KALENE® 800

Identification

Chemical Family

Butyl Rubber

GBU

EA

Polymer Name

Butyl Rubber (IIR)

Blend

false

Single Ingredient

true

Categories

Markets → Automotive & Transportation → Applications → Coatings & Finishes → Marine Coatings

Markets → Automotive & Transportation → Applications → Transportation → Marine

Markets → Building & Construction → Applications → Building Envelope & Roofing → Waterproofing & Weatherproofing

Markets → Industrial → Applications → Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing → Tooling & Moldmaking

Technologies → CASE → Product Families → Resins & Binders → Other Resins & Binders

Technologies → Elastomers → Product Families → Specialty Elastomers → Butyl Rubbers

End Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Molding Systems,

Tooling Systems

Features

CASE Ingredients Features

Chemical Resistance,

Improves Adhesion,

Water Resistance,

High Viscosity,

Sound Dampening Properties,

Good Electrical Properties,

Good Moisture Resistance,

Cold-Flow Resistance,

Low Molecular Weight

Features & Benefits

Product Benefits

• KALENE® 800 offers the performance benefits of butyl rubber and the processing convenience of a liquid. It makes convenient bases for sealants, coatings, and adhesives. These coatings have higher solids than those based on butyl rubber because the KALENE® products are liquids.
• KALENE® elastomer's butyl properties impart chemical resistance to a wide variety of sealants and adhesives. It is ideal for applications requiring chemical and moisture resistance.
• KALENE® products also provide tack to pressure sensitive adhesives and improve the adhesion of butyl-based adhesives and sealants. Since they cure by the same mechanism as butyl rubber, they become part of the polymer matrix.

Functions

CASE Ingredients Functions

Binder & Resin

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Drums

Regional Availability

• Asia Pacific
• Europe
• Global
• North America
• Latin America
• India/MiddleEast/Africa (IMEA)

Typical Packaging

KALENE® 800 is available in the following standard packages:

• 100 lb. release coated fiber keg
• 350 lb. steel drum

Physical Properties

Color (Properties)

Grey

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Light gray viscous liquid

Properties

Density:

922.691 kg/m³

Flash Point:

163 °C

Molecular Weight:

36000 g/mol

Solid Content:

100 %

Specific Gravity:

0.92323

Technical Data

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flash Point	163	°C	-
Glass Transition Temperature	-70	°C	-
Viscosity (at 66°C)	800000	cPs	-
Volatile Content	0.3	%	-

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Ash Content	0.1	Wt(%)	ASTM D1416
Base	Butyl	-	-
Degree of Unsaturation	2.5 - 3.5	% (mol)	Ozone Analysis
Density	7.7	lb/gal	ASTM D1875
Molecular Weight (average molecular weight)	36000	-	Gel Permeation Chromatography
Solid Content	100	%	ASTM D1416
Specific Gravity	0.92	-	ASTM D1875
Viscosity (at 121°C)	40000	cPs	-
Viscosity (at 149°C)	16000	cPs	-
Viscosity (at 66°C)	800,000 - 1,150,000	cPs	-
Viscosity (at 93°C)	150000	cPs	-
Viscosity (in Mineral Spirits, 10% solids content)	25	cPs	-
Viscosity (in Mineral Spirits, 50% solids content)	1200	cPs	-
Viscosity (in Mineral Spirits, 90% colids content)	1500000	cPs	-
Viscosity (in toluene, 10% solids content)	15	cPs	-
Viscosity (in toluene, 50% solids content)	380	cPs	-
Viscosity (in toluene, 90% solids content)	900000	cPs	-
Volatile Content	0.3	Wt(%)	ASTM D1416

Appearance

Light gray viscous liquid

Storage & Handling

Handling

• KALENE® products are high viscosity polymers. Heating the drum lowers the viscosity for easier handling. Vent the drums before heating to avoid pressure build up.
• KALENE® liquid polymers can be compounded with virtually any type of rubber processing equipment. Processing requirements vary with the desired finished properties and with the other formulation ingredients.

Storage Condition

Store in a dry environment to prevent damage to the packaging. The liquid rubber products are stable over a wide temperature range. They are not damaged by freezing temperatures or occasional short-term exposure to temperatures of 66°C.

Shelf Life

min. 2 years

Technical Details & Test Data

Viscosity

KALENE® 1300 is a low molecular weight grade of butyl rubber. It is a viscous liquid at typical processing temperatures. The table below indicates the viscosity (cP) when heated to typical processing temperatures.

Temperature	Viscosity (cP)
66°C	8,00,000
93°C	1,50,000
121°C	40,000
149°C	16,000

Many systems require both butyl rubber properties and much lower viscosity. The standard method is to dissolve butyl rubber in solvent. KALENE® products are much more soluble than butyl rubber, so they produce adhesives, sealants, and coatings with a lower volatile content. The viscosity at 25°C of KALENE® 1300 in common solvents is shown below:

Solids Content	Viscosity in Toluene (cP)	Viscosity in Mineral Spirits (cP)
10%	15	25
50%	380	1,200
90%	900,000	1,500,000