Genesee Polymers GP-58
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Good Film Former
- Chemical Family
- Silicon-based Compounds
Genesee Polymers' GP-58 is a 100% active organic silicone wax copolymer. This unique product is recommended for use as a lubricant, mold release agent and internal lubricant for plastics. When combined with aliphatic solvents, such as mineral spirits, GP-58 forms a dry, colorless film on substrates. This film is stable and will not break down in the presence of water. The lack of any dimethyl silicone removes the problems of orange peel, fisheyes, or similar effects normally associated with dimethyl silicone.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Solid
Identification
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Anti-Blocking AgentRelease AgentWater Repellent
Product families
Applications
- Marine Coatings
- Marine Coatings
- Industrial Coatings
- Industrial Maintenance
- Textile Manufacturing
- Other Lubricants & Fluids
- Marine
Product Families
- Functional Additives
- Surface Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Features
- Good Film Former
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Industrial
- Paints & Coatings
- Appearance
- White Solid
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Packaging Type
- Drums
- Pails
- Special Features
Acts as an Antiblocking Coating when Applied to Uncured Rubber Products; Unique Silicone Copolymer Provides Excellent Metal on Metal Lubrication; Acts as a Rust Protective Coating; Acts as a Rubber and Plastic Mold Release Agent Lubricant
- Safety Information
GP-58 SILICONE WAX is supplied in 5-gallon (35 lbs.) pails and 55-gallon (390 lbs.) drums. No special storage is required.
- Processing and Safety Guidelines
GP-58 SILICONE WAX may be converted to a solvent based product by first melting the wax, and with stirring, adding to a solution of mineral spirits. A stable 10% active product can be made this way. Note - use caution with flammable or combustible materials. GP-58 may also be blended with other Genesee Polymers' silicone fluids for use as internal processing aids in the rubber manufacturing industry.
Technical data
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6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 0.85 | — |
| Melting Point | 43 | °C |
| Weight/Gallon | 7.1 | lbs |
| Storage Stability | Indefinite | — |
| Solubility | Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvents | — |
| Viscosity at 70°C | 230.2 | cP |
