Polycin® GR-160

Polycin® GR-160 is a 100% solids, castor oil based derivative designed for use as a primary polyol or reactive diluent in polyurethane sealants and adhesives systems. Polycin® GR-160 imparts medium hardness and provides VOC reduction while offering the beneficial properties of castor oil derivatives, such as improved flow and leveling.

Principal: Aurorium - Castor Oil

Chemical Family: Castor Oil-Based Polyol

End Uses: 1K (1 component) Coating, 2K (2 component) Coating, Polyurethane Adhesives, Polyurethane Sealant

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, From Renewable Resources

Features: Chemical Resistance, Excellent Adhesion, Good Moisture Resistance, Good Pigment Dispersion, Hydrophobic, Improved Flexibility, Improved Hardness, Improves Flow, Improves Leveling, Low Glass Transition Temperature, Low Hardness, Reduce VOC, Reduces Viscosity

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Product Code
MITM09789
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Labeling Claims
Product Benefits
  • Performance Benefits:
    • Moisture resistance based on hydrophobic nature.
    • Mid-Shore A hardness, 100% elongation.
    • Glass Temperature max. -50°C.
    • Improvement in flexibility, adhesion, and chemical resistance.
    • VOC and viscosity reduction in adhesives and sealants.
    • Biodegradable and renewable source.
    • 100% renewable content.
Product Benefits
  • Moisture resistance based on hydrophobic nature
  • Mid-Shore A hardness, >1000 psi tensile strength, >100% elongation
  • Improvement in flexibility, adhesion, and chemical resistance
  • VOC and viscosity reduction in adhesives and sealants
  • Biodegradable and renewable source
  • 100% renewable content

Applications & Uses

Adhesive & Sealant End Applications
Coating End Applications
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Product Applications
  • Application Background:
    • Formulation of high solids polyurethanes
    • Adhesive, sealant, and binder formulations
    • Solvent-free pigment dispersions for urethane and melamine bake systems
Product Applications
  • Formulation of high solids polyurethanes.
  • Adhesive, sealant, and binder formulations.
  • Solvent-free pigment dispersions for urethane and melamine bake systems.

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002899
Principal

Other

ADR/RID/ADN Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
ADR/RID/ADN UN Number
Not Applicable
Appearance
Amber liquid
Appearance (SDS)
Clear amber liquid
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Mild characteristic odor
Other Hazards
Contact with eyes may cause slight irritation. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause skin irritation in some individuals. Single exposure to vapors or mist is not likely to be hazardous. Not likely to be toxic by ingestion. Single dose oral toxicity is low.
Temperature Control
No
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemax. 1.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/g
Equivalent Weight342.0 g/eqg/eq
Hydroxyl Value164.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/g
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Non-Volatile Content100.0 %%
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 2.0 GardnerGardnerGardner Color Scale
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Contentmax. 0.05 %%
Molecular Weight928.0 g/molg/mol
Specific Gravity0.959-at 25/25°C
Viscosity750.0 cPscPsAt 25°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)840.0 °F°F
Evaporation Rate (SDS)max. 1.0 kg/hrkg/hrButyl acetate = 1
Evaporation Rate (SDS)max. 1.0 %%Butyl Acetate = 1
Flash Point (SDS)540.0 °F°FPensky-Martens Closed Cup (PMCC)
Melting Point (SDS)min. -20.0 °F°F
Specific Gravity (SDS)0.985-
Viscosity (SDS)7.5 StStat 25°C, 100 g/l
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0-