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KALAR® 5215

1 of 8 products in this brand
KALAR® 5215 is a partially cross-linked butyl rubber compound pelletized for easy handling. KALAR® products feature all the performance attributes expected of butyl rubber. KALAR® 5215 is off-white in color and is a moderately cross-linked butyl rubber, providing an excellent butyl intermediate base for general-purpose sealants and tapes.

Chemical Family: Butyl Rubber

Functions: Binder & Resin, Impact Modifier, Processing Aid

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Butyl Rubber (IIR), Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)

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Identification

Chemical Family
GBU
Blend
false
Single Ingredient
true

Categories

Applications

Application Area
Compatible Polymers & Resins

Applications & Uses

Product Applications

KALAR® 5215 contains no monomeric materials that often impart an objectionable odor and potential instability under elevated temperature. Although widely used in the sealant industry, KALAR® 5215 is also ideal for a variety of other applications.

End Uses

Adhesive & Sealant End Applications
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Features

CASE Ingredients Features
Materials Features

Features & Benefits

Product Features & Benefits

KALAR® 5215 is the easiest of the KALAR® products to solvate. Other key performance benefits include:

  • Elimination of butyl rubber pre-mastication
  • Pellets may be metered to facilitate mixing
  • Requires no vulcanization
  • Readily acceptable in a wide range of solvents
  • Extends with high levels of fillers and plasticizers
  • Compatible with a wide choice of compounding ingredients
  • Compounding economy

Functions

CASE Ingredients Functions
Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Identification & Functionality

Filler

Non-abrasive

Relative Degree of Cross-Link

Moderate

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Global
  • North America
  • Latin America
  • India/MiddleEast/Africa (IMEA)
Typical Packaging

KALAR® 5215 is packaged in 50 lb. fiber boxes.

Physical Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Appearance
Off-white rubber pellet

Properties

Density:
1073.6768 kg/m³
Specific Gravity:
1.074304
Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions
Base Cross-linked butyl - -
Degree of Unsaturation 1.2 % (mol) Ozone Analysis
Density 8.96 lb/gal ASTM D71
Glass Transition Temperature -70 °C -
Relative Degree of Cross-Link Moderate - -
Specific Gravity 1.07 - ASTM D71
Viscosity (at 127°C) 47 - 57 MU ASTM D1646
Appearance
Off-white rubber pellet

Storage & Handling

Handling
  • The suggested handling procedure varies with the desired product.
  • Coatings and adhesives are produced by adding the pellets to a solvent, mixing with a high-speed homogenizer-dispenser, and adding the rest of the ingredients.
  • Caulks and sealants may be mixed in Sigma blade mixers.
  • Stiff compounds may be mixed in a Banbury or on a two-roll rubber mill.
Storage Conditions
  • KALAR® 5215 product may agglomerate or hard-pack within the boxes, however this will have no effect on chemical or physical properties and the product may be used.
  • Store in a cool, dry environment.
Shelf Life
min. 1 year

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