Technical Information Sokalan® CP 5

March 2015

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WF-No. 5998

® = Registered trademark of BASF Maleic acid/acrylic acid copolymer, Na-salt

Incrustation inhibitor for phosphate free laundry detergents

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Chemical Character Aqueous solution of a copolymer based on maleic acid and acrylic acid, Na-salt.

PRD-No.* 30042761

* BASF’s commercial product numbers.

Storage
a) Sokalan® CP 5 should be stored in the original container, tightly sealed in a cool,
dry room.
b) The temperature must not be allowed to exceed 60 °C
c) Storage in heated tanks up to 60 °C, if not longer than 6 weeks, otherwise under
a blanket of nitrogen
d) Storage at temperatures exceeding 25 °C for long periods can result in undesirable
color increases.
e) At low temperatures (approx. - 10 °C) the product can solidify. Warming between
10 to 40 °C reliquifies the product.
Though it is almost homogenous after thawing, it is recommended to stir it prior
to use.
e) Drums or containers that have solidified should be reconstituted by gentle heating,
preferably in a heating cabinet. The temperature must not be allowed to exceed
60 °C. This also applies if drums are heated by external electrical elements.
Internal electrical elements should not be used because of the localized anomalies
in temperature that they cause.
f) Usage, preferably, the total contents of a packing unit should be processed at
once. If this is not possible, the material should be homogenized before further
use.

Materials Suitable materials to store this product are:

a) AISI 321 stainless steel (X6CrNiTi1810) – stainless steel 1.4541
b) AISI 316 Ti stainless steel (X6CrNiMoTi17122) – stainless steel 1.4571
c) Polyethylene (HDPE/LDPE)

It is not recommended to store Sokalan® CP 5 in plain carbon steel, because this

would cause significant discoloration of the product within a short period of time.

Shelf life Provided, the product is stored properly and drums/containers are kept tightly
sealed, it has a shelf life of at least 12 months in its original packaging.
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Properties The following information is correct at the time of going to press. It does not
necessarily form part of the product specification.
A detailed product specification is available from your local BASF representative.

Unit Value
Physical form Liquid
(23 °C)
Appearance Clear, yellowish
(23 °C)
Odor Product specific
Concentration (dry content) % approx.   40
ISO 3251 (0.25 g, 150 °C, 2 h)
Average molar mass, Mw kg/mol approx.   70
GPC (BASF method)
K-value % approx.   55
ISO 1628-1 (1% dry substance in
dist. water)
pH value approx.    8
DIN 19268 (23 °C, 10% dry
substance in dist. water)
Viscosity mPa·s approx. 2000
ISO 2555 (Brookfield RVT, 23 °C,
as is, Spindle 3, 30 rmp)
Density g/cm3 approx. 1.30
DIN 51757 (23 °C)
Water content % approx.   60
ISO 3733
Solubility (visual, 23 °C, 10% dry clear
substance in dist. water)
Pour Point °C - 10
ISO 3016
Calcium carbonate dispersion mg CaCO3/g approx.   290
capacity (23 °C, pH 11) dry substance
Calcium carbonate dispersion mg CaCO3/g approx.   280
capacity (60 °C, pH 11) dry substance
Residual Na-acrylate % approx. 0.001
(calculated as acrylic acid)
HPLC BASF method
Residual Na-maleate % approx. 0.01
(calculated as maleic acid)
HPLC BASF method

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Viscosity The viscosity of Sokalan® CP 5 is mainly influenced by the concentration.

Figure 1 shows the considerable differences in viscosity as a function of the
concentration.

10000

Viscosity (mPa·s)
1000

100

10
40 35 30 25 20
Solid content (%)

Figure 1: Viscosity of Sokalan® CP 5 at different concentrations at 23 °C

In terms of impact from temperature on the viscosity figure 2 indicates this

behavior for Sokalan® CP 5.

10000
Viscosity (mPa·s)

1000

100
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Temperature (°C)

Figure 2: Viscosity of Sokalan® CP 5 at temperatures between 0 – 70 °C

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Safety We know of no ill effects that could have resulted from using Sokalan® CP 5 for
the purpose for which it is intended and from processing it in accordance with
current practices.

According to the experience that we have gained over many years and other
information at our disposal, Sokalan® CP 5 does not exert harmful effects on health,
provided it is used properly, due attention is given to the precautions necessary
for handling chemicals, and the information and advice given in our Safety Data
Sheets are observed.

Please refer to the latest Safety Data Sheet for detailed information on product safety.

Labeling Information on classification and labeling, as well as other information on the safe
use of our products, are provided in the current Safety Data Sheets.

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determine the suitability of a product for your particular purpose prior to use. It
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