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TE C H N I CAL
BULLETIN
THE AROCLOR* POLYCHLORINATED POLYPHENYLS
A series of heat-resistant, chemically inert and fire-retarding compounds ranging from mobile oily liquids through viscous resins and solids that perform unique functions in over a hundred dif ferent industrial and product applications.
TECHNICAL BULLETIN O-FF/1
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THE AROCLOr POLYCHLORINATED POLYPHENYLS
A series of heat-resistant, chemically inert and fire-retarding compounds ranging from mobile oily liquids through viscous resins and solids that perform unique functions in over a hundred dif ferent industrial and product applications.
TECHNICAL BULLETIN O-FF/1
UNCI IONA
FLUIDS
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suggestions ere nude without lulrentee, since the conditions ot use ere beyond our control The Monsenlo
Company disclaims eny liability incurred in connection with the use ot these data or Suggestions Furthermore
nothing contained herein shell be consliued is l recommendation to use eny product in conflict with ousting
patents covering any mateiiel or its use.
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Table of Contents
GENERAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES CHART . 4
ELECTRICAL APPLICATION OF AROCLOR . 7 Dielectrics for Askarel Type Capacitors and Transformers...............................7 Impregnating Compounds................................... 7
MECHANICAL APPLICATIONS OF AROCLOR. 10 Expansion Medium.............................................. 11 Liquid Sealant for Furnace Roofs.................... 11 Vacuum Diffusion Pump Oil.............................11
AROCLOR IN SPECIAL PRODUCT FORMULATIONS.................................................. 12
Sealers for Gaskets.............................................. 12 Dedusting Agent.............................................. 12 Insecticides....................................................... 12 Precision Casting Waxes................................. 12 Abrasives........................................................... 13 Specialized Lubricants..................................... 13 Industrial Cutting Oils..................................... 14
Appendix
Methods for Emulsifying..................................... 15 Solubility Table.......................................................16 Vapor Pressure.......................................................17 Vaporization Rates.................................................. 18 Corrosion Resistance of Structural Materials. . 19 Viscosity Table.......................................................20 Density Table...........................................................21 Dermatology & Toxicity..........................................22 Safe Handling.......................................................23 Shipping Information.............................................. 23
Ask your Man from Monsanto for additional Aroc/or literature:
Askarel Inspection and Maintenance Guide Aroclor Plasticizers Technical Bulletin Therminol FR Fluid Heat Systems
Engineering Heat Transfer Data
Aroclor, Therminol, Sterox, Santomerse, Formvar, Lustron, and Resinox are registered trademarks of Monsanto Company.
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What are the Aroclor Polychlorinated Polyphenyls
Those* compounds arc a scries of chlorinated bi phenyls and chlorinated polyphenyls. They range in form and appearance from mobile oily liquids to fine white crystals and hard transparent resins. Aroclor is non-oxidising, permanently thermo plastic, of low volatility, and non-corrosive to metals. Aroclor is not hydrolyzed by water, al kalis, or acids. The viscous liquids and resins will not support combustion when heated alone, and they impart fire-resistance to other materials.
Crystalline Aroclor is relatively insoluble, but the liquid and resinous compounds are soluble in most of the common organic solvents, thinners and oils. All Aroclor chlorinated compounds are insoluble in water, glycerine or the glycols. Aroclor 5460 is insoluble in the lower molecular weight alcohols; 4465 is only partly soluble in the lower alcohols.
Aroclor is used alone for a particular physical job,
such as insulating, and as a sealant or expansion media. Aroclor is also used as a component or ex tender in elastomers, adhesives, paints, lacquers, varnishes, pigments and waxes. The properties imparted by Aroclor (and their usefulness in par ticular applications) vary in regular gradient over the series. Selection of the right Aroclor for a par ticular use can generally be made by comparison of the properties, by blending two or more, and by adjusting the percentage used in the particular mixture in which the Aroclor will be formulated.
The following table describes the properties of twelve Aroc]or chlorinated compounds, each of which is representative of a series. For almost every Aroclor shown, there is a dark-colored grade of approximately the same physical and chemical characteristics. These darker products are less pure, but are lower in price.
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General Physical Properties of the Aroclor Chlorinated Compounds
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Aroclor 1221 Colorless mobile oil
Color......................................... ..................
Acidity - Maximum (Mgm. KOH per Gm.)... Average Coefficient of Expansion___ cc/cc/C
Typical Density Specific Gravity......................................... Pounds per gallon - 25C(77F)...............
Distillation Range - ASTM D-20 (Mod.) Con. C....................................................
50 Max. (APHA)
0.014
0.00071 (15-40C)
1.182-1.192 (25715.57) 9.85
275-320
Evaporation Loss - %- ASTM D-6 Mod. )G3C...............................................5 hrs. 100X............................................... 6 hrs.
Flashpoint- Cleveland Open Cup........... C F
Fire Point - Cleveland Open Cup............. C F
Pour Point- ASTM D-97......................... C
F
Softening Point -- ASTM E-28.................. C
F
Refractive Index - D-line - 20C...............
