Properties: 50% pigment applics., food pkg. Ampacet 110017 [Ampacet Features: Typical letdown 4:1 http://www.ampacet.com] Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use 21 Chem. Descrip.: 50% Rutile titanium dioxide in CFR §174.5, 177.1520, 178.2010, 178.3297; LLDPE carrier resin with stearate See complies with all applicable CONEG heavy Polyethylene, linear low density metal restrictions Uses: Wh. conc. for blown film, inj. and blow Properties: Sp.gr. 1.52 molding applics., food pkg. Ampacet 12083 [Ampacet Features: Typical letdown 19:1 http://www.ampacet.com] Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use Chem. Descrip.: Siliver color conc. in LDPE Properties: Sp.gr. 2.08 carrier See Polyethylene, low-density Ampacet 110025 [Ampacet Uses: Color conc. for blown film, inj. molding http://www.ampacet.com] applics., food pkg. Chem. Descrip.: 80% Rutile titanium dioxide in Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 94 Part I: Trade Name Reference LLDPE carrier resin with stearate See Uses: Wh. color conc. for cast and blown film Polyethylene, linear low density applics., food-contact polymers Uses: Wh. conc. for cast film applics., food Features: Heat stable to 630 F pkg. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1520(c) 2.1, Features: Typical letdown 15:1 178.3297 Regulatory: FDA approved for food pkg. use Properties: Sp.gr. 1.51; bulk dens. 55-65; melt Properties: Sp.gr. 2.46 index 4.80 g/10 min Ampacet 110181-A [Ampacet AMPS® 2401 Monomer [Lubrizol Advanced http://www.ampacet.com] Materials http://www.lubrizol.com/] Chem. Descrip.: Wh. color conc. in LDPE carrier Chem. Descrip.: 90-100% 2-Acrylamido-2- See Polyethylene, low-density methylpropanesulfonic acid Uses: Wh. color conc. for extrusion coating CAS 15214-89-8; EINECS/ELINCS 239-268-0 and cast film applics., food-contact Uses: Protective colloid and/or polymers copolymerizable surfactant in Features: Heat stable to 630 F acrylic/modified acrylic latexes for use in Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1520(c) 2.1, paints, adhesives, and sealants; 178.2010, 178.3297 acrylic/modified acrylic water-reducible resins Properties: Sp.gr. 2.46; bulk dens. 87-97; melt for use in paints and inks; acrylic/modified index 20 g/10 min acrylic printing ink binders; improves latex Ampacet 110313-B [Ampacet stability and film scrub resist.; food-contact http://www.ampacet.com] paper/paperboard Chem. Descrip.: Titanium dioxide in LDPE Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170 carrier See Polyethylene, low-density Properties: APHA 100 max.; gray/wh., free- CAS 13463-67-7 flowing, crystalline powd.; mild odor; sol. in Uses: Wh. color conc. for extrusion coating water; m.w. 207; bulk dens. 4.0 lb/gal; m.p. and cast film applics., food-contact 185 C (dec.); acid no. 272-282; 99% min. NV polymers Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 500-2000 mg/kg, Features: Heat stable to 630 F (skin, rabbit) > 2000 mg/kg; mod. toxic; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1520(c) 2.1, causes severe eye irritation; risk of 178.2010, 178.3297; complies with all irreversible eye damage; may cause applicable CONEG heavy metal restrictions; heritable genetic damage; components may not regulated for transport cause cancer; TSCA listed Properties: White solid; odorless; insol. in water; Environmental: LC50 (acute) > 100 ppm sp.gr. 2.03; bulk dens. 74-84; melt index 5.00 (freshwater fish); limited biodegradation g/10 min; m.p. > 96 C; flash pt. > 600 F; max. Precaution: Forms explosive dust-air mixt.; processing temp. 315 C incompat. with oxidizing agents; material Toxicology: Nontoxic by eye, skin contact; may polymerize when heated TSCA listed Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Thermal decomp. Environmental: Not expected to be hazardous prods.: smoke, CO, aldehydes; combustion to the environment; may be harmful to may produce NOx, SOx wildlife if ing.; keep out of waterways Storage: 1 yr. storage life in original unopened Precaution: Wear appropriate eye, face containers; store in dry areas, at 0-100 F protection AMPS® 2404 Monomer [Lubrizol Advanced Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Oxides of nitrogen Materials http://www.lubrizol.com/] and carbon Chem. Descrip.: 90-100% 2-Acrylamido-2- HMIS: Health 1, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 methylpropanesulfonic acid Storage: 24 mos. @ ambient temps.; keep dry; CAS 15214-89-8; EINECS/ELINCS 239-268-0 keep away from heat, flame, strong oxidants Uses: Protective colloid and/or Ampacet 110370 [Ampacet copolymerizable surfactant in http://www.ampacet.com] acrylic/modified acrylic latexes for use in Chem. Descrip.: Wh. color conc. in LDPE carrier paints, adhesives, and sealants; See Polyethylene, low-density acrylic/modified acrylic water-reducible resins
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Part I: Trade Name Reference for use in paints and inks; acrylic/modified Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Nitric acid, acrylic printing ink binders; improves latex ammonia, COx, NOx, nitrosamine stability, film scrub resist.; food-contact HMIS: Health 2, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 paper/paperboard Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170 cool and well-ventilated place away from acids; Properties: APHA 100 max.; gray/wh., free- do not store in reactive metal containers flowing, crystalline powd.; mild odor; sol. in Ancamide® 220-IPA-73 [Air Prods./Perf. water; m.w. 207; bulk dens. 4.0 lb/gal; m.p. Chems. 185 C (dec.); acid no. 280 max.; 99% min. NV http://www.airproducts.com/puradditives] Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 500-2000 mg/kg, Chem. Descrip.: 73% Polyamide sol'n. in (skin, rabbit) > 2000 mg/kg; mod. toxic; isopropanol See Isopropyl alcohol causes severe eye irritation; risk of Uses: Epoxy curing agent for solv.-based irreversible eye damage; components may maintenance coatings, primers, sealers, cause cancer; TSCA listed coatings for concrete floorings; food-pkg. Environmental: LC50 (acute) > 100 ppm adhesives, coatings, paper/paperboard (freshwater fish); limited biodegradation Features: R.T. curing; provides high flexibility, Precaution: Forms explosive dust-air mixt.; long pot life incompat. with oxidizing agents; may Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, polymerize when heated 176.170 Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Thermal decomp. Properties: Gardner 7 liq.; sp.gr. 0.940; visc. prods.: smoke, CO, aldehydes; combustion 2100 cps; amine no. 180; equiv. wt. 253 may produce NOx, SOx Ancamide® 220-X-70 [Air Prods./Perf. Chems. Storage: 1 yr. storage life in original unopened http://www.airproducts.com/puradditives] containers; store in dry areas, at 0-100 F Chem. Descrip.: Xylene and Ancamide® 220 [Air Prods./Perf. Chems. triethylenetetramine in a polyamide sol'n. http://www.airproducts.com/puradditives] CAS 1330-20-7; 112-24-3; EINECS/ELINCS 215- Chem. Descrip.: Polymer of C-18 unsaturated 535-7; 203-950-6 fatty acid dimers with tetra and tofa (> 95%) Uses: Epoxy curing agent for solv.-based and triethylenetetramine (< 5%) See maintenance coatings, primers, sealers, Polyamide coatings for concrete floorings; food-pkg. CAS 25038-54-4; 112-24-3; EINECS/ELINCS adhesives, coatings, paper/paperboard 203-950-6 Features: R.T. curing; provides high flexibility, Uses: Epoxy curing agent for solv.-based long pot life maintenance coatings, primers, sealers, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, coatings for concrete floorings; food-pkg. 176.170 adhesives, coatings, paper/paperboard Properties: Gardner 7 visc. liq.; aromatic odor; Features: R.T. curing; provides high flexibility, sp.gr. 0.940; visc. 1100 cps; vapor pressure long pot life; cure can be accelerated with up 10.34 mm Hg; amine no. 170; equiv. wt. 264 to 5 phr Ancamine K54 Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 4,300 mg/kg, (skin, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, rabbit) > 2,000 mg/kg; moderate skin, eye 176.170 irritant; may cause skin sensitization; TSCA Properties: Gardner 7 liq.; irriating odor; sl. sol. listed in water; sp.gr. 0.970; visc. 330,000 cps; vapor Precaution: Flamm.; avoid sodium pressure < 1.00 mm Hg; amine no. 245; equiv. hypochlorite., organic and mineral acids, wt. 185; b.p. > 392 F; flash pt. 388 F nitrous acid and other nitrosating agents, Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2,000 mg/kg, oxidizing agents (dermal, rabbit)> 2,000 mg/kg; eye and skin Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Nitric acid, CO, irritant; TSCA listed CO2, ammonia, NOx, nitrosamines Precaution: Wear chemical-resistant goggles HMIS: Health 2, Flammability 3, Reactivity 0 and PVC disposable gloves; avoid sodium Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, hypochlorite, organic and mineral acids, cool and well-ventilated place away from heat, oxidizing agents sources of ignition, oxidizers, and acids; all
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Part I: Trade Name Reference metal parts of equip. the must be grounded 35,000 cps; amine no. 350; equiv. wt. 120 Ancamide® 260A [Air Prods./Perf. Chems. Use Level: 65 phr http://www.airproducts.com/puradditives] Ancamide® 350A [Air Prods./Perf. Chems. Chem. Descrip.: Polymer of c-18 unsat'd fatty http://www.airproducts.com/puradditives] acid dimers w/tetra and tofa (> 90%) and Chem. Descrip.: Fatty acids, C18-unsaturated, triethylenetetramine (< 10%) See Fatty dimers, polymers with tall-oil fatty acids amidoamine resin and triethylenetetramine polyamide resin (> CAS 68082-29-1; 112-24-3; EINECS/ELINCS 90%) and triethylenetetramine (< 10%) See 203-950-6 Fatty amidoamine resin Uses: Epoxy curing agent for coatings, CAS 68082-29-1; 112-24-3 concrete repairs, sealants, cable-jointing Uses: Epoxy curing agent for high-solids compds., consumer adhesives; food-pkg. coatings, adhesives, sealants, putties, adhesives, coatings, paper/paperboard flexible cable-jointing compds.; food-pkg. Features: R.T. curing; 1:1 vol. ratios with std. liq. adhesives, coatings, paper/paperboard epoxy resin possible; improved reactivity, Features: R.T. curing; improved chem. solv. chem. resist., or visc. reduction in blends resist. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, 176.170 176.170 Properties: Gardner 7 liq.; sl. sol. in water; sp.gr. Properties: Gardner 7 liq.; irritating odor; sp.gr. 0.960; visc. 40,000 cps; vapor pressure < 0.75 0.970; visc. 11,000 cps; vapor pressure < 0.75 mm Hg; amine no. 350; equiv. wt. 120; b.p. > mm Hg; amine no. 380; equiv. wt. 100; b.p. > 350 F; flash pt. 200 C 350 F; flash pt. 170.56 C Use Level: 65 phr Use Level: 55 phr Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2,000 mg/kg, Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2,000 mg/kg, (dermal, rabbit)> 2,000 mg/kg; mod. eye and (dermal, rabbit)> 2,000 mg/kg; mod. eye and skin irritant; TSCA listed skin irritant; TSCA listed Precaution: Wear chemical-resistant goggles, Precaution: Wear chemical-resistant goggles, impervious gloves, long sleeve shirts and impervious gloves, long sleeve shirts and trousers without cuffs; avoid contact with trousers without cuffs; avoid contact with organic and mineral acids, sodium organic and mineral acids, sodium hypochlorite, reactive metals, oxidizing hypochlorite, reactive metals, oxidizing agents, nitrous acid and other nitrosating agents, nitrous acid and other nitrosating agents agents Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Nitric acid, Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Nitric acid, ammonia, NOx, COx, nitrosamine ammonia, NOx, COx, nitrosamine HMIS: Health 2, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 HMIS: Health 2, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place away from acids; cool and well-ventilated place away from acids; do not store in reactive metal containers do not store in reactive metal containers Ancamide® 260TN [Air Prods./Perf. Chems. Ancamide® 375A [Air Prods./Perf. Chems. http://www.airproducts.com/puradditives] http://www.airproducts.com/puradditives] Chem. Descrip.: Amide/imidazoline Chem. Descrip.: Fatty acids, C18-unsaturated, Uses: Epoxy curing agent for coatings, dimers, polymers with tall-oil fatty acids concrete repairs, sealants, cable-jointing and triethylenetetramine polyamide resin (> compds., consumer adhesives, coal tar- 95%) and triethylenetetramine (< 5%) See extended coatings; adhesives, coatings, Fatty amidoamine resin paper/paperboard in food-contact applics. CAS 68082-29-1; 112-24-3 Features: R.T. curing; higher imidazoline version Uses: Epoxy curing agent for low-VOC of Ancamide 260A for improved compatibility coatings, adhesives, sealants, putties, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, flexible cable-jointing compds.; food-pkg. 176.170 adhesives, coatings, paper/paperboard Properties: Gardner 7 liq.; sp.gr. 0.960; visc. Features: R.T. curing
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, trousers without cuffs; avoid contact with 176.170 organic and mineral acids, sodium Properties: Gardner 7 liq.; ammoniacal odor; sl. hypochlorite, reactive metals, oxidizing sol. in water; sp.gr. 0.960; visc. 150 cps; amine agents, nitrous acid and other nitrosating no. 379; equiv. wt. 100; b.p. > 350 F; flash pt. agents 215.56 C Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Nitric acid, Use Level: 50 phr ammonia, NOx, COx, nitrosamine Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2,000 mg/kg, HMIS: Health 3, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 (dermal, rabbit)> 2,000 mg/kg; mod. eye, Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, skin, and respiratory tract irritant; TSCA cool and well-ventilated place away from acids; listed do not store in reactive metal containers Precaution: Wear chemical-resistant goggles, Ancamide® 501 [Air Prods./Perf. Chems. impervious gloves, long sleeve shirts and http://www.airproducts.com/puradditives] trousers without cuffs; avoid contact with Chem. Descrip.: Diethylenetriamine, Phenol, organic and mineral acids, sodium 4,4'-(1-methylethylidene)bis-, and hypochlorite, reactive metals, oxidizing tetraethylenepentamine See Bisphenol A agents, nitrous acid and other nitrosating CAS 111-40-0; 80-05-7; 112-57-2 agents Uses: Epoxy curing agent for matte floorings, Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Nitric acid, concrete coatings, patching compds., old-to- ammonia, NOx, COx, nitrosamine new concrete adhesives; food pkg. coatings, HMIS: Health 2, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 paper/paperboard Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, Features: R.T. curing; provides cures under cool and well-ventilated place away from acids; humid conditions, very good adhesion, exc. do not store in reactive metal containers adhesion to concrete, good chem. resist. Ancamide® 500 [Air Prods./Perf. Chems. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300, 176.170 http://www.airproducts.com/puradditives] Properties: Gardner 7 liq.; sp.gr. 0.980; visc. 600 Chem. Descrip.: TOFA reaction products with cps; amine no. 550; equiv. wt. 68; heat distort. TEPA (> 85%) and tetraethylenepentamine temp. 116 F (264 psi) (< 15%) See Fatty acids, tall-oil, reaction Use Level: 35 phr products with tetraethylenepentamine Ancamide® 502 [Air Prods./Perf. Chems. CAS 68953-36-6; 112-57-2 http://www.airproducts.com/puradditives] Uses: Epoxy curing agent for concrete Chem. Descrip.: TOFA reaction products with coatings, tile grouts, crack injection, TEPA (> 85%) and tetraethylenepentamine floorings, riverstone mortars, elec. (< 15%) See Fatty acids, tall-oil, reaction encapsulation, tooling, general-purpose products with tetraethylenepentamine adhesives; food pkg. coatings, CAS 68953-36-6; 112-57-2 paper/paperboard Uses: Epoxy curing agent for matte floorings, Features: R.T. curing; provides low visc., concrete coatings, patching compds., old-to- moderate pot life, good adhesion to concrete; new concrete adhesives; food pkg. coatings, used alone or with other curing agents; paper/paperboard noncritical mixing ratio Features: R.T. curing; provides short pot life Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300, 176.170 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300, 176.170 Properties: Gardner 7 liq.; ammoniacal odor; Properties: Gardner 7 liq.; irritating odor; sl. sol. sp.gr. 0.950; visc. 250 cps; amine no. 445; in water; sp.gr. 0.950; visc. 300 cps; vapor equiv. wt. 90; heat distort. temp. 113 F (264 pressure < 5.17 mm Hg; amine no. 450; equiv. psi); b.p. > 392 F; flash pt. 195 C wt. 90; heat distort. temp. 113 F (264 psi); b.p. Use Level: 50 phr > 400 F; flash pt. 195 C Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 3,800 mg/kg, Use Level: 50 phr (dermal, rabbit)> 8,550 mg/kg; severe eye, Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2,000 mg/kg, skin, and respiratory tract irritant; TSCA (dermal, rabbit)> 8,550 mg/kg; severe eye, listed skin, and respiratory tract irritant; TSCA Precaution: Wear chemical-resistant goggles, listed impervious gloves, long sleeve shirts and Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 98 Part I: Trade Name Reference Precaution: Wear chemical-resistant goggles, http://www.airproducts.com/puradditives] impervious gloves, long sleeve shirts and Chem. Descrip.: TOFA reaction products with trousers without cuffs; avoid contact with TEPA (> 85%) , and tetraethylenepentamine organic and mineral acids, sodium (< 15%) See Fatty acids, tall-oil, reaction hypochlorite, reactive metals, oxidizing products with tetraethylenepentamine agents, nitrous acid and other nitrosating CAS 68953-36-6; 112-57-2 agents Uses: Epoxy curing agent for civil Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Nitric acid, engineering, building and construction, wet ammonia, NOx, COx, nitrosamine lay-up laminates, elec. encapsulation, high- HMIS: Health 2, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 solids coatings (often with Ancamine 1618 or Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, 1693); pot life extender for cycloaliphatic cool and well-ventilated place away from acids; amine; food pkg. coatings, do not store in reactive metal containers paper/paperboard Ancamide® 503 [Air Prods./Perf. Chems. Features: R.T. curing; provides highest http://www.airproducts.com/puradditives] imidazoline content of amidoamine range Chem. Descrip.: TOFA reaction products with giving lowest reactivity/visc., good thru-cure TEPA (> 85%) and (< 35%), and with very little exotherm tetraethylenepentamine (< 15%) See Fatty Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300, 176.170 acids, tall-oil, reaction products with Properties: Gardner 7 liq.; irritating odor; sl. sol. tetraethylenepentamine in water; sp.gr. 0.940; visc. 300 cps; vapor CAS 68953-36-6; 112-57-2 pressure < 20.68 mm Hg; amine no. 420; equiv. wt. 105; heat distort. temp. 113 F (264 Uses: Epoxy curing agent for concrete psi); b.p. > 400 F; flash pt. 195 C coatings, floorings, old-to-new concrete Use Level: 55 phr adhesives, tile grouts; food pkg. coatings, Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2,000 mg/kg, paper/paperboard (dermal, rabbit)> 8,550 mg/kg; severe eye, Features: R.T. curing; provides faster pot life and thin film cure time than Ancamide 500 or skin, and respiratory tract irritant; TSCA 502 listed Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300, 176.170 Precaution: Corrosive; wear full-face shield Properties: Gardner 6 liq.; irritating odor; sp.gr. with goggles, impervious gloves, full 0.950; visc. 350 cps; vapor pressure < 10.34 rubber suit; avoid contact with organic and mm Hg; amine no. 500; equiv. wt. 90; heat mineral acids, sodium hypochlorite, distort. temp. 119 F (264 psi); b.p. > 400 F reactive metals, oxidizing agents Use Level: 50 phr Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Nitric acid, Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2,000 mg/kg, ammonia, NOx, COx, flamm. HC fragments, (dermal, rabbit)> 8,550 mg/kg; severe eye nitrosamine irritant, mod. skin, and respiratory tract HMIS: Health 3, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 irritant; TSCA listed Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, Precaution: Wear chemical-resistant goggles, cool and well-ventilated place away from acids; impervious gloves, long sleeve shirts and do not store in reactive metal containers trousers without cuffs; avoid contact with Ancamide® 507 [Air Prods./Perf. Chems. organic and mineral acids, sodium http://www.airproducts.com/puradditives] hypochlorite, reactive metals, oxidizing Chem. Descrip.: TOFA reaction products with agents, nitrous acid and other nitrosating TEPA (> 60%), Epoxidized oleic acid, agents reaction products with TEPA (< 35%), and Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Nitric acid, tetraethylenepentamine See Fatty acids, ammonia, NOx, COx, nitrosamine tall-oil, reaction products with HMIS: Health 2, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 tetraethylenepentamine Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, CAS 68953-36-6; 68298-14-6 ; 112-57-2 cool and well-ventilated place away from acids; Uses: Epoxy curing agent for high-solids, do not store in reactive metal containers anticorrosive marine coatings, concrete Ancamide® 506 [Air Prods./Perf. Chems. patching and flooring mortars, adhesives
