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Chemicals for polyurethanes
Formic Acid
- Chemical Formula: HCOOH
- Molecular Weight: 46.03 g/mol
- Physical State: Colorless liquid
- Melting Point: 8.4 °C
- Boiling Point: 100.8 °C
Applications:
- Textile Industry: Used as a dyeing and finishing agent in fabrics and leather.
- Rubber Industry: Used in the coagulation of natural rubber latex.
- Chemical Industry: Serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of chemical products, such as formates, and also in the production of fumigants, solvents and plasticizers.
- Paint Industry: Used as a metal reducing agent, pH adjustment that directly influences the viscosity, stability and application of the product, preservative against microbial activities, fixing agent and formulation stabilizer.
- Water Treatment: Used in water disinfection and purification processes due to its antibacterial properties.
Isophthalic Acid (Pia)
- Chemical Formula: C₆H₄(CO₂H)₂
- Molecular Weight: 166.13 g/mol
- Physical State: White, crystalline solid
- Melting Point: 345 °C
- Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Applications:
- Resin Industry: Used in the manufacture of unsaturated polyester resins, which are used in the production of composites, coatings and paints.
- Plastics Industry: Used as an intermediate in the production of engineering plastics.
- Paint and Coating Industry: Improves the chemical and thermal resistance of paints and coatings.
- Polyester Industry: Used in the manufacture of polyester fibers and films, providing greater durability and resistance.
- Automotive Industry: Used in coatings and adhesives to improve durability and resistance to chemical agents.
Fumaric Acid
- Chemical Formula: C₄H₄O₄
- Molecular Weight: 116.07 g/mol
- Physical State: White, crystalline solid
- Melting Point: 287 °C (sublimates)
- Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Applications:
- Food Industry: Used as an acidulant and preservative in beverages, jellies, sweets and bakery products, providing acidic flavor and stability.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as an excipient in drug formulations, in addition to acting as a pH control agent.
- Plastics Industry: Used in the production of unsaturated polyester resins, which are used in construction materials and coatings.
- Paint and Coating Industry: Used as a modifier of alkyd and polyester resins to improve the durability and resistance of coatings.
Cosmetics Industry: Present in personal care products, such as creams and lotions, due to its antioxidant and pH control properties.
Butyl Acrylate
- Chemical Formula: C₇H₁₂O₂
- Molecular Weight: 128.17 g/mol
- Physical State: Colorless Liquid
- Melting Point: -64 °C
- Boiling Point: 145 °C
Applications:
- Polymer Industry: Used in the production of acrylic polymers and copolymers, which are used in paints, adhesives, sealants and coatings.
- Paint and Coating Industry: Used in paints and coatings to improve adhesion, flexibility and weather resistance.
- Adhesive Industry: Used in the manufacture of high-performance adhesives, such as those used in the automotive and construction industries.
- Textile Industry: Used in textile finishes to provide water resistance and durability to fabrics.
- Paper Industry: Used in paper coatings to improve strength and finishing properties.
Phthalic Anhydride
- Chemical Formula: C₈H₄O₃
- Molecular Weight: 148.12 g/mol
- Physical State: Crystalline solid in flakes, slightly yellowish white
- Melting Point: 131 °C
- Boiling Point: 284 °C
Applications:
- Resin Industry: Used in the production of alkyd, polyester and epoxy resins, which are used in paints, coatings, varnishes and adhesives.
- Plastics Industry: Used in the manufacture of plasticizers and PVC modifiers, providing flexibility and durability to the final products.
- Dye Industry: Used in the synthesis of dyes and pigments for various industrial applications.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Serves as an intermediate in the production of some pharmaceuticals and fine chemical products.
- Paint and Coating Industry: Used as a resin modifier to improve durability, adhesion and weather resistance in paints and coatings.
Maleic Anhydride
- Chemical Formula: C₄H₂O₃
- Molecular Weight: 98.06 g/mol
- Physical State: Solid in the form of crystals or flakes
- Melting Point: 52-54 °C
- Boiling Point: 202 °C
Applications:
- Resin Industry: Used in the production of unsaturated polyester resins, which are widely used in the manufacture of composites, coatings and adhesives.
- Chemical Industry: Used as a raw material in the synthesis of other chemical products, such as phthalic anhydride, maleic acid and butanediol.
- Plastics Industry: Used as a polymer modifier, providing properties such as heat and abrasion resistance.
- Food Industry: Present in food additive formulations, as hardening agents and acidifiers.
Acid Casein
- Chemical Formula: (C₄₇H₆₄N₁₂O₁₄S₂)ₙ (varied structure)
- Molecular Weight: Variable, depending on the degree of polymerization
- Physical State: Powder or granular, white to yellowish
- Solubility: Insoluble in cold water; soluble in alkaline solutions and diluted acids
Applications:
- Food Industry: Used as a protein supplement in food and beverages, as a stabilizer in dairy products.
- Paint and Coating Industry: Used in the production of paints and varnishes due to its adhesive and film-forming properties.
- Adhesive Industry: Used in the manufacture of adhesives for wood and paper, providing strong adhesion and durability.
- Cosmetics Industry: Used in skin and hair care products due to its nourishing and moisturizing properties.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as an excipient in drug and protein supplement formulations.
(DEG) Diethylene glycol
- Chemical Formula: C₄H₁₀O₃
- Molecular Weight: 106.12 g/mol
- Physical State: Colorless and odorless liquid
- Melting Point: -10.45 °C
- Boiling Point: 245 °C
Applications:
- Solvent Industry: Used as a solvent in paints, varnishes, resins and oils.
- Plastics Industry: Used in the production of polyesters and plastics.
- Cosmetics and Personal Hygiene Products Industry: Present in creams, lotions and hygiene product formulations due to its moisturizing properties.
