ESTER PLASTICIZERS

FOR ELASTOMERS

Dioplex® Paraplex® Plasthall® TegMeR® TP-Series

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SELECT A
PLASTICIZER CONTENTS

Commonly used plasticizer categories include Monomeric Ester Plasticizers for Nitrile
the following: Rubber (NBR) ........... .............. 3 - 4

Standard Monomerics properties, often in combination Polymeric Ester Plasticizers for Nitrile
are typically low molecular weight, with a monomeric plasticizer.
These products typically fall under Rubber (NBR) ......................... 5 - 6
general purpose products offering
a good balance of performance our Plasthall® P-Series, Paraplex®
properties for non-critical end use or Dioplex® trade names.
Phthalate Replacement Plasticizers for
applications. These plasticizers
generally fall under our Plasthall® Phthalate Replacement Nitrile Rubber (NBR) ... .............. 7 - 8
trade name, such as Plasthall® technology is at the forefront of
DOA, 100, or 503. Hallstar’s product development
efforts. On the subsequent pages Ester Plasticizers for Acrylic Rubber
Specialty Monomerics that detail different elastomers, (AEM/ACM) ..........................9 - 10
are used in more critical note that ALL of these ester
applications that require more plasticizers are truly phthalate
specialized performance for more replacements as they are all Monomeric Ester Plasticizers for
demanding end uses. Critical based on different types of non-
phthalate chemistries. Specific to Polychloroprene (CR) ..............11 - 10
applications might include:
retention of low temperature Nitrile Rubber (NBR), information
properties after aging, under on our Plasthall® PR‑Series of
phthalate replacement products Ester Plasticizers for Chlorinated
the hood applications requiring
high and low temperatures, or (A126, A200, A217, LCOA and Polyethylene Elastomers (CPE) ...13 - 14
fuel resistance. These products A610), can be found on pages
carry our Plasthall®, TegMeR® and 7-8. Note that PR-A610 is certified
by the USDA to be a 99 percent
TP‑Series trade names. Ester Plasticizers for Hydrogenated Nitrile
renewably sourced and is also
100 percent biodegradable. Our Butadiene Rubber (HNBR) .........15 - 16
Polymerics website has additional information
are higher molecular weight on PR-A610 in Epichlorohydrin
products used for their (ECO) and Polychloroprene (CR). Monomeric Ester Plasticizers for
permanence and low migratory
Epicholorhydrin Rubber (ECO)....17 - 18

When selecting an ester plasticizer it is important Polymeric Ester Plasticizers for

to consider which elastomer is being used, and Epicolorohydrin Rubber (ECO) . . . . 19 - 20
the properties of that elastomer. Plasticizers and
elastomers need to be compatible with each other The Paraplex Approach .. . ............. 21

based on having similar polarities.

Plasticizer and Polymer
The Plasticizer/Polymer Polarity Chart on page 22 Polarity Chart ........... ................. 22
graphically shows the relationship between
compatibility and polarity for esters and elastomers.
 Monomeric Ester Plasticizers for Nitrile Rubber (NBR)

POLYMER INFORMATION
Nitrile elastomers (NBR) result from compounding can broaden this range to
reactions of butadiene and acrylonitrile -55°C to 150°C for intermittent service.
(ACN) monomers. ACN content ranges The elastomer requires antioxidants,
from a high of about 50 percent to a low antiozonants, fungicides, plasticizers,
of about 18 percent. Available grades tackifiers, and flame retardants as the
have approximately 50, 40, 30 and 20 occasion and severity of the application
percent ACN. NBR blends well with demands. It can be cured with sulfur or
many other polymers, such as polyvinyl peroxide systems. High ACN polymers
chloride (PVC), styrene butadiene rubber require high polarity plasticizers, low
(SBR) and chloroprene rubber (CR). ACN polymers require low polarity
plasticizers. Polymerics used at greater
Oil and fuel resistance are the primary than 15 PHR are generally used in
reasons for using NBR, but another combination with monomerics.
important property is its abrasion
resistance. Normal service temperatures
are -40°C to 125°C, but special

APPLICATIONS
PRODUCTS THAT REQUIRE RESISTANCE TO OIL AND FUEL SUCH AS:
• Adhesives • Gaskets • Pump liners
• Bladders • Grommets • Seals
• Conveyor belts • Kitchen mats • Shoes and boots
and rollers • O-rings • Waterproofing
• Diaphragms • Oil well parts • Wire/cable jackets
• Fuel cell liners • Packings and insulation
• Fuel lines and hoses • Print rolls and blankets
(covers and tubes)

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 PLASTICIZER

Plasthall® TP-Series TegMeR®

209 226 DIDA 7050 4141 TOTM TP-95 ®
TP-90B ®
804-S DINP
(DBEEA)
Processing Properties
Viscosity and Curing Properties
Mooney Viscosity @ 121°C
Minimum Viscosity 25.4 26.9 26.2 36.2 26.4 28.6 28.4 27.4 29.6 29.2

