polyisobutylene

GPTKB entity

Statements (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf polymer
elastomer
gptkbp:appearance colorless to light yellow solid
gptkbp:application gptkb:football
gptkb:plasticizers
pharmaceuticals
medical devices
caulks
hot-melt adhesives
paraffin extenders
vulcanization agent
gptkbp:biodegradable not biodegradable
gptkbp:CASNumber 9003-27-4
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (C4H8)n
gptkbp:degradedBy resistant to acids
resistant to oxidation
resistant to alkalis
gptkbp:density 0.91 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Hermann_Staudinger
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1931
gptkbp:glassTransitionTemperature -70°C
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label polyisobutylene
gptkbp:mainProducer gptkb:INEOS
gptkb:ExxonMobil
gptkb:BASF
TPC Group
gptkbp:meltingPoint -70°C to -50°C
gptkbp:molecularWeightRange low to very high
gptkbp:monomer isobutylene
gptkbp:polymerizationMethod cationic polymerization
gptkbp:recyclingCode other (7)
gptkbp:relatedTo butyl rubber
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
soluble in hydrocarbons
gptkbp:structure linear polymer
gptkbp:toxicity low
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:dessert
lubricants
adhesives
electrical insulation
sealants
fuel additives
inner tubes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:C-4
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6