The document discusses plasticizers for chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) elastomers. It evaluates various plasticizers in two parts, testing their effects on properties of CPE compounds like tensile strength, elongation, hardness, heat and chemical resistance. Trioctyl trimellitate (TOTM) and adipate-based polyester P-670 provided good properties like heat resistance and permanence for applications up to 150°C.
The document discusses plasticizers for chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) elastomers. It evaluates various plasticizers in two parts, testing their effects on properties of CPE compounds like tensile strength, elongation, hardness, heat and chemical resistance. Trioctyl trimellitate (TOTM) and adipate-based polyester P-670 provided good properties like heat resistance and permanence for applications up to 150°C.
The document discusses plasticizers for chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) elastomers. It evaluates various plasticizers in two parts, testing their effects on properties of CPE compounds like tensile strength, elongation, hardness, heat and chemical resistance. Trioctyl trimellitate (TOTM) and adipate-based polyester P-670 provided good properties like heat resistance and permanence for applications up to 150°C.
The document discusses plasticizers for chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) elastomers. It evaluates various plasticizers in two parts, testing their effects on properties of CPE compounds like tensile strength, elongation, hardness, heat and chemical resistance. Trioctyl trimellitate (TOTM) and adipate-based polyester P-670 provided good properties like heat resistance and permanence for applications up to 150°C.
Chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) was developed for use in applications involving
serviceability where oil resistance, ozone and weathering resistance are important. CPEs can generally be used in applications that encounter service temperatures up to 149C. This polymer owes its ozone and weathering resistance and relatively good heat aging properties to the fact that it has a saturated backbone. In addition, the presence of chlorine in the elastomer imparts enhanced oil resistance. CPEs are available on a commercial basis in three standard grades representing chlorine contents ranging from 3642 percent, along with several variations of polymer viscosity. In this evaluation, we used CM0136, which is described as a general purpose CPE with a chlorine content of 36 percent from Dow. In our evaluations, two recipes were used. The recipe for Part I employed a TAIC/Trigonox 17/40 cure system and the plasticizers, which were evaluated at 20 PPHR, included DBEA, TOTM, S-75 and G-62. The compound evaluated in Part II was cured with a combination of Triganox 17/40 and Vulcup 40KE. The plasticizers evaluated at 35 PPHR included DBEP, P-7068, P-670, TOTM and G-62. Part I Results for this compound indicate that each of the plasticizers evaluated would be suitable for use in CPE depending on the specific properties required. S-75 appears to be well suited for applications requiring good heat resistance up to 150C. TOTM, S-75 and G-62 could be recommended for use in CPE when a good overall balance of heat and oil resistance are needed up to 150C. Plasthall DBEA was found to provide excellent flex resistance and good brittle point values as-molded, as well as after ASTM's 1 and 3 oil aging and distilled water immersion. Results for DBEA were very impressive for flex crack growth resistance, and this plasticizer would be highly recommended if this property is a major concern. Part II Data for this compound again point out the utility of TOTM and G-62 for 150C air aging applications. Of the compounds tested, TOTM provides the best as-molded, lowtemperature brittle point. The adipate-based polyester P-670 provided a number of interesting properties relative to TOTM and G-62. Relative to these two materials, P-670 was found to provide: - Greater Mooney viscosity reduction - Lower percent change of elongation, hardness and weight after air aging for 70 h at 150C - Lower change of hardness, volume and weight after Fuel C immersion - Significantly lower elongation change after immersion in ASTM 2 oil for 70 h at 150C