t5, minutes 7.2 5.3 5.2 2.3 5.3 8.5 4.3 3.3 3.3 8.1

t35, minutes 8.6 6.5 6.5 3.2 6.6 10.3 5.5 4.4 4.2 9.9

Oscillating Disc Rheometer @ 170°C

ML 5.1 5.5 5.5 7.0 5.6 5.9 5.9 5.8 6.1 6.2

MH 46.3 47.7 40.2 52.2 45.3 42.3 48.2 47.6 50.9 47.2

t S 2, minutes 1.2 1.0 1.0 0.5 1.0 1.2 0.9 0.8 0.8 1.2

t’c(90), minutes 2.9 2.6 4.4 2.4 2.5 3.7 2.7 2.5 2.7 3.1

Original Physical Properties

Stress @ 300% Elongation, MPa 10.4 10.7 10.0 11.2 9.7 9.9 9.6 10.0 10.4 9.2

Tensile Ultimate, MPa 14.0 15.1 14.9 13.9 14.2 14.4 13.8 14.2 13.0 13.1

Tensile Ultimate, psi 2035 2190 2165 2015 2055 2090 1995 2065 1890 1900

Elongation @ Break, % 440 440 475 490 500 510 495 490 415 500

Hardness, pts. 60 62 63 64 59 62 60 61 63 64

Specific Gravity 1.199 1.200 1.186 1.207 1.193 1.193 1.204 1.193 1.196 1.193

Low Temperature Brittleness,°C -42 -42 -39 -38 -42 -35 -42 -46 -43 -35

Tg ,°C -45.7 -45.2 -38.1 -42.3 -44.3 -33.6 -44.8 -49.2 -43.2 -36.7

Air Oven, 70h @ 125°C

Tensile Change, % 24 11 13 19 21 9 16 23 24 22

Elongation Change, % -26 -30 -27 -40 -25 -31 -36 -47 -13 -27

Hardness Change, % 8 10 11 8 10 4 8 20 9 8

Weight Change, % -5.0 -3.5 -6.2 -3.4 -5.4 -0.8 -3.5 -10.5 -5.1 -4.0

IRM 901 Oil, 70h @ 125°C

Tensile Change, % 27 12 9 14 17 10 13 11 22 28

Elongation Change, % -28 -38 -45 -52 -49 -48 -51 -52 -40 -43

Hardness Change, pts. 11 8 11 6 10 5 9 13 8 8

Volume Change, % -11.8 -11.7 -13.1 -9.7 -11.9 -12.4 -11.3 -12.1 -11.8 -12.3

Weight Change, % -10.8 -10.9 -11.3 -9.4 -10.7 -11.4 -10.5 -10.9 -10.7 -11.0

IRM 903 Oil, 70h @ 125°C

Tensile Change, % 18 -5 -7 0 -4 -6 1 -2 20 18

Elongation Change, % -31 -43 -49 -54 -51 -51 -53 -53 -29 -40

Hardness Change, pts. 5 3 2 0 6 4 3 5 0 1

Volume Change, % 0.6 0.6 0.3 2.3 0.7 1.4 0.5 0.5 0.7 -0.2

Weight Change, % -0.9 -0.8 -0.1 0.2 -0.2 0.0 -0.8 -0.5 -0.4 -0.9

Distilled Water, 70h @ 100°C

Tensile Change, % 1 4 0 14 5 0 7 -8 -4 3
Elongation Change, % -8 -24 -17 -4 -30 -31 -7 -30 -30 -31

Hardness Change, pts. 0 -4 -9 -3 -2 -4 -1 -4 -8 -6

Volume Change, % 4.4 4.8 7.5 0.2 6.8 7.7 5.5 6.4 6.8 7.0

Weight Change, % 3.7 4.2 6.5 0.2 6.0 6.6 4.8 5.7 6.0 6.2

First Choice Second Choice NT = Not Tested

Formulation: Krynac® 3345F - 100.0, Kadox® 920 - 5.0, Sulfur Spider® - 0.4, TMQ - 1.0, Carbon Black N660 - 65.0, Stearic Acid - 1.0, Plasticizer - 20.0, MBTS - 2.0,
Methyl Zimate - 1.5
Krynac® is a registered trademark of Lanxess. Kadox® is a registered trademark of Horsehead Corporation. Plasthall®, TP-95®, TP-90B®, TegMeR® and Sulfur Spider® are registered trademarks of Hallstar.
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 Polymeric Ester Plasticizers for Nitrile Rubber (NBR)

POLYMER INFORMATION
Nitrile elastomers (NBR) result from are -40°C to 125°C, but special
reactions of butadiene and acrylonitrile compounding can broaden this range to
(ACN) monomers. ACN content ranges -55°C to 135°C for intermittent service.
from a high of about 50 percent to a low The elastomer requires antioxidants,
of about 18 percent. Available grades antiozonants, fungicides, plasticizers,
have approximately 50, 40, 30 and 20 tackifiers, and flame retardants as the
percent ACN. NBR blends well with occasion and severity of the application
many other polymers, such as PVC, SBR demands. It can be cured with sulfur or
and CR. peroxide systems. High ACN polymers
require high polarity plasticizers, low
Oil and fuel resistance are the primary ACN polymers require low polarity
reasons for using NBR, but another plasticizers. Polymerics used at greater
important property is its abrasion than 15 PHR are generally used in
resistance. Normal service temperatures combination with monomerics.

APPLICATIONS
PRODUCTS THAT REQUIRE RESISTANCE TO OIL AND FUEL SUCH AS:
• Adhesives • Fuel lines and hoses • Packings
• Bladders (covers and tubes) • Print rolls and blankets
• Conveyor belts • Gaskets • Pump liners
and rollers • Grommets • Seals
• Diaphragms • Kitchen mats • Shoes and boots
• Fuel cell liners • O-rings • Waterproofing
• Oil well parts • Wire/cable jackets
and insulation

PLASTICIZER

Dioplex ®
Paraplex®
100 195 430 904 7017 VLV A-8000 A-8200 A- 8 6 0 0
Processing Properties
Viscosity and Curing Properties
Mooney Viscosity @ 121°C
Minimum Viscosity 24.5 31.3 33.9 33.2 31.1 28.0 32.1 3 3 .9 2 8 .3
t5, minutes 7.1 7.7 7.7 7.1 7.4 7.4 4.8 4.8 5.4
t35, minutes 9.0 9.6 9.6 8.9 9.2 10.4 6.2 6.2 7.8
Oscillating Disc Rheometer @ 170°C
ML 5.0 5.0 5.4 5.3 5.0 4.5 5.3 5.0 5.4
MH 29.7 35.0 35.0 37.7 37.9 37.8 35.4 29.7 25.1
t S 2, minutes 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.3
t’c(90), minutes 3.2 2.2 3.5 2.1 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.6 3.7
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 PLASTICIZER

Dioplex ®
Paraplex®
100 195 430 904 7017 VLV A-8000 A-8200 A- 8 6 0 0
Original Physical Properties
Stress @ 100% Elongation, MPa 7.7 7.7 8.2 8.0 7.7 7.6 8.9 8.5 8.5
Tensile Ultimate, MPa 14.3 15.3 14.8 15.5 15.3 15.5 12.7 12.9 11.9
Tensile Ultimate, psi 2070 2225 2145 2245 2220 2250 1840 1875 1730
Elongation @ Break, % 525 585 545 565 595 600 465 490 435
Hardness, pts. 62 60 61 58 60 60 61 60 61
Specific Gravity 1.205 1.212 1.216 1.214 1.203 1.201 1.208 1.213 1.214
Low Temperature Brittleness, °C -27 -29 -29 -29 -35 -41 -37 -34 -35
Tg , °C -32.6 -28.7 -26.3 -31.0 -34.3 -36.3 NT NT NT
Air Oven, 70h @ 125°C
Tensile Change, % 0 9 3 9 10 5 18 6 12
Elongation Change, % -41 -34 -39 -34 -38 -41 -32 -42 -33
Hardness Change, pts. 6 5 7 7 4 9 4 6 6
Weight Change, % -1.1 -1.1 -1.0 -1.0 -1.9 -3.5 -1.3 -0.8 -0.6
IRM 901 Oil, 70h @ 125°C
Tensile Change, % -2 -3 0 9 7 4 17 14 14
Elongation Change, % -35 -44 -35 -32 -42 -44 -32 -36 -31
Hardness Change, pts. 13 5 4 7 9 11 4 5 4
Volume Change, % -3.3 -2.7 -0.6 -2.2 -6.2 -8.8 -4.1 -3.3 -1.8
Weight Change, % -3.2 -2.9 -1.3 -2.9 -6.0 -8.0 -4.1 -3.0 -2.4
IRM 903 Oil, 70h @ 125°C
Tensile Change, % -8 -2 -9 0 -5 1 8 1 4
Elongation Change, % -32 -34 -33 -33 -40 -36 -29 -36 -26
Hardness Change, pts. -5 -5 -6 -3 0 2 -3 -4 -6
Volume Change, % 10.0 9.2 13.0 9.7 3.7 1.5 7.6 11.0 14.0
Weight Change, % 6.7 6.4 9.4 6.4 2.0 0.3 4.6 7.1 9.1
Distilled Water, 70h @ 100°C
Tensile Change, % 3 -2 0 1 -7 -12 6 4 7
Elongation Change, % -13 -24 -20 -19 -29 -31 -23 -25 -10
Hardness Change, pts. 5 -2 4 1 -2 -2 -1 0 -1
Volume Change, % 5.2 8.5 7.1 7.0 6.3 6.1 6.3 6.6 7.7
Weight Change, % 4.5 7.3 5.8 6.0 5.7 5.5 5.3 5.4 6.4
ASTM Fuel C, 70h @ 23°C
Tensile Change, % -63 -64 -60 -64 -54 -56 -56 -59 -58
Elongation Change, % -59 *59 -56 -58 -52 -53 -57 -58 -56
Hardness Change, pts. -28 -28 -28 -25 -24 -25 -28 -29 -31
Volume Change, % 65 52 59 53 45 42 50 56 60
Weight Change, % 43 33 39 34 28 27 32 36 40
ASTM Fuel C Dry Out 22h @ 70°C
Hardness Change, pts. 3 4 2 7 8 9 9 7 5
Volume Change, % -3.4 -6.3 -2.4 -6.0 -9.8 -11.0 -11.0 -6.5 -5.8
Weight Change, % -4.0 -6.9 -3.4 -6.5 -9.7 -10.0 -10.0 -6.8 -6.0

