Polycin® 12

Polycin® 12 is a 100% solids castor oil based reactive diluent having good compatibility and wetting. This polyol is a tetrahydroxy ester, with primary and secondary hydroxyl groups, making it an attractive material for chemical reactions.

Principal: Aurorium - Castor Oil

Functions: Reactive Diluent, Reactive Diluent

Chemical Family: Castor Oil Derivatives

End Uses: 2K (2 component) Coating, Low Bake Coating, Polyurethane Coating, Primer, Thermoset Coating, Top Coat

Labeling Claims: Low VOC

Physical Form: Liquid

Features: Good Compatibility, Good Moisture Resistance, Good Wetting, Improved Chemical Resistance, Improved Hardness, Improves Adhesion, Low VOC, Reduces Viscosity, UV Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Reactive Diluent
Chemical Family
Castor Oil Derivatives
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Reactive Diluent
Product Code
MITM09215
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
CASE,
Elastomers
Product Families
CASE — Additives
Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers
CASE — Monomers & Intermediates
Prepolymers & Polyols
CASE — Solvents & Carriers
Diluents
Elastomers — Elastomer Additives
Rheology Modifiers

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Good Compatibility,
Good Moisture Resistance,
Good Wetting,
Improved Chemical Resistance,
Improved Hardness,
Improves Adhesion,
Low VOC,
Reduces Viscosity,
UV Resistance
Labeling Claims
Low VOC
Materials Features
Excellent Chemical Resistance,
Excellent Compatibility,
Excellent Wetting Behaviour,
Good Moisture Resistance,
Improved Adhesion,
Improved Hardness

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
2K (2 component) Coating,
Low Bake Coating,
Polyurethane Coating,
Primer,
Thermoset Coating,
Top Coat
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Metal,
Plastics,
Polyurethane
Markets
Automotive & Transportation,
Paints & Coatings
Applications
Automotive & Transportation — Coatings & Finishes
Automotive OEM Coatings
Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
Industrial Maintenance
Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings
Primers & Lacquers
Product Applications
  • Formulation of 100% solids high performance polyurethane coatings
  • Low VOC UV resistant 2-component industrial maintenance coatings and thermosetting OEM coatings
  • Property improvements such as; hardness, adhesion, moisture resistance, and chemical resistance in coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomeric formulations
  • Low VOC force dry and bake topcoats and primers for plastics and metal
  • VOC and viscosity reduction in coatings, adhesives and sealants
  • Urethane Intermediates, polymers

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Drums

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002899
Principal
Aurorium - Castor Oil

Other

Appearance
Pale amber liquid
Appearance (SDS)
Liquid, amber
Color (SDS)
Amber
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
IATA/ICAO UN Number
Not Applicable
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
IMO/IMDG UN Number
Not Applicable
Insoluble in (SDS)
Insoluble
Item Number
ITM20996
Odor (SDS)
Mild odor
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scale5.0 GardnerGardnerGardner Color Scale
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value3.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/g
Equivalent Weight170.0 g/eqg/eq
Hydroxyl Value330.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/g
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life730.0 dd
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density8.31 lb/gallb/galAt 25°C
Moisture Content0.03 %%
Specific Gravity0.999-at 25/25°C
Viscosity3000.0 cPscPsAt 25°C
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Non-Volatile Content100.0 %%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Evaporation Rate (SDS)max. 1.0 %%
Flash Point (SDS)288.0 °C°C
Freeze Point (SDS)-28.0 °C°C
Melting Point (SDS)-28.0 °C°C
Relative Density (SDS)0.975-
Relative Evaporation Rate (SDS)max. 1.0-Butyl Acetate=1
Relative Vapor Density (SDS)max. 1.0-at 20°C