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Primol™ 382

Primol 382 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 382 follows the highest industry standards of excellence, finding use in polystyrene, thermoplastic elastomers, battery separator films (BSF), 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

Product & Safety Data Sheets

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Product Data Sheets

Safety Data Sheets

Applications & Industry Solutions

Primol 382 can be used in a variety of food-related, battery separator films (BSF), cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications, subject to the applicable laws and regulations in each country (*).

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Polystyrene

Primol 382 is recommended as a food packaging-grade plasticizer in polystyrene (PS). It combines low volatility and excellent compatibility with polystyrene for optimal performance in general purpose and high-impact PS grades.

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Adhesives and elastomers

Primol 382 is used for production of food-contact or medical rubber articles, including EPDM or butyl rubber. It is a component for the extension of Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE), such as Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS), Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene (SEBS) or Styrene-Ethylene-Propylene-Styrene (SEPS). Additionally, it is also used in the formulation of hot-melt adhesives used for sanitary products.

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Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics

Primol 382 has well-established applications in laxative jellies and ointments. Its uses also include 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 regulations in each country.

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