First Choice Second Choice NT = Not Tested

Formulation: Krynac® 3345F - 100.0, Kadox® 920 - 5.0, Sulfur Spider® - 0.4, TMQ - 1.0, Carbon Black N660 - 65.0, Stearic Acid - 1.0, Plasticizer - 20.0, MBTS -
2.0, Methyl Zimate - 1.5
Krynac® is a registered trademark of Lanxess. Kadox® is a registered trademark of Horsehead Corporation.
Plasthall®, TP-95®, TP-90B®, TegMeR® and Sulfur Spider® are registered trademarks of Hallstar.

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 Phthalate Replacement Plasticizers for Nitrile Rubber (NBR)

POLYMER INFORMATION
Hallstar’s innovative Plasthall® PR-Series The PR-Series is a full line of commercially
of plasticizers is on the leading edge available phthalate replacements, for use
of phthalate replacement technology. in all types of elastomer applications.
As environmental and toxicity concerns Our philosophy is not just to offer a
continue to grow, the desire to remove phthalate alternative, but to provide
phthalates from elastomer compounds our customers with products that will
around the globe is rapidly increasing. improve their physical properties.
DOP (DEHP – Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate) These products meet or exceed the
first fell out of favor when it was required performance and economic demands
to be classified as a potential carcinogen. of the marketplace without the
The natural progression for most environmental problems. One of these
compounders was to DINP and DIDP, and phthalate replacements, PR‑A610, is
most recently DOTP and DPHP. However, USDA certified to be 99 percent
as health and environmental concerns based on renewable raw
multiply, the use of phthalate esters as a material streams.
whole is declining, especially after the EU
announced a ban on DOP, BBP and DBP
by 2015.

PLASTICIZER

Plasthall PR-Series
®

A126 A200 A217 A610 LCOA DPHP DOTP DIDP DINP DOP
Processing Properties
Viscosity and Curing Properties
Mooney Viscosity @ 121°C
Minimum Viscosity 26.9 28.0 31.1 24.7 32.9 26.8 26.6 27.6 2 8 .6 2 7 .4

t5, minutes 5.3 7.4 7.4 6.7 4.6 10.7 8.5 5.7 5.6 6.9

t35, minutes 5.5 4.5 5.0 3.7 5.8 4.2 3.8 5.0 5.0 3.9

Oscillating Disc Rheometer @ 170°C

ML 5.5 4.5 5.0 3.7 5.8 4.2 3.8 5.0 5.0 3.9

MH 47.7 37.8 37.9 34.8 41.6 32.2 34.1 34.3 34.2 41.1

t S 2, minutes 1.0 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.0 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.1

t’c(90), minutes 2.6 2.3 2.1 2.2 2.7 25 2.4 2.6 2.8 2.2

Original Physical Properties

Stress @ 300% Elongation, MPa 10.7 7.6 7.7 9.1 7.8 8.3 8.1 7.3 7.1 9.0

Tensile Ultimate, MPa 15.1 15.5 15.3 15.5 14.8 15.6 16.1 14.6 14.3 16.0

Tensile Ultimate, psi 2190 2250 2220 2255 2145 2260 2340 2115 2070 2320

Elongation @ Break, % 445 600 595 515 595 575 605 620 615 555

Hardness, pts. 62 60 60 61 60 62 60 58 58 62

Specific Gravity 1.200 1.201 1.206 1.201 1.203 1.191 1.195 1.189 1.191 1.195

Low Temperature Brittleness, °C -42 -41 -35 -32 -33 -32 -35 -38 -36 -32

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 PLASTICIZER

Plasthall® PR-Series
A126 A200 A217 A610 LCOA DPHP DOTP DIDP DINP DOP
Air Oven, 70h @ 25°C

