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Polycaprolactone

average M_w ~14,000, average M_n ~10,000 by GPC

• Synonym(s): 2-Oxepanone homopolymer, 6-Caprolactone polymer
• Linear Formula: (C₆H₁₀O₂)_n
• UNSPSC Code: 12162002
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• form: flakes or chunk(s)
• Quality Level: 100
• mol wt: average M_n ~10,000 by GPC; average M_w ~14,000
• greener alternative product characteristics: Design for Energy Efficiency; Use of Renewable Feedstocks; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• sustainability: Greener Alternative Product
• viscosity: 400-1000 mPa.s, 50 wt. % in xylene
• mp: 60 °C (lit.)
• transition temp: T_g −60 °C
• density: 1.146 g/mL at 25 °C
• greener alternative category: Enabling

Description

General description

Polycaprolactone is a α,ω-dihydroxy functional polymer.

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Application

Polycaprolactone may find use as an 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.

Physical form

α,ω-dihydroxy functional polymer.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): >230.0 °F
• Flash Point(C): > 110 °C
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves