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

Enhanced TDS

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
Temperature Control
No
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Combustible liquid, N.O.S. (polybutene(isobutylene/butene copolymer))
USA/DOT UN Number
NA1993
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
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
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Refractive Index1.445-ASTM D1218
Turbiditymax. 4.0 NTUNTUNephelometry
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
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)max. 5.0 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
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life730.0 dd