Tensile Change, % 11 5 10 13 8 1 12 2 16 15

Elongation Change, % -30 -41 -38 -35 -32 -49 -40 -39 -29 -41

Hardness Change, pts. 10 9 4 8 5 9 12 9 8 14

Weight Change, % -3.5 -3.5 -1.9 -3.5 -1.0 -4.1 -5.4 -2.2 -2.7 -8.2

IRM 901 Oil, 70h @ 125°C

Tensile Change, % 12 4 7 18 10 8 6 7 17 5

Elongation Change, % -38 -44 -42 -34 -31 -43 -44 -44 -33 -43

Hardness Change, pts. 8 11 9 4 3 14 16 12 14 5

Volume Change, % -12 -8.8 -6.2 -1.1 -3.2 -13 -12 -11 -11 0.7

Weight Change, % -11 -8.0 -6.0 -0.5 -3.1 -11 -11 -9.4 -9.4 -0.6

IRM 903 Oil, 70h @ 125°C

Tensile Change, % -6 1 -5 -2 -2 -7 -6 0 5 -2

Elongation Change, % -44 -36 -40 -34 -35 -38 -39 -44 -31 -38

Hardness Change, pts. 3 2 0 5 -3 12 5 2 2 4

Volume Change, % 0.6 1.5 3.7 0.9 9.8 -13 0.4 3.7 4.0 0.5

Weight Change, % -0.8 0.3 2.0 -0.6 6.7 -11 -0.6 2.2 3.0 -0.7

Distilled Water, 70h @ 100°C

Tensile Change, % 4 -12 -7 10 5 1 1 -4 4 1

Elongation Change, % 18 -31 -29 -7 -20 -23 -19 -31 -21 -15

Hardness Change, pts. -4 -2 -2 3 -2 -3 0 -1 -3 0

Volume Change, % 4.8 6.1 6.3 3.4 6.3 5.2 4.6 3.8 3.9 2.6

Weight Change, % 4.2 5.5 5.7 3.1 5.3 4.7 4.2 3.3 3.5 2.6

ASTM Fuel C Immersion, 70h @ 23°C

Tensile Change, % -59 -56 -54 -46 -59 -52 -51 -53 -52 -49

Elongation Change, % -51 -53 -52 -47 -64 -54 -50 -59 -56 -50

Hardness Change, pts. -21 -25 -24 -24 -26 -27 -23 -26 -27 -25

Volume Change, % 40 42 45 38 54 39 38 47 48 38

Weight Change, % 25 27 28 24 35 26 24 31 32 24

ASTM Fuel C Dry Out 22h @ 70°C

Hardness, pts. 73 69 68 74 68 74 75 70 72 74

Hardness Change, pts. 15 9 8 13 8 12 15 12 14 12

Volume Change, % -12 -11 -9.8 -12 -9.2 -13 -13 -13 -13 -12

Weight Change, % -11 -10 -9.7 -11 -8.7 -12 -11 -11 -11 -11

First Choice Second Choice NT = Not Tested

Formulation: Krynac® 3345F - 100.0, Kadox® 920 - 5.0, Sulfur Spider® - 0.4, TMQ - 1.0, Carbon Black N660 - 65.0, Stearic Acid - 1.0, Plasticizer - 20.0, MBTS - 2.0,
ZDMC - 1.5
Krynac® is a registered trademark of Lanxess. Kadox® is a registered trademark of Horsehead Corporation. Dioplex®, Paraplex® and Sulfur Spider® are registered trademarks of Hallstar.

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 Ester Plasticizers for Acrylic Rubber (AEM/ACM)

POLYMER INFORMATION
Acrylic elastomers, some of which were to all of the reactive groups. Many acrylics
once identified as polyacrylate elastomer require an (oven) post cure at 150 to
(AEM/ACM), are used for applications 163°C, especially if low compression set is
requiring 150 -177°C continuous service a requirement.
with intermittent exposure to 205°C.
Acrylic elastomers have a saturated Most of the acrylics require a
backbone with pendant groups attached plasticizer to achieve low temperature
through a carbonyl of such things as performance. Many monomerics are
ethyl, butyl ethylene, oxyethyl, and have too volatile to be of value because of
a variety of cure site monomers. Curing the post cure requirement; therefore
occurs through a reactive halogen, epoxy low temperature performance can best
or carboxyl that is part of a pendant be achieved with polymerics as well as
group. No cure systems are universal TP‑759® and TegMeR® 812.

APPLICATIONS
PRODUCTS THAT REQUIRE RESISTANCE TO OIL AND FUEL SUCH AS:

• Adhesives • Hose tubing • Pan seals

• Belting • Hoses • Spark plug boots
• Cable jacket • Lip seals • Transmission seals
• Crank shaft seals • Metal clad shaft seals • Valve stem oil deflectors
• Gaskets • O-rings • Wires and cables

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 PLASTICIZER

TP-Series TegMeR® Paraplex®

TP-759 ® 812 A-8000
Processing Properties
Viscosity and Curing Properties
Mooney Viscosity @ 121°C
Minimum Viscosity 22 22.7 25.1

Oscillating Disc Rheometer @ 177°C

ML 6.5 1.6 1.8

MH 46.7 42.7 35.9

t S 2, minutes 6.9 8.4 6.6

1.25* t’c(90), minutes 8.6 10.5 8.2

Sheets Cured, 5m @ 175°C, Post Cured, 4h @ 175°C

Weight Loss After Post Cure, % -3.1 -1.4 -1.8

Original Physical Properties

Tensile, Ultimate, psi 2065 2255 2270

Elongation @ Break, % 205 205 230

Hardness, pts. 76 76 75

TegMeR® 812 provides Specific Gravity 1.232 1.228 1.232

Tg , °C -44 -44 -39

the broadest useful
Low Temperature Brittleness, °C 32 29 37
temperature range from Compression Set, % 22h @ 100°C -42 -42 -36
-50°C to 190°C. Air Oven, 168h @ 177°C

Low Temperature Brittleness, °C -31 -38 -36

Tensile Change, % -8 -14 -16

Elongation Change, % -5 -5 -2

Hardness Change, pts. 5 0 0

Weight Change, % -5.4 -2.5 -1.8

Tg , °C -38 -41 -38

IRM 901 Oil, 1wk @ 150°C

Hardness Change, pts. 1 1 -1

Volume Change, % 0.2 -0.8 3.1

Weight Change, % -1.2 -1.9 1.4

IRM 903 Oil, 1wk @ 150°C

Hardness Change, pts. -24 -22 -25

Volume Change, % 50 46 52

Weight Change, % 37 33 38

ASTM SF 105, 1wk @ 150°C

Hardness Change, pts. -11 -10 -11

Volume Change, % 17 15 19

Weight Change, % 11 9.3 13

Transmission Fluid, 1wk @ 150°C

Hardness Change, pts. 70 70 68

Volume Change, % 11 9 13

Weight Change, % 6 5 8

First Choice Second Choice

Formulation: Vamac G - 100.00, Carbon Black N-550 - 68.00*, Naugard 445 - 2.00,
Armeen 18D - 0.50, Vanfre VAM - 1.00, Plasticizer - 20.00, Stearic Acid - 1.50,
*N-550 Control Compound - 50.00
Mill Addition: Vulcofac ACT 55 - 1.80, Diak 1 - 1.50
Vamac® is a registered trademark of DuPont™. Naugard® is a registered trademark of Chemtura. Armeen® is a
registered trademark of AkzoNobel. Vanfre® is a registered trademark of R. T. Vanderbilt. Vulcofac, Diak® is a
registered trademark of DuPont™. TP-759®, TegMeR® and Paraplex® are registered trademarks of Hallstar.
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 Monomeric Ester Plasticizers for Polychloroprene (CR)

POLYMER INFORMATION
Polychloroprene (CR) is created through mercaptan modifications, sulfur
the conversion of unsaturated linear C4 modifications and precrosslinked
compound to 2-chloro-1, 3-butadiene. versions. The end use helps direct
Polymerization of chloroprene to which of those four variables are best
polychloroprene today is primarily by suited to the particular application.
free radical emulsion. Polychloroprene provides limited oil
resistance, reasonable weather resistance,
Important polychloroprene elastomer good resilience, broad chemical
variables are crystallization rate, resistance and some flame resistance.