Viscosity - Saybolt Universal 210F (98.9C) Sec. (ASTM- D-88) 130F (54.4 C)
1007 (37.8C)
HON! indmlfi "No hit point up to boiling lemptitturt"
-
1.0 to 1.5
141 -150 286-302c> 176 349 Crystals at Crystals at 347
-
1.617-1.618 30-31 35-37 38-41
Aroclor 1232 Practically colorless mobile oil 50 Max. (APHA) 0.014 0.00073 (25-100C) 1.270-1.280 (25 715.57) 10.55
290-325
--
1.0 to 1.5
152M540 305-310 238 460" -35.5 -32
-
1.620-1.622 31-32 39-41 44-51
Aroclor 1242 Practically colorless mobile oil 50 Max. (APHA) 0.010 0.00068 (25-65C) 1.381 -1.392 (25715.57) 11.50
325-366
3.0 to 3.6 0.0 to 0.4
176M800 348-356 None*
-19 2
-
1.627-1.629 34-35 49-56 82-92
Aroclor 1248 Colorless to light yellowgreen, clear, mobile oil 50 Max. (APHA) 0.010 0.00070 (25-657) 1.405-1.415 (65 715.5C) 12.04
340-375
3.0 to 4.0 0.0 to 0.3
193-196 379-384 None
-- 7 19.4
-
1.630-1,631 36-37 73-80 185-240 ^
Aroclor 1254 Light yellow viscous oil
50 Max. (APHA) 0.010 0.00066 (25-657) 1.495-1.505 (65, 15.5C) 12.82
365-390
1.1 to 1.3 0.0 to 0.2 None
None
10 50
-
1.639-1.641 44-48 260-340 1800-2500
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Aroclor 1260 light yellow soft sticky resin 50 max. (APHA) 0.0)4 0.00007 (20-100C) 1.555-1.566 (90715.5C) 13.50
385p-420
0.5 to 0.8 0.0 to 0.1
None
None
31 88
1.647-1.649 72-78 3200-4500
Aroclor 1262 Light yellow sticky clear resin 50 Max, (APHA) 0.014 0.00064 (25-65C) 1.572-1.583 (90/15.5C) 13.72
395-425
0.5 to 0.6 0.0 to 0.1
None
None
35-38 99
-
1.6501-1.6517 86-100 600-850
(160*F or 71*0
Aroclor 1268 White to off-white powder
1.5 Max. NPA (molten) 0.05 0.00067 (20*100C) 1.804-1.811 (25 725C) 15.09
435p-450
0.1 to 0.2 0.0 to 0.06
None
None
-
-
150to 170 (hold pt.) 302 to 338 (hold pt.)
-
"
Aroclor 4465 Light-yellow,
clear, brittle resin
2 Max. NPA (molten)
0.05
0.00061 (25-65C)
1.670
'
(25 725*0
13.91
230-320 at 4 mm. Hg.
0.2 to 0.3 0.0 to 0.02
None
None
-
60 to 66 140to 151
1.664-1.667 90-150
(266"F or 130"C)
Aroclor 5442 Yellow transparent sticky resin
2 Max. NPA (molten)
0.05
0.00123 (25-99C)
1.470 (25 725 "C) 12.24
215-300 at 4 mm. Hg.
0.2 0.01
247 477
>350 >662
46
115
46 to 52
115 to 126
-
300-400
Aroclor 5460 Clear, yellowto-amber, brittle resin
2 Max. NPA (molten)
0.05
0.00179 (25M24C)
1.670 (25 725 C) 13.91
Aroclor 2565 Black, opaque, brittle resin
1.4 0.00066 (25-65C) 1.734 (25, 25C; 14.44
280-335 at 5 mm. Hg.
0.03 1.5 to 1.7 (at 260`- b hrs.l
None
0.2 to 0.3 None
None None
-
98 to 105.5 208 to 222
1.660-1.665 -
-
66 to 72 149to 162
-
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RESISTANCE TO DRYING
Aroclor is non-drying. Even when exposed to air in the form of thin films, no noticeable oxidation or hardening takes place. However, when used as a component of paints, varnishes or lacquers, it does not retard the rate of drying of the films. Quick drying varnishes and paints can be made using Aroclor in the formulation.
FIRE-RESISTANCE
Viscous, oil-like Aroclor and the Aroclor resins do not support combustion when heated alone, even at their boiling points - temperatures in excess of 350C1('. Most of the Aroclor chlorinated com pounds flux readily with other resinous and pitch like materials to make mixtures that gain in fire retardance properties. Even when incorporated in nitro-cellulose films and rubber foams, Aroclor will retard the rate of burning.
ADHESIVENESS AND THERMOPLASTICITY
The Aroclor resins adhere strongly to smooth surfaces such as glass, metal, varnished or lac quered coatings.
Aroclor is permanently thermoplastic. It appar ently undergoes no condensation or hardening upon repeated melting and cooling. Clear Aroclor resins can be supplied with softening points up to 105C. Opaque, crystalline Aroclor can be sup plied with initial melting points up to approxi mately 290E.
STABILITY
Toward Alkalies -- Aroclor is remarkably re sistant to the action of either hydrolyzing agents or high temperature. It is not affected by boiling with sodium hydroxide solution.
