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Primol™ 352

Primol 352 is a colorless, odorless and tasteless purified mixture of liquid saturated hydrocarbons. The transparent oily liquid is obtained from petroleum through several refining stages, including an ultimate purification by catalytic hydrogenation.

Why Choose ExxonMobil

Primol 352 follows the highest industry standards of excellence, finding use in polystyrene, thermoplastic elastomers, battery separator films, pharmaceutical and cosmetics.

Manufactured to exceed the purity requirements of the Pharmacopoeias
Superior chemical inertness
Demonstrates better color and oxidative stability than most mineral and vegetable oils, when stored and used under controlled conditions

Product & Safety Data Sheets

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Product Data Sheets

Safety Data Sheets

Primol 352 Applications & Industry Solutions

Primol 352 can be used in a variety of food-contact related scenarios, battery separator films, cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications subject to the applicable laws and regulations in each country (*).

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Polystyrene

Primol 352 is recommended as a food packaging-grade plasticizer in general purpose and high-impact polystyrene. It is also recommended for use as an external lubricant for non-plasticized PVC. As an inert and protective catalyst carrier for polypropylene processes, it can also serve as a pigment powder dispersant in master batch compounding.

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Adhesives and elastomers

Primol 352 is used in the production of food-contact or medical rubber articles such as EPDM or butyl rubber. It is also used for extension of Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE), such as Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS), Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene (SEBS) or Styrene-Ethylene-Propylene-Styrene (SEPS). Finally, it serves as a formulation component for hot-melt adhesives used in sanitary products.

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Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics

Primol 352 has well-established applications in laxative jellies and ointments. It is also used in cosmetics products, such as creams and body lotions.

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Battery Separator Film

Primol 352 is used for quality Battery Separator Films (BSF) for lithium-ion batteries, using the wet manufacturing process.

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(*) User must check compliance with applicable laws and regulations in each country.

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