APPLICATIONS
• Adhesives (solvent, solid, • Packers
dry-film) and mastics • Roof flashing
• Calendered sheeting • Shoe soles
• Coated fabrics • Spark plug boots
• Conveyor belts • Sponge gaskets
• Escalator handrails • Steering boots
• Expansion joints • Tank linings
• Grommets • V-belts
• Hose cover stocks for • Various mechanical
industrial hoses goods
• Ignition wire jackets • Water seals
• Isolation (bridge) pads • Wire and cable jackets
• Mattresses

PLASTICIZER

Plasthall® TegMeR®
100 207 226 503 4141 DIDA DOA DOP DOZ DOS 810 TME TOTM 804S
(DBES)
Processing Properties
Viscosity and Curing Properties
Mooney Viscosity @ 121°C

ML @ 125°C 30.0 32.0 29.0 26.0 29.0 35.0 32.0 38.8 31.0 32.1 36.8 35.0 31.5

t5, 125°C, minutes 14.0 13.0 11.3 14.5 12.8 14.0 13.5 13.0 14.8 15.4 14.5 14.5 11.0

Cure Time, 150°C, minutes 51.0 46.0 41.0 51.0 43.0 50.0 51.0 51.0 55.0 52.0 59.0 55.0 44.0

Original Physical Properties

Stress @ 100% Elongation, psi 375 400 350 50 400 400 425 425 400 400 450 350 425

Tensile Strength, psi 1500 1500 1600 1500 1650 1500 1550 1650 1600 1525 1700 1700 1600

Elongation @ Break, % 270 250 260 290 260 250 270 260 270 260 270 290 240

Hardness, pts. 66 68 68 65 68 69 68 71 68 69 71 70 68

Specific Gravity 1.436 1.465 1.483 1.451 1.478 1.456 1.454 1.474 1.455 1.453 1.471 1.483 1.474

Tear Resistance, ppi 82 87 79 77 76 88 87 96 78 87 101 104 81

Compression Set, % 22h @

26 290 31 33 35 30 28 30 29 30 29 32 30
100°C

Low Temperature Brittleness, °C -54 -53 -48 -57 -49 -48 -48 -39 -51 -50 -43 -39 -46

Low Temperature Modulus,

-27 -28 -24 -24 -14 -25 -26 -23 -29 -27 -20 -17 -23
T2, °C
Low Temperature Modulus,
-65 -61 -57 -66 -60 -58 -62 -52 -61 -61 -50 -47 -59
T100, °C

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 PLASTICIZER

Plasthall® TegMeR®
100 207 226 503 4141 DIDA DOA DOP DOZ DOS 810 TME TOTM 804S
(DBES)
Air Oven, 70h @ 100°C

Elongation Change, % -15 -16 -8 -35 -12 -5 -33 -17 -11 -14 -4 -14 0

Hardness Change, pts. 5 5 3 16 6 5 10 5 4 4 4 3 2

Weight Change, % -1.5 -0.7 -1.0 -7.7 -2.0 -1.2 -5.4 -2.8 -1.1 -0.6 -0.3 -0.1 -0.9

Brittle Point, °C -46 -48 -45 -26 -45 -47 -34 -35 -45 -48 -38 -35 -44

ASTM Oil #1, 70h @ 100°C

Elongation Change, % -23 -16 -15 -21 -12 -5 -26 -17 -22 -20 -17 -24 13

Hardness Change, pts. 11 7 6 10 8 7 7 6 9 8 6 4 4

Volume Change, % -9.5 -7.2 -5.5 -9.7 -7.1 -8.9 -8.8 -7.6 -8.4 -8.9 -7.1 -7.5 -6.6

Brittle Point, °C -31 -30 -31 -30 -30 -30 -30 -28 -29 -30 -22 -29 -28

ASTM Oil #3, 70h @ 100°C

Elongation Change, % -19 -20 -23 -28 -23 -23 -22 -22 -22 -18 -26 -21 -21

Hardness Change, pts. -19 -21 -19 -22 -21 -19 -19 -19 -18 20 -26 -24 -19

Volume Change, % 41 43 43 45 43 39 41 40 40 40 41 43 42

Brittle Point, °C -42 -39 -42 -39 -39 -42 -41 -38 -42 -40 -35 -40 -43

Transmission Fluid, Dextron-II Type, 70h @ 100°C

Elongation Change, % 0 -8 -8 -14 -8 -5 -11 -13 -15 -5 -14 -14 4

Hardness Change, pts. -7 -10 -9 -7 -10 -7 -9 -7 -7 -7 -9 -9 -8

Volume Change, % 4.2 7.5 9.8 5.1 8.4 5.7 5.6 7.2 5.7 5.3 7.2 6.6 8.1

Brittle Point, °C -40 -34 -37 -37 -36 -34 -35 -34 -37 -35 -38 -34 -37

Distilled Water, 70h @ 100°C

Elongation Change, % -15 -12 -12 -14 -23 -14 -19 -13 -19 -16 -9 -17 -13

Hardness Change, pts. -6 -11 -6 -10 -11 -9 -6 -7 -8 -7 -7 -10 -8

Volume Change, % 15 21 21 17 22 16 15 14 16 15 13 15 21

Brittle Point, °C -52 -43 -29 -54 -41 -44 -49 -36 -47 -49 -38 -36 -43

Diffusion Stain Resistance

Sunlamp Exposure ‡ G F F F P E E E E E G E F

First Choice Second Choice E = Excellent, no yellowing; G = Good, minimal yellowing; F = Fair, slight yellowing; P = Poor, moderate yellowing

Uncured polychloroprene samples with white Ditzler® acrylic lacquer. Rating based on yellowing of acrylic topcoat after 32 hours sunlamp exposure.
‡

Formulation: Neoprene WK -100.0, Stearic Acid - 0.5, Stabiwhite Powder - 3.0, Maglite® D(RX) - 4.0, Carbon Black N-774 - 67.0, Crown Clay - 35.0, Plasticizer - 32.0
Mill Additions: Kadox® 930 - 5.0, END 75P - 0.75, TMTD - 0.50
Kadox® is a registered trademark of Horsehead Corporation. Plasthall® and TegMeR® are registered trademarks of Hallstar.

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 Ester Plasticizers for Chlorinated Polyethylene Elastomers (CPE)

POLYMER INFORMATION
Chlorinated Polyethylene Elastomers Because of its unsaturation, CPE is usually
(CPE) are produced from HDPE that is peroxide-cured and some plasticizers
randomly chlorinated in an aqueous may affect cure rate and degree of cure.
slurry. Polymers are differentiated by Plasticizers containing double bonds
chlorine content, molecular weight and (oleates and tallates) can rob curative
crystallinity. Chlorine contents generally effectiveness, as can naphthenic oils.
range from 25 to 42 percent. Advantages Generally, polymeric plasticizers do
of using CPE include very good resistance not provide significant performance
to ozone, oxidation, abrasion and flex advantages over monomerics and are
cracking. CPE also has good resistance seldom used.
to alcohols, alkalis and acids. Limitations
for CPE include moderate resistance to
aromatic oxygenated solvents.