Toward Acids - Experiments were made to de termine whether hydrogen chloride is evolved dur ing the treatment of Aroclor with sulfuric acid.
Aroclor 1254 (selected as typical) was stirred with an equal volume of ten per cent sulfuric acid for a period of 150 hours. Any gases escaping from the reaction flask had to pass through a trap filled with silver nitrate solution, which would give a precipitate of silver chloride if any HC1 came in contact with it. After 150 hours of treatment, neither the trap solution nor the acid layer in the treating flask showed any hydrogen chloride present.
Even prolonged treatment (255 hours) with con centrated sulfuric acid indicated negligible effect.
Toward Heat - Aroclor is a useful heat transfer media because of its stability to heat. Aroclor 1254 and particularly the less viscous Aroclor 1248 are recommended for this purpose because they may be heated at temperatures up to 315C (600K) in a closed system for long periods without appre ciable decomposition and they are fire-resistant.
Toward Oxidation - When Aroclor is subjected to a bomb test at 140C with 250 pounds oxygen per square inch, there is no evidence of oxidation as judged by development of acidity or formation of sludge.
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY
Aroclor has extremely interesting electrical charac teristics: high resistivity and dielectric strength and low power factor. The dielectric constant ranges from 3.4 to 5.0 at 100C and 1000 cycles, depending upon the particular Aroclor.
SOLUBILITY
All Aroclor chlorinated compounds are insoluble in water. They are soluble, however, in most of the common solvents, plasticizers, and resins.
The Aroclor oils and resins are readily soluble in most of the common organic solvents and drying oils. Hard crystalline Aroclor is in general less soluble than the liquid or softer Aroclor resins. Aroclor is heavier than water, a valuable property for many applications.
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Electrical Applications
of Aroclor
Aroclor is one of the purest commercial chemical compounds, virtually free of even traces of con ducting impurities. For this reason, dielectric properties of Aroclor closely approximate the theoretical maximum for these particular organic compounds. With its stability, heat-resistance and fire resistance - Aroclor can be used for a variety of heavy-duty dielectric applications.
DIELECTRICS FOR ASKAREL TYPE CAPACITORS AND TRANSFORMERS
Aroclor is used per se in capacitors and is formu lated for the liquid coolant-insulation fluids in transformers. Such dielectrics must be highly pure with dependably minimal traces of electrolytes. They must be chemically stable and non-corrosive to a wide variety of structural materials. Most im portant, the dielectric fluid must be fire-resistant.
Aroclor is the only liquid in low cost commercial supply that meets these exacting requirements.
Aroclor liquids 1242, 1248, 1254, and 1260 are used directly, or are carefully formulated with chlorinated benzene and other additives to make askarel fluid for particular needs. Typical formu lated askarel fluids are shown on the following pages.
Aroclor liquids 1242 and 1254, themselves or in special formulations, are used as the dielectric in
fixed paper capacitors, for the power factor correc tion in utility transmission lines; for home ap pliances such as air conditioners, furnaces, washers and driers; for electric motors; and for ballast in fluorescent fixtures. There are also a number of applications in I)C systems, in con densers, and the new energy storage capacitors.
The Aroclor fluids can be used in a wide variety of applications requiring a specialized dielectric. Monsanto works closely with electrical equipment makers to develop the proper dielectric with the exact physical properties required by the engineer ing of the equipment.
IMPREGNATING COMPOUNDS
Because of its nonflammability, high resistivity, dielectric strength and low power factor, liquid and resinous Aroclor is extremely useful as an impregnating compound. An important applica tion of Aroclor in the electrical field is the use of Aroclor 1260, 4465, and 5460 in wire or cable coatings and as impregnants for cotton and asbes tos braided insulation. Because they possess high purity and excellent electrical resistance, Aroclor 1254, 5460 and 1268 make superior dielectric sealants to close the pores of carbon resistors, and to seal electrical bushings and terminals.
To attain the lowest possible loss factor and gain resistivity, Aroclor is often treated with about 0.20% by weight of Attaupulgus clay or Fullers earth. To activate the earth it should be heated to 450-500F.
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
Dielectric Constant at 1,000 Cycles (1)
Aroclor
25C
100C
Volume Resistivity (2) Ohm-cm at 100C, 600 Volts D.C.
Dielectric Strength (3)
1232 5.7
4.6
1242 5.8
4.9
Above 500x10s1
Greater than 35KV
1248 5.6
4.6
Above 500x10"
Greater than 35KV
1254 5.0
4.3
Above 500x10"
Greater than 35KV
1260 4.3
3.7
Above 500x10"
Greater than 35KV
1268 2.5
-
5442 3.0 4.9 Above 500x10
5454 2.7
4.2
5460 2.5
3.7
4465 2.7
3.3
(1) ASTM D-150-47T (7) ASTM 0-K7-46 (3) ASTM 0-149- 44 (4) ASTM O-ISO-471
Power Factor (4) 100 C, 1,000 Cycles
<0.1% <0.1% <0.1% <0.1%
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TYPICAL TRANSFORMER ASKAREL
(MIXTURE OF AROCLOR AND CHLOROBENZENES)
Properly Vise. ( 37.8DC. (ASTM D88) Spec. Gravity ( 15.5/15.5C., (ASTM D287) Color, APHA Condition Acidity, mg. KOH/g. Pour PL, C., (ASTM D97) Inorganic Chlorides, ppm Refractive Index (; 25C. Distillation Range (ASTM D20)
Corrected for stem and barometric pressure First drop 35% 55% 65% 95%
Corrosion
Water Content, ppm. Resistivity, 10QC., 500v., 0.1" gap Dielectric Strength, 25C. Dielectric Constant, I0Q*C., 1000 cycles* Tin Tetraphenyl* Burn Point, (ASTM D92)* Fixed Chlorine* Arc Formed Gases*
(Oxygen Free Liquid 25C.) Electrical Stability*
*lxta>mlnd by tpKlil itbunl
Typical 41-45 Sec. Saybolt Llniv.
