Ricon® 130 is a low molecular weight polybutadiene homopolymer, used as a non-extractable plasticizer in peroxide- and sulfur-cured elastomers. It features good insulation properties, a low glass transition temperature, and hydrophobic characteristics. This material also serves as a processing aid, resin, and plasticizer in encapsulant applications. It contains 111 ppm of 3,6-di-tertiary-butyl-4-methylphenol (CAS# 128-37-0) as an antioxidant. Ricon® 130 belongs to the polybutadienes chemical family.

Chemical Family: Polybutadienes

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Adhesive & Sealant End Applications
Application Information

Product Highlights

  • Electrical insulation properties
  • Excellent hydrophobicity
  • Low Tg
  • Low viscosity liquid polymer
  • Plasticizing resin

Performance Properties

  • Processing Aid

Suggested Applications

  • Electronics
  • Electronics, encapsulants
  • Non-extractable plasticizer (after curing)
  • Rubber & Plastics
  • Polymer modification

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Viscous liquid
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
AppearanceViscous--
ColorColorless to yellow--
Decomposition Temperaturemin. 350°C-
Dynamic Viscosity (25 °C)approx. 750mPa.s-
Explosive PropertiesNot expected to be a explosion hazard under normal conditions of use.--
Flash Pointmin. 400°CCleveland Open-Cup
Insoluble inWater--
OdorHydrocarbon, mild.--
Physical StateLiquid--
Relative Density0.89--
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight2500--
Non Volatile Materialmin. 98.5wt%-
Color1-Gardner
1,2 Vinyl Content28%-
Density0.89g/cc-
Viscosity (at 25°C)750cPsBrookfield

Regulatory & Compliance