Polyurethane Additives Product Bulletin

Dabco DC3042 Surfactant

Description

Dabco DC3042 surfactant is a bulk stabilizing

silicone glycol copolymer designed for use
with all polyester and polyether microcellular
applications. It provides fine, uniform cell size
distribution, good surface quality, and good
dimensional stability in normal and lowerdensity shoe sole applications (0.55g/cc to
0.30g/cc).

Advantages
Fine, uniform cell structure
Good surface characteristics
Improved dimensional stability
Maintains system reactivity
Enhanced flowability
Applications

Dabco DC3042 surfactant performs well in all

of the major microcellular technologies.

Typical Properties
Flash Point, C (PMCC)

120

Viscosity @ 25 C mPa*s1

150

Specific Gravity @ 25 C (g/cm3)

0.99

Water Solubility

Insoluble

Calculated OH Number (mgKOH/g)

Appearance
1

14
Colorless
liquid

1 mPa*s = 1 cPs

Storage Information

Air Products recommends that our surfactants

be stored in a dry and cool area under
appropriate ventilation conditions. Each
container should be closed tightly to avoid
contamination with moisture or other
negative influences that could change the
products' performance in the end use. The
optimum storage temperature is between
10 C and 30 C. Lower and higher storage
temperatures are not preferable and should
be avoided.

Safety and Handling Information

Safety and handling information is contained

in the Dabco DC3042 Surfactant Material
Safety Data Sheet, available upon request
from Air Products.

Shelf Life

24 months/date of manufacture

For Samples or More Information

If you would like additional information or
technical assistance in preparing specific
formulations, write or call Air Products and
Chemicals, Inc. at the following locations.
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The Netherlands
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Germany
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Shanghai 201203, PRC
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Fax: 86-21-5080-9830
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Singapore 609930
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Japan
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Seoul 140-709
Korea
Telephone: 82-2-2170-8211
Fax: 82-2-733-0286

The information contained herein is offered

without charge for use by technically qualified
personnel at their discretion and risk. All
statements, technical information and
recommendations contained herein are based
on tests and data which we believe to be
reliable, but the accuracy or completeness
thereof is not guaranteed and no warranty
of any kind is made with respect thereto.

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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. 2012

Pub. No. 140-11-053-GLB