1.563-1.571 150 max. Clear 0.01 max. -- 44C., or lower 0.10 max. 1.6075-1.6085
210C., min. 240-256C. 290-330C. 385-400C. 395-415C.
After heating with aluminum for 6 hrs. (n 200-220C., the aluminum must not be corroded either on visual or weight inspection.
The askarel fluid meets the following specifications:
Color, APHA
200 max.
Acidity, mg. KOH/g.
0.01 max.
Inorg. Chlorides,
ppm 5 max.
Condition
Clear
30 max.
100 x 109 ohm-cm., min.
35 KV., min.
3.8-4.2
0.125% 0.01% by weight
None up to Boiling Point
60.5 0.5
Total combustible gases including carbon monoxide, hydro gen and volatile hydrocarbons.
After heating for 96 hours (?) 100C in a closed container, the resistivity should not decrease more than 10%.
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TYPICAL CAPACITOR AROCLOR
Property Vise. ( 37.8C, (ASTM D88) Specific Gravity (a 25/15.5C (ASTM D287) Color, APHA Condition Acidity, mg. KOH/g. Pour Pt., C. (ASTMD97) Inorganic Chlorides, ppm Refractive Index ( 25C. Dislillafion Range (ASTM D20)
Corrected for stem and barometric pressure Corrosion
Water Content, ppm Resistivity 100C. 500 volts DC ( 0.1" gap Dielectric Constant 100C. < 1000 cycles (ASTM D924) Flash Poinl Cleve. Open Cup* Fire Point C * Sulfates (ASTM-D117-31)* Fixed chlorine content (Carius)* Specific Heat ( 25C.* Evaporation ( 100C for 6 hrs.* Dielectric Strength (KV)
(ASTM D877)*
Typical
82-92 seconds Saybolt Univ.
1.381-1.392
50 max.
Clear
0.01 max.
-14 or lower
0.10 max.
1.6240-1.6260
10% 325C. min. 90% 360C. max.
After heating with aluminum for six hours at 210C :! 10C
the aluminum must not be corroded either on visual or weight
inspection and the Aroclor 1242 should meet the following
specs.:
Color, APHA
60 max.
Acidity, mg. KOH/g.
0.01 max.
Inorg. Chlorides, ppm
0.10 max.
Condition
Clear
35 max.
500 x 10* ohm-cm., min.
4.7-4.9
170C.., min.
None to boiling point
None
41.5-42.5%
0.29
0.4% max.
35 Min.
D*tiimn(d by special raqueil
DIELECTRIC CONSTANT VS. TEMPERATURE Aroclor 1242 & Aroclor 1254
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Mechanical Applications of Aroclor
Because Aroclor chlorinated compounds have ex cellent shear resistance, heat stability, and are chemically stable . . . they can serve in dozens of mechanical applications for transferring mechani cal power, heat and variable pressures. Aroclor does not attack metals even at high temperature; it resists oxidation, chemical and mechanical breakdown under a wide variety of environmental conditions. Aroclor liquids used as lubricants im part a high degree of extreme pressure lubricity.
HEAT CAPACITY OF AROCLOR LIQUIDS at Various Temperatures
TEMPERATURE C
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY OF AROCLOR 1248
Temperature C. F.
30 90 60 140 100 212
BTU./Hr./Sq. Ft/ F./Fl
0.0680 0.0687 0.0697
Calories, gram/Sec./ Sq.Cm.C.Cm.
281 x 10-6 284 x 10-6 288 x 10-6
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EXPANSION MEDIUM
Hocause of their stability at high temperatures and ability to withstand frequent temperature cycles without gum formation, Aroclor liquid is used as the act uating medium in bellows controls, thermo stats, industrial temperature control regulators and other kinds of automation equipment.
The average coefficient of expansion of Aroclor 1248 per degree F within the various temperature ranges indicated in the table below was determined by using the simple formula Vt = Vt1 U -f a (t tj).] The coeflicient a, has been calculated at 100F increments as follows:
Temp. Benge F 0 to 100
100 to 200 200 to 300 300 to 400 400 to 500 500 to 600
Average Coefficient of Expansion ec/ec/F
0,00037 0.00039 0.00040 0.00046 0.00048 0.00051
The specific volume of Aroclor 1248 at different temperatures is as follows:
Temp. F 0
100 200 300 400 500 600
Specific Volume ml/gm 0.674 0,699 0.726 0.755 0.790 0.828 0.870
LIQUID SEALANT FOR FURNACE ROOFS
Because of their low vapor pressures and fireresistance, Aroclor 1248 and 1254 make excellent liquid sealants. These non-evaporating fluids have good flow at slightly elevated temperatures and are chemically stable at elevated temperatures.
