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Morflex™ DBS
Morflex™ DBS is a specialty plasticizer for cellulose-based plastics, PVC, and synthetic rubber.
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- Manufacturer: Aurorium
- Product Line: Citroflex™ Citric Acid Esters
- Product: Citroflex™ Citric Acid Esters
- Industries: Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
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Overview
Aurorium Morflex™ DBS (dibutyl sebacate) is a specialty plasticizer known for its exceptional compatibility and impressive low-temperature properties, making it a valuable addition to the production of plastics. It offers excellent compatibility, performance, and flexibility in low temperatures compared to various polymers. Morflex™ DBS is commonly utilized in a wide range of coatings, encompassing resins such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyvinyl butyral (PVB), polystyrene (PS), acrylics, nitrile rubber, Buna-n-rubber, and certain cellulosic materials.
Specifications
Color: Clear
Form: Liquid
CAS number: 109-43-3
Acidity, mg KOH/g sample: 0.1 maximum
Moisture (K-F), %: 0.1 maximum
Refractive index @ 25°C/D: 1.429–1.441
Specific gravity @ 20°C: 0.935–0.939
Flash point, C.O.C., °F: 353
Melting point, °C: −11
Boiling point, °C: 180 @ 3 mm Hg
Viscosity @ 25°C, cps: 9.5
Vapor density 10.8
Primary Chemistry:
Dibutyl sebacate (n-decanedioic acid or di-n-butyl ester)
Features & Benefits
- Excellent compatibility
- Superior properties at low temperatures
- Good oil resistivity
- FDA clearance for food contact applications
- Enhanced flexibility
Problems Solved
Compatibility of plasticizers with cellulose acetates, especially in low-warping applications
Inhibition of biofouling for plasticized PVC
FDA clearances for use in medical, pharmaceutical, or food packaging
Applications
Formulation into mixture
Intermediate chemical manufacturing
Pharmaceutical excipient
Extrusion, injection molding, compounding, and masterbatches of polymers
Manufacture of textiles
Metal surface treatment products
Washing and cleaning products
Leather treatment products
Lubricants
Water treatment chemicals
Cosmetics
Coatings
Retail food packaging
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