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ProFlex 8

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ProFlex 8 is a versatile mixture of ortho and para-n-ethyl toluenesulfonamide, renowned for its broad compatibility as a plasticizer. Beyond its plasticizing capabilities, this product excels at promoting adhesion and exhibits excellent thermal stability. Its high polarity makes it particularly effective in readily plasticizing a range of materials, including nylon, various polyamides, shellac, cellulose acetate, and protein-based materials. Notably, ProFlex 8 stands out for its ability to create compounds resistant to oils, solvents, and greases, further enhancing its utility in diverse applications.

Brand: ProFlex (8 products)

Functions: Adhesion Promoter, Coupling Agent, Plasticizer, Solvent

Chemical Family: Sulfonamides

End Uses: Lacquers

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Cellulose & Cellulosics, Cellulose Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Polyamides, Shellac

Features: Excellent Adhesion, Good Pigment Dispersion, Good Thermal Stability, Grease Resistant, Grease Resistant, Low Solubility, Oil Resistance, Solvent Resistance, Thermal Resistance

Enhanced TDS

Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Sulfonamides
CASE Ingredients Functions: Adhesion Promoter,
Coupling Agent,
Plasticizer
Industrial Additives Functions: Solvent
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Adhesion Promoter,
Plasticizer
Technologies: CASE Ingredients,
Plastics
Product Families: CASE Ingredients — Additives
Functional Additives
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Performance Additives,
Surface Modifiers

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features: Excellent Adhesion,
Good Pigment Dispersion,
Grease Resistant,
Low Solubility,
Oil Resistance,
Thermal Resistance
Industrial Additives Features: Grease Resistant,
Solvent Resistance
Materials Features: Good Thermal Stability

Applications & Uses

Markets

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing

Applicable Processes

Dye Manufacturing,

Shellac Manufacturing

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Cellulose & Cellulosics,

Cellulose Acetate,

Nitrocellulose,

Coating End Applications

Product Application

ProFlex 8 is highly polar and readily plasticizes nylon, other polyamides, shellac, cellulose acetate, and protein materials. It is outstanding for making compounds resis- tant to oils, solvents, and greases.
Because of its low solubility in petroleum hydrocarbons, ProFlex 8 may be used to produce grease and oil-resistant coatings and adhesives. Nitrocellulose lacquers resistant
to grease and aliphatic hydrocarbons may be made by combining ProFlex 8 with ProFlex MH (a sulfonamide- formaldehyde resin).
In nylon and other polyamides, ProFlex 8 aids processing by lowering the melting point and improving low temperature flexibility.
Cellulose acetate plasticized with ProFlex 8 has a brilliance an polish not obtained with other plasticizers, and sheets and films obtain high tensile strength, elongation and flexibility.
Polyvinyl acetate adhesives plasticized with ProFlex 8 show exceptional grease resistance and have a quick tack and adhesion for joining difficult surfaces such as rubber to metal.
ProFlex 8 is an excellent dye solvent and pigment disper-sant.

Properties

Physical Form

Appearance

Clear, slightly yellow liquid

Physical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flash Point	176	°C	COC
Density	1.2	kg/m³	-
Boiling Point (at 10 mm Hg)	196	°C	-

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Color	50 - 130	Pt-Co	-

Specifications


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Water Content	max. 0.7	%	-
Viscosity (at 25 °C)	250 - 400	mPa.s	-
Refractive Index	1.535 - 1.545	-	-
M-Isomer	max. 5	%	-
Isomers (Para)	34 - 26	%	-
Isomers (Ortho)	74 - 66	%	-
Inorganic Chloride Content	max. 100	ppm	-
Active Matter	min. 99	%	-
Acid Value	max. 0.7	mg KOH/g	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: FDA 21 CFR 175.105,
FDA 21 CFR 175.300,
FDA 21 CFR 175.320,
FDA 21 CFR 175.390,
FDA 21 CFR 176.180,
FDA 21 CFR 177.1200,
FDA 21 CFR 177.1210

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Regional Availability

Global

Packaging Information

ProFlex 8 is packaged in 500 lb (226.8 kg) steel drums, 2.425 lb (1.100 kg) IBCs, and bulk tankers.