Vikoflex 7170 Epoxidized soybean oil Atofina Oils (Process / Natural) >> Soya oil Vegetable based Chloroprene Rubber (CR) Rubber - Elastomer (Chloroprene, Butyl …) Polyvinyl acetate emulsions & derivatives (PVAc…) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) SEALANT >> Pre-formed tape / Gasket SEALANT >> Plastisol VIKOFLEX 7170 EPOXIDIZED SOYBEAN OIL VIKOFLEX 7170 adds a new dimension to improvements in epoxidized soybean oils. High oxirane efficiency from specially processed soybean oil produces a total compatibility and stabilization performance which is second to none and superior to many present and past commercial products. Epoxidized oils have been marketed for over three decades. Early products were deficient due to high residual iodine value of the finished epoxide which ranged from 20-25. Thought to be a substitute for DOP, they were misapplied resulting in early spew or exudation. It was discovered over the next few years that to achieve approximately ninety-five percent of the total compatibility potential, iodine value reduction to approximately 5-7, was a necessity. It was found that below an iodine value of three, no absolute compatibility correlation using artificial or natural exposures could be made due to other variables such as hydroxyl value, viscosity, polymerization effects, and base soybean oil. The only economically unaffected area for improved performance lies in raw material improvements and selection. VIKOFLEX 7170 epoxidized soybean oil utilizes only the highest iodine value, lowest saturate soybean oil available in the country, reducing the probability of random highly saturated triglycerides adversely affecting formulation compatibility. Epoxy soybean oils have been found to be the best value of all stabilizing additives. They have been accepted as a standard industry formulation tool, effecting cost reductions and improving performance in heat and light stability over those systems previously employing only metallic stabilizers. No other additive enjoys such universal acceptance for all types of vinyl comp ound. VIKOFLEX 7170 epoxidized soybean oil functions as the most effective known synergist to metallic stabilizer compounds in vinyl systems. At the same time, VIKOFLEX 7170 epoxidized soybean oil functions as a true polymeric type plasticizer by adding flexibility and retarding volatilization, extraction, and migration due to its high molecular weight. Plasticization of all PVC flexible and semi-flexible compounds. Heat and light stabilization of all flexible, semi-rigid, and rigid PVC compounds. Pigment dispersions as an outstanding grinding liquid. Plate-out resistant compounds requiring high epoxy levels. Acid acceptance in chlorinated hydrocarbons, phosphoric acid esters, and natural resins. Plasticization of PVC and PVA emulsions. Plasticization of chlorinated rubber, nitrocellulose, and neoprene. Process improvement in certain rigid compounds. Acid scavenging in soy based ink compounds. Floor covering, vinyl asbestos and homogenous. Coated fabrics: automotive and furniture upholstery, sporting equipment, wall covering, clothing, luggage. Unsupported film. Pigment dispersions. Injection molding compounds. Wire and cable coatings. Plastisols & Organosols used in molding, dipping, and casting applications. Extrusions: welting, gasketing, weather strip, beverage tubing, hose. Foam for padding, seating, automotive, packaging. Blow molded bottles. Printed semi-rigid and rigid laminate film. True polymeric epoxidized soybean oil plasticizer. Used in plastisols and organosols for molding, dipping, and casting applications, and in gasketing. Provides heat and light stabilization of all flexible, semi-rigid, and rigid PVC compounds, pigment dispersion as an outstanding grinding liquid, acid acceptance in chlorinated hydrocarbons, phosphoric acid esters, and natural resins, and compatibility with all PVC flexible and semi-flexible compounds, PVC and PVA emulsions, chlorinated rubber, nitrocellulose, and neoprene.