Dibutyl Sebacate (DBS)
Dibutyl Sebacate (DBS) (NDEVEST™ DBS) is currently under development at Nagdev Products. Target analytical specifications and development parameters are provided for pilot evaluation and technical planning. Commercial supply is not active while this grade remains under development.
Key Technical Facts
| Physical Form | Liquid |
|---|---|
| Key Specifications | Target values shared on request during development qualification. |
| Primary Applications | Safety Glass PVB Interlayers (Target) · Cellulose Films & Coatings (Target) · Low-Temperature Rubber Seals (Target) |
Target specification
Target specification parameters; provisional values shared on request.
| SR NO | TEST PARAMETER | TARGET VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | Target value shared on request |
| 2 | Colour, APHA | Target value shared on request |
| 3 | Dibutyl Sebacate Content, % | Target value shared on request |
| 4 | Acid Value, mg KOH/g | Target value shared on request |
| 5 | Moisture, % | Target value shared on request |
| 6 | Specific Gravity at 20°C | Target value shared on request |
| 7 | Refractive Index at 20°C | Target value shared on request |
| 8 | Saponification Value, mg KOH/g | Target value shared on request |
| 9 | Flash Point, °C | Target value shared on request |
| 10 | Free n-Butanol, % | Target value shared on request |
| 11 | Free Sebacic Acid / Acidity, % | Target value shared on request |
| 12 | Volatile Matter, % | Target value shared on request |
Target Applications
Planned industrial and synthesis uses for Dibutyl Sebacate (DBS) currently under commercial development.
Safety Glass PVB Interlayers (Target)
Target specialty plasticizer for polyvinyl butyral (PVB) films used in automotive and architectural laminated safety glass (under development).
Learn more →Cellulose Films & Coatings (Target)
Target monomeric plasticizer for cellulose films and coatings (under development).
Learn more →Low-Temperature Rubber Seals (Target)
Target synthetic ester additive imparting cold-flex resistance and resilience to molded rubber gaskets (under development).
Learn more →Target Packaging
Packaging will be confirmed when commercial supply starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which polymers utilize dibutyl sebacate for sub-zero flexibility?
PVB, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and specialty nitrile/neoprene rubbers utilize dibutyl sebacate to maintain elasticity at low temperatures.
What ester purity assay and refractive index are specified for developmental dibutyl sebacate?
Analytical targets focus on high ester content, low residual acid value, and minimal moisture.
Where is dibutyl sebacate evaluated in specialty coatings?
Formulators evaluate it in cellulose films and coatings requiring renewable, bio-derived plasticization.
Related Castor Products & Derivatives
Other castor oil grades and derivatives from the Nagdev range.
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