APPLICATIONS
• Gaskets • Mechanical goods
• Hydraulic hoses and extrusions
• Injection molding • Roofing
• Linings • Sheet and sponge
• Wire and cable insulation

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 PLASTICIZER

Plasthall® Paraplex®
P-670 TOTM G-62
Processing Properties
Viscosity and Curing Properties
Mooney Viscosity @ 121°C

ML 15.1 23.2 22.8

MH 30.1 60.1 52.3

ts2, minutes 3.7 2.9 2.8

t'c(90), minutes 10.5 10.5 9.8

Original Physical Properties

Stress @ 100% Elongation, psi 200 300 200

Tensile, Ultimate, MPa 14.4 17.1 16.1

Tensile, Ultimate, psi 2100 2500 2350

Elongation @ Break, % 340 440 500

Hardness, pts. 73 75 74

Specific Gravity 1.346 1.323 1.327

Tear Resistance, lbf/in. 118 184 200

Plasthall® P-670 provides Low Temperature Brittleness, °C -34 -42 -35
the best combination Air Oven, 70h @ 150°C
of heat aging as well as Tensile Change, % 2 -10 -2

oil and fuel resistance. Elongation Change, % -6 -30 -20

Hardness Change, pts. 5 7 9

Weight Change, % -2.6 -3.9 -1.8

ASTM Oil #2, 70h @ 150°C

Tensile Change, % -12 -22 -30

Elongation Change, % -9 -32 -20

Hardness Change, pts. -30 -29 -35

Volume Change, % 58 49 61

Weight Change, % 43 41 41

ASTM Fuel C, 70h @ 23°C

Tensile Change, % -76 -74 -77

Elongation Change, % -56 -61 -54

Hardness Change, pts. -40 -38 -46

Volume Change, % 104 91 106

Weight Change, % 60 52 61

ASTM Fuel C Dry Out 22h @ 70°C

Hardness Change, pts. 8 12 11

Volume Change, % -12 -19 -16

Hardness Change, pts. -10 -15 -14

Best Choice

Formulation: Tyrin® CM0136 - 100.0, Carbon Black N-330 - 50.0, Hi-Sil™ 233 - 10.0,
Agerite® Resin D - 0.2, DAP - 10.0, Plasticizer - 35.0, Trigonox® 17/40 - 2.0, Vul-Cup® 40KE - 6.0
Tyrin® is a registered trademark of The DOW Chemical Company. Hi-Sil™ is a trademark of PPG Industries. Agerite® is a
registered trademark of R.T. Vanderbilt. Trigonox® is a registered trademark of AkzoNobel, Inc. Vul-Cup® is a registered
trademark of Arkema, Inc. Plasthall® and Paraplex® are registered trademarks of Hallstar.

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 Ester Plasticizers for Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR)

POLYMER INFORMATION
Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Some of the effects of reducing
(HNBR) is produced by hydrogenating the double bonds of the butadiene
the double bonds of the butadiene component are:
component of nitrile butadiene rubber • The elastomer is less polar.
(NBR). This reduces the number of double
bonds which causes the backbone of the • The elastomer becomes more plastic
polymer to become linear hydrocarbon in character than the NBR from which it
chains with pendant nitrile groups. was produced.
The saturation level of HNBR typically • The elastomer is less susceptible to
ranges from 94 percent to 100 percent. attack by oxygen and ozone.
• The elastomer is more heat resistant.
• Fully saturated HNBR is peroxide
curable only.
• Lower saturated HNBR is both sulfur
and peroxide curable.

APPLICATIONS
PRODUCTS THAT REQUIRE RESISTANCE TO OIL AND FUEL SUCH AS:
• Fuel cell liners • Grommets • Packings
• Fuel lines and hoses • O-rings • Seals
(covers and tubes) • Oil well parts • Timing belts
• Gaskets

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 PLASTICIZER

Plasthall® Paraplex®
TOTM RP-1020 A-8210 A-8600
Orignial Physical Properties

Stress @ 100% Elongation, MPa 6 4 .5 5 .5 5.6

Tensile, Ultimate, MPa 23.2 20.2 24 22.4

Tensile, Ultimate, psi 3360 2930 3480 3255

Elongation @ Break, % 395 525 445 390

Plasthall® RP-1020 is a reactive Hardness, pts. 72 69 70 72
plasticizer that provides Specific Gravity 1.17 1.16 1.17 1.17

excellent resistance to oils Low Temperature Brittleness, °C -64 -68 -62 -60

and fuels. It also provides low Compression Set, % 70h @ 135°C 48 58 48 48

Air Oven, 14d @ 135°C

temperature performance
Tensile Change, % -11 2 -7 -3
equal to that of TOTM, but with Elongation Change, % -19 -26 -22 -17
superior volatility resistance in Hardness Change, pts. 6 10 9 8
high temperature applications. Weight Change, % -2.9 -4.5 -3 -2.4

IRM 901 Oil, 168h @ 135°C

Tensile Change, % 6 10 1 6

Elongation Change, % -6 -16 -20 -18

Hardness Change, pts. 4 3 6 3

Volume Change, % -5.9 -2.8 -2.6 -1

Weight Change, % -5.5 -2.7 -2.8 -1

Distilled Water, 168h @ 100°C

Tensile Change, % -2 -1 0 6

Elongation Change, % 9 -6 -11 -8

Hardness Change, pts. -1 1 1 0

Volume Change, % 1.7 3.1 5 6.2

Weight Change, % 1.8 3 4.6 5.6

Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30, 960h @ 140°C

Tensile Change, % 7 13 0 4

Elongation Change, % -43 -51 -46 -45

Hardness Change, pts. 7 7 7 5

Volume Change, % -4.1 -0.8 -0.7 1.5

Weight Change, % -3.1 -0.1 -0.4 1.5

ASTM Fuel C, 70h @ 23°C

Tensile Change, % -45 -46 -48 -46

Elongation Change, % -44 -58 -51 -59

Hardness Change, pts. -25 -31 -22 -21

Volume Change, % 56 67 61 65

ASTM Fuel C Dry Out 22h @ 70°C

Hardness Change, pts. 2 2 2 1

Volume Change, % -5.7 -3.3 -3.7 -1.7

Weight Change, % -5.4 -3.2 -3.8 -2.7

First Choice Second Choice

Formulation: Zetpol 2000 - 100.0, Carbon Black N-550 - 50.0, Kadox® Zinc Oxide - 5.0,
®

Naugard® 445 - 1.5, Vanox® ZMTI - 1.0, Plasticizer – 10.0, Peroxide 8.0
Zetpol® is a registered trademark of Zeon Corporation. Kadox® is a registered trademark of Horsehead Corporation.
Naugard® is a registered trademark of Chemtura. Vanox® is a registered trademark of RT Vanderbilt. Plasthall® and Paraplex®
are registered trademarks of Hallstar.
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 Monomeric Ester Plasticizers for Epicolorohydrin Rubber (ECO)

POLYMER INFORMATION APPLICATIONS

Epichlorohydrins are touted as possessing • Fuel pump diaphragms
a combination of many of the desirable • Fuel, oil and gas hoses
properties of polychloroprene and nitrile. • Gaskets
A potential drawback to epichlorohydrin • Motor mounts
is its lack of resistance to oxygenated • O-rings
solvents, steam and acid. The mode • Vibration isolators
of failure is reversion (devulcanization).
Advantages to epichlorohydrins include
good resistance to ozone and oxidation.
Unlike the copolymer, the terpolymer can
be readily blended with SBR and nitrile,
and can be sulfur-cured.