Consequently, Aroclor liquid makes excellent fluid
sealants for any application where the use of oil would create a fire hazard. In the trough of an nealing furnaces, for example, Aroclor makes de pendable fire-safe roof seals.
VACUUM DIFFUSION PUMP OIL
Fluid Aroclor 1248 and 1254 are highly stable to air; they make good oils for vacuum pumps at a much lower cost than high priced silicone type oils. Aroclor operates efficiently in vacuum diffusion pumps used to puli high vacuum for metalizing plastics, dehydrating foods, medicinals, and for drying capacitor cones.
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Aroclor in Special
Product Formulations
With their wide range of physical properties, their inertness, lubricity, and vapor-suppressing char acteristics Aroclor chlorinated compounds can be valuable ingredients in an extraordinary variety of formulated products. They are compatible with a variety of solvents, oils and resins. Virtually non-volatile and permanently thermoplastic, they will not react with other chemicals in the formula tion. In addition, their low cost makes their use for special purposes eminently practical and eco nomical.
SEALERS FOR GASKETS
Aroclor - particularly when hot - swells rubbers like Hycar*. Koroseal*, PerBuna N, and Neo prene. Wherever seals and gaskets of natural or synthetic rubber tend to shrink under heat and use, Aroclor 1232, 1242, or 1254 can be used as a swelling agent to tighten the shrunken seal. An example is in automotive transmission oil: a small amount of Aroclor in the oil swells the seal in place, saving the cost of tearing down the equip ment to replace the seal or gasket. Aroclor can be used iii gasket sealing compounds to swell the rubber after the gasket or seal is in place.
DEDUSTING AGENT
Aroclor 1254 is a low cost dedusting agent which can hold down the dusting of a variety of chemical products. Because Aroclor 1254 resists both com bustion and oxidation, it can be used to control dusting of highly reactive compounds. As a typical example,(1) a few tenths of one percent will con trol the dusting of calcium hypochlorite.
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INSECTICIDES
Aroclor 5460 and 1254 act as vapor suppressants. United States Department of Agriculture scient ists reported that the inclusion of from 5 to 25 parts per hundred by weight of Aroclor increased the effective kill-life of a lindane spray up to ten times. A painted or metallic surface sprayed with certain chlorinated insecticides fortified with Aroclor will remain toxic to flies, ants, roaches and silverfish up to 2 to 3 months. The Aroclor resins suppress the rapid evaporation of the volatile insecticides without adding odor or other objec tionable residue. Formulation into insecticides is quite simple; the Aroclor is dissolved in a suitable solvent compatible with the insecticide formula tion, and mixed in. The most pronounced effect for increasing the kill-life of the insecticide is ob tained with lindane, chlordane and BHC. Aroclor is recommended for chlorinated insecticide formu lations to be used for non-crop spraying. Their low cost makes this use a most practical way to lower the ultimate cost of insect control.
PRECISION CASTING WAXES
Aroclor is compatible with various natural waxes, such as carnauba and others, including those used to formulate casting wax. Aroclor helps impart to the finished casting wax a number of desirable properties: hardness without brittleness; resist ance to shrinking; sharp definition; sharp melting point; and fire-resistance. Waxes formulated with Aroclor are non-tacky and highly stable. Waxes containing Aroclor are widely used in making dental castings, in the precision casting of aircraft parts, and for casting costume jewelry. Aroclor 3254, 4465 and 5460 are most frequently used . . . proportions dependent upon the properties re
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quired in the finished wax. Much of the highest quality precision casting wax used in the lost wax process is formulated with Aroclor.
AROCLOR IN ABRASIVES
Aroclor 1254,1208 and 5460 are used in the manu facture of specialized abrasives. Because of their excellent bonding characteristics, high thermal stability and resistance to oxidation and corrosion
Aroclor is used as the carrier for abrasive ma terials. A major use is as part of the bonding agent in specialized grinding wheels.
AROCLOR IN SPECIALIZED LUBRICANTS
For specialized lubricants requiring good extreme pressure (KP) characteristics, the Aroclor liquids make excellent additives. They impart high tem perature stability, excellent lubricating qualities, and weather and corrosion resistance. As an ex ample, Aroclor is used to formulate grease and pipe thread compounds for use in oxygen systems. Greases formulated with Aroclor have a high chemical resistance and are suitable for use in contact with corrosive chemicals. Gear oil lubri cants containing Aroclor have good resistance to sheer degradation and high temperature stability. Added in small amounts to railroad car journal box oils, Aroclor imparts better extreme pressure lubricity and reduces the incidence of hot boxes.
The heat-resisting, nonflammable characteristics of the Aroclor chlorinated compounds make them attractive in themselves as lubricants under condi tions of high temperature. As an example: in gov ernor systems of central power stations, Aroclor 1248 is well suited to this lubricating application.
