Acetone CAS: 67-64-1 Acetone also known as Dimethylketone, Dimethylketal or 2-Propanone is a clear, colorless, liquid with the molecular formula C₃H6O, CAS: 67-64-1. It is a flammable, low toxic, water-miscible compound with a variety of everyday uses in industry, the laboratory, pharmaceuticals. Production Acetone is usually produced as a by-product from phenol production and is […]
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1,6 Hexandiol (HDO)
CAS:629-11-8
1,6 hexanediol is an low toxic organic compound from the family of diols with the molecular formula C6H14O2, CAS 629-11-8. It’s a colourless crystalline solid. It is soluble in water and it’s hygroscopic.
Production
1,6 Hexandiol (HDO) is a diol obtained by the hydrogenation of the adipic acid.
Uses
HDO is mainly used in PU application as chain extender to improve resistance to hydrolysis, flexibility, improved adhesion and hardness.
In polyester polyols, the use of HDO give flexibility and toughness. The others main uses are intermediate for coatings (2K), adhesives, polymeric plasticizers, reactive diluent for UV-coatings, …
In cosmetic application HDO allow the control of viscosity and can be used as humectant.
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Mono Pentaerythritol CAS:115-77-5 Mono Pentaerythritol also known as tetramethylolmethane, and THME is a polyhydric alcohol that contains four primary hydroxyl groups with the molecular formula C5H12O4, CAS: 115-77-5. It is a white, odourless, crystalline solid however it can also be a white, crystalline free-flowing powder. It is moderately soluble in cold water, is freely soluble […]