Stabaxol® I LF

Stabaxol® I LF is an active antihydrolysis agent with distinctly reduced content of volatile components for Polyester polymers (PET, PBT, TPE), Polyamide, thermoplastic Polyesterpolyurethanes (TPU) and millable Urethane rubber. Stabaxol® I LF is very suitable for the production of monofilaments.

Principal: LANXESS PAB

Functions: Anti-hydrolysis Agent

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyamides, Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE), Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)

End Uses: Monofilaments, Rubber Goods

Labeling Claims: Not Listed In California Proposition 65

    Enhanced TDS

    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Family
    Carbodiimides
    Plastics & Elastomers Functions
    Anti-hydrolysis Agent
    Product Code
    MITM09356
    Technologies
    Plastics
    Product Families
    Plastics — Polymer Additives
    Performance Additives

    Features & Benefits

    Labeling Claims
    Not Listed In California Proposition 65

    Applications & Uses

    Compatible Polymers & Resins
    Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE),
    Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU),
    Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET),
    Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT),
    Polyamides
    Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
    Monofilaments,
    Rubber Goods

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Crystals,
    Solid
    Soluble In
    Dichloromethane Soluble,
    Acetone Soluble,
    Organic Solvent Soluble

    Technical Details & Test Data

    Technical Data

    Dosing depends on acid end group content and the humidity of the polymer to protect, as well as the expected degree of protection. For Polyester, Polyamide, and thermoplastic Polyurethanes we recommend 1.5 to 2.5 pbw. For millable Urethane rubber we recommend 0.5 to 5 pbw of Stabaxol® I LF.

    Tensile Strength after Hydrolysis
    PET monofilaments in saturated vapor at 120°C

     

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    Prior tests should always be carried out to determine the most suitable dosage, however. An addition of 2.5 pbw of Stabaxol® I LF will increase the lifespan of PET about four times. Usually Stabaxol® I LF may be dosed separately. It can be incorporated with all units of machinery suitable for processing Polyester or Polyamide while allowing for a proper additive dispersion. It is advisable to extrude with a twin screw extruder providing an L/D ratio of > 38. Please note that an extruder's feeding zone has to be kept heated in order to prevent material buildup in the feeding zone.

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Drums,
    Pails
    Packaging Information
    • 10kg metal can/300kg per pallet
    • 50kg metal can/400kg per pallet
    • 180kg metal drum/720kg per pallet

    Storage & Handling

    Storage Conditions

    Stabaxol® I LF can be stored for 24 month under cool (below 35 °C / 95 °F) and dry conditions.

    Other

    Appearance
    Slightly yellowish crystallized melt
    Appearance (SDS)
    Crystalline
    Bulk Density (SDS)
    600.0-700.0 kg/m³
    Carbodiimide Content
    min. 10.0 %
    Color (SDS)
    Light yellow
    Decomposition Temperature (SDS)
    min. 240.0 °C
    Density
    0.97 g/cm³
    Density
    0.95 g/cm³
    Density (SDS)
    0.95 g/cm³
    Flammable Nature (SDS)
    Sustains combustion
    Flash Point (SDS)
    194.0 °C
    Group Principal Number
    S000008
    Ignition Temperature (SDS)
    806.0 °F
    Insoluble in (SDS)
    Water
    Item Number
    ITM15375,
    ITM15730,
    ITM25440
    Melting Point
    45.0-52.0 °C
    Melting Point (SDS)
    40.0-45.0 °C
    Odor (SDS)
    Slight
    Other Hazards
    None known.
    Principal
    LANXESS PAB
    Self Ignition Temperature (SDS)
    min. 430.0 °C
    Shelf Life
    24.0 mo
    Viscosity
    16.0-24.0 mPa.s
    Shelf Life & Stability
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Shelf Life24.0 momo
    Physical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Density0.97 g/cm³g/cm³At 20°C
    Density0.95 g/cm³g/cm³At 50°C
    Melting Point45.0-52.0 °C°C
    Viscosity16.0-24.0 mPa.smPa.sAt 50°C
    Material Composition
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Carbodiimide Contentmin. 10.0 %%
    SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Bulk Density (SDS)600.0-700.0 kg/m³kg/m³at 20°C
    Decomposition Temperature (SDS)min. 240.0 °C°C
    Density (SDS)0.95 g/cm³g/cm³At 50°C
    Flash Point (SDS)194.0 °C°COpen Cup
    Ignition Temperature (SDS)806.0 °F°F
    Melting Point (SDS)40.0-45.0 °C°C
    Self Ignition Temperature (SDS)min. 430.0 °C°C