K-FLEX 500P - The Chemical Company
Like other K-Flex plasticizers, the K-Flex 500P will offer the paint formulator a viable option to the more volatile coalescents such as 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol monoisobutyrate or even low VOC types such as triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate. K-Flex 500P can significantly reduce VOCs.
K-Flex | Optimized plasticizers | LANXESS
What is K-FLEX K-FLEX dibenzoate esters are non-phthalate plasticizers, modifiers, and coalescents. They are compatible with a wide range of polymers and are commonly used in adhesives, sealants, coatings, paints, flooring, wall coverings, synthetic leather, and personal care.
Emerald Kalama Chemical Announces Global Price Increase
September 11, 2017 VANCOUVER, WA — Emerald Kalama Chemical, a business group of Emerald Performance Materials, announced price increases for K-FLEX plasticizers and coalescents. In North America, these products will increase $0.05/lb. In South America and Asia, they will increase $110/MT. In Europe, the products will increase 100/MT.
K-Flex Plasticisers - Euram Chemicals
KFLEX plasticizers, coalescents, and modifiers are optimized for excellent value, performance, compatibility, and economy in a wide range of applications. They are non-phthalate, low-VOC, and have positive attributes from a product health, safety, and environmental perspective compared to many other options.
Emerald Kalama Chemical Announces Global Price Increases
The price increases will be effective June 1, 2018 or as contracts allow for the following products: K-FLEX Plasticizers and Coalescents - Up to $150/mT or 150/mT, dependent on grade and region; Kalama Sodium Benzoate, Purox S Sodium Benzoate, Kalama Potassium Benzoate, Purox B Benzoic Acid , Kalama Benzyl Alcohol, and Kalama Benzaldehyde
- Are K-flex® plasticizers a good choice?
- QUALITY PERFORMS. K-FLEX® plasticizers and coalescents are known for their excellent value and balance of performance properties. They are non-phthalate, low in VOCs, and have positive attributes from a product safety and health perspective compared to other choices.
- What is a blend of K-flex® plasticizers?
- Blends of K-FLEX® plasticizers with general purpose-type plasticizers – or with other specialty plasticizers such as adipates and citrates – are often used to take advan-tage of the exceptional properties of the K-FLEX® plasticizers.
- Is K flex 850s label-free?
- In Europe K-FLEX® 850S is label-free. * K-FLEX® 975P may be used as a plasticizer at a level not to exceed 20% in an adhesive under 21 CFR 176.170 and 21 CFR 176.180, provided the adhesive is separated from the food by a functional barrier, or is limited to contact with food so as not to exceed trace amounts at seams and edges.
- Which polymers are used in K-Flex® Products?
- This makes K-FLEX® products highly efec-tive in many of the most widely used non-olefin based polymers: PVC, polyvinyl-acetate, polyvinyl-acetate/ethylene copolymers, acrylic, styrenated acrylic, styrene-butadiene, polysulfide, nitrocellulose, nitrile, and polyurethane.
- Can K-flex® DP plasticizers be used in aqueous and fatty foods?
- 21 CFR § 175.105. Components of paper and paperboard in contact with aqueous and fatty foods. 500P, K-FLEX® DP Plasticizers can be safely used in aqueous and fatty application areas in accordance with the prescribed conditions and limitations listed in 21 CFR § 176.170. Please see footnote* regarding the use of K-FLEX® 975P.
- Where are K-flex plasticizers stored?
- At LANXESS production facility, the K-FLEX plasticizers are stored in type 304 stainless steel storage tanks. These storage tanks are nitrogen padded to reduce discoloration of the pro duct. Type 304 stainless steel pipe and valves are also used.