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Part I: Trade Name Reference and patch kits; food pkg. coatings, Precaution: Wear appropriate respirator when paper/paperboard ventilation is inadequate, chemical Features: R.T. curing; provides fast cure, resistant goggles, neoprene gloves, long improved water resist.; for use alone or with sleeve shirts and trousers without cuffs; polyamide adducts avoid contact with organic and mineral Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300, 176.170 acids, sodium hypochlorite, reactive Properties: Gardner 6 liq.; irritating odor; sp.gr. metals, oxidizing agents, nitrous acid and 0.990; visc. 950 cps; amine no. 600; equiv. wt. other nitrosating agents 65; heat distort. temp. 127 F (264 psi); b.p. > Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Nitric acid, 482 F; flash pt. 141.11 C ammonia, NOx, COx, flamm. HC fragments, Use Level: 35 phr nitrosamine Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2,000 mg/kg, Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, (dermal, rabbit)> 2,000 mg/kg; severe eye, cool and well-ventilated place away from heat skin, and respiratory tract irritant; TSCA and sources of ignition, acids with all metal listed parts of the equipment grounded Precaution: Corrosive; wear full-face shield Ancamide® 2426 [Air Prods./Perf. Chems. with goggles, impervious gloves, full http://www.airproducts.com/puradditives] rubber suit; avoid contact with organic and Chem. Descrip.: Polyamidoamine (> 50%) and mineral acids, sodium hypochlorite, tetraethylenepentamine (< 10%) reactive metals, oxidizing agents CAS 112-57-2 Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Nitric acid, Uses: Ambient temp. epoxy curing agent for ammonia, NOx, COx, flamm. HC fragments, high solids or 100% solids coatings and nitrosamine primers, for brewery tank linings and HMIS: Health 3, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 potable water applics.; food pkg. coatings Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, Features: Plasticizer-free cool and well-ventilated place away from acids; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 do not store in reactive metal containers Properties: Gardner 8 color; irritating odor; sl. Ancamide® 700-B-75 [Air Prods./Perf. sol. in water; sp.gr. 0.952; visc. 650 cps; amine Chems. no. 380; gel time 245 min. (150 g mix); b.p. > http://www.airproducts.com/puradditives] 644 F; flash pt. > 204.44 C Chem. Descrip.: Fatty acids, C18-unsaturated, Use Level: 49 phr dimers, polymers with teta, reaction Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2,000 mg/kg products with poly(bisphenol A diglycidyl (polyamidoamine), 2,140 mg/kg ether) (> 75%), butanol (< 25%), and (tetraethylenepentamine), (dermal, rabbit)> triethylenetetramine See Butyl alcohol; 2,000 mg/kg; severe, eye, skin, and Polyamide respiratory tract irritant; TSCA listed CAS 68424-41-9; 71-36-3; 112-24-3 Precaution: Wear full-face shield with Uses: Epoxy curing agent for high-solids chemical-resistant goggles underneath, full anticorrosive coatings for marine/industrial rubber suit, impervious gloves; avoid use; food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, contact with organic and mineral acids, paper/paperboard sodium hypochlorite, reactive metals, Features: R.T. curing; provides exc. adhesion oxidizing agents, nitrous acid and other and cure under adverse conditions; no nitrosating agents induction period required Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: May generate toxic Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105; meets US or irritating combustion prods., CO, NOx, Navy MIL-P-24441 ammonia, nitric acid, nitrosamines Properties: Gardner 7 liq.; ammoniacal odor; sl. HMIS: Health 3, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 sol. in water; sp.gr. 0.960; visc. 5000 cps; Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, amine no. 240; equiv. wt. 170; b.p. > 212 F cool and well-ventilated place away from acids Use Level: 90 phr Ancamine® 1608 [Air Prods./Perf. Chems. Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2,000 mg/kg, http://www.airproducts.com/puradditives] (dermal, rabbit)> 2,000 mg/kg; eye and skin Chem. Descrip.: Modified aliphatic amine irritant; TSCA listed Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 100 Part I: Trade Name Reference Uses: Epoxy curing agent for high-solids, (est.), (skin, rat) > 1090 mg/kg (est.); solv.-free maintenance coatings, tank harmful by contact with skin, ing.; linings, wet lay-up laminating, adhesives; corrosive to eyes, skin; severe eye, accelerator for amidoamines; food pkg. respiratory tract irritant; may cause coatings respiratory, skin sensitization; TSCA listed Features: R.T. curing; provides chem. and solv. Environmental: Exposure at low resist. concentrations may kill fish; waste from this Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 product may present long-term Properties: Gardner 3 liq.; sp.gr. 1.08; visc. 3500 environmental hazards cps; amine no. 800; equiv. wt. 44; heat distort. Precaution: Wear full face-shield with goggles temp. 147 F (264 psi) underneath, rubber gloves, impervious Use Level: 20 phr clothing, rubber boots; incompat. with Ancamine® 1618 [Air Prods./Perf. Chems. mineral acids, organic acids, oxidizing http://www.airproducts.com/puradditives] agents, sodium hypochlorite, calcium Chem. Descrip.: Modified cycloaliphatic amine hypochlorite Uses: Epoxy curing agent for solv.-free and Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, high-solids coatings, gel coats, self- ammonia, nitrogen oxides, irritating and leveling floorings, mortars, water-wipeable toxic fumes, nitric acid, nitrosamines tile grouts; food-pkg. adhesives HMIS: Health 3, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 Features: R.T. curing; provides exc. color, color Storage: Keep away from acids, oxidizers; keep stability, high gloss, nonblushing surf. in cool, dry, ventilated place in closed appearance, good chem. resist. containers; store in steel containers preferably Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105 outdoors, above ground, surrounded by dikes; Properties: Gardner 1 liq.; sp.gr. 1.03; visc. 400 do not store in reactive containers cps; amine no. 275; equiv. wt. 113; heat Ancamine® 1922A [Air Prods./Perf. Chems. distort. temp. 115 F (264 psi) http://www.airproducts.com/puradditives] Use Level: 60 phr Chem. Descrip.: Diethylene glycol di Ancamine® 1916 [Air Prods./Perf. Chems. (aminopropyl) ether http://www.airproducts.com/puradditives] CAS 4246-51-9 Chem. Descrip.: Diethylenetriamine (< 30%), Uses: Room or elevated temp. epoxy curing eposy polyamine adduct (60-100%) and agent for structural adhesives, elec. trade secret components; phenol-free version potting/encapsulation for aerospace, of Ancamine 1483 automotive, and other high-performance CAS 111-40-0 applics.; in food-pkg. adhesives Uses: Epoxy curing agent for heat-resist., Features: Provides exceptional toughness, solv.-free and sol'n. coatings, food pkg. resiliency, thermal shock resist., outstanding coatings, paper/paperboard impact resist., good elec. props. Features: R.T. curing Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300, 176.170; Properties: Gardner 1 liq.; completely sol. in DOT, ICAO, IATA regulated; OSHA hazardous water; sp.gr. 1.01; visc. 10 cps; vapor pressure (corrosive, sensitizer); SARA §312 Immediate, 3.00 mm Hg; b.p. 563 F; amine no. 507; equiv. Delayed Health Hazard, §313 nonreportable; wt. 55; heat distort. temp. 109 F (264 psi); Canada DSL; WHMIS D2A, D2B, E corrosive; flash pt. 121.11 C EEC corrosive; Australia AICS; Philippines Use Level: 29 phr PICCS; China SEPA Precaution: Incompat. with mineral acids, Properties: Straw yel. Gardner 4 liq.; organic acids, oxidizing agents, sodium ammoniacal odor; sl. sol. in water; sp.gr. 1.09; hypochlorite; wear full-face shield with visc. 6000 cps; vapor pressure <1 mm Hg; b.p. goggles underneath, impervious clothing, > 190 C; flash pt. 100 C; pH alkaline; amine and rubber or plastic boots no. 840; equiv. wt. 43; heat distort. temp. 136 Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, F (264 psi) ammonia, NOx, nitric acid Use Level: 25 phr HMIS: Health 3, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 1080 mg/kg Storage: Store in tightly-closed steel containers Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 101 Part I: Trade Name Reference away from acids, in dry, cool, and well- min. (150 g mix); flash pt. 46.5 C ventilated area, preferably located outdoors, Use Level: 60 phr above ground, and surrounded by dikes to Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 790 mg/kg, contain spills or leaks (dermal, rabbit) > 1,000 mg/kg, mild eye, Ancamine® 2410 [Air Prods./Perf. Chems. skin, and respiratory irritant; TSCA listed http://www.airproducts.com/puradditives] Precaution: Wear chemical resistant goggles, Chem. Descrip.: Adduct of ethylene diamine impervious gloves, long sleeve shirts and and liq. epoxy resin trousers without cuffs. Uses: Epoxy curing agent for chem. resist., Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: May generate toxic high solids/100% solids coatings and tank or irritating combustion prods., CO, CO2, linings, food pkg. coatings NOx, ammonia, nitric acid, aldehydes, Features: Ambient temp. curing flamm. HC fragments Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300; DOT HMIS: Health 1, Flammability 2, Reactivity 1 nonregulated; SARA §312/313 nonreportable; Storage: Store in tightly closed containers in a EINECS, AICS listed dry, cool and well-ventilated place, away from Properties: Lt. yel. visc. liq.; ammoniacal odor; acids, heat and sources of ignition completely sol. in water; sp.gr. 1.17; dens. Ancamine® DETA [Air Prods./Perf. Chems. 9.72 lb/gal; visc. 205,000 cps (50 C); vapor http://www.airproducts.com/puradditives] pressure 1.20 mm Hg (21 C); b.p. > 118.33 C; Chem. Descrip.: Diethylenetriamine flash pt. (CC) > 204.44 C; pH alkaline; amine CAS 111-40-0; EINECS/ELINCS 203-865-4 no. 364; EEW 85.5 Uses: Epoxy curing agent for flooring, sol'n. Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 500 mg/kg, (skin, coatings, and encapsulation; for intermediates rabbit) > 1000 mg/kg; mild eye and skin for amidoamines, imidazolines, epoxy adducts, irritant; vapor may cause lacrimation, and other addition compds.; food pkg. conjunctivitis, corneal edema; inh. of mists coatings, paper/paperboard may cause respiratory tract irritation; TSCA Features: Ambient temp. curing; provides low listed equiv. wt., high nitrogen content Precaution: Corrosive; incompat. with Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.300 oxidizing agents; may cause sudden compliant reaction and fire; incompat. with min. acids, Properties: Gardner 1 liq.; irritating odor; org. acids, Na or Ca hypochlorite completely sol. in water; sp.gr. 0.948; visc. < Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: May generate toxic 10 cps; b.p. 405 F; amine no. 1640; equiv. wt. or irritating combustion prods., CO, CO2, 21; heat distort. temp. 127 F (264 psi); gel time NOx, ammonia, nitric acid 25 min. (150 g mix); flash pt. 98.89 C; pH12 HMIS: Health 1, Flammability 2, Reactivity 1 Use Level: 11 phr Storage: 2 yr. shelf life in orig. container @ Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 1080, (dermal, ambient temp.; store tightly sealed away from rabbit) > 1090; harmful by skin contact, ing.; excessive heat and humidity severe eye, skin, and respiratory irritant; Ancamine® 2410B75 [Air Prods./Perf. Chems. TSCA listed http://www.airproducts.com/puradditives] Precaution: Combustible solid; wear full-face Chem. Descrip.: Butanol (25%), shield with goggles underneath, ethylenediamine (< 1%) in aliphatic amine impermeable gloves, impervious clothing; adduct See Butyl alcohol incompat. with mineral acids, organic CAS 71-36-3; 107-15-3 acids, oxidizing agents, nitrous acid and Uses: Epoxy curing agent for chem. resist., other nitrosating agents. high solids/100% solids coatings and tank HMIS: Health 3, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 linings, food pkg. coatings Ancamine® T [Air Prods./Perf. Chems. Features: Ambient temp. curing http://www.airproducts.com/puradditives] Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300 Chem. Descrip.: DETA, reaction products with Properties: Gardner 2 color visc. liq.; sp.gr. 1.05; ethylene oxide (> 70%) and visc. 11,000 cps; vapor pressure 12.50 mm Diethylenetriamine (< 30%) Hg; b.p. > 200 F; amine no. 340; gel time 30 CAS 28063-82-3; 111-40-0
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(150 g mix); flash pt. > 135 C; pH alkaline Properties: Gardner 1 liq.; ammoniacal odor; Use Level: 18 phr completely sol. in water; sp.gr. 1.03; visc. 300 Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 2140 mg/kg, cps; vapor pressure < 1.00 mm Hg; m.p. -31 F; (dermal, rabbit) > 660 mg/kg; severe eye, b.p. 428 F; amine no. 1145; equiv. wt. 36; heat skin, and respiratory irritant; may cause distort. temp. 129 F (264 psi); flash pt. > 100 sensitization by skin contact; TSCA listed C; pH alkaline Precaution: Wear full-face shield with Use Level: 20 phr chemical safety goggles underneath, Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 1080 mg/kg, rubber gloves, full rubber suit; prolonged (dermal, rabbit) > 1090 mg/kg; severe eye, contact may result in chemical burns and skin, and respiratory irritant; TSCA listed permanent damage; incompat. with mineral Precaution: Corrosive; wear full-face shield acids, organic acids, oxidizing agents, with chemical safety goggles underneath, reactive metals, nitrous acid and other rubber gloves, full rubber suit; incompat. nitrosating agents; oxidizing agents, and with mineral acids, alkalis, organic acids, sodium hypochlorite. oxidizing agents, reactive metals, nitrous Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, acid and other nitrosating agents ammonia, nitric acid, NOx, nitrosamine Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, HMIS: Health 3, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 ammonia, NOx, nitrosamine Storage: Keep away from acids, oxidizers; keep HMIS: Health 3, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 in cool, dry, ventilated place in closed Ancamine® T-1 [Air Prods./Perf. Chems. containers; store in steel containers preferably http://www.airproducts.com/puradditives] outdoors, above ground, surrounded by dikes; Chem. Descrip.: Modified aliphatic amine; do not store in reactive containers accelerated version of Ancamine T Ancamine® TETA [Air Prods./Perf. Chems. Uses: R.T. epoxy curing agent for wet lay-up http://www.airproducts.com/puradditives] laminating, tooling, food-pkg. adhesives, Chem. Descrip.: Triethylenetetraamine See boat and auto body patch repair kits Triethylenetetramine Features: Provides faster thin film cure and CAS 112-24-3; EINECS/ELINCS 203-950-6 reduced sensitivity to moisture during cure UN 2259 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105 Uses: Epoxy curing agent for flooring, sol'n. Properties: Gardner 1 liq.; sp.gr. 1.07; visc. 1500 coatings, and encapsulation; intermediates for cps; amine no. 885; equiv. wt. 47; heat distort. amidoamines, imidazolines, epoxy adducts, temp. 140 F (264 psi) and other addition compds.; food pkg. Use Level: 25 phr coatings, paper/paperboard Toxicology: Reduced level of skin irritation Features: R.T. curing relative to most aliphatic polyamines Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 compliant Ancamine® TEPA [Air Prods./Perf. Chems. Properties: Gardner 1 liq.; fishy odor; sp.gr. http://www.airproducts.com/puradditives] 0.984; visc. 20 cps; vapor pressure < 0.01 mm Chem. Descrip.: Tetraethylenepentamine Hg; b.p. 531 F; amine no. 1435; equiv. wt. 27; CAS 112-57-2; EINECS/ELINCS 203-986-2 heat distort. temp. 126 F (264 psi); gel time 30 Uses: Epoxy curing agent for flooring, sol'n. min. (150 g mix); flash pt. > 115.56 C; pH coatings, and encapsulation; intermediates for alkaline amidoamines, imidazolines, epoxy adducts, Use Level: 14 phr and other addition compds.; food-pkg. Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 2500 mg/kg, adhesives, coatings, paper/paperboard (dermal, rabbit) > 805 mg/kg; severe eye Features: R.T. curing and skin irritant; mod. respiratory tract irritant; may cause sensitization by skin Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 103 Part I: Trade Name Reference contact; TSCA listed butyl-4´-hydroxyhydrocinnamate) methane Precaution: Wear full-face shield with See Pentaerythrityl tetrakis [3-(3´,5´-di-t- chemical safety goggles underneath, butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) propionate] rubber gloves, full rubber suit; prolonged CAS 6683-19-8; EINECS/ELINCS 229-722-6 contact may result in chemical burns and Uses: Food-grade antioxidant for polymer permanent damage; incompat. with mineral stabilization acids, organic acids, oxidizing agents, Properties: Solid; m.w. 1178; m.p. 110-125 C reactive metals, nitrous acid and other Anox® 70 [Chemtura/Great Lakes nitrosating agents; oxidizing agents, and http://www.chemtura.com/corporate/v/inde sodium hypochlorite. x.jsp?vgnextoid=2a497e765e59b010VgnVC Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, M10000052d7010aRCRD&vgn] ammonia, nitric acid, NOx, nitrosamine Chem. Descrip.: 2,2´-Thiodiethyl bis-(3,5-di-t- HMIS: Health 3, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) propionate See Storage: Keep away from acids, oxidizers; keep Thiodiethylene bis (3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxy) in cool, dry, ventilated place in closed hydrocinnamate containers; store in steel containers preferably CAS 41484-35-9 outdoors, above ground, surrounded by dikes; Uses: Antioxidant providing processing and do not store in reactive containers end-use stability for LDPE copper wire Anox® 20 [Chemtura/Great Lakes insulation and cable jacketing, carbon http://www.chemtura.com/corporate/v/inde black-loaded polyolefins, chem. x.jsp?vgnextoid=2a497e765e59b010VgnVC crosslinked PE, HIPS, ABS, EPDM, SBR, M10000052d7010aRCRD&vgn] neoprene, natural and syn. elastomers; Chem. Descrip.: Tetrakis methylene (3,5-di-t- suitable in food-pkg. adhesives, lubricants butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate) methane for food processing See Pentaerythrityl tetrakis [3-(3´,5´-di-t- Features: Nonstaining, nondiscoloring butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) propionate] Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 178.3570; CAS 6683-19-8; EINECS/ELINCS 229-722-6 EU approvals Uses: Antioxidant, processing stabilizer for Properties: Wh. free-flowing cryst. powd., thermoplastic polymers, PP, HDPE, LDPE, odorless; sol. (g/100 ml): > 50g in acetone, LLDPE, PA, PVC, rubbers, adhesives; food chloroform, 48 g in ethyl acetate, 6 g in pkg. coatings, polymers methanol, < 0.01 g in water; m.w. 642; sp.gr. Features: Nondiscoloring, nonstaining; esp. 1.01 g/ml (20 C); m.p. 63-73 C; flash pt. 279 C effective against polymer thermo oxidative Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 5000 mg/kg; degradation during long term aging nonirritating to skin and eyes Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300, 177.1310, Storage: 1 yr. storage in sealed containers in 177.1330, 177.1350, 177.1420, 177.1520, cool, dry area 177.1570, 177.1640, 177.2470, 177.2480; Anox® 1315 [Chemtura/Great Lakes BGA, France, Italy approvals http://www.chemtura.com/corporate/v/inde Properties: Wh. cryst. powd. or gran., odorless; x.jsp?vgnextoid=2a497e765e59b010VgnVC sol. (g/100 ml): > 100 g in acetone, benzene, M10000052d7010aRCRD&vgn] chloroform, 0.03 g in water; m.w. 1178; sp.gr. Chem. Descrip.: 3,5-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4- 1.045 g/cc (20 C); m.p. 110-125 C; flash pt. hydroxybenzenepropanoic ester of a C14- 299 C C15 alcohols blend Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 5 g/kg, (dermal, CAS 171090-93-0 rabbit) 3.1 g/kg; nonirritating to skin, Uses: Antioxidant for polymers such as PVC, nonsensitizing PE, ABS, SBR, BR, NBR, engine and cutting Storage: 1 yr. shelf life stored in cool, dry place lubricating oils; in food-pkg. applics. Anox® 20 NDB [Chemtura/Great Lakes Features: Nondiscoloring http://www.chemtura.com/corporate/v/inde Regulatory: FDA approvals; DSL, ECL. List I x.jsp?vgnextoid=2a497e765e59b010VgnVC (China) listed M10000052d7010aRCRD&vgn] Properties: Cl., yel. liq.; sl. odor; sp.gr. 0.94 g/ml; Chem. Descrip.: Tetrakis methylene (3´,5´-di-t- bulk dens. 0.93 g/ml; visc. ≈ 200 mPa·s; vapor