Straight Aroclor 1254 gives excellent results on a
roller bearing test operating at 255-2G0F with much less carbonization or decomposit ion than the usual spindle oil under the same conditions.
As an extreme pressure (KP) lubricant base added to a petroleum hydrocarbon oil in amounts up to approximately 15% by weight, Aroclor 1248 and 1254 materially increase the load-carrying proper ties without reducing the viscosity of the resulting composition. These two compounds represent one of the more satisfactory carriers for the element chlorine as an extreme pressure base, possessing the following advantages:
1. STABILITY. Even at higher temperatures, there will be neither separation of components nor appreciable change in physical or chemical properties during long periods of operation.
2. NON-VOLATILE. Many other types of chlo rine bearing compounds are so volatile as to render them unfit for long periods of service. Aroclor is non-volatile at normal temperatures.
3. NON-OXIDIZING. Aroclor does not oxidize nor thicken up to an objectionable degree.
4. NON-CORROSIVE. Aroclor does not attack metal surfaces.
5. NON-ABRASIVE. Aroclor exerts no abrasion on the machined surfaces.
6. NON-HYDROLYSIS. Aroclor docs not hy drolyze in the presence of water, thus avoiding the generation of hydrochloric acid.
7. COMPATIBILITY. Aroclor is completely miscible with mineral oils.
8. COLOR. Aroclor does not darken or change the color of lubricating oil.
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Whore lubrication is subjected to water displace ment exposure, for example in the lubrication of bridge rollers, a heavier-than-water lubricant can be prepared from mixtures of Aroclor and oil. The following are typical examples:
Mix No.
1 2
% by weight Oil* Aroclor 1248
50 50 25 75
Viscosity 210F-160 Saybolt Secs. Color AS7M 7-8 Flash Point 545F. Pour Point 15F.
Bn(hl Slotk: Onvlljr API ??-?3
Pour Pt.
0"F 4 5F
Gravity at 15.5C.
1.1263 1.2703
Approx. Pounds/Gal.
94 10.6
AROCLOR IN INDUSTRIAL CUTTING OILS
Aroclor 1254 is used to formulate the finest quality straight and soluble or emulsifiable-type cutting oils. The Aroclor functions as an excellent extremepressure lubricant and is far superior to aliphatic chlorinated hydrocarbons because of its higher order of thermal stability. The heat resistance is most important in cutting oils for machining high grade steel. With Aroclor cutting oils there is a lower degree of hydrolysis which minimizes the staining of the metal.
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Appendix
Methods for Emulsifying and Making
Stock Solutions of Aroclor
There are several simple methods for making Aroclor emulsions; the one used may be selected to suit the kind of Aroclor and type of formulation in which it will be used.
Emulsifying Viscous Aroclor
(Portion 1)
16 lbs. of Aroclor
1 lb. of stearic acid
(Portion 2)
8 lbs. of water
4 oz. Triethanolamine
Heat the Aroclor to a workable viscosity (180F plus) and stir in the stearic acid thoroughly. Heat the water to almost boiling (207F) and stir in the triethanolamine thoroughly. Pour the Aroclor stearic acid portion into the water portion, agitat ing vigorously. Then process the combined por tions with a highspeed emulsifying stirrer ... or process through a colloid mill.
Emulsifiable Concentrated Stock Solutions of Aroclor
79 parts of Aroclor 16.70 parts of toluene 3.55 parts of isopropyl alcohol
1.00 parts of Sterox- Cl) non-ionic emulsifier 0.75 parts of Santomerse1* anionic wetting
agent
The above formulation is readily emulsifiable with water. If a more resinous Aroclor is used, increase the amount of toluene (or xylene) as needed to dissolve the Aroclor resin.
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SOLUBILITY OF AROCLOR CHLORINATED COMPOUNDS IN 100 MILLILITERS OF VARIOUS SOLVENTS
Aroclor Type of Solvent
Arid Acetic Acid....................... Oleic Acid............................... Benzoic Acid ........................
Aldehyde
40% formaldehyde .
Furfural
..
... .
Amine Aniline Pyridine
..
..
............................
Cliloro - derivatives
Amyl chlorides mixed . .
Carbon Tetrachloride........
Chloroform...................
Dichloiethylenc .
...
Lthylene Dichloride ....
Monochlorobenzene........
Orthodichlorobenzene. . . .
1 etrachlorothane...............
T richlorethane ....................
Trichlorethylene................
Drying Oil 1 U HR Oil................................ I inseed Oil.............................
Lstei
Amyl Acetate........................ Butyl Acetate........................ Cellosolve Acetate............. Cottonseed Oil . . . . Dibutyl Phtlialate.............. Diethyl Phtlialate.............. Ethyl Acetate...................... Ethyl 1 actate ............. I thylene Glycol Diacetate . Methyl Acetate..................... 1 riciesyl Phosphate .........
Ether: Ethyl Ether...................
Ether Alcohol Carbitol*................................. Cellosolve........................... Diethylone Glycol.............. pp' Dihydroxy Ethyl Ether
Hydrocarbon Benzene................................... Gasoline................................... Kerosene ................................ Mineral Spirits .................... Paraffin................................... Pino Oil................................... Toluene ................................. Turpentine ......................... Xylene.......................................
