| Uniplex 280CG is a stable, clear, odorless, and non-crystalline brittle solid with a sharp softening range starting at around 93°C. It has excellent ultraviolet light stability. Uniplex 280CG is compatible with a broad range of resins, plasticizers and solvents. Chemical composition: Sucrose Benzoate General Uniplex 280CG is a stable, clear, and non-crystalline brittle solid of characteristic low odor with an excellent ultraviolet light stability and hydrolytic resistance. Prolonged heating of Sucrose Benzoate at elevated temperatures causes darkening and increases in acidity. Uniplex 280CG shows a reasonably sharp softening range starting at around 93 °C. The viscosities of the molten product is about 900 mPas at 120°C and about 590 mPas at 150°C. Uniplex 280CG is specifically designed for the coating and ink industry. However, this product may also be used in numerous applications areas as indicated by the listing of compatibilities attached. Uniplex 280CG is compatible with a broad range of resins, plasticizers, and solvents and insoluble in water and aliphatic hydrocarbons. A partial listing of solvents and liquid plasticizers with which Uniplex 280CG is miscible at 25°C is acetone, butyl acetate, ethyl acetate, carbitol, ketones like di isobutyl ketone, and methyl ethyl ketone, toluene, xylene, polyethylene glycols, dipropylene and diethylene glycol dibenzoates, methyl benzoate, and tricresyl phosphate. Applications: Uniplex 280CG is compatible with a large number of resins and polymers including acrylates, phenolic modified alkyd resins, melamine and urea formaldehyde resins, cellulosics like ethyl cellulose, nitrocellulose and cellulose acetobutyrate, polyesters, PVAc and PVAc modified PVC. Uniplex 280CG is an outstanding modifier for clear lacquers. It provides exceptional clarity with high gloss, excellent resistance to ultraviolet light, high film hardness combined with good flexibility, and excellent resistance to water and alcohol. In addition to usage in the formulation of clear coatings for wood, paper and metal, and in formulation of ink systems, the properties of Sucrose Benzoate indicate that it should be of interest in metallic and pigmented coatings, and heat seal coatings. Uniplex 280CG may be used to particular advantage in UV coating and inks. Uniplex 280CG improves the UV systems stability and allows easier processing. In addition, it imparts good film hardness, excellent gloss, and depth of gloss. Information provided by Lanxess. |
