Included within Infineum's industrial products component portfolio is the world-renowned tackiness additive – PARATAC©.
PARATAC is derived from a non-polar, non-toxic and odourless, high molecular weight polyisobutylene dissolved in a selected paraffinic-based stock. It offers exceptional binding and adhesive properties to formulators in a range of industrial lubricant applications.
A closely controlled manufacturing process ensures PARATAC's balance of physical performance features such as filterability, colour and ‘handleability’.
The table gives the typical physical and chemical characteristics of PARATAC, PARATAC 178 and PARATAC XT.
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- PARATAC
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- PARATAC 178
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- PARATAC XT
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Appearance |
Pale, Clear |
Water, White |
TBC |
- Viscosity @ 100 Deg.C (cST)
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- 2,950
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- 2,800
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- 900
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- Flash point COC (Deg.C)
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- 185
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- 175
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- 187
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- Pour Point (Deg.C)
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- -9
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- 0
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- -18
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- Specific Gravity @ 15 Deg.C
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- 0.880
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- 0.850
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- 0.864
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Note:
PARATAC 178 is Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved.
Encompassing lubrication, corrosion protection and industrial hygiene considerations, PARATAC and PARATAC 178 offer the following performance attributes and benefits:
ATTRIBUTE |
BENEFIT |
| Tackiness, durability |
Can be used in slideway applications |
| Increased oil film strength |
Enhanced protection for longer machine life (antiwear) |
| Wetability and creation of self-healing protective film |
Enhanced machine/tool protection and cleaner working environment |
| Oil mist, splattering and splashing reduction |
Healthier and cleaner work environment |
| Filterability |
No blocking tendency (non-filter plugging) |
| National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) registered and FDA approved for incidental food contact |
Can be used in any application where needed |
To learn more about the tackifier products available from Infineum, please contact your local sales office or contact us directly.