POLYGLYKOL P 41/3000

POLYGLYKOL P 41/3000 is used as a humectant, plasticizer, and solvent in case ingredients. In fluids and lubricants, it functions as a lubricating agent and thickener. It also serves as a crosslinking agent, humectant, and solvent in industrial additives, and as a lubricant (external), mold release agent, and release agent in plastics and elastomers.

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

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Fluids & Lubricants Functions
Industrial Additives Functions
Molecular Formula
H(OCH₂CH₂)ₙ(OCH₂CHCH₃)ₘOH¹
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM15293
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 41/3000 is a clear neutral viscous liquid at room temperature. POLYGLYKOL P 41/3000 is soluble in water and polar organic solvents like acetone or methanol at room temperature. It is insoluble in pure hydrocarbons.
  • POLYGLYKOL P 41/3000 displays typical chemical reactions of alcohols/polyols. The solidification point of POLYGLYKOL P 41/3000 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 41/3000 can be kept for at least two years.

Other

Appearance
Clear viscous liquid
Appearance (SDS)
Liquid, highly viscous
Color (SDS)
Yellow
Item Number
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 Temperature345.0 °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
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Contact Angle40.5 °°5% in aqueous solution*, V2A Steel
Scar Diameter0.25 mmmmDIN 51350-3B 300N, 1 hr
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cloud Point80.0 °C°C1% aqueous solution
Density1.092-1.096 g/cm³g/cm³DIN 51757 at 20°C
Flash Point260.0 °C°CDIN 51376
Molecular Weight15000.0 g/molg/mol
Pour Point0.0 °C°CISO 3016
Viscosity5000.0 mm²/smm²/sDIN 51562 at 40°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)653.0 °F°FDIN 51794
Boiling Point (SDS)min. 360.0 °C°CDifferential Scanning Calorimetry
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)min. 360.0 °C°CDifferential Scanning Calorimetry
Density (SDS)1.07 g/cm³g/cm³DIN 51757 at 50°C
Flash Point (SDS)500.0 °F°FDIN EN ISO 2592
Flash Point (SDS)500.0 °F°FOpen Cup
Molecular Weight (SDS)approx. 14800.0 g/molg/mol
Pour Point (SDS)32.0 °F°FISO 3016
Vapor Pressure (SDS)max. 0.01 hPahPaAt 20°C
Viscosity (SDS)approx. 3000.0 mPa.smPa.sDIN 51562 at 50°C
pH (SDS)5.0-7.0-DIN 19268 at 20°C, concentration 100 g/l