Elastomag® 170
- CAS Number
- 1309-48-4
- EC Number
- 215-171-9
- Chemical Name
- Magnesium Oxide
- Chemical Family
- Magnesium & Magnesium Compounds
Elastomag® 170 magnesium oxide is a micronized, high reactive grade of magnesium oxide made from magnesium-rich brine and dolomitic lime at our Manistee, Michigan plant.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Adhesives & Sealants — Other Adhesives & Sealants Applications; Automotive & Transportation — Other Automotive & Transportation Applications; Building & Construction — Other Building & Construction Applications; Consumer Goods — Other Consumer Goods Applications; Electrical & Electronics — Other Electrical & Electronics Applications
- Industrial & Transport Packaging
- Non-Food Consumer Packaging
- Other Packaging Materials
Product Families
- Other Elastomer Additives
- Performance Additives
- Processing Aids
- Other Plastic Additives
- Performance Additives
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Elastomag
- Synonyms
- Magnesia, MgO
- Functions
Acid Scavenger, Other Additive Function, Retarder
- Usage
Elastomag 170 is used as a scorch retarder in a variety of elastomers and adhesives, as a thickening agent in sheet and bulk molding compounds, and an acid acceptor in halogenated polymers. Elastomag 170 can also be used as an anti-caking agent.
- Markets
- Adhesives & Sealants
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Printing & Packaging
- Storage
Elastomag 170 MgO will readily absorb moisture and carbon dioxide if left exposed to air. Store in a dry location. Reseal opened bags and cartons.
- PACKAGING
Martin Marietta Magnesia Specialties packages thisproduct in 50 pound bags, and a variety of special weights. Please contact a sales representative for information on detailed packaging offerings and specifications.
- Technology
- Elastomers
- Plastics
- Packaging Type
- Super Sacks
- Material Features
- Flame Retardant
- Country Availability
- Brazil
- Canada
- Mexico
- USA
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Bottles
- Caps
- Closures
- Containers
- Cosmetic Packaging
- Crates
- Cups
- Drums
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Acid Scavenger
- Other Additive Function
- Retarder
Technical data
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6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Assay, MgO | max. 96 | % |
| Loss on Ignition | min. 8.5 | % |
| CaO | min. 1.5 | % |
| Chloride (Cl) | min. 0.5 | % |
| MAI | 160.0 - 210.0 | % |
| Passing 325 mesh | max. 99.5 | % |
