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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- CASE Ingredients Features
- 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.
Applications & Uses
Properties
- Color
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Light gray
- Typical Properties
- Technical Data
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Typical Viscosity Range (at 66°C) | 800,000 - 1,150,000 | cP | - |
| Specific Gravity | 0.92 | - | ASTM D1875 |
| Density | 7.7 | lb/gal | ASTM D1875 |
| Average Molecular Weight | 36000.0 | - | GPC |
| Volatiles | 0.3 | wt % | ASTM D1416 |
| Ash Content | 0.1 | wt % | ASTM D1416 |
| Solid Content | 100.0 | % | ASTM D1416 |
| Unsaturation | 2.5 - 3.5 | Mole % | Ozone Analysis |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -70.0 | °C | - |
| Viscosity (at 66°C) | 800000.0 | cP | - |
| Flash Point | 163.0 | °C | - |
| Volatile | 0.3 | % | - |
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
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Regional Availability
- Typical Packaging
KALENE® 800 is available in the following standard packages:
- 100 lb. release coated fiber keg
- 350 lb. steel drum
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2 Years
- 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.