Technical Information Lugalvan G 35
TI/ES 1442 e
May 2000 (DFC)
® = Registered trademark of Product used to formulate brightener additives for the
BASF Aktiengesellschaft
electroplating industry
Lugalvan G 35
Chemical nature Low-molar-mass polyethylenimine
Properties
Physical form Slightly cloudy, colourless or yellowish
liquid
Concentration 48 – 52 %
(BASF method derived
from ISO 3251)
Refractive index approx. 1.450
(DIN 51423, Part 2, 23 °C),
Viscosity 80 –130 s
(BASF method derived
from DIN 53211, 20 °C)
pH 10 –12
(BASF method derived from
ISO 976, 10 %)
Density approx. 1.08 g/cm 3
(DIN 51757, ASTM D 1298,
hydrometer, 23 °C)
The above 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.
Solubility Lugalvan G 35 is soluble in water.
Storage Lugalvan G 35 has a shelf life of one year in its sealed original packaging,
provided it is stored properly.
Application
Lugalvan G 35 is used to formulate brightener additives employed in the
electroplating industry, especially as a polymeric basic brightener in zinc
electrolytes. It is employed at a concentration of 0.5 – 5 g/l.
It is also used as a protective colloid in the chemical and allied industries.
Safety
We know of no ill effects that could have resulted from using Lugalvan G 35
for the purpose for which it is intended and from processing it in accordance
with current practice.
According to the experience we have gained over many years and other
information at our disposal, Lugalvan G 35 does not exert any harmful
effects on health, provided that 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 sheet are observed.
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Note
The information submitted in this publication is based on our current
knowledge and experience. In view of the many factors that may affect
processing and application, these data do not relieve processors of the
responsibility of carrying out their own tests and experiments; neither do
they imply any legally binding assurance of certain properties or of suit-
ability for a specific purpose. It is the responsibility of those to whom we
supply our products to ensure that any proprietary rights and existing laws
and legislation are observed.
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