Hydroxy derivatives Amyl Alcohol........................... n-Butyl Alcohol....................... Ethyl Alcohol (3 A).......... Glycerine................................ Methyl Alcohol....................... Phenol 90%..........................
Kotone Acetone ................................
Miscellaneous Carbon Disulfide.................... Nitrobenzene.......................... Water.........................................
1242
25C
Hot
1248
25C
Hot
S
S 10.0 arc
S
S -
10.0 3?c
II vs vs
vs
s
132.5
s
440 99`C
sss sss sss sss sss ss s sss sss
ss ss
s s
sss ss s sss sss sss sss ss s sss sss sss sss sss
224 3]c
s
16.9 23C
307 99"C
s
1 9 99C
vs s ss
VS
VS
VS
VS
2.0 2? V'C S vs vs vs
VS
VS
VS
VS
s s vs vs vs
vs vs vs vs
2.0 ?8CC
vs vs vs vs
s s
23.3 ?9"C
I
42.5 29^
194 30"C
s s
80.070c
I
88.5S0*C
S
vs
s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s vs s ss vs vs vs vs
S
vs vs vs vs
I
SS
ss ss I1
114 3PC 425 IOOC 3.7 3.0 2.9
173 36'C
s
10 27C 1 5 26C
4465 Cold Hot
I I nwInMr S Soluble SS Slightly Soluble VS Very Soluble htuies l)0w grams ol Aroclor per 100 milliliters of iolenl el ?SC unless otherwise indrclttd.
* Cnbilol is a registered trademark ol Union Carbide end Carbon Co
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VAPOR PRESSURE OF AROCLOR CHLORINATED COMPOUNDS
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VAPORIZATION RATES
Sample
Wt. Loss 6ms.
Aroclor 1221 Aroclor 1232 Aroclor 1242 Aroclor 1248 42% chlorinated paraffin dioctyl phthalate Dulrex* 25 Aroclor 1254 Dutrex 20 Aroclor 1262 Aroclor 1260 Aroclor 4465 Aroclor 1270 Aroclor 5442 Aroclor 5460 Tricresyl phosphate
0.5125 0.2572 0.0995 0.0448 0.0745 0.0686 0.0256 0.0156 0.0047 0.0039 0.0026 0.0064 0.0045 0.0039 0.0032 0.0010
Out'*> it < ts<iltt*4 Itedemukol tlie Shell Oil Co.
Hours Exposure
24 24 24 24 48 48 24 24 24 24 24 72 72 72 72 24
Surface Area Cm.1
Vaporization Rate 0ms./om.shr./1OOC
12.28 12.28 12.28 12.28 12.28 12.28 12.28 12.28 12,28 12.28 12.28 12.28 12.28 12.28 12.28 12.28
0.00174 0.000874 0.000338 0.000152 0.000126 0.000117 0.000087 0.000053 0.000016 0.000013 0.000009 0.000007 0.000005 0.000004 0.000004 0.000003
APPROXIMATE VAPOR PRESSURES CALCULATED AT 100 F (37.8 C)
Aroclor 1232 Aroclor 1242 Aroclor 1248 Aroclor 1254
0.005 mm. Hg. 0.001 mm, Hg. 0.0003? mm. Hg. 0.00006 mm. Hg.
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CORROSION RESISTANCE OF STRUCTURAL MATERIALS
Aroclor Number
Metals
1248 25 C 125C -- -------------
Aluminum..................................................................... Copper.......................................................................... Magnesium...................................................................
R R RR
R D R
Nickel........................................................................... Silver............................................................................ Tin...............................................................................
RR R R R
R R R R
Mild Steel .................................................................... Phosphor Bronze........................................................... Red Brass..................................................................... Stainless Steel (Type 316)............................................. Yellow Brass.................................................................
RR R D RR R
R D D RR Re
1254
..25 C 125C
-- --- -- -
RR RD RR R RR RR RR RR RR RR RR RD RR RR R De
4465 125C - ~- -
*RR D RR RR R R R R R R RR Re
Plastics Alkyd Resin No. 46594*12.............................................. Alkyd Resin No. 46594-13A............................................ Cellulose Acetate (Fibestos)........................................... Durite(,) Phenol Furfural Resin....................................... Formvar Highly Plasticized polyvinyl forma) resins...... Formvar Low Plasticized polyvinyl formal resins.......... Glypfal 1276.................................................................. Glyptal 7136.................................................................. Maleic Resin No. 46594-13B........................................... Maleic Resin No. 46594-13C........................................... Methyl Methacrylate...................................................... Lustron B Polystyrene................................................
Resinox Wood Flour Filled Melamine Resin..................... Resinox Mineral Filled Phenol Formaldehyde.................. Resinox Wood Flour Filled Phenol Formaldehyde............ Resinox Rag Filled Phenol Formaldehyde........................ Urea Formaldehyde Resin (Plaskon Co.).........................
