Capstone™ LPA
Leather Protector

Technical Information
Description

Physical Properties*

Capstone LPA is a solvent-based, partially fluorinatedpolymer used for the protection of leathers and textiles.
Capstone™ LPA is typically used for spray finishing ofleathers and care products formulated in pressurizedcans. It is based on six fluorinated carbon molecules.

Appearance

Features™

Capstone™ LPA provides the following benefits:• Excellent water and oil repellency• Excellent resistance to oil- and water-based stains• Outstanding performance without compromisingappearance, hand, or breathability of the substrate• Not film-forming• Extensively tested by Chemours to ensure it is safe for
its intended use

Colorless to light pale liquid

Active Solids, %35Solvent, %65 (N-Butyl Acetate)

Density, g/mL

0.968

Flash Point (Closed Cup), °C (°F)

28 (82)

Boiling Point, °C (°F)

120 (248)

Cold Storage

Product gels below 10 °C (50 °F).
Product is freeze/thaw stable.

Shelf LIfe

2 years

This table gives typical properties (not specifications) based on historical production
performance. Chemours does not make any express or implied warranty that this productwill continue to have these typical properties. Please contact Chemours for productspecifications.

Handling and Storage (see Safety Data Sheet)

Examples of Formulations

Capstone™ LPA is soluble in hydrocarbons andhydrocarbon/alcohol mixtures (e.g., heptane/isopropylalcohol).

Spray Application for Finishing

Capstone™ LPA can also be diluted with ketones andCapstone™ LPA is generally used in leather finishing
formulations at a concentration of 3–5% of commercial
product in a solvent (e.g., heptane/isopropyl alcohol 2/1).

esters. It must be stored in the original closed drums at

The usual deposit is 0.6–2.5 g of dry Capstone LPA
per square meter of leather. Dry at room temperature.
Repellency performance can be improved by diluting
Capstone™ LPA in more polar solvents (e.g., isopropylalcohol, instead of heptane).
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temperatures below 40 °C (104 °F) and protected fromopen flames.

Leather Protector

Capstone™ LPA

Capstone™ Repellents and Surfactants• Deliver maximum performance• Regulatory and stewardship information is available
upon request• Are listed on TSCA inventory
Package Sizes
Pail–88 lb (40 kg)
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supply, and sampling:
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For more information, visit www.chemours.com/capstone
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The information set forth herein is furnished free of charge and based on technical data that Chemours believes to be reliable. It is intended for use by persons having technical skill, at their own discretion
and risk. The handling precaution information contained herein is given with the understanding that those using it will satisfy themselves that their particular conditions of use present no health or safety
hazards. Because conditions of product use are outside our control, Chemours makes no warranties, express or implied, and assumes no liability in connection with any use of this information. As with anymaterial, evaluation of any compound under end-use conditions prior to specification is essential. Nothing herein is to be taken as a license to operate under or a recommendation to infringe any patents.
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