VICCHEM 707 Polyricinoleic Acid
Product Description
Vicchem 707 is a polymerised hydroxy fatty acid (Polymerised Ricinoleic Acid) that can be formulated with a wide range of oils, surfactants and oil soluble materials.
COMMON AND OTHER NAMES
Polyricinoleic Acid
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION Polymerised Ricinoleic Acid
CHARACTERISTICS VICCHEM 707 is a viscous amber
liquid with a fatty odour.
Product Performance
VICCHEM 707TM as a polymerised hydroxy fatty acid has excellent viscosity
improving powers and can be easily formulated with a wide range of oils,
surfactants and oil soluble materials. VICCHEM 707TM is oxidatively stable,
nonvolatile and readily biodegradable. For these reasons VICCHEM 707TM is an
excellent alternative to petrochemicals in formulations.
Product Usage
Metal working : Lubricants, viscosity modifier
Intermediate: Polyol esters
Key Points
Low toxicity means that it poses a low health and safety risk for users.
Readily Biodegradable means that it will have a low environmental impact.
Excellent viscosity properties can provide formulators with replacements for
petrochemicals.
High lubricity and low volatility characteristics can provide the properties required
of oily bases in specialised lubricant products.
Evaluation and Testing
Moisture 0.1%
Colour 12 Gardner
SG (200C) 0.935
Acid Value 42
Viscosity (250C) 1200cSt
Storage and Safety
STORAGE
When stored indoors at temperatures below
400C and in closed original containers, this
product can be stored for at least 1 year. Refer
to MSDS at www.vicchem.com for further
information.
HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT
VICCHEM 707
TM is of low toxicity. It is readily
biodegradable and not classified as a
dangerous good. According to experience this
product is considered to be harmless to health if
used in the correct manner. Skin and eye
contact should be avoided. Refer to MSDS at
www.vicchem.com