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Part I: Trade Name Reference pressure 1.2 mm Hg; m.p. -56 C; flash pt. 229 4´-hydroxyphenyl) propionate See C; > 97% Octadecyl 3,5-di-t-butyl-4- Toxicology: LD 50 (oral, rat) > 5,000 mg/kg hydroxyhydrocinnamate Environmental: Biodeg. 34.4% after 28 days of CAS 2082-79-3; EINECS/ELINCS 218-216-0 incubation; COD 2.77 mg O2/mg of Uses: Antioxidant/stabilizer for polyolefins, substance impact styrenics, block copolymers, PVC, Precaution: Avoid eye, skin and clothing PU, elastomers, adhesives; food-pkg. contact adhesives, paper/paperboard, polymers Storage: 6-12 mos. storage in cool, dry, well- Features: Retards oxidative degradation during ventilated area away from incompat. materials; polymerization, processing and in end-use keep container tightly closed applics. Anox® IC-14 [Chemtura/Great Lakes Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, http://www.chemtura.com/corporate/v/inde 177.1350, 177.1420, 177.1480, 177.1520, x.jsp?vgnextoid=2a497e765e59b010VgnVC 177.1580, 177.1640, 177.1810, 178.3790; M10000052d7010aRCRD&vgn] BGA, France, Italy approvals Chem. Descrip.: Tris (3,5-di-t-butyl-4- Properties: Wh. powd., gran. or flakes, odorless; hydroxybenzyl) isocyanurate sol. (g/100 ml): 140 g in chloroform, 104 g in CAS 27676-62-6; EINECS/ELINCS 248-597-9 xylene, 95 g in ethyl acetate, 52 g in hexane, Uses: Antioxidant suitable for food-contact 50 g in acetone; insol. in water; m.w. 531; applics. incl. adhesives and polymers sp.gr. 1.07 g/cc (20 C); m.p. 49-53 C; flash pt. Features: Provides outstanding protection 273 C; 98% min. purity against high temp. degradation during Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 10 g/kg, (dermal, processing and thermal stability of service life; rabbit) > 2 g/kg; sl. skin irritation; nonvolatile; nondiscoloring nonirritating to eyes Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 177.1520, Anox® PP18 NDB [Chemtura/Great Lakes 178.2010 http://www.chemtura.com/corporate/v/inde Properties: Wh. fine powd.; odorless; sol. 42% in x.jsp?vgnextoid=2a497e765e59b010VgnVC dimethylformamide, 32% in chloroform, 22% in M10000052d7010aRCRD&vgn] acetone, 8.7% in benzene, 1.1% in ethyl Chem. Descrip.: Octadecyl-3-(3´,5´-di-t-butyl- alcohol, 0.4% methyl alcohol, 0.1% hexane; 4´-hydroxyphenyl) propionate See insol. in water; m.w. 784; sp.gr. 1.05; m.p. 220 Octadecyl 3,5-di-t-butyl-4- C; flash pt. 289 C hydroxyhydrocinnamate Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 6.8 mg/kg, (skin, CAS 2082-79-3; EINECS/ELINCS 218-216-0 rabbit) > 10 g/kg; low to sl. acute toxicity; Uses: Food-grade antioxidant for polymer may cause irritation to eyes, skin, mucous stabilization membranes, and upper respiratory tract Properties: Solid/liq.; m.w. 531; m.p. 49-53 C Precaution: Incompat. with strong oxidizers Anox® TB 143 [Chemtura/Great Lakes and org. peroxides; dusts can form http://www.chemtura.com/corporate/v/inde explosive mixt. with air x.jsp?vgnextoid=2a497e765e59b010VgnVC Hazardous Ingredients: Tris (3,5-di-t-butyl-4- M10000052d7010aRCRD&vgn] hydroxybenzyl) isocyanurate Chem. Descrip.: Synergistic blend of 20% Anox Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Thermal decomp. PP18, 80% Alkanox® 240-3T (Distearyl may produce oxides of nitrogen, carbon thiodipropionate; Tris (2,4-di-t-butylphenyl) monoxide, carbon dioxide and other phosphite) See Octadecyl 3,5-di-t-butyl-4- organics hydroxyhydrocinnamate Storage: Store in sealed containers in cool, dry Uses: Antioxidant, stabilizer for polyolefins, places; avoid contact with open flames food pkg. Anox® PP18 [Chemtura/Great Lakes Features: High performance nondiscoloring, http://www.chemtura.com/corporate/v/inde nonstaining; stabilizes during processing and x.jsp?vgnextoid=2a497e765e59b010VgnVC long-term aging M10000052d7010aRCRD&vgn] Regulatory: FDA approved; food-contact Chem. Descrip.: Octadecyl-3-(3´,5´-di-t-butyl- approvals in various countries
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Properties: Wh. powd. or low-dusting gran.; contact applics. pract. insol. in water; dens. 0.5 g/cc (20 C); Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.180, m.p. 49-180 C 176.200, 176.210 Toxicology: Nonhazardous according to EU Properties: Liq.; HLB 7.0; pour pt. -4 C; cloud pt. regs. 32 C (1% aq.); nonionic; 100% conc. Storage: 1 yr. storage life in sealed containers in Antarox® L-64 [Rhodia HPCII cool, dry area below 40 C http://www.rhodia-hpcii.com] Antarox® F-88 FLK [Rhodia HPCII Chem. Descrip.: Poloxamer 184 http://www.rhodia-hpcii.com] CAS 9003-11-6 Chem. Descrip.: Poloxamer 238 Uses: Defoamer, dispersant, wetting agent, CAS 9003-11-6 emulsifier, oil demulsifier, leveling agent, Uses: Defoamer, dispersant, wetting agent, detergent for industrial/household emulsifier, demulsifier, leveling agent, cleaners, hard surf. cleaning, metalworking detergent, foaming agent, visc. builder for fluids, laundry, skin care, emulsion industrial/household cleaners, lt. duty liqs., polymerization; plasticizer for resin syndet bars, toilet tank blocks; latex compositions; defoamer in paper coatings, stabilizer; in food-contact applics. in food-contact applics. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.180, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.180, 176.200, 176.210 176.200, 176.210 Properties: Flakes; HLB 28.0; pour pt. 54 C; Properties: Liq.; HLB 15.0; pour pt. 16 C; cloud cloud pt. > 100 C (1% aq.); nonionic; 100% pt. 59 C (1% aq.); nonionic; 100% conc. conc. Antimicrobial AlphaSan® RC 2000 [Milliken Toxicology: TSCA listed http://www.millikenchemical.com] Antarox® L-61 [Rhodia HPCII Chem. Descrip.: Silver sodium hydrogen http://www.rhodia-hpcii.com] zirconium phosphate Chem. Descrip.: Poloxamer 181 CAS 265647-11-8 CAS 9003-11-6 Uses: Antimicrobial for plastics, fibers, foams Uses: Defoamer, dispersant, wetting agent, and coatings; effective against a broad emulsifier, demulsifier, leveling agent, spectrum of microorganisms that cause, detergent, lubricant for household/industrial discoloration, biofouling; Used in food cleaners, metalworking fluids, agric. packaging, food processing equipment, fiber formulations, rinse aids, automatic and textiles, kitchen and bath services, dishwashing, water treatment; emulsifier for medical devices and appliances acrylic, ethylene vinyl acetate, polyvinyl Properties: Wh. powd., odorless; <10µ particle acetate, styrene acrylic, styrene butadiene, size; sp.gr.≈3.0; bulk dens. ≈0.25; insol. in H2O vinyl acrylic, vinyl veova, in food-contact Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 5 g/kg, (dermal, applics. rat) > 2 g/kg; dust may be irritating to eyes Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.180, and slightly irritating to respiratory tract; 176.200, 176.210; exempt from tolerance TSCA listed under EPA 40CFR §180.1001(c)(e) Environmental: LC50 (Rainbow trout, 96 h) = Properties: Liq.; sol. in oils; HLB 3.0; pour pt. -29 643 ug/l, (Bobwhite quail) > 2 g/kg; EC50 C; cloud pt. 24 C (1% aq.); flash pt. > 200 C; (Daphnia magna, 48 h) = 23 ug/l, (Algae) = nonionic; 100% act. 0.1 - 1.0 mg/l Antarox® L-62 [Rhodia HPCII HMIS: Health 1, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0 http://www.rhodia-hpcii.com] Antimicrobial AlphaSan® RC 5000 [Milliken Chem. Descrip.: Poloxamer 182 http://www.millikenchemical.com] CAS 9003-11-6 Chem. Descrip.: Silver sodium hydrogen Uses: Defoamer, dispersant, wetting agent, zirconium phosphate ceramic ion exchange emulsifier, demulsifier, leveling agent, resin detergent for household/industrial CAS 265647-11-8 cleaners, hard surf. cleaners, laundry, skin Uses: Antimicrobial for plastics, fibers, foams care prods., emulsion polymerization; in food- and coatings; effective against a broad Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 106 Part I: Trade Name Reference spectrum of microorganisms that cause, Uses: Antioxidant for food-grade polymers, in discoloration, biofouling; Used in food components of paper and paperboard in packaging, food processing equipment, fiber contact with aqueous and fatty foods, and textiles, kitchen and bath services, polyolefins; used in styrenics, latexes; for medical devices and appliances protection in polypropylene fibers, filled Properties: Wh. powd., odorless; <10µ particle systems and tapes size; sp.gr.≈3.0; bulk dens. ≈0.25; insol. in H2O Features: High-processing and long-term heat Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 5 g/kg, (dermal, stabilization; low volatility; high compatibility rat) > 2 g/kg; dust may be irritating to eyes with a wide range of polymers; high and slightly irritating to respiratory tract; compatibility and synergism with a broad range TSCA listed of additives; high resistance to leaching in Environmental: LC50 (Rainbow trout, 96 h) = water 1.2 mg/l, (Bluegill sunfish, 96 h) = 1.7 mg/l; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.2010, 177.1520, EC50 (Daphnia magna, 48 h) = 0.13 mg/l, 176.170 (C) (Algae, 120 h) = 0.156 - 0.625 mg/l Properties: Wh. to sl. yel. crystalline powd.; HMIS: Health 1, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0 odorless; sol. @ 25 C g/100 ml acetone 22, toluene 10, methylene chloride 48, n-hexane Antimicrobial AlphaSan® RC 7000 [Milliken 0.1, methanol 0.3, practically insol. in water; http://www.millikenchemical.com] m.w. 784.1; dens. 1.03; bulk dens. 0.35-0.40; Chem. Descrip.: Silver sodium hydrogen m.p. 218-223 C zirconium phosphate (31.0%); Zinc oxide Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 5000 mg/kg; (69.0%) TSCA listed CAS 265647-11-8; 1314-13-2 Precaution: Incompat. with oxidizers; do not Uses: Antimicrobial for plastics, fibers, foams eat, drink, or smoke at the workplace, wash and coatings; effective against a broad hands at breaks and the end of work; do not spectrum of microorganisms that cause, breathe dust discoloration, biofouling; Used in food Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: On burning, packaging, food processing equipment, fiber nitrogen and carbon oxides can be evolved and textiles, kitchen and bath services, HMIS: Health 1, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 medical devices and appliances Storage: Store in a cool, dry place; keep Properties: Wh. powd., odorless; <10µ particle containers tightly closed size; sp.gr.≈4.2; bulk dens. ≈0.3; insol. in H2O; < 1% volatiles Antisun® [Frank B. Ross Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 5 g/kg; can cause http://www.frankbross.com] eye irritation; discomfort and blurring of Chem. Descrip.: Complex hydrocarbon mixt. vision may occur; dust may be slightly Uses: Antiozonant, anticracking and irritating to respiratory tract; high exposure sunchecking wax for the rubber industry, to zinc oxide fumes may cause 'zinc chills' or food-contact rubber articles 'metal fume fever'; essentially nontoxic; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.2600 TSCA listed Properties: Wh. solid, odorless; insol. in water; Environmental: LC50 (Rainbow trout, 96 h) = sp.gr. 0.917-0.939; m.p. 70-74 C; acid no. nil; 1.0 - 10.0 mg/l; EC50 (Daphnia magna, 48 h) sapon. no. 1.0 max.; flash pt. (COC) 400 F = 0.05 - 0.10 mg/l, (Algae, 120 h) = 0.1 - 1.0 min. mg/l Toxicology: May irritate eyes, skin; molten wax HMIS: Health 2, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0 can cause burns; fumes from decomp. may cause respiratory irritation; dust may irritate Antioxidant AO-784 [Lenape Ind. mucous membranes and respiratory tract; http://www.lenape.com/] TLV/TWA 5 mg/m3 (respirable dust) Chem. Descrip.: 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6 Precaution: Incompat. with strong oxidizing (1H,3H,5H)-trione, 1,3,5-tris [[3,5-bis (1,1- agents dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl] methyl] See Tris (3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl) AO-20 [Amfine http://www.amfine.com] isocyanurate Chem. Descrip.: Hindered phenol CAS 27676-62-6; EINECS/ELINCS 248-597-9 Uses: Antioxidant for PP, HDPE, ABS, food
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Part I: Trade Name Reference pkg. Uses: Lubricant, mold release agent, moisture Features: Highly effective; high weatherability; resistance/retention aid, thickener in food, low volatility pharmaceuticals, and personal care Regulatory: FDA and JHOSPA compliance for Regulatory: 21CFR 172.886, 178.3710 food pkg. Properties: Wh. waxy translucent solid; Properties: Wh. powd.; m.w. 784; m.p. 221 C tasteless; odorless; m.p. 126 F AO-30 [Amfine http://www.amfine.com] AP™ 35 [Avatar http://www.avatarcorp.com] Chem. Descrip.: Hindered phenol Chem. Descrip.: Fully-refined Paraffin wax See Uses: Antioxidant for polyolefins, ABS, food Paraffin wax (petroleum), clay-treated pkg., various rubbers and other polymers CAS 64742-43-4; EINECS/ELINCS 265-145-6 Features: Highly effective; exc. synergism with Uses: Lubricant, mold release agent, thioethers; good extraction resist. moisture resistance/retention aid, thickener Regulatory: FDA and JHOSPA compliance for in food, food pkg., pharmaceuticals, and food pkg. personal care Properties: Wh. powd.; m.w. 545; m.p. 186 C Regulatory: 21CFR 172.886, 178.3710 AO-40 [Amfine http://www.amfine.com] Properties: Wh. waxy translucent solid; Chem. Descrip.: Hindered phenol tasteless; odorless; m.p. 135 F Uses: Antioxidant for ABS, rubbers, food pkg. AP™ 45 [Avatar http://www.avatarcorp.com] Regulatory: FDA and JHOSPA compliance for Chem. Descrip.: Fully-refined Paraffin wax See food pkg. Paraffin wax (petroleum), clay-treated Properties: Wh. powd.; m.w. 383; m.p. 210 C CAS 64742-43-4; EINECS/ELINCS 265-145-6 AO-50 [Amfine http://www.amfine.com] Uses: Lubricant, mold release agent, Chem. Descrip.: Hindered phenol moisture resistance/retention aid, thickener Uses: Effective antioxidant for all plastics and in food, food pkg., pharmaceuticals, and elastomers, food pkg. personal care Features: Good compat. with common polymers; Regulatory: 21CFR 172.886, 178.3710 substitute for BHT Properties: Wh. waxy translucent solid; Regulatory: FDA and JHOSPA compliance for tasteless; odorless; m.p. 150 F food pkg. AP™ 125 [Avatar Properties: Wh. powd.; m.w. 531; m.p. 50 C http://www.avatarcorp.com] AO-60 [Amfine http://www.amfine.com] Chem. Descrip.: Fully-refined paraffin wax See Chem. Descrip.: Hindered phenol Paraffin wax (petroleum), clay-treated Uses: Antioxidant for all plastics, elastomers, CAS 64742-43-4; EINECS/ELINCS 265-145-6 fibers, food pkg. Uses: Lubricant, mold release, moisture Features: Versatile and highly effective resistance aid, retention aid, and thickener Regulatory: FDA and JHOSPA compliance for for foods, food pkg., pharmaceuticals, and food pkg. personal care Properties: Wh. powd.; m.w. 1178; m.p. 115 C Regulatory: 21CFR 172.886, 178.3710 AO-80 [Amfine http://www.amfine.com] Properties: Wh. waxy solid; m.p. 126 F Chem. Descrip.: Hindered phenol AP™ 135 [Avatar Uses: Antioxidant for all plastics, elastomers, http://www.avatarcorp.com] fibers, food pkg. Chem. Descrip.: Fully-refined paraffin wax See Features: Highly effective; synergistic with Paraffin wax (petroleum), clay-treated thioethers; exc. resist. to discoloration CAS 64742-43-4; EINECS/ELINCS 265-145-6 Regulatory: FDA and JHOSPA compliance for Uses: Lubricant, mold release, moisture food pkg. resistance aid, retention aid, and thickener Properties: Wh. powd.; m.w. 741; m.p. 125 C for foods, food pkg., pharmaceuticals, and AP™ 25 [Avatar http://www.avatarcorp.com] personal care Chem. Descrip.: Fully-refined Paraffin wax See Regulatory: 21CFR 172.886, 178.3710 Paraffin wax (petroleum), clay-treated Properties: Wh. waxy solid; m.p. 135 F CAS 64742-43-4; EINECS/ELINCS 265-145-6 AP™ 145 [Avatar
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Part I: Trade Name Reference http://www.avatarcorp.com] dg/min; f.p. 65 C; m.p. 85 C; Vicat soften. pt. Chem. Descrip.: Fully-refined paraffin wax See 53 C Paraffin wax (petroleum), clay-treated Precaution: Do not use in medical applics. CAS 64742-43-4; EINECS/ELINCS 265-145-6 involving permanent implantation in human Uses: Lubricant, mold release, moisture body resistance aid, retention aid, and thickener Appeel® LSR 2044 [DuPont for foods, food pkg., pharmaceuticals, and http://www.dupont.com] personal care Chem. Descrip.: Modified ethylene vinyl Regulatory: 21CFR 172.886, 178.3710 acetate polymer with amide slip agent, silica Properties: Wh. waxy solid; m.p. 145 F antiblock agent, and BHT antioxidant See AP™ 150 [Avatar Ethylene/VA copolymer http://www.avatarcorp.com] Uses: Lidding sealant resin producing Chem. Descrip.: Fully-refined paraffin wax See peelable seals for CPET, APET, PP, PS, Paraffin wax (petroleum), clay-treated PVC, PE rigid containers, food pkg. CAS 64742-43-4; EINECS/ELINCS 265-145-6 Features: Controllable heat seal str.; seals to a Uses: Lubricant, mold release, moisture wide variety of substrates resistance aid, retention aid, and thickener Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1350 compliant for foods, food pkg., pharmaceuticals, and Properties: Pellets; sp.gr. 0.95; melt index 2.5 personal care dg/min; f.p. 9 C; m.p. 79 C; Vicat soften. pt. 54 Regulatory: 21CFR 172.886, 178.3710 C Properties: Wh. waxy solid; m.p. 150 F Precaution: Do not use in medical applics. Appeel® LSR 1181 [DuPont involving permanent implantation in human body http://www.dupont.com] Chem. Descrip.: Modified ethylene vinyl Aqauzol 5 [Polymer Chemistry Innovations acetate polymer with amide slip agent, silica http://www.polychemistry.com] antiblock agent, and BHT antioxidant See Chem. Descrip.: Poly (2-ethyl-2-oxazoline) Ethylene/VA copolymer (99.9%) and 2-ethyl-2-oxazoline (< 0.1%) Uses: Lidding sealant resin producing See Poly (ethyloxazoline) peelable seals for PETG, APET, PP, PS, CAS 25805-17-8;10431-98-8 PVC, HIPS rigid containers, food pkg. Uses: Hot-melt and pressure-sensitive Features: Controllable heat seal str.; seals to a adhesive; food-pkg. adhesives; ceramics wide variety of substrates industry as a greenware binder; coatings, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1350 compliant textile and fiberglass sizing, lubricants, Properties: Pellets; sp.gr. 0.96; melt index 9.0 plasticizers, compatibilizers and films dg/min; f.p. 55 C; m.p. 75 C; Vicat soften. pt. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105; SARA 49 C §311/312 nonreportable; DOT, IMO, IMAO Precaution: Do not use in medical applics. nonregulated involving permanent implantation in human Properties: Lt. yel. solid; sol. in water and many body polar, organic solvents; m.w. (target) 5000; sp.gr. 1.14; kinematic visc. 2-3 cSt; Appeel® LSR 1184 [DuPont autoignition temp. > 400 C; pH neutral; glass http://www.dupont.com] temp. 69-71 C; ref. index 1.52; poly-dispersity Chem. Descrip.: Modified ethylene acrylate 3-4 polymer with amide slip agent, silica antiblock Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 3980 mg/kg; no agent, and hindered phenol antioxidant See adverse health effects known or expected; Ethylene/VA copolymer TSCA listed Uses: Lidding sealant resin producing Precaution: Wear chemical safety goggles, peelable seals for PETG, APET, PP, PS, protective gloves, protective clothing; use PVC, HIPS rigid containers, food pkg. respirator if dust is present; decomposes Features: Controllable heat seal str.; seals to a above 300 C wide variety of substrates Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Toxic fumes; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1340 compliant nitrogen oxides, CO, CO2 Properties: Pellets; sp.gr. 0.94; melt index 10.0
