CAI Performance Additives ST-PETS
- CAS Number
- 28188-24-1
- EC Number
- 248-889-6
- Chemical Name
- Pentaerythritol Tetrastearate
ST-PETS is a formulated lubricant, with long chain fatty acids such as stearic acid, also called pentaerythritol tetrastearate or simply PETS, which are a class of polymer additives with a strong release effect It can be used as processing additive surface modifier and a mold release agent in PC and other thermoplastics. It can improve the flowability, surface glossiness and reduce the friction factor.
Product families
Applications
- Exterior & Body
- Interior
Product Families
- Processing Aids
Other characteristics
- End Uses
- Automotive Interior Parts
- Functions
Lubricant (External), Lubricant (Internal), Mold Release Agent, Release Agent
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polyamides, Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polycarbonates (PC), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polyphenylene Ether (PPE)
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Storage
- Keep in a cool, dry place
- Benefits
Lubricates and improves flow.; Significantly increases surface glossiness on the resulting product.; Reduce polymer friction factor
- Use Levels
- 0.2-.08%
- Technology
- Plastics
- Material Features
- Excellent Flowability
- Friction Reduction
- Good Mold Release
- Good Scratch Resistance
- Good Surface Gloss
- Improves Flow Behaviour of PVC
- Reduced Friction
- HIGHLIGHTS
Our ST-PETS is a formulated pentaerythritol tetrastearate (PETS) lubricant which is a very effective mold release agent for thermoplastics.. It can be used as a surface modifier and a mold release agent for Polycarbonate, ABS, Nylons, PET, PBT, PPO and more.
- Applications
PETS is widely used in molded thermoplastics across automotive, electrical, medical and other primary industries.. ST-PETS is typically used in polycarbonate and ABS polymers, but also in PET, PA, PBT, PPO and other plastics.
- Packaging Information
- 25kg/package, transported as common chemicals.
- Compatible Polymers and Resins
- Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
- Polyamides
- Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
- Polycarbonates (PC)
- Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
- Polyphenylene Ether (PPE)
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Automotive Interior Parts
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Lubricant (External)
- Lubricant (Internal)
- Mold Release Agent
- Release Agent
Technical data
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5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | max. 5 | — |
| Hydroxyl Number | 25 - 35 | — |
| Saponification Value | 185 - 195 | — |
| Melting Point | 55 - 65 | °C |
| Iodine Value | max. 2 | — |
