CARADOL ED56-200 URETHANE CHEMICALS FOR CASE APPLICATIONS
U1756 Revised October 2016
CARADOL ED56-200 is a 2000 molecular weight polyoxypropyleneglycol designed as an intermediate for the production of polyurethane coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers. It is manufactured to close specifications ensuring a high degree of consistency.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES PROPERTY TEST METHOD UNIT VALUE
Appearance clear liquid
Colour Hazen ASTM D1209 15 Hydroxyl value ASTM D4274D mg KOH/g 56 Density (20°C) ASTM D4052 kg/l 1.003 Water content ASTM D4672 %m/m 0.03 Total acidity ASTM D4662 mg KOH/g 0.03 Viscosity (25°C) ASTM D445 mPa.s 370 pH* SMS 2801 6 Flash point ASTM D93 °C >140
The above typical properties are published as a guide to potential users of the product. A sales specification is published separately. CARADOL ED56-200 POLYETHER POLYOLS FOR CASE APPLICATIONS
TEST METHODS HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
ASTM standards are published by the American Society for Low order of acute toxicity by the oral or precutaneous Testing and Materials at www.astm.org. SMS methods routes, neither irritating nor sensitising to the skin. Slightly (Shell Methods Series) can be obtained through the local irritating to the eyes. Shell company. This product is not in the 'flammable' range, but will burn. Before handling the product refer to the Safety Data Sheet. STORAGE AND HANDLING CARADOL ED56-200 is slightly hygroscopic and must be PRODUCT CODE stored under conditions so that contamination with water U1756 and absorption of moisture are prevented. Contact with copper, copper alloys or zinc must be avoided. DISCLAIMER CARADOL is a Shell trade mark. The storage temperature of CARADOL ED56-200 is not critical, in that there will be no hazardous conditions The expression ‘Shell Chemicals’ refers to the companies of created by the storage of the product at any ambient the Royal Dutch / Shell Group which are engaged in temperature likely to be encountered. It should be noted chemical businesses. Each of the companies which make however that a normal storage temperature, ensuring up the Royal Dutch / Shell Group of companies is an optimum processing conditions when using the product, is independent entity and has its own separate identity. between 20ºC and 25ºC and that storage at low The information contained in this publication is to the best temperatures may result in the product viscosity being too of our knowledge, true and accurate, but any high for transfer from the storage container with the pumps recommendations or suggestions which may be made are available. without guarantee, since the conditions of use are beyond our control. Furthermore, nothing contained herein shall be CARADOL ED56-200 is a stable product and its construed as a recommendation to use any product in processing performance is not expected to deteriorate conflict with existing patents covering any material or its significantly with time providing it is stored as below. As use. good industrial practice however it is recommended that it is not stored for periods longer than 2 years.
Bulk Tanks should be of stainless steel or of mild steel, free of mill scale or rust and maintained in a rust free condition. When desired, the latter can be lined with an epoxide resin paint or zinc silicate paint approved for this service. Small tanks must be fitted with silica gel breathers, inspected and regenerated at regular intervals; large tanks (of volumes greater than 1000 m³) should be fitted for blanketing with dry nitrogen. Heating facilities may be necessary and where this is the case, care should be taken to ensure that heating coil skin temperatures do not exceed 100ºC.
Lines should be of stainless steel or mild steel maintained in
a rust free condition. Trace heating may be necessary in cold climates. Hoses should be of polypropylene, stainless steel or wire bound canvas.
Drums CARADOL ED56-200 should be stored in dry conditions away from direct sources of heat, preferably in the unopened original containers. Opened drums must be reclosed tightly immediately after drawing off material.
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