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Storage: Keep container tightly closed; protect temp. 69-71 C; ref. index 1.52; poly-dispersity from moisture; incompat. with strong oxidizing 3-4 agents Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 3980 mg/kg; no Aqauzol 50 [Polymer Chemistry Innovations adverse health effects known or expected http://www.polychemistry.com] Precaution: Wear chemical safety goggles, Chem. Descrip.: Poly (2-ethyl-2-oxazoline) protective gloves, protective clothing; use (99.9%) and 2-ethyl-2-oxazoline (< 0.1%) respirator if dust is present; decomposes See Poly (ethyloxazoline) above 300 C CAS 25805-17-8;10431-98-8 Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Toxic fumes; Uses: Hot-melt and pressure-sensitive nitrogen oxides, CO, CO2 adhesive; food-pkg. adhesives; ceramics Storage: Keep container tightly closed; protect industry as a greenware binder; coatings, from moisture; incompat. with strong oxidizing textile and fiberglass sizing, lubricants, agents plasticizers, compatibilizers and films Aqauzol 500 [Polymer Chemistry Innovations Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105; SARA http://www.polychemistry.com] §311/312 nonreportable; DOT, IMO, IMAO Chem. Descrip.: Poly (2-ethyl-2-oxazoline) nonregulated (99.9%) and 2-ethyl-2-oxazoline (< 0.1%) Properties: Lt. yel. solid; sol. in water and many See Poly (ethyloxazoline) polar, organic solvents; m.w. (target) 50,000; CAS 25805-17-8;10431-98-8 sp.gr. 1.14; kinematic visc. 5-7 cSt; Uses: Hot-melt and pressure-sensitive autoignition temp. > 400 C; pH neutral; glass adhesive; food-pkg. adhesives; ceramics temp. 69-71 C; ref. index 1.52; poly-dispersity industry as a greenware binder; coatings, 3-4 textile and fiberglass sizing, lubricants, Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 3980 mg/kg; no plasticizers, compatibilizers and films adverse health effects known or expected Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105; SARA Precaution: Wear chemical safety goggles, §311/312 nonreportable; DOT, IMO, IMAO protective gloves, protective clothing; use nonregulated respirator if dust is present; decomposes Properties: Lt. yel. solid; sol. in water and many above 300 C polar, organic solvents; m.w. (target) 500,000; Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Toxic fumes; sp.gr. 1.14; kinematic visc. 60-80 cSt; nitrogen oxides, CO, CO2 autoignition temp. > 400 C; pH neutral; glass Storage: Keep container tightly closed; protect temp. 69-71 C; ref. index 1.52; poly-dispersity from moisture; incompat. with strong oxidizing 3-4 agents Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 3980 mg/kg; no Aqauzol 200 [Polymer Chemistry Innovations adverse health effects known or expected http://www.polychemistry.com] Precaution: Wear chemical safety goggles, Chem. Descrip.: Poly (2-ethyl-2-oxazoline) protective gloves, protective clothing; use (99.9%) and 2-ethyl-2-oxazoline (< 0.1%) respirator if dust is present; decomposes See Poly (ethyloxazoline) above 300 C CAS 25805-17-8;10431-98-8 Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Toxic fumes; Uses: Hot-melt and pressure-sensitive nitrogen oxides, CO, CO2 adhesive; food-pkg. adhesives; ceramics Storage: Keep container tightly closed; protect industry as a greenware binder; coatings, from moisture; incompat. with strong oxidizing textile and fiberglass sizing, lubricants, agents plasticizers, compatibilizers and films AQUACER® 1547 [BYK-Chemie GmbH Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105; SARA http://www.byk-chemie.com; BYK-Chemie §311/312 nonreportable; DOT, IMO, IMAO USA http://www.byk-chemie.com] nonregulated Chem. Descrip.: Aq. emulsion of HDPE with 2- Properties: Lt. yel. solid; sol. in water and many diethylaminoethanol (3-5%) See polar, organic solvents; m.w. (target) 200,000; Diethylaminoethanol; Polyethylene, high- sp.gr. 1.14; kinematic visc. 18-24 cSt; density autoignition temp. > 400 C; pH neutral; glass CAS 9002-88-4; 100-37-8; EINECS/ELINCS 200-
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Part I: Trade Name Reference 815-3; 202-845-2 sensitization; TSCA listed Uses: Scratch resistance aid for aq. can Environmental: Biodeg. coatings; used in resinous and polymeric Precaution: Flamm. dust potential; wear safety coatings, paper and paperboard in contact glasses, impervious gloves, protective with aq. and fatty foods in food pkg. clothing; spills may be slippery; avoid Regulatory: FDA §175.105, 175.300, 176.170, generating dust 176.18 Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, smoke Properties: Yel.-brn. liq.; completely misc. in HMIS: Health 1, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 water; dens. 1,00 g/cm3; visc. (dynamic) 40,0 Storage: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area mPa.s; b.p. 100 C; m.p. 125 C; pH 9.7; in closed container anionic; 35% NV Aquamarine® Oil 32 [CITGO Use Level: 1-2% http://www.citgo.com/home.jsp] Environmental: 4.0% VOC Chem. Descrip.: Food-grade wh. mineral oil Precaution: Wear safety glasses butyl-rubber (CAS 8042-47-5) with < 2% antiwear agents, gloves, and long sleeved clothing rust, oxidation, and corrosion inhibitors Storage: Store @ 5-35 C away from heat in well- Uses: Antiwear agent, lubricant, ventilated place rust/corrosion inhibitor for hydraulic Aqualon® CMC-T [Hercules/Aqualon pumps and gears, bearings, drilling rigs http://www.aqualon.com] and equip., marine dredges, forestry Chem. Descrip.: Sodium CMC, tech. grades excavators, food-pkg. applics. See Carboxymethylcellulose sodium Features: Environmentally acceptable for Chem. Analysis: Moisture 8% max. environmentally sensitive areas; optimum CAS 9004-32-4; EINECS/ELINCS 265-995-8 performance at extreme temps.; aromatic-free; Uses: Binder, thickener, stabilizer, superior oxidation resist. and hydrolytic suspending agent, film-former, rheology stability; longer service life control agent, water retention aid for Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.3620(a); DOT adhesives, aerial-drop fluids, ceramics, nonregulated; SARA §311/312 delayed coatings, detergents, lithography, paper, (chronic) hazard, §302/304 reportable, §313 textiles, tobacco, food pkg.; surf. treatment nonreportable to reduce porosity, improve grease/oil Properties: Lt. grn. liq.; hydrocarbon lubricating holdout, control curl in paper at size press oil odor; negligible sol. in water; sp.gr. 0.86; or calender; thickener, suspending agent, dens. 7.176 lb/gal; visc. 32.5 cSt (40 C); visc. adhesive props. for paper converting index 106; vapor pressure < 0.1 mm Hg (70 F); operations; talc depressant in f.p. -23 C; b.p. 300-540 C; pour pt. -20 F; flash frothing/flotation (mining) pt. (COC) 193 C; > 98% act. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 5000 mg/kg, 176.170, 176.180, 182.70; OSHA hazardous; (skin, rabbit) > 2000 mg/kg; essentially DOT not regulated; Canada DSL; SARA nontoxic; may cause mild skin irritation and §302/304/313 nonreportable, §311/312 Fire inflamm.; if stored or applied via high-pressure Hazard; CERCLA, RCRA nonreportable grease guns, potential skin inj. hazard may Properties: Wh. to off-wh. powd.; odorless; water exist; TSCA listed sol.; sp.gr. 1.59, 1.0068 (2%); bulk dens. 0.75 Environmental: Inherently biodeg.; easily g/ml; visc. 15-30 cps (CMC-7L3T, 2%), 25-50 recycled; exceeds US EPA Shrimp LC50 (CMC-7LT, 2%, CMC-7L1T, 4%), 80-200 cps bioassay test requirements; floats on water (CMC-7L2T, 4%), 300-600 cps (CMC-7MT, Precaution: Sl. combustible; incompat. with 2%), 1600-3100 cps (CMC-7M31T, 2%); surf. strong acids, alkalis, and oxidizers such as tens. 71 dynes/cm (1%); ref. index 1.3355 liq. chlorine and oxygen; spills may cause (2%); pH 6.5-8.5 (1%); autoignition temp. > slipping hazard 698 F (dust); browning temp. 440 F Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Burning may Toxicology: May cause mild eye irritation; may produce smoke, CO, CO2, aldehydes, other cause skin irritation by abrasion; inh. may harmful gases/vapors incl. SOx, POx, NOx, cause respiratory irritation; prolonged, possibly hydrogen sulfide, alkyl repeated skin contact may cause mercaptans Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 111 Part I: Trade Name Reference HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 Properties: 22 µ max. particle size; 6-7.5 µ mean Storage: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated place particle size; fineness (Hegman) 6.0-6.5; sp.gr. in tightly closed container, away from extreme 0.94; m.p. 126-130 C heat, radiation sources, strong oxidizing Use Level: 0.5-3.0% agents, direct sunlight; avoid water Toxicology: TSCA listed contamination Aquatac® 5527 [Arizona Aquaslip™ 680 [Lubrizol http://www.arizonachemical.com; Arizona http://www.lubrizol.com] BV] Chem. Descrip.: Modified polypropylene Chem. Descrip.: Water-based resin emulsion Uses: Freeze/thaw-stable tackifier for CAS 9003-07-0 removable and permanent label adhesive Uses: Surf. modifier, surf. protectant, slip applics. incl. food-pkg. adhesives, agent for aq. coatings; food-pkg. adhesives carboxylated S/B, neoprene, SBR, NR, 2- Features: High hardness; high soften. pt.; high ethylhexyl acrylate, butyl acrylic, and vinyl COF acetate ethylene; waterborne for Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105 environmentally friendly adhesives Properties: Translucent amber emulsion; dens. Features: Features unique surfactant system; 1.0 g/cc; pH 7.5-9.0; nonionic provides better specific adhesion to a variety of Use Level: 0.5-5.0% addition rates substrates; produces more stable adhesives Storage: 6 mos. shelf life; store in oiginal, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105 unopened containers @ 5-30 C Properties: Wh.; dens. 1.02 g/cc; visc. 1250 cps; Aquaslip™ 952 [Lubrizol soften. pt. (R&B) 27 C; flash pt. (COC) 212 F; http://www.lubrizol.com] pH 8-10; 55% solids Chem. Descrip.: Carnauba wax emulsion See Aquatac® 6025 [Arizona Carnauba (Copernica cerifera) wax http://www.arizonachemical.com; Arizona CAS 8015-86-9; EINECS/ELINCS 232-399-4 BV] Uses: Surf. modifier, surf. protectant, slip Chem. Descrip.: Aq. resin dispersion agent, antiblocking agent, Uses: Tackifier for adhesives incl. food-pkg. scratch/scuff/metal mark resist. aid, adhesives, carboxylated SBR, 2-ethylhexyl matting agent for aq.-based coatings, acrylate, butyl acrylic, SBR, NR, neoprene, baked can coatings, coil coatings, drum VAE, urethane systems; defoamer in food- coatings, industrial coatings, inks based on contact paper/paperboard; waterborne for acrylics, polyesters, alkyds, epoxies, environmentally friendly adhesives acrylic and PU emulsions; Features: Provides improved aging props., resinous/polymeric food-contact coatings enhanced adhesive props. Features: Nonsticking; aids dirt removal; ease of Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.210 handling and incorporation; compat. over wide Properties: Visc. 5350 cps; soften. pt. (R&B) 25 pH range; APE- and formaldehyde-free C; pH 7.0; 60% solids Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 compliant Aquatac® 6085 [Arizona Properties: Sp.gr. 1.00 (20 C); m.p. 81-86 C; http://www.arizonachemical.com; Arizona nonionic; 25% solids in water BV] Aqua Superslip 6550 [Micro Powders Chem. Descrip.: Proprietary rosin ester and http://www.micropowders.com/] surfactant in an aq. sol'n. Chem. Descrip.: Modified polyethylene wax Uses: Waterborne tackifier for pressure- CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 sensitive adhesives incl. food-pkg. Uses: Coating additive, lubricant, blocking adhesives, waterborne labels, decals, shelf resist. agent, scuff/mar resist. agent, slip liners, construction adhesives, tapes; for agent in aq. paints/coatings, waterborne carboxylated SBR, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, butyl furniture coatings; food-contact coatings, acrylic, SBR, NR, neoprene, VAE, urethanes; paper/paperboard defoamer in food-contact Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300, 176.170, paper/paperboard; waterborne for 176.180 environmentally friendly adhesives
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Features: Produces formulations with aggressive enamels, industrial maintenance coatings; tack and peel, exc. shear props. after aging food-contact coatings Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105; SARA Features: Offers superior adhesion, easily nonreportable; CERCLA not listed pigmented, tough Properties: Milky beige disp.; 2.5 µ particle size; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 dilutable in water; dens. 8.8 lb/gal; visc. 7500 Properties: Gardner 12 max. color; sp.gr. 0.98; cps; vapor dens. <1; soften. pt. (R&B) 82 C (of dens. 8.1 lb/gal; visc. 50,000-75,000 cp (40 C); base resin); flash pt. (SCC) >93.3 C; pH 7.0; amine no. 230-246 nonflamm.; 60% solids Toxicology: Hazardous Toxicology: Eye and skin irritant; irritating Storage: 1 yr. min. shelf life when stored in a vapors if inhaled and can cause nausea and well-ventilated cool area in unopened vomiting; TSCA listed containers Precaution: Wear chemical goggles and face Aradur® 825 [Huntsman Polyurethanes shield if splashing is possible, impervious Belgium http://www.huntsman.com/pu] gloves and coveralls to protect from contact; Chem. Descrip.: Polyamide avoid strong oxidizing agents CAS 25038-54-4 Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Sol'n.will boil and Uses: Hardener for adhesives, casting, primarily emit steam until solid resin remains; if caulking, potting, sealants, and coatings; solid resin burns, COx and NOx and sulfur food-contact coatings may be released Features: Solv.-free; good adhesion; tough; exc. Storage: Prevent freezing, mold and bacteria corrosion resist. contamination; store above 40 F at ambient Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 temp. and atmospheric pressure Properties: Gardner 9 max. cl. appearance; Aquatac® 9027 [Arizona sp.gr. 0.99; dens. 8.1lb/gal; visc. 8000-12,000 http://www.arizonachemical.com; Arizona cps; amine no. 330-360; flash pt. (CC) 320 F BV] Toxicology: Severe skin and eye irritant Chem. Descrip.: Aq. resin dispersion Storage: 3 yrs. min. shelf life when stored away Uses: Tackifier for carboxylated S/B, SBR, from excessive heat and humidity in a closed and NR systems, for removable and container permanent label adhesive applics., food- Aradur® 840 [Huntsman Polyurethanes pkg. adhesives; waterborne for Belgium http://www.huntsman.com/pu] environmentally friendly adhesives Chem. Descrip.: Polyamide Features: High solids CAS 25038-54-4 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105 Uses: Hardener for solv.-free R.T. cure for Properties: Gardner 8-10 color; dens. 1.00 g/cc; high-solids or solv.-free industrial coatings, soften. pt. (R&B) 27 C; flash pt. (COC) 212 F; trade sale paint enamels, adhesives, pH 9.0; 90% solids casting, caulking, potting, sealing; food- Aquatite™ LFR R106 [Grain Processing contact coatings http://www.grainprocessing.com] Features: Offers superior adhesion, easily Chem. Descrip.: Low formaldehyde resin pigmented, corrosion resist., tough Uses: Specially formulated resin which imparts Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 moisture resist. to corrugating adhesives, Properties: Gardner 12 max. color; dens. 8.1 food-pkg. adhesives lb/gal; visc. 3000-6000 cp (40 C); amine no. Features: Produces high-quality, moisture-resist. 6.2-7.2; flash pt. (CC) 340 F or water-resist. adhesives with stable visc. Toxicology: Severe eye irritant; may cause Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105 dermatitis and sensitization Properties: Red tinted Storage: 2 yrs. min. shelf life Aradur® 815 [Huntsman Polyurethanes Aradur® 847 [Huntsman Polyurethanes Belgium http://www.huntsman.com/pu] Belgium http://www.huntsman.com/pu] Chem. Descrip.: Polyamide Chem. Descrip.: Modified cycloaliphatic CAS 25038-54-4 polyamine adduct Uses: Hardener for R.T. cure for trade sale paint Uses: Hardener for self-leveling floorings,
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Part I: Trade Name Reference high performance coatings, industrial Aradur® 3380-1 [Huntsman Polyurethanes maintenance, tank linings for metal and Belgium http://www.huntsman.com/pu] concrete, very high-solids coatings, Chem. Descrip.: Acid ester sewage treatment facilities, epoxy Uses: Hardener for epoxy resins used in FDA aggregates; food-contact applics. regulated applics. such as food can Features: Good resist. to water, dil. inorg. acids, coatings alkali, solvs.; exc. surf. appearance and high Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 gloss; fast cure Properties: Lt. yel. cl. solid; low m.w.; soften. pt. Regulatory: Europe sanctioned for contact with (Mettler) 95-110; acid no. 500-540 drinking water and fat-free foodstuffs Use Level: 11-13 pbw (can/coil coatings); 136- Properties: Gardner 2 color; sp.gr. 1.01; 158 pbw (powd. coating for foodstuffs) dens.8.4lb/gal; visc. 150-300 cps; flash pt. 105 Toxicology: Can cause severe sensitization C; cure schedule: 7 days @ R.T. and irritation Toxicology: Corrosive; will cause severe eye Precaution: Avoid dusty conditions and skin irritation Storage: Store in cool, dry area in orig. tightly Storage: 1 yr. shelf life when stored in a dry closed containers @ 18-25 C place in tightly closed original container @ 18- Aradur® 9130 [Huntsman Polyurethanes 25 C Belgium http://www.huntsman.com/pu] Aradur® 943 [Huntsman Polyurethanes Chem. Descrip.: Polyamide Belgium http://www.huntsman.com/pu] CAS 25038-54-4 Chem. Descrip.: aliphatic amine adduct Uses: Hardener for solv.-free R.T. cure for Uses: Hardener for coatings with exc. resist. to use in adhesives, sealants, flooring, and org. solvs. and alcohols; rec. for tank linings, coatings; food-pkg. adhesives, coatings chem. processing equip., maintenance Features: Low visc., long pot life, good coatings; food-contact coatings mechanicals Features: Very reactive; exc. resist. to alcohol, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, gasohol, solvs., acids; rapid cure props. 177.2420 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 Properties: Gardner 10 max. color; dens. 7.9 Properties: Lt. amber cl. liq.; sp.gr. 1.08; dens. lb/gal; visc. 250-500 cp; amine no. 425-449; 9.0 lb/gal; visc. 3300-6000 cps; amine no. flash pt. 275 F 13.6-14.2; flash pt. 110 C; cure schedule: 7 Toxicology: Eye and skin irritant may cause days @ R.T. sensitization and dermatitis Toxicology: Eye and skin irritant Storage: 2 yrs. min. shelf life when stored in a Storage: 2 yrs. min. shelf life when stored away dry place @ R.T. in sealed original container from excessive heat and humidity in a closed Araldite® ECN 1273 [Huntsman container Polyurethanes Belgium Aradur® 955 [Huntsman Polyurethanes http://www.huntsman.com/pu] Belgium http://www.huntsman.com/pu] Chem. Descrip.: Epoxy cresol novolac Chem. Descrip.: Polyamidoamine See CAS 29690-82-2 Amidoamine Uses: Epoxy for high-temp. adhesives, Uses: Hardener for solv.-free R.T. cure for coatings, molding, elec. and laminating adhesives, coatings, flooring, potting, wet applics.; food-contact coatings lay-up; food-contact coatings Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 Features: Bonds to concrete Properties: Solid; soften. pt. 68-78 C; epoxide Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 wt. 217-233 Properties: Gardner 9 max. liq.; dens. 8.2 lb/gal; Araldite® ECN 1280 [Huntsman visc. 500-900 cp; amine no. 8.9-10.3; flash pt. Polyurethanes Belgium (CC) > 200 F http://www.huntsman.com/pu] Toxicology: Corrosive; can cause eye and skin Chem. Descrip.: Epoxy cresol novolac burns CAS 29690-82-2 Storage: 1 yr. min. shelf life when stored away from excessive heat and humidity Uses: Epoxy for high-temp. adhesives, coatings, molding, elec. and laminating
