ALUGEL 30 DF

ALUGEL 30 DF is an aluminum distearate-based product. It is a highly thixotropic thickener used in plastics manufacturing, polyamide production, and thermoset production. It is suitable for use in greases, lacquers, and varnishes, providing excellent gelling properties and dispersion characteristics. This product also serves as a stabilizer, lubricant (external), and hydrophobic agent. It enhances lubrication and stabilization in various applications, making it valuable for both industrial additives and plastics & elastomers.

Principal: Baerlocher Production USA LLC

Functions: Gelling Agent, Hydrophobic Agent, Lubricant (External), Stabilizer, Thickener

Chemical Family: Aluminum Salts

End Uses: Greases, Lacquers, Varnishes

Applicable Processes: Plastics Manufacturing, Polyamide Manufacturing, Thermoset Production

Physical Form: Powder

Features: Excellent Dispersion Properties, Good Gelling Properties, Highly Thixotropic

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Thickener
Chemical Family
Aluminum Salts
Chemical Name
Aluminum distearate
Fluids & Lubricants Functions
Gelling Agent
Function
Stabilizer, Thickener, Lubricant (External), Hydrophobic Agent, Gelling Agent
Industrial Additives Functions
Hydrophobic Agent
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Lubricant (External),
Stabilizer
Product Code
MITM01879
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
CASE,
Fluids & Lubricants,
Plastics,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
CASE — Additives
Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers
Fluids & Lubricants — Additives
Other Additives
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Antioxidants & Stabilizers,
Processing Aids
Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids
Other Processing Additives

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Good Gelling Properties,
Highly Thixotropic
Industrial Additives Features
Excellent Dispersion Properties
Product Performance
  • ALUGEL 30 DF serves as a lubricant in the production of polyamides and thermosets. ALUGEL 30 DF has a strong gelification effect and is therefore used as a thixotropic thickening agent in the production of varnishes and lacquers. As a gelling agent for oils, it forms transparent, water-repellent greases.
  • Furthermore, it is used as a hydrophobic agent in the building industry. The fine particle size distribution provides excellent dispersion properties in blending, compounding, and extrusion equipment.
Key Features
  • ALUGEL 30 DF is produced from a high-quality, animal-derived fatty acid for grease, lacquer, and polymer applications requiring a finely divided powder with good handling and feeding characteristics.
  • ALUGEL 30 DF is insoluble in water, lower alcohols, esters, and ketones, soluble in benzene, toluene, xylene, glycol, chlorinated hydrocarbons, mineral, and vegetable oils.

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Plastics Manufacturing,
Polyamide Manufacturing,
Thermoset Production
Coating End Applications
Lacquers,
Varnishes
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Greases
Fluids & Lubricants Type
Greases
Markets
Industrial,
Paints & Coatings
Applications
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Fluids & Lubricants,
Chemical Manufacturing
Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings
Primers & Lacquers

Properties

Physical Form
Powder
Soluble In
Benzene Soluble,
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons Soluble,
Glycol Soluble,
Mineral Oil Soluble,
Toluene Soluble,
Vegetable Oil Soluble,
Xylene Soluble

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bags,
Super Sacks

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002958
Principal
Baerlocher Production USA LLC

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • ALUGEL 30 DF is to be stored in dry areas at normal ambient temperatures is recommended.
  • Open containers of unused product should be firmly closed for storage. The shelf life is 12 months.

Other

Appearance
White to off white powder
Appearance (SDS)
White powder
Item Number
ITM05390,
ITM15866,
ITM16110,
ITM19467,
ITM20019,
ITM20721
Odor (SDS)
Slight fatty odor
Other Hazards
Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ash Content9.0-11.0 %%
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life12.0 momo
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Point150.0-160.0 °C°C
Moisture Contentmax. 1.0 %%
Sieve Fractionation (Retained)max. 5.0 %%+ 70 Mesh
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Free Fatty Acids Content4.0-9.0 %%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density (SDS)290.0-340.0 g/Lg/L
Density (SDS)min. 4.0 g/cm³g/cm³OECD 109
Flash Point (SDS)min. 100.0 °C°C
Melting Point (SDS)150.0-160.0 °C°CKofler Hot Bar
Melting Point (SDS)150.0-160.0 °C°COECD 102
Molecular Weight (SDS)approx. 594.0 g/molg/mol
pH (SDS)7.0-9.0-at 20°C