Flexricin® P-4

Flexricin® P-4 is a clear, low viscosity, low temperature plasticizer for many resin systems in the production of low durometer stock. It functions as a general purpose plasticizer and processing aid, and imparts exceptional cold crack resistance to flexible nitrocellulose lacquers.

Principal: Aurorium - Castor Oil

Functions: Grinding Aid, Lubricant, Lubricant (External), Plasticizer, Plasticizer, Plasticizer, Processing Aid

Chemical Family: Esters

End Uses: Lacquers, Pigments

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Nitrocellulose, Vinyls

Labeling Claims: Butyl Benzyl Phthalate (BBP)-free, DEHP (Diethylhexylphthalate) Free, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)-free, Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP)-free, From Renewable Resources, Hexavalent Chromium-free, Lead-free, Mercury-free, Per & Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)-free, Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP)-free, Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)-free, Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)-free, Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)-free, Sustainable

Features: Crack Resistance, Low Temperature Performance, Low Viscosity, Low Viscosity, Low Volatility, Low Volatility

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Industrial Additives End Use
Markets
Applications
Product Applications
  • Nitrocellulose lacquer
  • Secondary plasticizer, lubricant and processing aid for vinyl resins
  • Processing aid and plasticizer for rubber compounds
  • Grinding medium for pigment

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002899
Principal

Other

Appearance
Amber liquid
Appearance (SDS)
Clear pale yellow liquid
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Molecular Formula (SDS)
C₂₁H₃₈O₄
Odor (SDS)
Mild characteristic odor
Temperature Control
No
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 4.0 GardnerGardner
Refractive Index1.4538-
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Point190.0 °C°C
Pour Point-26.0 °C°C
Specific Gravity0.936-at 25/25°C
Viscosity0.2 StStAt 25°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)185.0 °C°Cat 2 mmHg
Evaporation Rate (SDS)max. 1.0 %%Butyl Acetate = 1
Flash Point (SDS)360.0 °F°F
Flash Point (SDS)182.0 °C°CPensky-Martens Closed Cup (PMCC)
Log Partition Coefficient (Log Pow) (SDS)7.48-n-octanol/water
Melting Point (SDS)-26.0 °C°C
Molecular Weight (SDS)354.5 g/molg/mol
Specific Gravity (SDS)0.94-
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life730.0-