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- Manufacturer: Stepan Specialty
- Product Line: ZELEC® and MERPOL® Alcohol Phosphates & Alcohol Ethoxylates
- Product: ZELEC® Acid Alcohol Phosphate
- Industries: Coatings | Elastomers | Inks | Metal Processing & Fabrication | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
ZELEC® LA-2
ZELEC® LA-2 is a phosphate ester commonly used as a viscosity modifier and internal mold release agent in polyesters.
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Specifications
Form: Liquid
Active %: 100
Acid value: 5
Boiling point: 200°C
Cloud point: 11°C
Density, g/mL: 0.99
Flash point, PMCC: >94°C
Freeze point: <−7°C
Specific gravity @ 25°C: 0.99
Viscosity, cps @ 25°C: 135
RVOC, U.S. EPA, %: <0
Primary Chemistry:
Phosphate ester
- Manufacturer: Stepan Specialty
- Product Line: ZELEC® and MERPOL® Alcohol Phosphates & Alcohol Ethoxylates
- Product: ZELEC® Acid Alcohol Phosphate
- Industries: Coatings | Elastomers | Inks | Metal Processing & Fabrication | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
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Overview
ZELEC® acid alcohol phosphates are used as internal mold release agents in unsaturated polyester and can be effective antistatic agents in coatings when neutralized.
ZELEC® LA-2 phosphate esters act as an internal mold release agent that also reduces the viscosity of plastic resin formulations. As a viscosity modifier, ZELEC® phosphate esters have been observed in clay, calcium carbonate, and aluminum trihydrate–filled systems. ZELEC® LA-2 is significantly less acidic than ZELEC® UN and thus shows no corrosion toward metal dies. This low acidity also makes ZELEC® compatible with acid-sensitive pigment systems.
Specifications
Form: Liquid
Active %: 100
Acid value: 5
Boiling point: 200°C
Cloud point: 11°C
Density, g/mL: 0.99
Flash point, PMCC: >94°C
Freeze point: <−7°C
Specific gravity @ 25°C: 0.99
Viscosity, cps @ 25°C: 135
RVOC, U.S. EPA, %: <0
Primary Chemistry:
Phosphate ester
Features & Benefits
- Biodegradable
- Reduced acidity
- No corrosion toward metal dies
- Viscosity reduction in plastics
- Superior compatibility with acid-sensitive pigments and fillers
- Outstanding internal mold release for unsaturated polyester
- Effective antistatic agent for coatings
- Versatile with a range of resins from unsaturated polyester composites to polyolefins
Problems Solved
Damage caused by static buildup on coatings used in electronics applications
Expensive reapplication of external mold releases in plastic manufacturing
Damage to molded polyester parts caused by improper release from the mold
Viscosities that are too high or unworkable
Applications
Coatings
Inks
Polyolefins
Composites
Matched metal dies
Compression molding
Pultrusion
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