Loxiol® 8312 is a high-mono glycerol monostearate (GMS) used as an external lubricant and anti-static agent. It enhances flowability and reduces surface resistivity, making it suitable for polyolefins and other plastics. This product also serves as a release agent, improving processing efficiency in various polymer applications. It is available in prill form for easy handling and incorporation.

Chemical Family: Fatty Acid Esters

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyolefins

Processing Methods: Calendering

Features: Excellent Flowability, Reduced Surface Resistivity

End Uses: Polypropylene Films

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Use Level
0.2 - 0.5 (phr release agent), 0.3 - 1.0 (phr lubricant), 0.4 - 1.5 (phr antistatic agent)
Properties and Application
  • Loxiol® 8312 is a very efficient, nitrogen-free additive for several applications. It is suitable forthermoplastic materials, particularly for polyolefines as an antistatic agent, lubricant and releaseagent.
  • Depending on dosage Loxiol® 8312 lowers the surface resistance of plastics and therebyprevents dust formation on the finished articles. The antistatic effect can be improved bycombining it with other antistatic agents.
  • Loxiol® 8312 can be used as a lubricant to improve the flowability of plastic melts and shorteningthe processing cycles.
  • Loxiol® 8312 is also suitable for calendered PP film applications in the food packaging industry.
  • The use of Loxiol® 8312 eliminates the tendency of films to stick to hot (approx. 200 °C) rollsurfaces. In case of particularly soft PP adjustments, it is advantageous to add metal soaps.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White solid
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Insoluble inCold water--
Insoluble inHot water--
Flash Pointmin. 230°CISO 2592, Open cup
Melting Point68 - 70°C-
OdorFatty--
Physical FormWhite, Solid. [Prills]--
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Monoester Content90 - 100-AOCS Cd 11b-91
Free Glycerol Content0 - 2%DGF E-III 3a
Iodine Value0 - 2gI/100gDGF C-V 11d
Acid Value0 - 3mg KOH/gDIN EN ISO 2114

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • Bags, 25 kg
  • Big bags, 900 kg

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 months
Storage Conditions

The recommended storage for Loxiol® 8312 is at room temperature. If stored in original sealed packaging, Loxiol® 8312 is durable for at least 24 months from the date of manufacture.