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- Manufacturer: Eastman
- Product Line: Benzoflex™ Benzoate Ester Plasticizers
- Product: Benzoflex™ Benzoate Ester
- Industries: Adhesives | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
Benzoflex™ 1046
Benzoflex™ 1046 is a specialty benzoate plasticizer that delivers exceptional stain resistance and high resin solvation for PVC and PVC acetate copolymers.
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Form: Liquid
Color: Colorless
Refractive index @ 25°C: 1.492
Specific gravity @ 20°C/20°C: 1.03
Boiling point: 655°F (346°C)
Flash point, Setaflash closed cup: 338°F (170°C)
Freezing point: Below −29°F (below −34°C)
Vapor pressure @ 20°C: 0.00001 torr (<0.0013 Pa)
Viscosity @ 25°C: 52 cP (52 mPa·s)
Wt/vol @ 20°C: 8.6 lb/gal (1.03 kg/L)
- Manufacturer: Eastman
- Product Line: Benzoflex™ Benzoate Ester Plasticizers
- Product: Benzoflex™ Benzoate Ester
- Industries: Adhesives | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
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Overview
Benzoflex™ 1046 is a specialty benzoate plasticizer that can perform at elevated temperatures and is compatible with fillers, making it an ideal choice for wall coverings, vinyl flooring, and plastisol formulations. It’s a high-resin solvation plasticizer that also imparts excellent stain resistance for PVC and PVC acetate copolymers. Its rheological properties make it highly effective for plastisol and organosol applications, as well.
Specifications
Form: Liquid
Color: Colorless
Refractive index @ 25°C: 1.492
Specific gravity @ 20°C/20°C: 1.03
Boiling point: 655°F (346°C)
Flash point, Setaflash closed cup: 338°F (170°C)
Freezing point: Below −29°F (below −34°C)
Vapor pressure @ 20°C: 0.00001 torr (<0.0013 Pa)
Viscosity @ 25°C: 52 cP (52 mPa·s)
Wt/vol @ 20°C: 8.6 lb/gal (1.03 kg/L)
Features & Benefits
- Excellent stain resistance for long-lasting surface quality
- High solvation power at elevated temperatures
- Superior rheological properties for plastisol and organosol systems
- Good filler tolerance for flexible formulation design
Problems Solved
Staining issues in PVC applications
Poor resin compatibility at high temperatures
Limited filler tolerance in formulations
Inconsistent rheology in plastisols and organosols
Applications
Automotive flooring
Vinyl wall coverings
Vinyl floor coverings
Plastisols and organosols
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