K-Flex PG | Lanxess

Product Introduction

K-Flex PG is a grade of 1,2-propylene glycol dibenzoate designed primarily for use in PVC compositions. K-Flex PG is a very high solvator for vinyl so it is particularly useful in blends of plasticizers to allow the tailoring of performance characteristics.

Product characteristics

Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Ester odor
Viscosity, Brookfield RVT, 25 °C	81 cPs and mPa.s

Scope of application

Application	Description
Putty	Highly recommended, low VOC plasticizer for putty
Water-based Latex Adhesives	Highly recommended, low VOC plasticizer for water-based latex adhesives
Flexographic Ink	Effective, economical low VOC coalescent for dispersionsHighly recommended, low VOC coalescent for flexographic inks and waterborne OPV applications
Concrete and Metal Primer	Highly recommended coalescent for direct-to-metal coatings
Floor Polish	Recommended, non-phthalate plasticizer for floor polish applications, allowing reduced TBEP loading and improved gloss development between consecutive coats, leveling, recoatability, hardness development, removeability, and resistance to soiling, water spots, and powdering
Coatings: Industrial, Interior/Exterior Latex Paint, Special Purpose, Paper	Highly recommended, low VOC coalescent for industrial coatings applications
Lacquers - Nitrocellulosic & Acrylic	Effective, low VOC coalescent for nitrocellulosic and acrylic lacquers
Polysulfide Sealants	General plasticizer with excellent compatibility for polysulfide sealants