Castorwax® DS-270

Castorwax® DS-270 is a wax-like compound obtained by the controlled hydrogenation of pure castor oil, which occurs in the seed of the castor plant, Ricinus communis. Castorwax® DS-270 is highly compatible with a variety of plastics and resin systems and has limited solubility in organic solvents, which will reduce additive an integral part of the cured film. the possibility of its being washed or leached out of the final product Castorwax® DS-270 also has an available reactive hydroxyl group which, if desired, can be utilized to react into the cured film making the additive an integral part of the cured film.

Principal: Aurorium - Castor Oil

Functions: Processing Aid

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Function
Processing Aid
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM09179
Technologies
Product Families
Chemical Structure

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Features & Benefits

Performance Benefits
  • Moisture resistance based on hydrophobic nature
  • Insoluble in water
  • Refined for consistency
  • Relatively insoluble in most organic solvents at moderate temperatures
  • Biodegradable and renewable source

Applications & Uses

Product Applications
  • Processing aid for plastics and rubber compounds
  • Metal drawing lubricants
  • Packing and sealants
  • Wax polishes

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Other

ADR/RID/ADN Proper Shipping Name
Non-Hazardous Chemicals, N.O.S. (castorwax��)
ADR/RID/ADN UN Number
Not Applicable
Appearance
White powder
Appearance (SDS)
Opaque, waxy solid
Boiling Point (SDS)
300.0 °C
Density
8.51 lb/gal
Explosive Nature (SDS)
Not explosive
Flash Point (SDS)
400.0 °F
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
Chemicals, N.O.S. (castorwax®)
IATA/ICAO UN Number
Not Applicable
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Chemicals, N.O.S. (castorwax®)
IMO/IMDG UN Number
Not Applicable
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Melting Point
max. 85.0 °C
Melting Point (SDS)
84.0-89.0 °C
Molten Viscosity
0.24 P
Odor (SDS)
Characteristic odor
Other Hazards
Not applicable.
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Not an oxidizer
Principal
Refractive Index
1.462
Sieve Fractionation (Retained)
min. 99.0 %
Specific Gravity
1.023
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Chemicals, N.O.S. (castorwax®)
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Refractive Index1.462-
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density8.51 lb/gallb/galAt 25°C
Melting Pointmax. 85.0 °C°C
Molten Viscosity0.24 PPat 93°C
Sieve Fractionation (Retained)min. 99.0 %%+ 270 Mesh
Specific Gravity1.023-at 25°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)300.0 °C°C
Flash Point (SDS)400.0 °F°FPensky-Martens Closed Cup (PMCC)
Melting Point (SDS)84.0-89.0 °C°C