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181609

Sigma-Aldrich

Polycaprolactone

average Mw ~65,000, average Mn ~42,500, pellets

Synonym(s):

2-Oxepanone homopolymer, 6-Caprolactone polymer

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(C6H10O2)n
UNSPSC Code:
12162002

form

pellets

melt index

1.9 g/10 min (80°C/0.3 Mpa)

mol wt

average Mn ~42,500
average Mw ~65,000

impact strength

82 J/m (Izod, ASTM D 256-73A, notched)

hardness

55 (Shore D, ASTM D 2240-75)

mp

60 °C (lit.)

elongation

2 in/min - 600-1000% (ultimate)

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Application

Extrusion aid, die lubricant, mold release, pigment and filler dispersion aid and polyester segments in urethanes and block polyesters.

Features and Benefits

Biodegradable polymer
Non-toxic, biodegradable in soil, broad miscibility, mechanical compatibility with many polymers and good adhesion to a broad spectrum of substrates.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

JAN Code

181609-500G:
181609-250G:
181609-BULK:
181609-VAR:
181609-5G:


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