VISCOBYK 5120 is a low-volatile viscosity depressant for PVC plastisols, designed as an all-purpose additive.

Functions: Viscosity Modifier

Chemical Family: Dicarboxylic Acid Esters

End Uses: PVC Plastisols

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Manufactured By
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Product Application

The additive reduces the viscosity in PVC plastisols and is recommended for universal use in all systems.

Applications & Uses

Application Area
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Use Level
1 - 7.5%
Incorporation and Processing Instructions

The additive may be added during the plastisol manufacturing process or shortly prior to processing.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 20°C)0.88g/ml-
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.46--
Solidification Pointmax. - 5°C-
Flash Pointmin. 140°C-
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Auto Ignition Tempertauremin. 200°CDIN 51794
Flash Pointmin. 140°C-
Initial Boiling Pointmin. 200°CDerived
Setting Pointmax. -5°C-
Density (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)ca. 0.88g/cm³Oscillating U-tube
Vapour Pressure (at 20°C)max. 0.1hPaDerived
Kinematic Viscosity (at 20°C)max. 115mm²/s-
Dynamic Viscosity (at 20°C)max. 100mPa.s-
AppearanceLiquid--
ColorYellow--
Flammability (liquids)Sustains Combustion--
pH (at 20°C, Concentration: 1%)5-Universal pH-Value Indicator
Immiscible inWater
Composition

Blend of carboxylic acid esters and wetting and dispersing components

Regulatory & Compliance

OEM Specifications

Technical Details & Test Data

Recomended Applications

1–7.5 % additive (as supplied) based on the PVC resin, in exceptional cases up to 10 %. The above recommended levels can be used for orientation. The optimum dosage should be determined by application-related test series. .

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Separation or turbidity may occur at temperatures below 0 °C. Warm to 20 °C and mix well.