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Part I: Trade Name Reference applics.; food-contact coatings Belgium http://www.huntsman.com/pu] Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 Chem. Descrip.: Unmodified bisphenol A epoxy Properties: Solid; soften. pt. 75-85 C; epoxide resin See Epoxy, bisphenol A wt. 213-233 Uses: Epoxy for industrial coatings, thick-film Araldite® ECN 1299 [Huntsman powd. coatings, or as a modifier; rec. for tube Polyurethanes Belgium and pipe coatings, can linings, high-gloss http://www.huntsman.com/pu] appliance enamels, anticorrosion paints, food- Chem. Descrip.: Epoxy cresol novolac contact coatings CAS 29690-82-2 Features: Higher melt visc.; high chem. and Uses: Epoxy for high-temp. adhesives, mech. resist. coatings, molding, elec. and laminating Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 applics.; food-contact coatings Properties: Gardner 3 max. cl. solid; visc. (G-H) Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 Z-Z2 (40% in butyl Carbitol); soften. pt. 125- Properties: Solid; soften. pt. 85-100 C; epoxide 135 C; epoxide wt. 2000-2500 wt. 217-244 Precaution: Avoid dusty conditions Storage: 5 yrs. min. shelf life when stored in a Araldite® EPN 1138 [Huntsman dry place @ R.T.; sintering may occur under Polyurethanes Belgium warmer conditions http://www.huntsman.com/pu] Araldite® GT 6099 [Huntsman Polyurethanes Chem. Descrip.: Epoxy phenol novolac resin Belgium http://www.huntsman.com/pu] See Epoxy-novolac Chem. Descrip.: Unmodified bisphenol A epoxy CAS 28064-14-4; EINECS/ELINCS 500-006-8 Uses: Epoxy for higher heat and chem. resist. resin See Epoxy, bisphenol A Uses: Epoxy for industrial and container matrix applics., filament winding, casting, coatings, e.g., mech. and chem. resist., heat- pultrusion, surf. coating applics.; food-contact curing primers and enamels, anticorrosion coatings paints; food-contact coatings Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 Features: High melt visc. Properties: Liq.; visc. 35,000-70,000 cps (52 C); Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 epoxide wt. 176-181 Properties: Gardner 2 max. cl. solid; visc. (G-H) Araldite® EPN 1179 [Huntsman Z2-Z4 (40% in butyl Carbitol); soften. pt. 145- Polyurethanes Belgium 155 C; epoxide wt. 2300-2800 http://www.huntsman.com/pu] Precaution: Avoid dusty conditions Chem. Descrip.: Epoxy phenol novolac resin Storage: 5 yrs. min. shelf life when stored in a See Epoxy-novolac dry place @ R.T.; sintering may occur under CAS 28064-14-4; EINECS/ELINCS 500-006-8 warmer conditions Uses: Epoxy for tank linings, high-performance Araldite® GT 7071 [Huntsman Polyurethanes coatings (maintenance, marine, pipe coatings, Belgium http://www.huntsman.com/pu] auto primers), matrix applics., filament winding, Chem. Descrip.: Unmodified bisphenol A epoxy casting, and pultrusion; food-contact resin See Epoxy, bisphenol A coatings Uses: Epoxy for high-performance protective Features: Multifunctional; exc. solv. and chem. and decorative coatings, resist., high heat resist. marine/maintenance coatings, floor finishes, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 tank linings, concrete coatings, interior pipe Properties: Gardner 3 max. liq.; sp.gr. 1.21; coatings; food-contact coatings dens. 10.1 lb/gal; visc. 70,000-80,000 cps Features: Exc. adhesion, good chem. resist. (R.T.), 1100-1700 cps (52 C); flash pt. > 200 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 C; epoxide wt. 172-179 Properties: Gardner 2 max. solid; sp.gr. 1.21; Toxicology: Causes irritation; may cause dens. 9.9 lb/gal; visc. (G-H) D-G (40% in butyl dermatitis and sensitization Carbitol); soften. pt. 65-75 C; flash pt. > 200 F; Storage: Store in cool, dry area in closed epoxide wt. 450-530 containers; 2 yrs. min. shelf life when stored Toxicology: May cause irritation and away from excessive heat and humidity sensitization Araldite® GT 6097 [Huntsman Polyurethanes Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 115 Part I: Trade Name Reference Storage: 5 yrs. shelf life when stored away from Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 excessive heat and humidity Properties: Gardner 1 max. flaked solid; dens. Araldite® GT 7072 [Huntsman Polyurethanes 9.9 lb/gal; visc. 2400-3700 cP (200 C); soften. Belgium http://www.huntsman.com/pu] pt. 106-113 C; flash pt. (CC) > 200 F; epoxide Chem. Descrip.: Unmodified bisphenol A epoxy wt. 775-855 resin See Epoxy, bisphenol A Toxicology: May cause irritation Uses: Flow aid, chem. resist. aid for epoxy Precaution: Avoid dusty conditions powd. coatings, decorative powd. coatings, Storage: 4 yrs. min. shelf life when stored in dry epoxy or epoxy/polyester hybrids; food- place @ R.T.; sintering may occur under warmer conditions contact coatings Features: Low melt visc.; high gloss; exc. Araldite® GY 281 [Huntsman Polyurethanes adhesion, easily pigmented, superior flow and Belgium http://www.huntsman.com/pu] wetting Chem. Descrip.: Unmodified bisphenol F epoxy Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 resin See Epoxy, bisphenol F Properties: Gardner 1 max. flaked solid; dens. Uses: Epoxy for solventless and high-solids 9.9 lb/gal; visc. 600-1500 cP (150 C); m.p. 75- coatings and linings, adhesives, tank linings, 85 C; epoxide wt. 600-700 flooring, filament winding, casting, pultrusion, Precaution: Avoid dusty conditions RTM, surf. coatings; food-contact coatings Storage: 5 yrs. shelf life when stored in dry place Features: Low visc.; good flexibility; rec. where below 60 F; sintering may occur under warmer better chem. resist., esp. to org. solvs is conditions required Araldite® GT 7220 [Huntsman Polyurethanes Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 Belgium http://www.huntsman.com/pu] Properties: Gardner 4 max. cl. liq.; dens. 10 Chem. Descrip.: Epoxy phenol novolac- lb/gal; visc. 5000-7000 cps; epoxide wt. 159- modified bisphenol A epoxy resin See 172; 0.3% max. volatiles Epoxy, bisphenol A Toxicology: Causes irritation; may cause Uses: Epoxy for higher chem. and temp. resist. allergic skin reaction powd. coatings; food-contact coatings Storage: 5 yr. min. shelf life when stored away Features: Med. melt visc.; low temp. curing; exc. from excessive heat and humidity in original mech. and elec. props., good corrosion and sealed container chem. resist., high gloss, exc. adhesion Araldite® GY 282 [Huntsman Polyurethanes Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 Belgium http://www.huntsman.com/pu] Properties: Gardner 2 max. flaked solid; dens. Chem. Descrip.: Unmodified bisphenol F epoxy 9.9 lb/gal; visc. 1000-2000 cP (175 C); soften. resin See Epoxy, bisphenol F pt. 85-92 C; flash pt. (CC) > 200 F; epoxide wt. Uses: Epoxy for coatings, flooring prods., 518-546 adhesives, tank linings, flooring, filament Toxicology: May cause irritation and winding, casting, pultrusion, RTM, surf. sensitization coatings; food-contact coatings Precaution: Avoid dusty conditions Features: Low visc.; better chem. resist., esp. to Storage: 4 yrs. min. shelf life when stored in dry org. solvs place @ R.T.; sintering may occur under Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 warmer conditions Properties: Gardner 5 max. liq., very sl. odor; Araldite® GT 7255 [Huntsman Polyurethanes sp.gr. 1.18; visc. 3000-4000 cps; flash pt. > Belgium http://www.huntsman.com/pu] 150 C; epoxide wt. 167-175 Chem. Descrip.: Epoxy phenol novolac- Toxicology: Causes irritation; may cause modified bisphenol A epoxy resin See allergic skin reaction Epoxy, bisphenol A Storage: Store in dry place in well-closed original Uses: Epoxy for higher chem. and temp. resist. container @ 18-25 C powd. coatings; high m.w. modifier for Araldite Araldite® GY 285 [Huntsman Polyurethanes GT 7220; food-contact coatings Belgium http://www.huntsman.com/pu] Features: Fast reacting, high melt visc.; good Chem. Descrip.: Unmodified bisphenol F epoxy corrosion and chem. resist.; exc. adhesion resin See Epoxy, bisphenol F
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Uses: Epoxy for coatings, flooring prods., lb/gal; visc. 6500-9500 cps; epoxide wt. 177- adhesives, tank linings, flooring, filament 188 winding, casting, pultrusion, RTM, surf. Toxicology: Causes irritation; may cause coatings; food-contact coatings allergic skin reaction Features: Very low visc.; better chem. resist., Storage: 4 yr. min. shelf life when stored in esp. to org. solvs. unopened, sealed containers in a dry place @ Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 R.T.; may crystallize when stored below R.T.; Properties: Gardner 5 max. liq., very sl. odor; heat to 60-70 C, in a water bath for several sp.gr. 1.19; visc. 2000-3000 cps; flash pt. > hours to reliquefy 200 C; epoxide wt. 164-173 Araldite® GY 6010 [Huntsman Polyurethanes Toxicology: Causes irritation; may cause Belgium http://www.huntsman.com/pu] allergic skin reaction Chem. Descrip.: Epoxy resin based on Storage: Store in dry place in well-closed original bisphenol A and epichlorohydrin See container @ 18-25 C Epoxy, bisphenol A/epichlorohydrin Araldite® GY 2600 [Huntsman Polyurethanes CAS 25068-38-6 Belgium http://www.huntsman.com/pu] Uses: Epoxy for cold or heat-cured systems, Chem. Descrip.: Bisphenol A/epichlorohydrin surf. coatings, elec., civil engineering, and epoxy resin See Epoxy, bisphenol adhesives; food-contact coatings A/epichlorohydrin Features: Med. visc.; general purpose; superior CAS 25068-38-6 mech. and elec. props., exc. chem. resist.; Uses: Epoxy for electrodeposition coatings, good heat resist.; exc. adhesion coatings, elec., civil engineering, matrix, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 adhesives; food-contact coatings Properties: Gardner 1 max. liq.; dens. 9.6-9.8 Features: Med. visc.; extremely low chlorine lb/gal; visc. 11,000-14,000 cps; flash pt. (CC) content; superior mech. and elec. props.; exc. 490 F; epoxide wt. 182-192 chem. resist., good heat resist.; exc. adhesion Toxicology: Causes irritation; may cause Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 allergic skin reaction Properties: Gardner 1 max. cl. liq.; dens. 9.6-9.8 Storage: 4 yr. min. shelf life when stored in lb/gal; visc. 11,000-14,000 cP; flash pt. (CC) unopened, sealed containers in a dry place @ 490 F; epoxide wt. 186-190 R.T.; may crystallize when stored below R.T.; Toxicology: Causes irritation; may cause heat to 60-70 C, in a water bath for several allergic skin reaction hours to reliquefy Storage: 5 yrs. min. shelf life when stored in Araldite® GY 6020 [Huntsman Polyurethanes unopened, sealed containers in a dry place @ Belgium http://www.huntsman.com/pu] R.T.; may crystallize when stored below R.T.; Chem. Descrip.: Bisphenol A epoxy resin See heat to 60-70 C, in a water bath for several Epoxy, bisphenol A hours to reliquefy Uses: Epoxy for adhesives, castings, coatings, Araldite® GY 6008 [Huntsman Polyurethanes laminating, filament winding, and tooling Belgium http://www.huntsman.com/pu] applics.; food-contact coatings Chem. Descrip.: Unmodified bisphenol Features: High visc.; general purpose; exc. A/epichlorohydrin epoxy resin See Epoxy, adhesion, mech. props.; good chem. resist. bisphenol A/epichlorohydrin and elec. props. CAS 25068-38-6 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 Uses: Epoxy for solv.-free and high-solids Properties: Gardner 1 max. cl. liq.; dens. 9.7 coatings, civil engineering, filament winding, lb/gal; visc. 16,000-20,000 cps; flash pt. (CC) elec., casting, laminating, decoupage, tooling, 255 C; epoxide wt. 194-208 adhesives, and other applics.; resin Toxicology: Causes irritation; may cause intermediate; food-contact coatings sensitization and dermatitis Features: General purpose; high purity, low Storage: 4 yr. min. shelf life when stored in visc.; low chlorine unopened, sealed containers in a dry place @ Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 R.T.; may crystallize when stored below R.T.; Properties: Very lt. colored cl. liq.; dens. 9.7 heat to 60-70 C, in a water bath for several hours to reliquefy Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 117 Part I: Trade Name Reference Araldite® PT 810 [Huntsman Polyurethanes Uses: Epoxy for high-performance coatings and Belgium http://www.huntsman.com/pu] tank linings, matrix applics., filament winding, Chem. Descrip.: Triglycidyl isocyanurate baked coatings; food-contact coatings CAS 2451-62-9; EINECS/ELINCS 219-514-3 Features: Chem., solv. and heat resist.; low Uses: Epoxy for powd. coatings, esp. volatility in baked coatings architectural, lawn and garden, automotive, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 adhesives, elec. (esp. LED displays), food Properties: Gardner 4 max. cl. liq.; sp.gr. 1.20; pkg. visc. 30,000-50,000 cps; flash pt. > 200 C; Features: Exc. weathering chars., adhesion, and epoxide wt. 169-179 chem. resist.; good thermal aging chars.; exc. Toxicology: Causes irritation; may cause gloss and color stability after overbaking; good allergic skin reaction gloss retention; high heat distort. temps. Storage: 1 yr. min. shelf life when stored away Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.2420 from excessive heat and humidity in sealed, Properties: Wh. opaque pellets; m.p. 88-98 C; original container epoxide wt. 100-108 Aranox® [Chemtura/Rubber Chems. Toxicology: Harmful if swallowed, absorbed http://www.cromptoncorp.com] through skin, or inhaled; repeated/prolonged Chem. Descrip.: P-(p-Toluenesulfonyl amido) exposure may cause serious delayed injury; diphenylamine eye, skin, and respiratory irritant; may CAS 100-93-6 cause sensitization Uses: Antioxidant protecting EVA and Storage: 4 yrs. shelf life when stored below 20 polyamide hot-melt adhesives in contact C; storage above 30 C may impair the flow with food, rubber articles intended for props. of powd. coatings repeated use in food; PP, LDPE, LLDPE, Araldite® PY 302-2 [Huntsman Polyurethanes HDPE against thermal degradation; Belgium http://www.huntsman.com/pu] antioxidant for CR, NR, SBR and their Chem. Descrip.: Epoxy bisphenol A/epoxy latexes, EPDM, BR, and IR; antioxidant in bisphenol F-based resins See Epoxy, fabrics, proofing, clothing, lt.-colored sundries, bisphenol A; Epoxy, bisphenol F wire insulation CAS 25928-94-3 Features: Sl. activating effect on cure; disperses Uses: Epoxy for high-solids and solventless readily; discolors; nonstaining by migration high-performance coatings, food-contact Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 177.2600 coatings, coatings for storage tanks, chem. Properties: Gray powd. with char. odor; insol. in mfg. plants, food/beverage processing plants, water; sp.gr. 1.32; m.p. 146 C; flash pt. 271 C water reservoirs, pipes, sewage treatment TCC plants, ships, elec., pollution control equip., Precaution: Sufficient ventilation to minimize pulp/paper mills, petrol. refineries, offshore exposure to dust; avoid all personal drilling rigs, adhesives contact; impervious gloves and goggles Features: Noncrystallizing; low visc.; superior should be worn when handling chem. resist. Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Oxides of sulfur Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.300 and nitrogen under burning conditions Properties: Gardner 3 max. cl. liq.; visc. 6500- Storage: Store away from sources of direct heat 8000 cP; epoxide wt. 170-177 in a dry area; good storage stability Toxicology: Causes irritation; may cause Arazate® [Chemtura/Rubber Chems. allergic skin reaction http://www.cromptoncorp.com] Storage: 5 yrs. min. shelf life when stored away Chem. Descrip.: Zinc dibenzyl from excessive heat and humidity in sealed dithiocarbamate original container CAS 14726-36-4 Araldite® PY 307-1 [Huntsman Polyurethanes Uses: Ultra accelerator for NR, SBR and their Belgium http://www.huntsman.com/pu] latexes, cements, and dispersions; Chem. Descrip.: Epoxy phenol-novolac resin accelerator in latex for adhesives, dipped See Epoxy-novolac goods; activator for thiazoles; food-pkg. CAS 28064-14-4; EINECS/ELINCS 500-006-8 adhesives; food-contact rubber articles
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Features: Nonstaining, nondiscoloring; exc. Properties: Pt-Co 75 max. color; m.w. 1000; resist. to precure in presence of ammonia sp.gr. 1.005 (20/20 C); dens. 8.39 lb/gal (60 F); Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 177.2600 visc. 220 cp (20 C); acid no. 0/05 max.; flash Properties: Wh.-gray powd.; sol. in aromatic pt. (PMCC) 356 F; pH 5.0-6.0 (in 10/6 hydrocarbons; sl. sol. in water; sp.gr. 1.41; IPA/water); 0.05% max. water m.p. 165-175 C Storage: Store in carbon steel tanks, Toxicology: Avoid contact with eyes and skin; recommend a heated tank if stored outside, skin contact may cause irritation temp. of stored material should not exceed 120 Storage: Exc. storage stability (> 4 yrs. when F stored in cool, dry place away from direct Arcol® PPG-2025 [Bayer MaterialScience AG] sources of heat and light) Chem. Descrip.: Polypropylene glycol Arcol® 11-34 [Bayer MaterialScience AGFP] CAS 25322-69-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-338-0 Chem. Descrip.: Polyalkylene polyol Uses: Used in deck coatings, adhesives, CAS 9082-00-2 plywood patch, flooring, elastomers, clay pipe Uses: Polyol for sealants, caulks, deck sealants, tire fill, humectants, defoamers, inks, coatings, elastomers, tire fill and RIM, food- lubrication, metalworking, antistatic agents, pkg. adhesives/cellophane; defoamer in crude oil de-emulsification and plasticizers; food-contact coatings, paper/paperboard food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, cellophane, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.180, animal glues; defoamer in food-contact 176.200, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1400 coatings, paper/paperboard Properties: Pt-Co 50 max. color; m.w. ≈ 4800; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §173.310, 173.340, sp.gr. 1.026 (20/20 C); dens. 8.56; acid no. 175.105, 175.300, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, 0.015 max. mg KOH/g; flash pt. (PMCC) 376 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1400, 177.1680, F; 0.07% max. water 178.3120, 178.3740 Arcol® LG-168 [Bayer MaterialScience AG] Properties: Pt-Co 30 color (50 C); m.w. 2000; sp.gr. 1.005 (20/20 C); dens. 8.39 lb/gal (60 F); Chem. Descrip.: Polyoxypropylene polyol visc. 520 cps (20 C); acid no. 0.05 max.; hyd. CAS 25791-96-2 no. 56; flash pt. (PMCC) 341 F; pH 5.0-6.0 (in Uses: Polyol for coatings, potting compounds, 10/6 IPA/water); 0.05% max. water plywood patch, wire and cable coatings, Storage: Store in carbon steel tanks, thermal break; food-pkg. adhesives, animal recommend a heated tank if stored outside, glues temp. of stored material should not exceed 120 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 178.3120 F Properties: Pt-Co 100 max. color; m.w. ≈ 1000; sp.gr. 1.024 (20/20 C); dens. 8.55 lb/gal (60 F); Arcol® PPG-425 [Bayer MaterialScience AG] visc. 400 cp (20 C); acid no. 0.05 mg; hyd. no. Chem. Descrip.: Polypropylene glycol 158-178; flash pt. (PMCC) 276 F; pH 4.5-5.5 CAS 25322-69-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-338-0 (in 10/6 isopropanol water solv.); 0.05% max. Uses: Coating additive in solvent and aq. water coatings, high modulus adhesives, cast elastomers, thermal break, electrical Arcol® PPG-1025 [Bayer MaterialScience AG] potting, RIM, inks, lubrication, Chem. Descrip.: Polypropylene glycol metalworking, antistatic agents, crude oil CAS 25322-69-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-338-0 de-emulsification and plasticizers; food- Uses: Used in coatings, adhesives, caulks, pkg. adhesives, coatings, cellophane, sealants elastomers, potting compds., tire fill, animal glues; defoamer in food-contact humectants, defoamers, inks, lubrication, coatings, paper/paperboard metalworking, antistatic agents, crude oil de- Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, emulsification and plasticizers; food-pkg. 176.200, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1400, adhesives, coatings, cellophane, animal 177.1680, 178.3120 glues; defoamer in food-contact coatings, Properties: Pt-Co 75 max. color; m.w. 425; sp.gr. paper/paperboard 1.008 (20/20 C); 8.42 lb/gal (60 F); visc. 110 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §173.310, 175.105, cp (20 C); acid no. 0.05 max.; flash pt. (PMCC) 175.300, 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, 176.210, 351 F; pH 5.0-6.0 (in 10/6 IPA/water); 0.05% 177.1200, 177.1400, 177.1680, 178.3120