*P *D
D *D De PS R *D P P *D P *D *D *D *D *D *D
P P P P T T P T P P P T *P P D P D P
*P P *D P
DP *R P
Pe T PS T DP *R T *P P *R P *D P PT *R R *R D *D D *D *R *D *D *D *P
P P P D T T P T P P P T *P R R D *D P
5460 125 C
-RR D *RR R R R RR RR R De RR Re
P P P P T T P T P P P T *D P P P P P
Meaning ol Mihievitlioni: *- Baled on weight gain calculated ai penetration value ahown. RK litellenl resietance leu than 1.0 10 * cni/day panellation or .00014 in/jri. R Good reintence has penetration between f.O > 10' ` and 10110 1 c<n/day Of between OOOOH end C.OOl* in/fi. 1) Doubtful ttslttence. penetietion between 10 i 10 cni/day end 100 * 10 `cm/day or between 0.0014 end 0.014 w/yt. P Poor resistance penetration c> eater Ilian 100 i 10 1 cm/diy or 0.014 in/yt. PS Poor lesutance due to visible local action although weight change indicates greatei resistance e lollowlng the letter Indicating resistanceaigntfiei material may be better than indicated d totally Immersed sinceweight loss js believed to tome Dom oxidation ol the part ot lest stup eiposed to a
1 Maleiial alone will not stand lemppieture. (I) Dunte Is regisleied liedemeik ot Borden Chemical Co.
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VISCOSITY RANGES OF SOME OF THE AROCLOR CHLORINATED COMPOUNDS
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DENSITIES OF AROCLOR CHLORINATED COMPOUNDS AT VARIOUS TEMPERATURES
ABSOLUTE DENSITY (GMS./CC)
40
80
120
160
200
240
280
320
360
400
440
TEMPERATURE DEGREES C
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Dermatology and Toxicology
At ordinary temperatures the Aroclor poly chlorinated polyphenyls have not presented in dustrial toxicological problems. The hazard of potential toxic exposure varies with their vola tility: the lower-chlorinated ones, being more volatile, present more of a potential problem from the standpoint of both inhalation and skin con tact. When Aroclor is used at elevated tempera tures, engineering controls must be applied, either by the use of closed systems or by effective localexhaust ventilation together with general work room exhaust.
Inhalation tests on animals indicate that the maxi mum safe concentration of vapor is in the range of 0.5 to 1.0 milligram of the lower-chlorinated Aro clor compounds per cubic meter of air. The thresh old limits (maximum allowable concentration for an 8-hour working day) set by the American Con ference of Government Hygienists are 1.0 milli
gram of the lower-chlorinated Aroclor compounds per cubic meter of air and 0.5 milligram of the more-highly-chlorinated compounds, such as Aro clor 1254, per cubic meter of air.
Schwartz patch tests on 200 volunteers showed that neither Aroclor 1254 alone when applied to gauze nor a polyvinyl chloride film containing 11.5-weight-per cent Aroclor 1254 was a primary irritant or a sensitizer. Canvas coated with an oilmodified alkyd resin (17-weight-per cent of the paint-film solids and 7-weight-per cent of the painted fabric was Aroclor 5460) did not produce primary skin irritancy or sensitization according to the same Schwartz technique. Continuous or re peated skin contact with Aroclor must be avoided because of the possible occurence of a condition called chlorance. Although reports of this condi tion caused by Aroclor are rare, it can be produced by excessive skin contact.
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Safe Handling
Vapors of t.h<* Aroclor liquids at room temperature should not be breathed in a confined space. Vapors evolved at elevated temperatures should not be allowed to be dispersed into the general workroom. Instead, engineering control must be applied to reduce vapor concentrations below the allowable concentrations mentioned above.
Continuous or repeated skin contact with Aroclor must be avoided by the use of gloves and pro tective garments. If any Aroclor is spilled on the skin, the skin should be washed in the usual man ner with a soap solution.
A burn caused by contact with a hot Aroclor should be treated like any ordinary burn. Aroclor adhering to the burned area need not be removed immediately, unless treatment of the burn de mands it, in which case either soap and water or repeated washings with a vegetable oil are recom mended.
Shipping Information
freight Classification AROCLOR 1221, 1243, 1242, 1248, 1254, 1260, 1262
Rail Classification AROCLOR 1268, 2565, 4465, 5442, 5460
Truck Classification AROCLOR 1268, 2565
AROCLOR 4465, 5442, 5460
Shipping Regulations Standard Containers
AROCLOR 1221
AROCLOR 1232
AROCLOR 1242, 1248, 1254, 1260, 1262 AROCLOR 1268 AROCLOR 2565, 4465 AROCLOR 5442 AROCLOR 5460 (flaked)
Synthetic Resin, Liquid, NOIBN
Synthetic Resin, Other Than Liquid, NOIBN
Synthetic Resin, Powder, NOI
Synthetic Resin, Lumps or Solid Mass, NOI
None
Tank car, 520-lb. steel drum, 50-lb. can
Tank car, 550-lb. steel drum, 50-lb. can
Tank car, 600-lb. steel drum, 50-lb. can
200-lb. fiber drum, 50-lb. can 500-lb. steel drum, 50-lb. can 450-lb. steel drum, 50-lb. can 100-lb. bag '
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