PLASTICIZER

Plasthall® TP-Series
7006 7050 226 (DBEEA) TP-759®
Processing Properties
Viscosity and Curing Properties
Mooney Viscosity @ 121°C
Minimum Viscosity 42.3 41.3 39.2 40.6

t5, minutes 8.3 7.3 7.7 7.7

t35, minutes 12.5 10.8 11.5 11.2

Oscillating Disc Rheometer @ 160°C

ML 10.1 10.1 9.6 10.1

MH 39.1 45.0 44.5 51.1

t S 2, minutes 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8

t’c(90), minutes 19.5 21.8 22.8 24.3

Original Physical Properties

Stress @ 100% Elongation, MPa 2.8 2.4 2.6 2.8

Tensile, Ultimate, MPa 10.3 10.5 10.0 11.5

Elongation @ Break, % 365 405 375 395

Hardness, pts. 64 61 63 64

Tear Resistance, ppi 236 250 237 249

Specific Gravity 1.378 1.389 1.379 1.391

Compression Set, 70h @ 125°C 55 46 52 53

Low Temperature Brittleness, °C -46 -45 -50 -47

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 PLASTICIZER

Plasthall® TP-Series
7006 7050 226 (DBEEA) TP-759®
Air Oven, 70h @ 150°C

Tensile Change, % -3.3 -16 -3.4 -25

Elongation @ Break, % 205 200 200 200

Elongation Change, % -44 -51 -47 -49

Hardness Change, pts. 16 10 12 7

Weight Change, % -10.0 -5.9 -9.2 -4.4

IRM 901 Oil, 70h @ 150°C

Tensile Change, % 15 8 24 10

Elongation Change, % -49 -54 -45 -48

Hardness Change, pts. 11 14 13 11

Volume Change, % -13 -11 -12 -12

Weight Change, % -9.6 -9.4 -9.9 -9.6

IRM 903 Oil, 70h @ 150°C

Tensile Change, % -3.3 -6.6 1.7 -19.0

Elongation Change, % -41 -49 -41 -53

Hardness Change, pts. 6 8 7 9

Volume Change, % -3.8 -3.3 -4.2 -3.4

Weight Change, % -3.6 -4.1 -4.1 -4.0

Distilled Water, 70h @ 100°C

Tensile Change, % -37 -31 -26 -31

Elongation Change, % -47 -53 -45 -47

Hardness Change, pts. -13 -13 -10 -15

Volume Change, % 33 38 32 40

Weight Change, % 25 28 24 30

ASTM Fuel C Immersion, 70h @ 23°C

Tensile Change, % -28 -33 -28 -42

Elongation Change, % -41 -54 -47 -56

Hardness Change, pts. -14 -13 -11 -10

Volume Change, % 15.3 24.5 23.2 23.1

Weight Change, % 12.4 12.7 12.5 12.1

ASTM Fuel C Dry Out 22h @ 70°C

Hardness Change, pts. 11 11 12 12

Volume Change, % -17.3 -13.2 -13.9 -13.9

Weight Change, % -12.6 -10.5 -10.4 -10.6

Formulation: Hydrin® T5010 – 100.0, Carbon Black N-550 – 40.0, Carbon Black N-330 - 20.0, Talc - 15.0, Vanox® CDPA – 1.0, Vanox® MTI – 0.5, Stearic Acid – 1.0,
Struktol® WB 222 – 2.0, Atomite® – 15.0, Maglite® D – 0.3, Plasticizer – 8.0, Zisnet® F-PT 0.8, Vanax® DPG – 0.5, Vulkalent® E/C – 0.3

Hydrin® and Zisnet® are registered trademarks of Zeon Corporation. Vanox® and Vanax® are registered trademarks of R.T. Vanderbilt. Struktol® is a registered trademark of
Struktol/Schill & Seilacher. Atomite® is a registered trademark of Imerys Minerals, Ltd. Vulkalent® is a registered trademark of Lanxess. Plasthall® and TP-759® are registered
trademarks of Hallstar.

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 Polymeric Ester Plasticizers for Epicholorohydrin Rubber (ECO)

POLYMER INFORMATION APPLICATIONS

Epichlorohydrins are touted as possessing • Fuel pump diaphragms
a combination of many of the desirable • Fuel, oil and gas hoses
properties of neoprene and nitrile. • Gaskets
A potential drawback to epichlorohydrin is • Motor mounts
its lack of resistance to oxygenated solvents, • O-rings
steam and acid. The mode of failure is • Vibration isolators
reversion (devulcanization). Advantages to
epichlorohydrins include good resistance to
ozone and oxidation. Unlike the copolymer,
the terpolymer can be readily blended with
SBR and nitrile, and can be sulfur-cured.

PLASTICIZER
Plasthall ®
Paraplex®
P-670 G-50 A-8000 A-8200 A-8600
Processing Properties
Viscosity and Curing Properties
Mooney Viscosity @ 121°C
Minimum Viscosity 62 62.4 64.3 66.8 68.1

t10, minutes 6.6 7.1 6.7 6.4 6.1

t35, minutes 11 12.1 10.9 10.7 10.2

Oscillating Disc Rheometer @ 180°C

ML 11.3 10.6 11 11.6 11.4

MH 53.9 49.2 49.5 51.3 48.7

tS2, minutes 1.7 1.6 1.7 1.7 1.6

t'c(90), minutes 35.5 32 31.5 33.2 32.3

Original Physical Properties

Stress @ 100% Elongation, MPa 4.9 4.7 4.8 4.6 4.6

Tensile Ultimate, MPa 10.8 11.9 13 12.7 12.1

Elongation @ Break, % 310 320 365 375 365

Hardness, pts. 73 72 72 72 72

Specific Gravity 1.475 1.472 1.471 1.473 1.473

Tg , °C -44 -42.9 -44.3 -43.4 -42.3

Compression Set, % 22h @ 100°C 20 21 20 22 29

Low Temperature Brittleness, °C -34 -34 -37 -37 -34

Air Oven, 70h @ 150°C

Stress Change, % 43 44 41 43 42

Tensile Change, % 4 -4 -11 -6 -1

Elongation Change, % -42 -31 -45 -40 -40

Hardness Change, pts. 6 5 7 5 4

Weight Change, % -2 -1.8 -1.8 -1.6 -1.5

Tg , °C -42.8 -42.6 -43.3 -42.9 -42.7

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 PLASTICIZER
Plasthall ®
Paraplex®
P-670 G-50 A-8000 A-8200 A-8600
IRM 901 Oil, 70h @ 150°C