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Part I: Trade Name Reference max. water Arconate® PC [Lyondell Storage: Store in carbon steel tanks, http://www.lyondell.com] recommend a heated tank if stored outside, Chem. Descrip.: Propylene carbonate temp. of stored material should not exceed 120 CAS 108-32-7; EINECS/ELINCS 203-572-1 F Uses: Reactive diluent for wood binders, Arcol® PPG-725 [Bayer MaterialScience AG] urethane foams and coatings, foundry sand Chem. Descrip.: Polypropylene glycol binders, in textile and syn. fiber industry, CAS 25322-69-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-338-0 natural gas treating; lubricant in cosmetics; Uses: Coating additive in coatings, solv.- polar additive for montmorillonite or bentonite based adhesives, castable elastomers, clay gellants; solvent for mascara, lipstick, defoamers, humectants, potting compds., tire deodorant, nail polish remover; suitable for fill, inks, lubrication, metalworking, antistatic certain food-contact applics. agents, crude oil de-emulsification and Features: High purity; high boiling pt., low plasticizers; food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, toxicity, broad range of applics. cellophane, animal glues; defoamer in food- Properties: Crystal clear, mild odor; sp.gr. 1.203- contact coatings, paper/paperboard 1.210 (20/20 C); dens. 10.1 lb/gal (20 C); visc. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 175.300, 4 cs; vapor pressure 0.02 mm Hg (20 C); f.p. - 176.200, 176.210, 177.1200, 177.1400, 50 C; b.p. 242 C; flash pt. (TOC) 132 C; ref. index 1.419; pH 6.5-7.5 (10% aq.); 99.6% min. 177.1680, 178.3120 assay Properties: Pt-Co 50 max. color; m.w. 760; sp.gr. 1.007 (20/20 C); dens. 8.41 lb/gal (60 F); visc. Toxicology: Low acute systemic toxicity; may 160 cp (20 C); acid no. 0.05 max.; flash pt. cause mod. skin irritation in undiluted form (PMCC) 346 F; pH 5.0-6.0 (in 10/6 IPA/water); Arkon M-90 [Arakawa Chem. Ind. 0.05% max. water http://www.arakawachem.co.jp/e; Arakawa Storage: Store in carbon steel tanks, USA http://www.arakawa-usa.com] recommend a heated tank if stored outside, Chem. Descrip.: Hydrogenated aromatic C9 temp. of stored material should not exceed 120 hydrocarbon resin F Uses: Tackifying resin for elastomers; food- Arcol® PPG-3025 [Bayer MaterialScience AG] pkg. adhesives, paper/paperboard, rubber Chem. Descrip.: Polypropylene glycol articles CAS 25322-69-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-338-0 Features: Heat and water resist. Uses: Used in caulks, sealants, deck and sports Regulatory: FDA 21CFR 175.105, 176.180, coatings, deck and sports flooring, inks, 177.2600 lubrication, metalworking, antistatic agents, Properties: Water-wh. color; odorless; sol. in crude oil de-emulsification; in adhesives for min. spirits, toluol; insol. in ethyl acetate, food pkg.; food-pkg. adhesives, acetone, ethyl alcohol; m.w. 630; sp.gr. 0.993; paper/paperboard, cellophane; defoamer in acid no. 0; soften. pt. (R & B) 90±5 C; flash pt. food-contact coatings (OC) 356 F Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §173.310, 175.105, Toxicology: TSCA listed 176.170, 176.180, 176.200, 177.1200, Precaution: Resin may remass during hot 177.1400, 177.1680, 178.3740 weather and/or prolonged storage Properties: Pt-Co 50 max. color; m.w. approx. Arkon M-100 [Arakawa Chem. Ind. 3000; sp.gr. 1.004 (20/20 C); dens. 8.38 lb/gal http://www.arakawachem.co.jp/e; Arakawa (60 F); visc. 1720 cp (20 C); acid no. 0.05 USA http://www.arakawa-usa.com] max.; flash pt. (PMCC) 346 F; pH 5.0-6.0 (in Chem. Descrip.: Hydrogenated aromatic C9 10/6 IPA/water); 0.05% max. water hydrocarbon resin Storage: Store in carbon steel tanks, Uses: Tackifying resin for elastomers; food- recommend a heated tank if stored outside, pkg. adhesives, paper/paperboard, rubber temp. of stored material should not exceed 120 articles F Features: Heat and water resist. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR 175.105, 176.180, 177.2600
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Properties: Water-wh. color; odorless; sol. in min. spirits, toluol; insol. in ethyl acetate, min. spirits, toluol; insol. in ethyl acetate, acetone, ethyl alcohol; m.w. 600; sp.gr. 0.983; acetone, ethyl alcohol; m.w. 700; sp.gr. 0.995; acid no. 0; soften. pt. (R & B) 70±5 C; flash pt. acid no. 0; soften. pt. (R & B) 100±5 C; flash (OC) 324 F pt. (OC) 383 F Toxicology: TSCA listed Toxicology: TSCA listed Precaution: Resin may remass during hot Arkon M-115 [Arakawa Chem. Ind. weather and/or prolonged storage http://www.arakawachem.co.jp/e; Arakawa Arkon P-90 [Arakawa Chem. Ind. USA http://www.arakawa-usa.com] http://www.arakawachem.co.jp/e; Arakawa Chem. Descrip.: Hydrogenated aromatic C9 USA http://www.arakawa-usa.com] hydrocarbon resin Chem. Descrip.: Hydrogenated aromatic C9 Uses: Tackifying resin for elastomers; food- hydrocarbon resin pkg. adhesives, paper/paperboard, rubber Uses: Tackifying resin for elastomers; food- articles pkg. adhesives, paper/paperboard, rubber Features: Heat and water resist. articles Regulatory: FDA 21CFR 175.105, 176.180, Features: Heat and water resist. 177.2600 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR 175.105, 176.180, Properties: Water-wh. color; odorless; sol. in 177.2600 min. spirits, toluol; insol. in ethyl acetate, Properties: Water-wh. color; odorless; sol. in acetone, ethyl alcohol; m.w. 800; sp.gr. 0.998; min. spirits, toluol; insol. in ethyl acetate, acid no. 0; soften. pt. (R & B) 115±5 C; flash acetone, ethyl alcohol; m.w. 630; sp.gr. 0.991; pt. (OC) 410 F acid no. 0; soften. pt. (R & B) 90±5 C; flash pt. Toxicology: TSCA listed (OC) 347 F Arkon M-135 [Arakawa Chem. Ind. Toxicology: TSCA listed http://www.arakawachem.co.jp/e; Arakawa Precaution: Resin may remass during hot USA http://www.arakawa-usa.com] weather and/or prolonged storage Chem. Descrip.: Hydrogenated aromatic C9 Arkon P-100 [Arakawa Chem. Ind. hydrocarbon resin http://www.arakawachem.co.jp/e; Arakawa Uses: Tackifying resin for elastomers; food- USA http://www.arakawa-usa.com] pkg. adhesives, paper/paperboard, rubber Chem. Descrip.: Hydrogenated aromatic C9 articles hydrocarbon resin Features: Heat and water resist. Uses: Tackifying resin for elastomers; food- Regulatory: FDA 21CFR 175.105, 176.180, pkg. adhesives, paper/paperboard, rubber 177.2600 articles Properties: Water-wh. color; odorless; sol. in Features: Heat and water resist. min. spirits, toluol; insol. in ethyl acetate, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR 175.105, 176.180, acetone, ethyl alcohol; m.w. 850; sp.gr. 0.999; 177.2600 acid no. 0; soften. pt. (R & B) 135±5 C; flash Properties: Water-wh. color; odorless; sol. in pt. (OC) 430 F min. spirits, toluol; insol. in ethyl acetate, Toxicology: TSCA listed acetone, ethyl alcohol; m.w. 700; sp.gr. 0.995; Arkon P-70 [Arakawa Chem. Ind. acid no. 0; soften. pt. (R & B) 100±5 C; flash http://www.arakawachem.co.jp/e; Arakawa pt. (OC) 383 F USA http://www.arakawa-usa.com] Toxicology: TSCA listed Chem. Descrip.: Hydrogenated aromatic C9 Arkon P-115 [Arakawa Chem. Ind. hydrocarbon resin http://www.arakawachem.co.jp/e; Arakawa Uses: Tackifying resin for elastomers; food- USA http://www.arakawa-usa.com] pkg. adhesives, paper/paperboard, rubber Chem. Descrip.: Hydrogenated aromatic C9 articles hydrocarbon resin Features: Heat and water resist. Uses: Tackifying resin for elastomers; food- Regulatory: FDA 21CFR 175.105, 176.180, pkg. adhesives, paper/paperboard, rubber 177.2600 articles Properties: Water-wh. color; odorless; sol. in Features: Heat and water resist.
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Regulatory: FDA 21CFR 175.105, 176.180, contact paper/paperboard; in food-contact 177.2600 rubber articles, animal glue Properties: Water-wh. color; odorless; sol. in Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.210, min. spirits, toluol; insol. in ethyl acetate, 177.2600, 178.3120; DOT, TDG, IMDG, IATA acetone, ethyl alcohol; m.w. 770; sp.gr. 0.998; regulated; CERCLA nonreportable; SARA acid no. 0; soften. pt. (R & B) 115±5 C; flash §302/304/311/312/313 nonreportable; WHMIS pt. (OC) 410 F D/2/B, E; Canada DSL; Europe EINECS; Toxicology: TSCA listed Australia NICNAS; Japan MITI; Korea TCCL; Arkon P-125 [Arakawa Chem. Ind. Philippines RA6969 http://www.arakawachem.co.jp/e; Arakawa Properties: Gardner 2 max. solid; amine like USA http://www.arakawa-usa.com] odor; sol. in chloroform, sl. sol. in water, IPA, Chem. Descrip.: Hydrogenated aromatic C9 toluene, CCl4, kerosene; sp.gr. 0.793 (60/40 hydrocarbon resin C); dens. 790 kg/m3 (20 C); visc. 49.1 SSU (60 C); vapor pressure < 1 mm Hg (20 C); m.p. 46 Uses: Tackifying resin for elastomers; food- C; i.b.p. 180 C; pour pt. 46 C; HLB 4.2; iodine pkg. adhesives, paper/paperboard, rubber no. 3; amine no. 144; flash pt. (PMCC) > 149 articles C; pH (1% sol'n water) basic; cationic; 90% Features: Heat and water resist. act.; 93% min. sec. amine Regulatory: FDA 21CFR 175.105, 176.180, Toxicology: (CAS 61789-76-2) LD50 (oral, rat) > 177.2600 2000 mg/kg; (CAS 61788-46-3) LD50 (oral, Properties: Water-wh. color; odorless; sol. in rat) 1300 mg/kg, (skin rabbit) > 2000 mg/kg; min. spirits, toluol; insol. in ethyl acetate, (CAS 61788-46-3) LC50 (inh., rat, 1 h) 0.099 acetone, ethyl alcohol; m.w. 820; sp.gr. 0.999; acid no. 0; soften. pt. (R & B) 125±5 C; flash mg/l; causes eye, skin burns; may be pt. (OC) 437 F harmful if swallowed; TSCA listed Toxicology: TSCA listed Environmental: EC50 (daphnia, 48 h) 0.032 mg/l; CAS 61789-76-2 biodegrades 20% @ Arkon P-140 [Arakawa Chem. Ind. 28 days; CAS 61789-46-3 biodegrades 56% http://www.arakawachem.co.jp/e; Arakawa @ 28 days; not readily biodeg.; may be USA http://www.arakawa-usa.com] harmful to the environment Chem. Descrip.: Hydrogenated aromatic C9 Precaution: Use splash goggles, apron, hydrocarbon resin gloves, respirator; incompat. with oxidizing Uses: Tackifying resin for elastomers; food- agents, acids pkg. adhesives, paper/paperboard, rubber Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Nitrogen oxides articles HMIS: Health 3, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 Features: Heat and water resist. Storage: Keep container tightly closed in a cool, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR 175.105, 176.180, well-ventilated area 177.2600 Properties: Water-wh. color; odorless; sol. in Armeen® HR [Akzo Nobel Surf. Chem. min. spirits, toluol; insol. in ethyl acetate, http://www.surface.akzonobelusa.com] acetone, ethyl alcohol; m.w. 860; sp.gr. 0.999; Chem. Descrip.: Hydrogenated acid no. 0; soften. pt. (R & B) 140±5 C; flash rapeseedalkylamines (95-100%) and pt. (OC) 440 F bis(hydrogenated rapeseedalkyl)amines Toxicology: TSCA listed (0.001-5%) See Hydrogenated rapeseed amine Armeen® 2C [Akzo Nobel Surf. Chem. CAS 125328-43-0 http://www.surface.akzonobelusa.com] Uses: Surfactant; chemical intermediate; Chem. Descrip.: Dicocamine (sec. amine) See flotation agent; food-pkg. adhesives; Cocamine defoamer in food-contact CAS 61789-76-2; 61788-46-3; EINECS/ELINCS paper/paperboard; in food-contact rubber 263-086-0; 262-977-1 articles, animal glues UN 3259 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.210, Uses: Emulsifier; flotation agent; corrosion 177.2600, 178.3120; SARA inhibitor; cosmetics; chem. intermediate; §302/304/311/312/313 nonreportable; food-pkg. adhesives; defoamer in food- CERCLA nonreportable; WHMIS D/2/B Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 122 Part I: Trade Name Reference Properties: Wh. solid; ammoniacal odor; insol. in TSCA listed cold water; sp.gr. 0.791 (60 C); vapor pressure Environmental: LC50 (zebra fish, 96 h) 0.88 < 1 mm Hg (20 C); m.p. 48 C; i.b.p. 322 C; mg/l, (algae, 72 h) 0.062 mg/l; very toxic to equiv. wt. 310; HLB 6; iodine no. 8 max.; aquatic organisms; readily biodeg. amine no. 178 min.; pour pt. 55 C; flash pt. > Precaution: Use eye, face protection, gloves; 150 C; 93% min. primary amine incompat. with oxidizing agents, acids Toxicology: Amines, hydrogenated rape-oil alkyl: Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, nitrogen LD50 (oral, rat) > 5000 mg/kg; OEL = 500 oxides, ammonia ppm (two -year dietary); NOEL 3 mg/kg/day; HMIS: Health 3, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 causes eye irritation; may cause skin Storage: Store in tightly closed container in a irritation; TSCA listed cook, well-ventilated area away from incompat. Environmental: Material similar to amines, materials and ignition sources; do not store hydrogenated rape-oil alkyl: EC50 (daphnia, above 48.88 C 48 h) 0.13 mg/l, (algae, 72 h) 0.062 mg/l; Armeen® R [Akzo Nobel Surf. Chem. very toxic to aquatic organisms; readily http://www.surface.akzonobelusa.com] biodeg. Chem. Descrip.: Rapeseed amine See Eicosyl Precaution: Use splash goggles, lab coat, docosylamine gloves, respirator; may be combustible at CAS 68037-92-3; EINECS/ELINCS 268-215-4 high temps.; incompat. with oxidizing Uses: Visc. builder; emulsifier; chem. agents, acids intermediate; flotation collector; food-pkg. Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Nitrogen oxides adhesives; defoamer in food-contact HMIS: Health 2, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 paper/paperboard; in food-contact rubber, Storage: Keep container tightly closed in a cool, animal glues well-ventilated area Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.210, Armeen® HT/97 [Akzo Nobel Canada 177.2600, 178.3120; DOT, IMDG, IATA, TDG http://www.surface.akzonobel.com] nonregulated; SARA §302/304/311/312/313 Chem. Descrip.: Hydrogenated tallowamine nonreportable; WHMIS D/2/B; Canada DSL; CAS 61788-45-2; 61789-79-5; EINECS/ELINCS Europe EINECS; Australia NICNAS; Japan 262-976-6; 263-089-7 MITI Uses: Emulsifier; acid scavenger; flotation Properties: Yel. liq.; amine like odor; insol. in collector; dusting additive; chem. cold water; sp.gr. 0.812 (38 C); vapor pressure intermediate; filming amine; corrosion < 0.1 mm Hg (20 C); m.p. 18 C; i.b.p. 275 C; inhibitor; oil additive; mold release agent; HLB 6; equiv. wt. 306; m.p. 18 C; pour pt. 25 food-pkg. adhesives; defoamer in food- C; b.p. 275 C; flash pt. > 150 C; pH 7-14; sp. contact paper/paperboard; in food-contact heat 0.54 Btu/lb/F rubber articles; food-contact animal glue Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2000 mg/kg; Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §173.210, 175.105, causes severe eye irritation; may cause skin 176.210, 177.2600, 178.3120; DOT, IMDG, irritation; TSCA listed IATA, TDG nonregulated; SARA Environmental: LC50 (zebra fish, 96 h) 0.88 §302/304/311/312/313 nonreportable; WHMIS mg/l; readily biodeg. D/2/B; Canada DSL; Australia NICNAS; Japan Precaution: Use eye, face protection, gloves; MITI; Korea TCCL; Philippines RA6969 incompat. with oxidizing agents, acids Properties: Gardner 10 max. solid; ammoniacal Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, nitrogen odor; very sl. sol. in cold water; sp.gr. 0.795 oxides (60 C); visc. 47.5 SSU (55 C); vapor pressure HMIS: Health 3, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 < 0.1 mm Hg (27 C); m.p. 56 C; pour pt. 60 C; Storage: Store in tightly closed container in cool, i.b.p. 71 C; b.p. 275 C; HLB 8.2; equiv. wt. well-ventilated area away from incompat. 267; iodine no. 5 max.; amine no. 208 min.; materials and ignition sources; do not store flash pt. > 150; evaporation rate < 1; 97% min. above 48.88 C primary amine Arrow 904 [Arrow Polychem] Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 2000 mg/kg, Chem. Descrip.: Dispersed PTFE See (skin, rabbit) > 2000 mg/kg; causes severe Polytetrafluoroethylene eye irritation; may cause skin irritation; Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 123 Part I: Trade Name Reference CAS 9002-84-0; EINECS/ELINCS 204-126-9 CAS 64742-42-3; EINECS/ELINCS 264-038-1 Uses: Process additive for improving green Uses: Wax for pkg., hot-melt and solvent- strength and reducing stickiness in borne adhesives, food-contact applics. uncured silicone rubber stocks, strip (food coatings, cheese coatings, chewing preforming, extrusion and calendering gum), laminated wrap pkg., cosmetics applics., food-contact rubber articles (moisturizers, salve/lotion base), shoe Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.2600 polishes, lubricants, paints, wire/cable, Properties: Off-wh. powd.; sp.gr. 2.4±0.15 rubber, textiles Use Level: 0.5-3.0 pph Features: High m.p.; relatively high visc.; exc. Astor™ OK 210W [Honeywell Spec. Wax & cohesion/adhesion Addit. http://www.acwax.com] Regulatory: DOT nonregulated; SARA §311/313 Chem. Descrip.: Microcrystalline wax, clay nonreportable; Canada DSL, EINECS, treated Australia, Japan, Korea listed CAS 64742-42-3; EINECS/ELINCS 264-038-1 Properties: Wh. to blk. waxy solid (prill, pellet, or slab form); char. waxy odor; negligible sol. in Uses: Wax for hot-melt and solvent-borne water; sp.gr. 0.83-0.87; visc. 14-20 cSt (100 adhesives, food-contact applics. (cheese C); vapor pressure negligible; m.p. 65-90 C; coatings, chewing gum base), laminated flash pt. (OC) > 260 C; ref. index 1.43-1.45 wrap pkg., cosmetics (creams, dressings, (100 C); 100% act. moisturizers, salve/lotion base), Toxicology: Exposure to fumes from melting may pharmaceuticals (creams, dressings), cause irritation to eyes, respiratory system; paints, polishes, wire/cable, rubber, textiles contact with molten material will cause Features: Exc. initial seal str.; good resist. to thermal burns; contact with powd. may cause aging; resist. to strike through @ high ambient mech. irritation to eyes; TSCA listed temps. Environmental: Not expected to cause adverse Regulatory: FDA approved; DOT nonregulated; environmental effect SARA §311/313 nonreportable; Canada DSL, EINECS, Australia, Korea listed Precaution: Spillages may be slippery; melts Properties: Wh. waxy solid (prill, pellet, or slab in proximity to fire causing slippery floors; form); char. waxy odor; negligible sol. in water; does not ignite readily, but will burn; sp.gr. 0.83-0.87; visc. 13-17 cSt (212 F); vapor incompat. with strong oxidizing agents pressure negligible; m.p. 65-90 C; congeal pt. Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Fire may produce 159-167 F; flash pt. (OC) > 260 C; ref. index dense smoke and irritating or poisonous 1.437-1.441 (100 C); 100% act. gases incl. CO, CO2 Toxicology: Exposure to fumes from melting may Storage: Store in cool, dry place out of direct cause irritation to eyes, respiratory system; sunlight, below 30 C contact with molten material will cause Astor™ OK 6042 [Honeywell Spec. Wax & thermal burns; contact with powd. may cause Addit. http://www.acwax.com] mech. irritation to eyes; TSCA listed Chem. Descrip.: Paraffin wax See Paraffin Environmental: Not expected to cause adverse CAS 8002-74-2; EINECS/ELINCS 232-315-6 environmental effect Uses: Wax for pharmaceutical creams and Precaution: Spillages may be slippery; melts dressings, cosmetics, general industrial, in proximity to fire causing slippery floors; candle and packaging applics. does not ignite readily, but will burn; Features: Low melt point incompat. with strong oxidizing agents Regulatory: FDA approved Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Fire may produce Properties: Saybolt +28 min.; visc. 3-4 cSt ( 212 dense smoke and irritating or poisonous F); congealing pt. 129-131 F; ref. index 1.418- gases incl. CO, CO2 1.423 (212 F) Storage: Store in cool, dry place below 90 F Storage: Store in a cool, dry place @ ≤ 77 F Astor™ OK 239TP [Honeywell Spec. Wax & Astor™ OK 6080 [Honeywell Spec. Wax & Addit. http://www.acwax.com] Addit. http://www.acwax.com] Chem. Descrip.: Microcrystalline wax, clay Chem. Descrip.: Microcrystalline wax treated CAS 64742-42-3; EINECS/ELINCS 264-038-1