Plasthall DBEP was found to impart relatively high elongation values along with good low-temperature impact and Gehman results but has poor permanence. Most notable for DBEP was that it yielded the greatest tear resistance of the compounds tested. Part I CPE Compound Data Recipe CM0136 N-330 Hi-Sil 233 H202-D80 Agerite Resin D DAP Plasthall 200 (DBEP) Plasthall P-7068 Plasthall P-670 Plasthall TOTM Paraplex G-62
100.0 50.0 10.0 10.0 0.2 10.0 35.0 -
100.0 50.0 10.0 10.0 0.2 10.0 35.0 -
100.0 50.0 10.0 10.0 0.2 10.0 35.0 -
100.0 50.0 10.0 10.0 0.2 10.0 35.0 -
100.0 50.0 10.0 10.0 0.2 10.0 35.0
2.0 6.0
2.0 6.0
2.0 6.0
2.0 6.0
2.0 6.0
223.2
223.2
223.2
223.2
223.2
Plasthall
Plasthall
Plasthall
Plasthall
200
P-7068
P-670
TOTM
Mill Addition Trigonox 17/40 Vulcup 40KE TOTAL
Major Variable Scorch and Cure Properties: at 177C ML, lbf/in MH, lbf/in ts2, min 1.25 x tc(90), min Original Physical Properties 100% Modulus, psi Tensile, Ultimate, psi Elongation at Break, t Hardness, Duro A, pts. Specific Gravity Tear Resistance, lbf/in
Low-Temperature TorsionGehman T5, C T10, C Apparent Mod. of Rigid., psi
-22 -27 254
-16 -20 287
-18 -22 225
-20 -25 259
-17 -22 248
Roll Spew Compatibility
Temperature at 23C, -1C, -21C through 96 h
Plasthall P-670
Plasthall TOTM
Paraplex G-62
Part II CPE Compound Data Summary Recipe CM0136 BSWL #202 Agerite Resin D N-660 DAP Elastocal C-75 Plasthall 203 (DBEA) Plasthall TOTM Monoplex S-75 Paraplex G-62 Mill Addition TAIC Trigonox 17/40 TOTAL Major variable Scorch and Cure Properties ML at 121C t5, 121C, min Cure Time, 160C, min Original Physical Properties 100% Modulus, psi Ultimate Tensile, psi Elongation at Break, % Hardness, Duro A, pts. Specific Gravity Tear Resistance, lbf/in. Compression Set, % 70 h at 149C Low-Temperature Properties Brittle Point, C T F- 45,000 psi, C T-135,000 psi, C
100.0 10.0 0.2 65.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 -
100.0 10.0 0.2 65.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 -
100.0 10.0 0.2 65.0 10.0 15.0
100.0 10.0 0.2 65.0 10.0 15.0
20.0 -
20.0
2.0 11.0
2.0 11.0
2.0 11.0
2.0 11.0
233.2
233.2
233.2
233.2
Plasthall 203
Plasthall TOTM
Monoplex S-75
Paraplex G-62
57 12.0 10.8
63 10.5 9.5
60 11.5 8.3
63 11.0 12.6
550 1900 320 77 1.403 147 68
700 2150 280 78 1.410 143 54
550 1850 300 77 1.405 132 93
750 2150 290 81 1.400 156 76
-19 -38 -46
-18 -30 -38
-11 -31 -39
-12 -27 -35
Plasthall 203
Plasthall TOTM
Monoplex S-75
Paraplex G-62
Flex Resist., initial crack
length-0.07511, Kilocycles to: 0.37511 crack length
331
5.2
27.7
6.0
Heat Resistance, 168 h at 150C
Elongation Change, % Hardness Change, pts. Weight Change, % Brittle Point, C
Elongation Change, % Hardness Change, pts. Volume Change, % Brittle Point, C
-31 -26 +56 -22
-32 -25 +52 -23
-33 -24 +56 -20
-38 -26 +55 -27
Water Aged, 70 h at 100C
Elongation Change, % Hardness Change, pts. Volume Change, % Brittle Point, C
-34 -5 +16 -5
-14 -3 +16 +7
-20 -2 +24 +6
-7 -1 +18 >RT
ASTM Fuel C Aged, 70 h at 23C
Elongation Change, % Hardness Change, pts. after dry out Volume Change, after dry out Brittle Pt., after dryout, C
-50 -36 +10 +96 -15 +4
-54 -33 +12, +91 -14 +7
-53 -35 +14 +95 -14 +5
-57 -36 +9 +95 -12 +8
Appendix I Test Methods Compounds for performance testing were mixed in a BR Banbury, except for curatives, which were added on a two-roll, 6 x 13 inch mill. Test specimens for compound performance properties were molded as follows: press temperature 170C (338F), press time 1.25 x tc(90) min and at 833 psi on the sheet surface. Specimens for original properties, low temperature, immersions, air agings and roll spew were die cut from molded sheets .075 .005 inch thick. Mooney Viscometer:
ASTM D1646-87, Monsanto Viscometer, large rotor, 1 min preheat
Oscillating Disc Rheometer:
ASTM D2084-87, Monsanto
Rheometer, Square Die, 3 arc, 900 cpm, 0-100 range, 20 min motor speed, 30 s preheat. MH at central point of torque rise, rate - one lb. in./5 min.
Original Properties: Tensile, Elongation, Modulus Hardness Specific Gravity Low-Temperature Brittleness Low-Temperature Gehman Air Oven Fluid Immersions Roll Spew, 96 h at 23C, 2C, -16C Tear Resistance