Tensile Change, % 10 14 2 0 9

Elongation Change, % -44 -36 -45 -49 -44

Hardness Change, pts. 9 11 10 9 9

Volume Change, % -7.7 -7.8 -8.4 -7 -7

Weight Change, % -5.6 -5.4 -6 -4.9 -5.4

IRM 903 Oil, 70h @ 150°C

Tensile Change, % 5 -8 -18 -16 -7

Elongation Change, % -34 -38 -45 -48 -41

Hardness Change, pts. 2 2 3 1 2

Volume Change, % 1 1.8 0.3 2.8 2.9

Weight Change, % 0.1 0.6 -0.3 1.3 0.6

Distilled Water, 70h @ 100°C

Tensile Change, % -1 -5 -6 -4 2

Elongation Change, % -32 -34 -33 -35 -32

Hardness Change, pts. -12 -11 -13 -11 -11

Volume Change, % 31 31 29 30 30

Weight Change, % 22 22 21 21 21

ASTM Fuel C Immersion, 70h @ 23°C

Tensile Change, % -42 -36 -39 -34 -33

Elongation Change, % -48 -36 -42 -41 -41

Hardness Change, pts. -20 -20 -19 -20 -20

Volume Change, % 32 33 31 35 35

Weight Change, % 17 18 17 19 19

ASTM Fuel C Dry Out 22h @ 70°C

Hardness Change, pts. 6 8 9 4 7

Volume Change, % -9.1 -8.2 -9.4 -7.3 -7.6

Weight Change, % -6.5 -6 -6.7 -5.2 -5.5

80% Diesel/20% Biodiesel, 1wk @ 100°C

Tensile Change, % -26 -38 -37 -34 -35

Elongation Change, % -42 -47 -53 -49 -48

Hardness Change, pts. -6 -8 -5 -8 -8

Volume Change, % 4.6 5.3 4 6.6 6.3

Weight Change, % 9 10 8 12 12

Formulation: Hydrin® T5010 - 100.0, Carbon Black N-550 - 40.0, Carbon Black N-330 - 20.0, Talc - 15.0, Vanox® CDPA - 1.0, Vanox® MTI - 0.5,
Stearic Acid - 1.0, Struktol® WB 222 - 2.0, Atomite® - 15.0, Maglite® D - 0.3, Plasticizer - 8.0, Zisnet® F-PT - 0.8, Vanax® DPG - 0.5, Vulkalent® E/C - 0.3
Hydrin® and Zisnet® are registered trademarks of Zeon Corporation. Vanox® and Vanax® are registered trademarks of R.T. Vanderbilt. Struktol® is a registered trademark of Struktol/Schill &
Seilacher. Atomite® is a registered trademark of Imerys Minerals, Ltd. Vulkalent® is a registered trademark of Lanxess. Plasthall® and Paraplex® are registered trademarks of Hallstar.

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The above three-dimensional With decades of experience formulating specialty
Response Surface Diagram plasticizers, Hallstar is recognized as a premier
is generated as part of the supplier to the polymer industry. Our Paraplex®
Paraplex Approach. The image brand is the benchmark for high performance
illustrates the optimized plasticizers and continues to be strengthened
chemical composition of a through our innovative approach to customized
custom-designed plasticizer plasticizer formulation, which combines cutting
with the best combination edge technology with our broad expertise.
of properties for the application
in question. The Hallstar star The Paraplex Approach is a molecular design
next to the arrow indicates the system developed by Hallstar to characterize and
optimal solution point. synthesize plasticizer solutions for well-defined
customer performance requirements. Through
the use of existing performance data, application
knowledge, and the latest in computer technology,
raw materials can be rapidly adjusted in precise
combinations to create a plasticizer that solves
critical performance issues.

Our targeted approach helps reduce product

qualification time, improve speed to market
for new product development and meet the
continuously changing needs of your customers.
 PLASTICIZER AND POLYMER POLARITY CHART

POLYMER HIGH POLARITY PLASTICIZER CLASS PLASTICIZER

Nylon 6/6 Aromatic Sulfonamides Plasthall® BSA

Nylon 6

PET

Cellulose Acetate Aromatic Phosphate Esters

NBR (50% ACN) Alkyl Phosphate Esters

Polyurethane Dialkylether Diesters Plasthall® 7050

Nitrocellulose Tricarboxylic Esters

Epoxy Polymeric Polyesters Paraplex® A-Series; Paraplex® G-25, G-30,

G-40, G-50, G-54, G-57, G-59;
Plasthall® P-550, P-643, P-650, P-670, P-675,
P-900, P-7046, P-7092, PR-A200, PR-A217;
Dioplex® 100, 128, 171, 195, 430,
7017, 904, 907, 917, 925, PLA, VLV

Polycarbonate Polyglycol Diesters Plasthall® 4141, 7071;

TegMeR® 804 Special,
809, 810, 812

Acrylic (PMMA) Formals TP-90B®

Polyvinyl Acetate

Polyester Resins Paraplex® RGA-7, RGA-8, GA-20

NBR (30% ACN) Alkyl Alkylether Diesters Plasthall® 7006, 207 (DBES), 83SS,
209, 226 (DBEEA); TP-95®, TP-759®

Aromatic Diesters Plasthall® BBP, DOP, DBP, DINP, DIDP

Polyvinyl Butyral Aromatic Triesters Plasthall® TOTM, 8-10TM

Epichlorohydrin

Chlorosulfonated Aliphatic Diesters Plasthall® DOA, DOS, 297, CF,

Polyethylene DOA, DIBA, DIDA, DTDA
Polyvinyl Chloride

Cellulose Acetate
Butyrate

Polystyrene Epoxidized Esters Plasthall® S-73

Expoxidized Oils Paraplex® G-60, G-62; Plasthall® ELO, ESO

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Polychloroprene Chlorinated Hydrocarbons

Polyethylene Aromatic Oils

NBR (20% ACNf) Alkylether Monoesters

Chlorinated Polyethylene Napthenic Oils

Highly Saturated Nitrile

SBR Alkyl Monoesters Plasthall® 100, 503, 425

Polybutadiene Glyceride Oils

Natural Rubber

Halogenated Butyl
Polypropylene

EPDM

Butyl

Fluorinated Polymers

Silicone Silicone Oils

LOW POLARITY Processing Aids* Peptizer 566, 932N

The higher a plasticizer is on the chart, the more likely it will be compatible with the polymers roughly opposite or below it. Using this polarity guide, plasticizers with the best chance of succeeding in a particular
compound can be selected, though other requirements such as low temperature flexibility, extraction resistance, elongation and modulus must still be considered. Please contact us if you need a specific plasticizer
recommendation.

NOTE: Suprimix free-flowing powder form is available for most plasticizers.

*Peptizers are useful in processing non-polar elastomers. Cannot categorize as polar or nonpolar
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