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Uses: Wax for hot-melt adhesives in food- C; ref. index 1.4815-1.4225 (10 C); 100% act. contact applics., cosmetics (lipsticks, Toxicology: ACGIH TLV 2 mg/m3 (fume); salves/lotion base), personal care prods., exposure to fumes from melting may cause food coatings, lubricants, pkg., paints, irritation to eyes, respiratory system; contact polishes, wire/cable, rubber, textiles; with molten material will cause thermal burns; thickener, visc. modifier in lubricants; contact with powd. may cause mech. irritation chewing gu to eyes; TSCA listed Features: Good penetration temp. curve Environmental: Not expected to cause adverse Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.886, 178.3710; environmental effect DOT nonregulated; SARA §311/313 Precaution: Spillages may be slippery; melts nonreportable; Canada DSL, EINECS, in proximity to fire causing slippery floors; Australia, Korea listed does not ignite readily, but will burn; Properties: Wh. to brn. waxy solid (prill, pellet or incompat. with strong oxidizing agents slab form); waxy odor; insol. in water (1%); Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Fire may produce sp.gr. 0.83-0.87; visc. 18-23 cst (100 C); m.p. dense smoke and irritating or poisonous 65-90 C; congeal pt. 183-188 F; flash pt. gases incl. CO, CO2 (COC) > 260 C; ref. index 1.427-1.441 (100 Storage: Store in cool, dry place below 30 C C); 100% act. Astorwax 1750 [Honeywell Spec. Wax & Toxicology: Exposure to fumes from melting may Addit. http://www.acwax.com] cause irritation to eyes, respiratory system; contact with molten material will cause Chem. Descrip.: Low-melt paraffin wax, clay treated thermal burns; contact with powd. may cause CAS 8002-74-2; EINECS/ELINCS 232-315-6 mech. irritation to eyes; TSCA listed UN 3257 Precaution: Spillages may be slippery; melts Uses: Wax for hot-melt adhesives, candles, in proximity to fire causing slippery floors; food coatings, paper pkg., personal care does not ignite readily, but will burn; (creams, dressings, salve/lotion base), incompat. with strong oxidizing agents pharmaceuticals (creams, dressings), Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Fire may produce polishes, textiles (waterproof treatments), dense smoke and irritating or poisonous aq. coatings; water repellent in wood gases incl. CO, CO2 preservation Storage: Avoid excess heat Regulatory: DOT regulated above 212 F; SARA Astor™ OK 6151 [Honeywell Spec. Wax & §311/313 nonregulated; Canada DSL, Addit. http://www.acwax.com] EINECS, Australia, Korea listed Chem. Descrip.: Paraffin wax Properties: Liq.; water-wh. molten wax @ 200 F; CAS 8002-74-2; EINECS/ELINCS 232-315-6 char. waxy odor; negligible sol. in water; sp.gr. Uses: Wax for saturation/impregnation, 0.80-0.82; visc. 2.5-2.7 cSt (98.9 C); m.p. 45- candle emulsions, waterproofing, 67 C; flash pt. (OC) > 190 C; 100% act. adhesives, PVC Toxicology: Exposure to fumes may cause fencing/decking/pipe/siding, fruit/veg. irritation to eyes, nose, throat; contact with coatings, waxed paper pkg., cosmetic molten material will cause thermal burns; salves/lotions, floor polishes, leather TSCA listed treatment, thread lubrication; mold release Precaution: Spillages may be slippery; does agent in tires, rubber; water repellent in not ignite readily, but will burn; incompat. wood preservation; process aid in mixing with strong oxidizing agents of rubber and plastic compds. Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Fire may produce Regulatory: DOT nonregulated; SARA §311/313 irritating or poisonous gases incl. CO, CO2 nonreportable; Canada DSL, EINECS, Storage: Avoid excessive heat Australia, Japan, Korea listed Astorwax 2250 [Honeywell Spec. Wax & Properties: Wh. to amber waxy solid (prill, pellet, Addit. http://www.acwax.com] or slab form); char. waxy odor; negligible sol. Chem. Descrip.: Low-melt paraffin wax, clay in water; sp.gr. 0.87-0.92; visc. 2.8-3.8 cSt treated (100 C); vapor pressure negligible; m.p. 50-82 CAS 8002-74-2; EINECS/ELINCS 232-315-6 C; congeal pt. 124-128 F; flash pt. (OC) > 190 Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 125 Part I: Trade Name Reference UN 3257 Environmental: Not expected to cause adverse Uses: Wax for food-contact applics. (food environmental effect coatings, cheese coatings, wine bottles), Precaution: Spillages may be slippery; melts waxed paper pkg., personal care (creams, in proximity to fire causing slippery floors; dressings, salve/lotion base), does not ignite readily, but will burn; pharmaceuticals (creams, dressings), floor incompat. with strong oxidizing agents polishes, textiles, leather treatment, Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Fire may produce waterproof treatment, hot-melt adhesives, dense smoke and irritating or poisonous candles; water repellent in wood gases incl. CO, CO2 preservation Storage: Avoid excessive heat Regulatory: DOT regulated above 212 F; SARA ATBC, NF [Vertellus Perf. Materials §311/313 nonregulated; Canada DSL, http://www.vertellus.com] EINECS, Australia, Korea listed Chem. Descrip.: Acetyl tri-n-butyl citrate See Properties: Liq.; water-wh. molten wax @ 200 F; Acetyl tributyl citrate char. waxy odor; negligible sol. in water; sp.gr. CAS 77-90-7; EINECS/ELINCS 201-067-0 0.80-0.82; visc. 2.5-2.7 cSt (98.9 C); m.p. 45- Uses: Plasticizer used to reduce brittleness, 67 C; flash pt. (OC) > 190 C; 100% act. improve flow and flexibility in polymeric films in Toxicology: Exposure to fumes may cause pharmaceutical coatings applications; food- irritation to eyes, nose, throat; contact with pkg. adhesives, coatings, molten material will cause thermal burns; paper/paperboard, closures with sealing TSCA listed gaskets for food containers; flavor adjuvant Precaution: Spillages may be slippery; does Regulatory: NF, EP, DMF, MAF, FDA 21CFR not ignite readily, but will burn; incompat. §172.515, 175.105, 175.300, 175.320, with strong oxidizing agents 175.380, 175.390, 176.170, 177.1210, Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Fire may produce 178.3910, 181.27 irritating or poisonous gases incl. CO, CO2 Properties: Insol. in water; miscible in acetone, Storage: Avoid excessive heat ethanol, toluene, heptane, and veg. oil; m.w. Astorwax 9508 Light [Honeywell Spec. Wax & 402.5; sp.gr. 1.045-1.055; dens. 8.74 lb/gal; Addit. http://www.acwax.com] visc. 32.7 cps; b.p. 173 C (1 mm); pour pt. -75 Chem. Descrip.: Microcrystalline wax, clay F; flash pt. (COC) 204 C; ref. index 1.4410- treated 1.4425; 99% min. assay CAS 64742-42-3; EINECS/ELINCS 264-038-1 ATEC, NF [Vertellus Perf. Materials Uses: Wax for hot-melt adhesives, food- http://www.vertellus.com] contact applics. (food coatings, chewing Chem. Descrip.: Acetyl triethyl citrate gum base), pkg., paints (road markers), CAS 77-89-4; EINECS/ELINCS 201-066-5 personal care (lipstick, salve/lotion base), Uses: Plasticizer for aq. pharmaceutical floor polishes, textiles (thread lubrication), coatings; food-pkg. adhesives, coatings, candles, inks; thickener, visc. agent in paper/paperboard, closures with sealing lubricants gaskets for food containers Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.886, 178.3710; Regulatory: NF, DMF, FDA 21CFR §175.105, DOT nonregulated; SARA §311/313 175.300, 175.320, 175.380, 176.170, nonreportable; Canada DSL, EINECS, 177.1210, 178.3910, 181.27 Australia, Korea listed Properties: Sol. 0.72 g/100 ml water; miscible in Properties: Wh. to blk. waxy solid (prill, pellet, or acetone, ethanol, toluene, heptane; partially slab form); char. waxy odor; negligible sol. in sol. in veg. oil; m.w. 318.3; sp.gr. 1.135-1.139; water; sp.gr. 0.83-0.87; visc. 18.0-20.1 cSt dens. 9.47 lb/gal; visc. 53.7 cps; b.p. 132 C (1 (98.9 C); vapor pressure negligible; m.p. 65-90 mm); pour pt. -45 F; flash pt. (COC) 188 C; ref. C; flash pt. (OC) 260 C; 100% act. index 1.432-1.441; 99% min. assay Toxicology: Exposure to fumes from melting may cause irritation to eyes, respiratory system; Atlas® 1500 [Uniqema contact with molten material will cause http://www.uniqema.com] thermal burns; contact with powd. may cause Chem. Descrip.: Glyceryl stearate mech. irritation to eyes; TSCA listed CAS 123-94-4
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Uses: Food emulsifier; emulsion stabilizer and Atmer® 125 [Croda Chem. Europe Ltd film-former in caramels; retards starch http://www.croda.co.uk] crystallization in starch jellies; inhibits oil Chem. Descrip.: Glyceryl stearate separation in peanut butter; in dehydrated CAS 123-94-4 potatoes; antistat for PP, PS used in food Uses: Antifog, internal antistat, lubricant for pkg. polyolefins esp. PP and expandable Regulatory: FDA 21CFR GRAS, §184.1505; polymers, food-contact applics. Canada compliance Features: Rapid action, good thermal stability Properties: Ivory wh. flakes, bland odor and Properties: Wh. powd.; m.p. 63 C taste; sol. above its m.p. in IPA, veg., min. oils; Use Level: 0.5% (EPS molding) m.p. 140 F; HLB 3.5; iodine no. < 5; flash pt. > Atmer® 129 [Croda Chem. Europe Ltd 300 F; nonionic; 52% min. alpha http://www.croda.co.uk] monoglyceride Chem. Descrip.: Glyceryl stearate Toxicology: Nonirritating to skin, CAS 123-94-4 noncorrosive Uses: Processing aid, antifog, lubricant, Atmer® 100 [Croda Chem. Europe Ltd internal antistat for PP, LDPE, plasticized http://www.croda.co.uk] PVC, food-contact applics. Chem. Descrip.: Sorbitan laurate Features: Outstanding thermal stability CAS 1338-39-2; EINECS/ELINCS 215-663-3 Properties: Wh. microbeads; m.p. 69 C; > 90% Uses: Wetting agent, antifog for PE and EVA monoester food-wrapping films; plastics antistat; cling Use Level: 0.1-0.2% (LDPE, LLDPE film), 0.2- additive 0.4% (PP film), 0.3-0.6% (PP inj. molding), Properties: Red-brn. liq.; visc. 3900-5000 mPa·s; 0.5% (EPS molding), 0.5-1.0% (flexible PVC), nonionic 3-5% (rigid PVC) Atmer® 110 [Croda Chem. Europe Ltd Atmer® 163 [Croda Chem. Europe Ltd http://www.croda.co.uk] http://www.croda.co.uk] Chem. Descrip.: POE sorbitan laurate Chem. Descrip.: POE alkyl amine Uses: Antifog, external antistat, wetting agent Uses: Internal and external antistat for wide for thermoplastics incl. PE, PP, PVC, range of polymers, esp. polyolefins and styrenic copolymers; emulsifier in mfg. of styrenics (ABS, HIPS), food-grade polymers food-contact articles Features: Long lasting, exc. heat and color Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.3400 stability; based on synthetic raw material with Properties: Yel. liq.; water-sol.; visc. 250-450 well-defined alkyl chain lengths mPa·s Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.3130 Atmer® 116 [Croda Chem. Europe Ltd Properties: Cl. liq.; visc. 150 mPa·s http://www.croda.co.uk] Use Level: 0.1-0.5% (LDPE, LLDPE film), 0.15- 0.5% (HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE inj. molding), Chem. Descrip.: POE sorbitan ester 0.15% (PP film), 0.3-0.6% (PP inj. molding), 1- Uses: Antifog agent for flexible PVC food- 1.5% (crystal PS inj. molding), 1-2% (SAN, wrapping film HIPS inj. molding), 2-3% (ABS inj. molding) Regulatory: Kosher Properties: Yel.-brn. liq.; visc. 375-480 mPa·s Atmer® 190 [Croda Chem. Europe Ltd http://www.croda.co.uk] Atmer® 122 [Croda Chem. Europe Ltd Chem. Descrip.: Alkyl sulfonate http://www.croda.co.uk] Uses: Internal and external antistat for ABS, Chem. Descrip.: Glyceryl stearate PS, rigid PVC, TPU, and other polymers with CAS 123-94-4 high dielec. const.; opacity development in Uses: Internal antistat for PP, LDPE, flexible clear materials; emulsifier in mfg. of food- PVC; antifog, processing aid, lubricant for contact articles expandable polymers, food-contact applics. Features: Exc. thermal stability; opacity Features: Rapid action, good thermal stability development in cl. materials Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §184.1505 Properties: Wh. powd.; m.p. 63 C Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.3400 Use Level: 0.5% (EPS molding) Properties: Pale yel. flakes; m.p. 140 C
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Use Level: 1-3% (HIPS inj. molding), 2-3% (ABS whiteners; antistat for plastics (PP, PS) inj. molding), 3-5% (rigid PVC) useful in food pkg. Atmer® 645 [Croda Chem. Europe Ltd Regulatory: FDA 21CFR GRAS, §184.1505; http://www.croda.co.uk] Canada compliance Chem. Descrip.: Blend Properties: Ivory wh. powd., bland odor and Uses: Antifog, wetting agent for PE, EVA, and taste; sol. above its m.p. in veg. oils, min. oil, PVC food-wrapping films IPA; insol. in water, cottonseed oil; m.p. 140 F; Properties: Yel. liq.; visc. 550 cps; nonionic HLB 3.2; iodine no. ≤ 5; flash pt. > 300 F; nonionic; 52% min. alpha monoglyceride Atmer® 1010 [Croda Chem. Europe Ltd Use Level: 0.15-2.0% by wt. of resin http://www.croda.co.uk] Toxicology: Nonirritating to skin, Chem. Descrip.: Glyceryl oleate noncorrosive CAS 111-03-5; EINECS/ELINCS 203-827-7 Uses: Processing aid, antifog, and cling Atsurf® 594 [Uniqema agent for PVC food-wrapping film, LDPE http://www.uniqema.com; Uniqema Am. Regulatory: Kosher http://www.uniqema.com] Properties: Pale yel. liq., bland odor; sol. in lower Chem. Descrip.: Glyceryl oleate (50%) with alcohols, min. oils, veg. oils; insol. in water; added friction modifier and lubricity additive sp.gr. 0.94; HLB 3.0; pour pt. 11 C; b.p. > 100 CAS 111-03-5; EINECS/ELINCS 203-827-7 C; flash pt. (COC) > 300 F; nonionic Uses: W/o emulsifier for food-contact in the food mfg. industry, personal care, and Atmer® 7306 [Croda Chem. Europe Ltd industrial applics. http://www.croda.co.uk] Features: Low to no foaming Chem. Descrip.: PP and additives See Properties: Pale yel. visc. liq.; sp.gr. 0.96 (20 C); Polypropylene kinematic visc. 70 cSt (40 C); visc. index 106; CAS 9003-07-0 HLB 2.8; acid no. 1; sapon. no. 170; pour pt. Uses: Antistat, lubricant, and mold release for 19 C; flash pt. (COC) 220 C; nonionic inj. molding for food-contact applics. Features: Rec. for nontransparent applics. only; Attane® 4201G [Dow Plastics causes opacity http://www.dow.com/plastics] Properties: Free-flowing pellets Chem. Descrip.: Ethene-1-octene copolymer Storage: 24 mos. shelf life under dry and cool See 1-Octene, polymer with ethene storage conditions CAS 26221-73-8 Uses: For blown film extrusion, food pkg. Atmer® 8112 [Croda Chem. Europe Ltd Features: Offers toughness, seal props., optical http://www.croda.co.uk] props., and processability Uses: Antifog for PE food wrap film Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1520 (c) 3.2a Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.3400; not compliance approved for food contact in Europe Properties: Wh. odorless pellets; insol. in water; Properties: Wh. pellet sp.gr. 0.912; melt index 1.0 g/10 min.; Vicat Use Level: 5-10% (PE film) soften. pt. 95 C Storage: 12 mos. shelf life under dry and cool Toxicology: LD50, (oral, rat) > 5,000 mg/kg, storage conditions (dermal, rabbit) 2,000 mg/kg Atmos® 150 [Uniqema Environmental: Inert in the enviornment http://www.uniqema.com; Uniqema Am. Attane® 4202 [Dow Plastics http://www.uniqema.com] http://www.dow.com/plastics] Chem. Descrip.: Glyceryl stearate See Glyceryl Chem. Descrip.: Ultra low dens. PE copolymer stearate See Polyethylene, low-density CAS 123-94-4 CAS 9002-88-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-815-3 Uses: Surfactant, emulsifier for cosmetic Uses: For cast or blown film extrusion, food creams/lotions; food emulsifier for puddings, pkg. frozen desserts; emulsion stabilizer for Features: Offers toughness, seal props., optical icings; provides lubrication for taco shells; props., and processability extrusion aid for pasta; also for coffee Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1520 compliance
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Properties: Sp.gr. 0.912; melt index 3.3 g/10 Uses: Moisturizer, moisture barrier, lubricant, min.; Vicat soften. pt. 90 C conditioner for foods, pharmaceuticals, and Attane® 4203 [Dow Plastics personal care; in food packaging adhesives, http://www.dow.com/plastics] resinous and polymeric coatings Chem. Descrip.: Ethene-1-octene copolymer Regulatory: FDA 21CFR 172.880, 173.340, See 1-Octene, polymer with ethene 175.105, 175.125, 175.300, 176.170, 176.200, CAS 26221-73-8 176.210, 177.2600, 177.2800, 178.3570, Uses: For blown film extrusion, in all types of 178.3700, 178.3910, 573.720 food pkg. Properties: Opaque, white semi-solid; Features: Offers flexibility, puncture resist., and consistency 370 dmm superior strength props. in films Avagel™ 525 [Avatar Regulatory: FDA 21CFR § 176.170(c) http://www.avatarcorp.com] compliance Chem. Descrip.: Petrolatum Properties: Wh. odorless pellets; insol. in water; CAS 8009-03-8; EINECS/ELINCS 232-373-2 sp.gr. 0.905; melt index 0.8 g/10 min. Uses: Conditioner, lubricant, moisturizer, Precaution: Avoid high temps. as it can cause moisture barrier for pharmaceuticals, foods, the product to decompose and personal care; in food packaging Attane® 4404G [Dow Plastics adhesives, resinous and polymeric coat http://www.dow.com/plastics] Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.880, 173.340, Chem. Descrip.: Ethene-1-octene copolymer 175.105, 175.125, 175.300, 176.170 See 1-Octene, polymer with ethene Properties: Lovibond 1.0Y max. color (2´´); CAS 26221-73-8 odorless; tasteless; consistency 305 dmm Uses: For blown film extrusion, in all types of Avagel™ 530 [Avatar food pkg. http://www.avatarcorp.com] Features: Provides improved cling in one-sided Chem. Descrip.: Blend of petrolatum, min. oils, cling applics.; improved toughness and optical and waxes See Mineral oil props. Uses: Release agent, lubricant, protective Regulatory: FDA 21CFR § 176.170(c) and EU- coating for foods Directive 2002/72/EC compliance Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.880 Properties: Wh. odorless pellets; insol. in water; Properties: Lovibond 1.0Y max. color (2´´); sp.gr. 0.940; m.p. 124 C; melt index 4.0 g/10 odorless; tasteless min. Avagel™ 560 [Avatar Precaution: Avoid high temps. as it can cause http://www.avatarcorp.com] the product to decompose Chem. Descrip.: Petrolatum Aurasperse® S [BASF/Coatings] CAS 8009-03-8; EINECS/ELINCS 232-373-2 Chem. Descrip.: aq. color disps. contg. Uses: Conditioner, lubricant, moisturizer, surfactant and nonmetallic preservative moisture barrier for pharmaceuticals, foods, Uses: Colorant for seed coatings, pesticides, and personal care; in food packaging components of paper and paperboard in adhesives, resinous and polymeric coat contact with aqueous, fatty, and dry foods, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.880, 173.340, resinous and polymeric coatings in food 175.105, 175.125, 175.300, 176.170 pkg. Properties: Wh., opaque, semisolid; consistency Features: Provides rapid visual identification 305 dmm Regulatory: FDA 40CFR §180.1001 (c or d), Avantra™ 525K [INEOS Styrenics 21CFR §175.300, 176.170, 176.180, 177.2600 http://www.ineosstyrenics.com] and/or 178.3297 Chem. Descrip.: Styrenic polymer resin See Storage: Nearly 2 yrs. shelf life in unopened Polystyrene containers CAS 9003-53-6; EINECS/ELINCS 202-851-5 Avagel™ 520 [Avatar Uses: For engineering applics. such as http://www.avatarcorp.com] refrigerator liners, automotive interior Chem. Descrip.: Petrolatum components, and consumer durable goods, CAS 8009-03-8; EINECS/ELINCS 232-373-2 food-contact articles Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 129 Part I: Trade Name Reference Features: Specialty impact grade 175.300, 178.3400; CERCLA nonreportable Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1640 compliant Properties: Yel. to amber liq.; sol. in water; sp.gr. Properties: Melt flow 3.6 g/10 min. (Condition G); 1.05; vapor pressure < 1.0 mm Hg; vapor sp.gr. 1.04; tens. str. 3500 psi (@ break); dens. > 1; flash pt. (COC) 266 C elong. 