Indopol® L-2

Indopol® L-2 is a polybutene plasticizer, rheology modifier, and thickener from the polyalkene chemical family, used in fluids & lubricants, ornamentals, pest control, and turf management.

Principal: Ineos Oligomers

End Uses: Gear Oils, Greases, Hydraulic Fluids, Metalworking Fluids, Motor Oils

Chemical Family: Polyalkene

Features: Good Lubrication

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Function
Plasticizer, Rheology Modifier, Thickener
Product Code
MITM10404
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Fluids & Lubricants Features
Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000035
Principal

Other

Color (SDS)
Clear colorless
Insoluble in (SDS)
Cold water
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Characteristic
Other Hazards
None known
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Combustible liquid, N.O.S. (polybutene(isobutylene/butene copolymer))
USA/DOT UN Number
NA1993
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Refractive Index1.445-ASTM D1218
Turbiditymax. 4.0 NTUNTUNephelometry
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Numbermax. 0.05 mg KOH/gmg KOH/gASTM D974
Acid Numbermax. 0.05 mg KOH/gmg KOH/gColor-Indicator Titration
Bromine Index87.0 g Br₂/100gg Br₂/100gColor-Indicator Titration
Bromine Index87.0 g Br₂/100gg Br₂/100gIP 129/87
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life730.0 dd
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Pointmin. 40.0 °C°C
Flash Pointmin. 40.0 °C°CLuchaire Cup
Molecular Weight180.0 g/molg/molASTM D5296 Modified Mₙ
Pour Pointmax. -60.0 °C°CASTM D97
Specific Gravity0.788-ASTM D1298 at 15.5°C
Specific Gravity0.788-Hydrometer at 15.5°C
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Chlorine Content80.0 ppmppmX-Ray Fluorescence
Iron Contentmax. 1.0 ppmppmInductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
Potassium Contentmax. 1.0 ppmppmInductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
Sodium Contentmax. 1.0 ppmppmInductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
Sulfur Contentmax. 5.0 ppmppmX-Ray Fluorescence
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)215.0 °C°C
Boiling Point (SDS)109.8-202.0 °C°C
Flash Point (SDS)min. 65.0 °C°CPensky-Martens Closed Cup (PMCC)
Kinematic Viscosity (SDS)max. 5.0 mm²/smm²/sat 100°C
Kinematic Viscosity (SDS)1.66 mm²/smm²/s
Log Partition Coefficient (Log Pow) (SDS)7.6-7.8-n-octanol/water
Relative Density (SDS)0.77-0.81-
Vapor Pressure (SDS)0.015-13.0 kPakPa