Licocare® RBW 560 powder TP VITA

Licocare® RBW 560 powder TP Vita is a high-performing additive based on renewable, non-food competing feedstock that provides a unique combination of lubrication and nucleation in engineering plastics, particularly in polyester compounds formulated for use in the EandE-, packaging-, medical- or transportation industries. Given its favorable chemical structure, Licocare® RBW 560 powder TP Vita shows excellent thermal stability and favorable migration characteristics in the finished product. In addition to the excellent nucleation effect of the Licocare® RBW 560 powder TP Vita, Licocare® RBW 560 powder TP Vita also has outstanding lubrication and mold release effects. Licocare® RBW 560 powder TP Vita is effective at concentrations of 0.1 - 0.5% in polyester.

Principal: Clariant Additives

Functions: Lubricant (External), Lubricant (Internal), Nucleating Agent

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polyesters, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

End Uses: Electrical/Electronic Applications, Medical/Healthcare Applications, Packing

Labeling Claims: Bio-based

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Function
Lubricant (Internal), Nucleating Agent, Lubricant (External)
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM16305
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Materials Features
Product Benefits
  • Higher output due to reduced Cycle Times in injection molding of PET and PBT.
  • Excellent thermal stability and low volatility for lower emissions.
  • Very effective at low concentrations.
  • Outstanding lubrication and mold-release effect.
  • Bio based Feedstock for reduced Carbon Footprint.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Markets
Applications
Product Applications
  • Combined nucleating and lubricating agent especially for all types of polyester.
  • Cycle time reduction in injection molding.
  • Increases degree of crystallinity and therefore the mechanical properties.
  • Effective internal and external lubricant for engineering resins enhancing melt flow and external release.

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000004
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • For best shelf life store Licocare® RBW 560 powder TP Vita in a dry area at normal ambient temperatures.
  • Minimum shelf life is two years from the date of shipping when properly stored.

Other

Appearance
Yellowish powder
Color (SDS)
Yellow
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Number3.0mg KOH/gISO 2114
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life2.0yr
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Sodium Content5.0%Internal Method
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)0.1-0.5%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)347.0°C
Density (SDS)1.02g/cm³At 23°C
Log Partition Coefficient (Log Pow) (SDS)0.2-log Pow, Octanol Water
Melting Point (SDS)80.0°C
Solubility In Water (SDS)max. 0.19g/Lat 20°C
Solubility In Water (SDS)0.32g/LSolvent: Octanol tech.