25% (@ break); impact str. (Izod) 1 ft- Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 64 ml/kg; may lb/in. notched (0.125 in.); hardness (Rockwell cause skin, eye irritation; TSCA listed L) 55; soften. pt. (Vicat) 102 C; distort. temp. Precaution: Incompat. with fluorine, chlorine, 85 C (@ 264 psi) strong oxidizers, strong acids Avantra™ 585K [INEOS Styrenics Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, other http://www.ineosstyrenics.com] toxic gases Chem. Descrip.: Styrenic polymer resin See HMIS: Health 1, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 Polystyrene Storage: Store in a cool, well-ventilated area in CAS 9003-53-6; EINECS/ELINCS 202-851-5 sealed, labeled containers Uses: For engineering applics. such as Avapol™ 20K [Avatar refrigerator liners, automotive interior http://www.avatarcorp.com] components, and consumer durable goods, Chem. Descrip.: POE (20) sorbitan food-contact articles monolaurate See Polysorbate 20 Features: Specialty impact grade CAS 9005-64-5 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1640 compliant Uses: Emulsifier, solubilizer, wetting agent Properties: Melt flow 3.6 g/10 min. (Condition G); for food, pharmaceutical, personal care, sp.gr. 1.04; tens. str. 3500 psi (@ break); adhesives and resinous and polymeric elong. 35% (@ break); impact str. (Izod) 2.3 ft- coatings in food pkg. lb/in. notched (0.125 in.); hardness (Rockwell Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.515, 175.105, L) 55; soften. pt. (Vicat) 102 C; distort. temp. 175.300, 178.3400; CERCLA nonreportable; 85 C (@ 264 psi) kosher Avantra™ 585K Q402 [INEOS Styrenics Properties: Yel. to amber liq.; sol. in water; sp.gr. http://www.ineosstyrenics.com] 1.05; vapor pressure < 1.0 mm Hg; vapor Chem. Descrip.: Styrenic polymer resin See dens. > 1; flash pt. (COC) 266 C Polystyrene Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 64 ml/kg; may CAS 9003-53-6; EINECS/ELINCS 202-851-5 cause skin, eye irritation; TSCA listed Uses: For engineering applics. such as Precaution: Incompat. with fluorine, chlorine, refrigerator liners, automotive interior strong oxidizers, strong acids components, and consumer durable goods, Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, other food-contact articles toxic gases Features: Specialty impact grade HMIS: Health 1, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §177.1640 compliant Storage: Store in a cool, well-ventilated area in Properties: Melt flow 3.5 g/10 min. (Condition G); sealed, labeled containers sp.gr. 1.04; tens. str. 3500 psi (@ break); Avapol™ 60 [Avatar elong. 30% (@ break); impact str. (Izod) 2 ft- http://www.avatarcorp.com] lb/in. notched (0.125 in.); hardness (Rockwell Chem. Descrip.: POE (20) sorbitan L) 55; soften. pt. (Vicat) 102 C; distort. temp. monostearate See Polysorbate 60 85 C (@ 264 psi) CAS 9005-67-8 Avapol™ 20 [Avatar Uses: Syn. flavoring agent, defoamer, http://www.avatarcorp.com] emulsifier, dispersant, solubilizer, wetting Chem. Descrip.: POE (20) sorbitan agent in food, food pkg., pharmaceuticals, monolaurate See Polysorbate 20 pet care, personal care; dough conditioner CAS 9005-64-5 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.515, 172.836, Uses: Emulsifier, solubilizer, wetting agent 173.340, 178.3400; CERCLA nonreportable for food, pharmaceutical, pet care, personal Properties: Yel. soft solid; sol. in water; sp.gr. care, adhesives and resinous and 1.10; vapor pressure < 1.0 mm Hg; vapor polymeric coatings in food pkg. dens. > 1; m.p. 25 C; b.p. > 200 C; flash pt. Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.515, 175.105, (COC) 285 C
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Part I: Trade Name Reference Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 64 ml/kg; primary Uses: Defoamer, emulsifier, dispersant, skin irritation index (rabbit) 0.72; may cause solubilizer, wetting agent in food, food- eye irritation; TSCA listed contact applics., pharmaceuticals, pet care, Precaution: Incompat. with fluorine, chlorine, personal care strong oxidizers, strong acids Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.515, 172.840, Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, other 173.340, 175.105, 178.3400; CERCLA toxic gases nonreportable HMIS: Health 1, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 Properties: Yel to amber liq.; bland odor; sol. in Storage: Store in a cool, well-ventilated area in water; sp.gr. 1.06-1.09; vapor pressure < 1.0 sealed, labeled containers mm Hg; vapor dens. > 1; m.p. -12 C; b.p. > 350 C; flash pt. (COC) 288 C Avapol™ 60K [Avatar Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 64 ml/kg; primary http://www.avatarcorp.com] skin irritation index (rabbit) 0.13; may cause Chem. Descrip.: POE (20) sorbitan eye irritation; TSCA listed monostearate See Polysorbate 60 CAS 9005-67-8 Precaution: Incompat. with fluorine, chlorine, strong oxidizers, strong acids Uses: Defoamer, emulsifier, dispersant, Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, other solubilizer, wetting agent in food, food pkg., pharmaceuticals, personal care; dough toxic gases conditioner HMIS: Health 1, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.515, 172.836, Storage: Store in a cool, well-ventilated area in sealed, labeled containers 173.340, 178.3400; CERCLA nonreportable; kosher Avapol™ 80K [Avatar Properties: Yel. soft solid; sol. in water; sp.gr. http://www.avatarcorp.com] 1.10; vapor pressure < 1.0 mm Hg; vapor Chem. Descrip.: POE (20) sorbitan dens. > 1; m.p. 25 C; b.p. > 200 C; flash pt. monooleate See Polysorbate 80 (COC) 285 C CAS 9005-65-6 Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 64 ml/kg; primary Uses: Defoamer, emulsifier, dispersant, skin irritation index (rabbit) 0.72; may cause solubilizer, wetting agent in food, food- eye irritation; TSCA listed contact applics., pharmaceuticals, personal Precaution: Incompat. with fluorine, chlorine, care strong oxidizers, strong acids Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.515, 172.840, Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, other 173.340, 175.105, 178.3400; kosher, CERCLA toxic gases nonreportable HMIS: Health 1, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 Properties: Yel to amber liq.; bland odor; sol. in Storage: Store in a cool, well-ventilated area in water; sp.gr. 1.06-1.09; vapor pressure < 1.0 sealed, labeled containers mm Hg; vapor dens. > 1; m.p. -12 C; b.p. > 350 C; flash pt. (COC) 288 C Avapol™ 65 [Avatar Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 64 ml/kg; primary http://www.avatarcorp.com] skin irritation index (rabbit) 0.13; may cause Chem. Descrip.: POE (20) sorbitan tristearate eye irritation; TSCA listed See Polysorbate 65 CAS 9005-71-4 Precaution: Incompat. with fluorine, chlorine, strong oxidizers, strong acids Uses: Emulsifier, defoamer, dispersant, Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO, CO2, other solubilizer, wetting agent in food, food pkg., pharmaceuticals, pet care, personal care toxic gases Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.838, 173.340, HMIS: Health 1, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 Storage: Store in a cool, well-ventilated area in 178.3400 sealed, labeled containers Properties: Tan solid Avatar® Amber Petrolatum [Avatar Avapol™ 80 [Avatar http://www.avatarcorp.com] http://www.avatarcorp.com] Chem. Descrip.: Petrolatum USP Chem. Descrip.: POE (20) sorbitan monooleate See Polysorbate 80 CAS 8027-32-5; EINECS/ELINCS 232-373-2 CAS 9005-65-6 Uses: Processing aid, softener,
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Part I: Trade Name Reference internal/external lubricant, release agent for 573.720 pharmaceuticals, foods; protective coating on Properties: Lovibond 35Y/3R max. color (2´´); foods odorless; tasteless Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.880, 178.3700, Avatech™ 40 [Avatar 573.720 http://www.avatarcorp.com] Properties: Lovibond 35Y/8R max. color (2´´); Chem. Descrip.: Tech. white mineral oil See odorless; tasteless Mineral oil Avatar® Petrolatum SS [Avatar CAS 8042-47-5 http://www.avatarcorp.com] Uses: Lubricant, release agent, conditioner, Chem. Descrip.: Petrolatum USP solvent and emollient for incidental food- CAS 8027-32-5; EINECS/ELINCS 232-373-2 contact articles and personal care prods. Uses: Processing aid, softener, Features: Economical; low pour pt.; exc. color internal/external lubricant, release agent for stability pharmaceuticals, foods; protective coating on Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.3620(b), 573.680; foods USDA H-1 and/or 3-H certified Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.880, 178.3700, Properties: Colorless oily liq.; odorless; sp.gr. 573.720 0.803-0.820; visc. 338-455 SUS (100 F) Properties: Lovibond 35Y/8R max. color (2´´); Precaution: Avoid excessive heat and open odorless; tasteless flames Avatar® Snow White™ [Avatar Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: None http://www.avatarcorp.com] HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 Chem. Descrip.: Petrolatum USP Avatech™ 70 [Avatar CAS 8027-32-5; EINECS/ELINCS 232-373-2 http://www.avatarcorp.com] Uses: Processing aid, softener, Chem. Descrip.: Tech. wh. min. oil See internal/external lubricant, release agent for Mineral oil pharmaceuticals, foods; protective coating on CAS 8042-47-5 foods Uses: Lubricant, release agent, conditioner, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.880, 178.3700, solvent and emollient for incidental food- 573.720; USDA H-1 and/or 3-H certified contact articles and personal care prods. Properties: Lovibond 1.0Y max. color (2´´); Features: Economical; low pour pt.; exc. color odorless; tasteless stability Avatar® Soft White™ [Avatar Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.3620(b), 573.680; http://www.avatarcorp.com] USDA H-1 and/or 3-H certified Chem. Descrip.: Petrolatum USP Properties: Colorless oily liq.; odorless; sp.gr. CAS 8027-32-5; EINECS/ELINCS 232-373-2 0.835-.854; visc. 365-755 SUS (100 F) Uses: Processing aid, softener, HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 internal/external lubricant, release agent for Avatech™ 100 [Avatar pharmaceuticals, foods; protective coating on http://www.avatarcorp.com] foods Chem. Descrip.: Tech. wh. min. oil See Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.880, 178.3700, Mineral oil 573.720; USDA H-1 and/or 3-H certified CAS 8042-47-5 Properties: Lovibond 1.7Y max. color (2´´); Uses: Lubricant, release agent, conditioner, odorless; tasteless solvent and emollient for incidental food- Avatar® Yellow Petrolatum [Avatar contact articles and personal care prods. http://www.avatarcorp.com] Features: Economical; low pour pt.; exc. color Chem. Descrip.: Petrolatum USP stability CAS 8027-32-5; EINECS/ELINCS 232-373-2 Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.3620(b), 573.680 Uses: Processing aid, softener, Properties: Sp.gr. 0.839-0.854; visc. 395 SUS internal/external lubricant, release agent for (100 F) pharmaceuticals, foods; protective coating on HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 foods Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.880, 178.3700, Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 132 Part I: Trade Name Reference Avatech™ 210 [Avatar Avirol® SA 4106 [Cognis/Chems. Group http://www.avatarcorp.com] http://www.cognis-us.com] Chem. Descrip.: Tech. wh. min. oil See Chem. Descrip.: Sodium 2-ethylhexyl sulfate Mineral oil CAS 126-92-1; EINECS/ELINCS 204-812-8 Uses: Lubricant, release agent, conditioner, Uses: Wetting agent, stabilizer for plastics, solvent and emollient for incidental food- rubber, adhesives, food-contact contact articles and personal care prods. paper/paperboard; coemulsifier for vinyl Features: Economical; low pour pt.; exc. color chloride, acrylics, vinyl acetate copolymers stability Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.180; BGA Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.3620(b), 573.680 approved; SARA §311/312 reportable Properties: Sp.gr. 0.847-0.868; visc. 200-215 Properties: Amber liq.; completely sol. in water; SUS (100 F) sp.gr. 1.1; dens. 9.2 lb/gal; visc. 200 cps; cloud HMIS: Health 0, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 pt. 5 C max.; flash pt. (PMCC) > 93 C; pH 7-10 Avester™ SMS sobitan ester [Avatar (10%); surf. tens. 38 dynes/cm; anionic; 43- http://www.avatarcorp.com] 46% solids Chem. Descrip.: Sorbitan monostearate See Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 4 g/kg; causes Sorbitan stearate skin, eye, and respiratory irritation; TSCA CAS 1338-41-6; EINECS/ELINCS 215-664-9 listed Uses: Emulsifier, defoamer, dispersant, Environmental: Biodeg. solubilizer, wetting agent in food, Precaution: Incompat. with strong oxidizing pharmaceuticals, pet care, personal care agents Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §172.515, 172.842, Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO2, CO, SOx 173.340, 175.105, 178.3400 NFPA: Health 2, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 Properties: Waxy, cream-colored solid Storage: Protect from freezing; do not store @ < 10 C; mix well before using Avirol® A [Cognis/Chems. Group http://www.cognis-us.com] Avirol® SL 2010 IP [Cognis/Chems. Group Chem. Descrip.: Ammonium lauryl sulfate http://www.cognis-us.com] CAS 2235-54-3; EINECS/ELINCS 218-793-9 Chem. Descrip.: Sodium lauryl sulfate Uses: Emulsifier for emulsion polymerization; CAS 68585-47-7; EINECS/ELINCS 205-788-1 additive for mech. latex foaming; foaming Uses: Dispersant, emulsifier, solubilizer for agent for acrylate disps., carpet and upholstery emulsion polymerization of acrylates, styrene cleaners; air entraining agent for mortars; acrylic, vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride and food-pkg. adhesives, paper/paperboard, vinyl acetate copolymers; foaming agent for cellophane; defoamer in food-contact mech. latex foaming, carpet and upholstery paper/paperboard cleaners; air entraining agent; emulsifier in Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §175.105, 176.170, mfg. of food-contact articles; food-contact 176.210, 177.1200; BGA approved; SARA paper/paperboard §311/312 reportable Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170, 178.3400; Properties: Colorless liq.; sl. ammonia odor; SARA §311/312 reportable completely sol. in water; sp.gr. 1.04; dens. Properties: Pale yel. cl. liq.; mild odor; 8.66 lb/gal; visc. 1250 cp; flash pt. (PMCC) > completely sol. in water; sp.gr. 1.05; dens. 93 C; pH 6.5 (10%); anionic; 34% act.; 30-32% 8.75 lb/gal; visc. 200 cP; flash pt. (PMCC) > 93 solids C; pH 7-8.3 (10%); surf. tens. 25 dynes/cm; Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) < 5 g/kg; skin, eye, anionic; 27.5-28.5% act. respiratory irritant; TSCA listed Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 5 ml/kg; mod. Precaution: Avoid strong oxidizing agents eye irritant; mod. transient skin irritant; Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO2, CO, NO2 TSCA listed NFPA: Health 2, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 Environmental: Fully biodeg. Storage: Protect from freezing; store @ < 10 C; Precaution: Incompat. with strong oxidizing mix well before using agents Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO2, CO, SOx NFPA: Health 3, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0 Storage: Stable under normal storage conditions Handbook of Food Packaging Chemicals and Materials, Second Edition 133 Part I: Trade Name Reference Avirol® SL 2020 [Cognis/Chems. Group Baragel® 20 [Elementis Spec. http://www.cognis-us.com] http://www.elementis-specialties.com] Chem. Descrip.: Sodium lauryl sulfate Chem. Descrip.: organic derivative of a smectite CAS 68585-47-7; EINECS/ELINCS 205-788-1 clay and crystalline silica quartz (< 1.0%) Uses: Emulsifier for emulsion polymerization; See Quartz additive for mech. latex foaming; foaming Chem. Analysis: Moisture 3% max. agent for acrylate disps., carpet and upholstery CAS 14808-60-7 cleaners; air entraining agent for mortars; Uses: Rheological additive, thickener for med. emulsifier in mfg. of food-contact articles; to high V.I. mineral oils, syn. hydrocarbon food-contact paper/paperboard fluids, vegetable oils; lubricants with Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §178.3400; DOT incidental food contact nonregulated; SARA §311/312 reportable Features: Easy incorporation; produces non- Properties: Pale yel. cl. liq.; misc. with water; melting high temp. greases; bleed resistant; sp.gr. 1.050; visc. 300 cps max.; b.p. 100 C; provides pumpable grease systems at low pH 7.3-8.5 (10%); surf. tens. 25 dynes/cm; temps.; cost effective; compat. with a wide anionic; 29.5-30% act. variety of grease additives; provides shear Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 5 ml/kg; mod. stability skin and mod. transient eye irritant; TSCA Regulatory: FDA 21 CFR §178.3570; Europe listed EINECS; Canada DSL; Australia AICS; Korea; Environmental: Fully biodeg. Philippines; China Precaution: Avoid contact with strong acids, Properties: Off-wh. powd.; odorless; sp.gr. 1.7; bases, and oxidizing agents lel 0.07 oz/ft3 Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: CO2, CO, SOx Use Level: 4-8% HMIS: Health 3, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0 Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) > 8 g/kg; may Storage: Stable under normal storage conditions produce sl. mechanical eye irritation; long- term airborne exposure may cause lung Bacote 20® [Magnesium Elektron damage; TSCA listed http://www.zrchem.com] Precaution: Wear safety glasses or goggles, Chem. Descrip.: Stabilized ammonium chemical resistant gloves; may be slippery zirconium carbonate aq. sol'n. when wet; minimize dusting; do not breathe CAS 68309-95-5 dust Uses: Binder insolubilizer for paper/board Hazardous Ingredients: Crystalline silica quartz coatings in contact with aqueous, fatty, and HMIS: Health 1, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0 dry, nonwoven fabrics; deposit control agent in wet-end paper processes; str. Bareco® C-1035 [Baker Petrolite/Polymers additive for alkaline-sized paper; component http://www.bakerhughes.com/bakerpetrolit of waterborne inks, overprint varnishes, adh; e/polymers] textile, leather, and paper water-repellent Chem. Descrip.: Hard microcrystalline wax formulations; antimicrobial treatment for consisting of n-paraffinic, branched paraffinic, textiles and timber; coagulant in mfg. of syn. and naphthenic hydrocarbons leather cloth; metal pretreatment coatings; CAS 63231-60-7; EINECS/ELINCS 264-038-1 precursor to zirconia in catalyst systems Uses: Used in hot-melt coatings and adhesives, Regulatory: FDA 21CFR §176.170, 176.180; paper coatings, printing inks, lacquers, BgVV compliance paints, varnishes; binder in ceramics; for Properties: Colorless cl. mobile liq.; sp.gr. 1.36; potting, filling in elec./electronic components; visc. 5 cps; pH 9.0-9.5; 20% ZrO2 lubricant and processing aid in plastics; in Storage: 6 mos. min. shelf life @ ambient temps. investment castings; emulsion wax size in in sealed container; store in cool areas; protect papermaking; fabric softener ingred. in sol'ns. from extremely high temps. and permanent-press fabrics; in emulsion and freezing; containers must remain sealed until latex coatings; in cosmetic hand creams and use due to volatile nature lipsticks; chewing gum base; microcapsule for flavoring substances Regulatory: Incl. 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