ALUGEL 30 HEP

Principal: Baerlocher Production USA LLC

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

Chemical Family: Aluminum Salts

End Uses: Greases, Lacquers, Varnishes

Applicable Processes: Plastics Manufacturing, Polyamide Manufacturing

Physical Form: Powder

Features: Excellent Dispersion Properties

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Industrial Additives Features
Key Features

ALUGEL 30 HEP is produced from a high quality, vegetable-derived fatty acid.

Product Performance
  • ALUGEL 30 HEP is insoluble in water, lower alcohols, esters, and ketones, soluble in benzene, toluene, xylene, glycol, chlorinated hydrocarbons, mineral and vegetable oils.
  • ALUGEL 30 HEP serves as a lubricant in the production of polyamides and thermosets.
  • ALUGEL 30 HEP is used as a thickening agent in the production of varnishes and lacquers. As a gelling agent, it forms transparent, water-repellent greases.
  • The fine particle size distribution provides excellent dispersion properties in blending, compounding, and extrusion equipment. ALUGEL 30 HEP is technical grade.

Applications & Uses

Properties

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Grade

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Product Packaging

Standard packaging in bags.

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • ALUGEL 30 HEP is store 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)
Solid
Ash Content
8.0-9.5 %
Color (SDS)
Off - white
Density (SDS)
1.0 kg/m³
Free Fatty Acids Content
5.0-10.0 %
Item Number
Log Partition Coefficient (Log Pow) (SDS)
7.94
Melting Point
150.0-160.0 °C
Odor (SDS)
Without
Other Hazards
Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use., Applies to granules (R), pastilles (TX) and flakes (SMS): The product is not a dust explosion risk as supplied; however the build-up of fine dust can lead to a risk of dust explosions., Applies to powder and remaining product forms: Dust can form an explosive mixture in air.
Principal
Shelf Life
12.0 mo
Sieve Fractionation (Retained)
0.9 %
Sieve Fractionation (Retained)
0.5 %
Vapor Pressure (SDS)
max. 3000.0 hPa
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ash Content8.0-9.5 %%
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life12.0 momo
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Point150.0-160.0 °C°C
Sieve Fractionation (Retained)0.9 %%+45 μm
Sieve Fractionation (Retained)0.5 %%+ 20 µm
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Free Fatty Acids Content5.0-10.0 %%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (SDS)1.0 kg/m³kg/m³at 20°C
Log Partition Coefficient (Log Pow) (SDS)7.94-n-octanol/water
Vapor Pressure (SDS)max. 3000.0 hPahPaAt 50°C