POLYGLYKOL P 41/12000

POLYGLYKOL P 41/12000 is used in leather and metal processing, heat transfer fluids, and metalworking fluids. It acts as a humectant, plasticizer, solvent, lubricating agent, and thickener. It also functions as a crosslinking agent in industrial additives and a mold release agent in plastics and elastomers. Compatible with polyesters and polyurethanes (PU).

Principal: Clariant Industrial Applications

Functions: Crosslinking Agent, Humectant, Humectant, Lubricant (External), Lubricating Agent, Mold Release Agent, Plasticizer, Release Agent, Solvent, Solvent, Thickener

Chemical Name: Oxirane, 2-methyl-, polymer with oxirane, ether with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol (4:1)

Chemical Family: Polyalkylene Glycols (PAG)

End Uses: Dye, Heat Transfer Fluid, Leather Auxiliary Products, Metalworking Fluids, Polyester Resins, Polyurethane Resins, Textile Auxiliaries, Textile Auxiliaries

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyesters, Polyurethanes (PU)

Applicable Processes: Leather Processing, Metal Processing

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
EC Number
611-632-7
Fluids & Lubricants Functions
Industrial Additives Functions
Molecular Formula
H(OCH₂CH₂)ₙ(OCH₂CHCH₃)ₘOH¹
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM15301
Single Ingredient
Yes
Synonyms
2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol polymer with methyloxirane and oxirane, Ethoxylated propoxylated pentaerythritol, Ethylene oxide-pentaerythritol-propylene oxide adduct, Ethylene oxide-propylene oxide copolymer ether with pentaerythritol, Ethylene oxide-propylene oxide copolymer pentaerythritol ether, Ethylene oxide-propylene oxide copolymer pentaethyritol ether, Pentaerythritol polyethylene-polypropylene glycol ether, Pentaerythritol propoxylate/ethoxylate, Pentaerythritol tetrakis(polyethylene-polypropylene glycol) ether, Polyethylene propylene glycol pentaerythritol ether, Polyethylene-polypropylene glycol ether with pentaerythritol, Polyethylene-polypropylene glycol pentaerythritol ether, Polyethylene-polypropylene glycol pentaerythritol tetraether, Polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene pentaerythritol ether
Technologies
Product Families

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Base Chemicals End Uses
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Fluids & Lubricants Type
Industrial Additives End Use
Markets
Applications
Product Applications

Application:
Based on their physical and chemical characteristics, P 41-type polyglycols are used for a wide variety of applications.

Fields of industrial application:

  • Reactive polyol/polyether component in polyester or polyurethane resins as crosslinker.
  • Component of auxiliaries for leather and textile processing.
  • Lubricant and mold release agent for rubber and elastomer processing.
  • Plasticizer and binder for ceramic and concrete manufacturing.
  • Component of lubricant formulations.
  • Water soluble, lubricating, and thickening component of metalworking fluids.
  • Humectant for paper, wood, and cellulose films.
  • Solvent and humectant for dyes and inks.
  • Modifier for production of regenerated viscose.
  • Humectant and plasticizer for adhesives.
  • Heat transfer medium.

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Note

Typical Properties are for guidance only and not to be taken as product specifications. The tolerances are given in the product specification sheet.

Note:

  • ¹ - n:m = 4:1.
Product Properties
  • POLYGLYKOL P 41/12000 is a clear neutral viscous liquid at room temperature.
  • POLYGLYKOL P 41/12000 is soluble in water and polar organic solvents like acetone or methanol at room temperature. It is insoluble in pure hydrocarbons.
  • POLYGLYKOL P 41/12000 displays typical chemical reactions of alcohols/polyols. The solidification point of POLYGLYKOL P 41/12000 is 0°C.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000004
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • When stored in a cold, dry place in a closed container, POLYGLYKOL P 41/12000 can be kept for at least two years.
  • Prolonged storage of the IBC container above 70°C can lead to the deformation of the PE bladder part of the packaging.

Other

Appearance
Clear turbid liquid
Appearance (SDS)
Liquid
Color (SDS)
Yellow
Item Number
Miscible in (SDS)
Water
Odor (SDS)
Characteristic
Other Hazards
None known
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 100.0 APHAAPHA
Refractive Index1.465-1.469-DIN 51432 at 20°C
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ignition Temperature450.0 °C°CDIN 51794
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH5.0-7.0-DIN EN 1262 10% w/w solution in water
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life2.0 yryr
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cloud Point75.0 °C°C1% aqueous solution
Density1.091-1.095 g/cm³g/cm³DIN 51757 at 20°C
Flash Point260.0 °C°CDIN 51376
Molecular Weight20000.0 g/molg/mol
Pour Point0.0 °C°CISO 3016
Viscosity19000.0 mm²/smm²/sDIN 51562 at 40°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)842.0 °F°FDIN 51794
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)min. 220.0 °C°C
Density (SDS)1.069 g/cm³g/cm³DIN 51757 at 50°C
Flash Point (SDS)500.0 °F°FDIN 51376
Kinematic Viscosity (SDS)12000.0 mm²/smm²/sDIN 51562 at 0.6kPa
Kinematic Viscosity (SDS)approx. 12000.0 mm²/smm²/sDIN 51562 at 50°C
Log Partition Coefficient (Log Pow) (SDS)max. -1.0-Log Pow, n-Octanol/Water
Log Partition Coefficient (Log Pow) (SDS)max. -1.0-n-Octanol/Water, syracuse
Solidification Point (SDS)32.0 °F°FDIN 51583
Vapor Pressure (SDS)max. 0.01 mbarmbarAt 20°C
pH (SDS)5.0-7.0-DIN 19268 at 20°C, concentration 100 g/l