- Cleaning Products Industry: Used in cleaning products, such as detergents and disinfectants.
- Lubricant Industry: Used as a component in hydraulic and brake fluids.
- Antifreeze: Used in antifreeze solutions and coolants.
(HEC) Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose
- Chemical Formula: (C₂₁H₃₆O₁₄)ₙ
- Physical State: Fine, white to slightly yellowish powder
- Solubility: Soluble in cold and hot water; insoluble in organic solvents
Applications:
- Cosmetics and Personal Care: Thickener and stabilizer in shampoos, conditioners, gels, lotions, creams and bath products.
- Paints and Coatings: Improves applicability, pigment distribution and adhesion in paints, coatings and adhesives.
- Cleaning Products: Modifies the viscosity of liquid detergents and household cleaners, providing a uniform texture.
- Food Industry: Stabilizes and thickens sauces, creams, desserts and dairy products, improving texture.
- Construction: Improves the workability and adhesion of cement, mortars and plaster, providing smooth surfaces.
(MEG) Monoethylene glycol
- Chemical Formula: C₂H₆O₂
- Molecular Weight: 62.07 g/mol
- Physical State: Colorless and odorless liquid
- Melting Point: -13 °C
- Boiling Point: 197.6 °C
Applications:
- Plastics Industry: Used in the production of polyesters, such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), widely used in the manufacture of bottles and textile fibers.
- Automotive Industry: Used as the main component in coolant fluids (antifreeze) for engines.
- Cosmetics and Personal Hygiene Products Industry: Used as a humectant in cream, lotion and personal hygiene product formulations.
- Paint and Coating Industry: Used as a solvent and hygroscopic agent in paints and coatings.
- Chemical Industry: Serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of various chemical products, including resins and plastics.
Melamine
- Chemical Formula: C₃H₆N₆
- Molecular Weight: 126.12 g/mol
- Physical State: White crystalline solid
- Melting Point: 354 °C
- Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Applications:
- Plastics Industry: Used in the production of melamine resins, which are used to manufacture decorative laminates, adhesives, coatings and durable, heat-resistant kitchenware.
- Construction Industry: Used in the production of construction materials, such as laminates for furniture and wall coverings.
- Paper Industry: Used as a treatment agent to improve the water resistance and durability of paper.
- Textile Industry: Present in textile finishes to improve wrinkle resistance and fabric durability.
- Melamine Foams: Used in cleaning products, acoustic and thermal insulation due to their fire and sound resistance properties.
(NPG) Neopentylglycol
- Chemical Formula: C₅H₁₂O₂
- Molecular Weight: 104.15 g/mol
- Physical State: Viscous and colorless liquid
- Melting Point: Approximately 128 °C
- Boiling Point: Approximately 208 °C
Applications:
- Resin Industry: Used as a monomer in the production of polyester and polyurethane resins, especially those intended for the manufacture of paints, coatings and adhesives.
- Plastics Industry: Used as a polymerization agent in engineering plastics, such as polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU).
- Fine Chemicals: Used in the synthesis of specialized chemical compounds, such as esters and ethers, due to its chemical reactivity and low volatility.
- Cosmetics and Personal Hygiene Products: Present in cosmetic product formulations, such as moisturizers, body lotions and hair products, due to its emollient and humectant properties.
Pentaerythritol
- Chemical Formula: C₅H₁₂O₄
- Molecular Weight: 136.15 g/mol
- Physical State: White crystalline solid
- Melting Point: Approximately 260 °C
- Boiling Point: Decomposition before boiling
Applications:
- Resin Industry: Used as an intermediate in the production of liquid resins, polyester resins and fatty acid esters.
- Explosives Industry: Present in explosive formulations, such as pentaerythritol nitrate, due to its high energy density and stability.
- Paint Additive: Used as an additive in paints and coatings to improve adhesion, abrasion resistance and durability.
- Plastics Industry: Used in the manufacture of plasticizers and polymers, being used in polyurethanes and other polymers.
(PVA) Polyvinyl Alcohol
- Chemical Formula: (C₂H₄O)ₙ
- Molecular Weight: Variable, depending on the degree of polymerization
- Physical State: Generally, white or granular solid, but can also be found in aqueous solution
Solubility: Soluble in water
Applications:
- Paper Industry: Used as a reinforcing and film-forming agent in special papers, such as photographic paper and coated papers.
- Adhesives Industry: Used in the formulation of adhesives for paper, wood, fabrics and porous materials, due to its ability to form resistant and adherent films.
- Textile Industry: Used as a coating agent to give water-resistant and durable properties to fabrics.
- Construction Industry: Used as an additive in mortars and concretes to improve adhesion, cohesion and tensile strength.
- Cosmetics Industry: Present in products such as hair creams and gels, acting as a thickening and stabilizing agent.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Used in the manufacture of capsules and tablets as a coating and disintegrating agent.
(TiO2) Rutile-type Titanium Dioxide
- Chemical Formula: TiO₂
- Physical State: Crystalline solid
- Molar mass: 79.87 g/mol
- Color: White to slightly grayish
- Crystalline Structure: Rutile form
Applications:
- Pigment: Widely used as a white pigment in paints, coatings, plastics, paper, printing inks and cosmetics, due to its opacity, hiding power and resistance to degradation by light.
- Catalyst: Used as a catalyst in chemical reactions, such as in the production of sulfuric acid and in the removal of pollutants in water treatment systems.
- UV protector: Present in sunscreens and sun protection products due to its ability to absorb and disperse ultraviolet radiation.
- Food Additive: Used as a food additive for whitening and opacification, mainly in products such as chewing gum, confectionery and creams.
(VAM) Vinyl Acetate
- Chemical Formula: C₄H₆O₂
- Molecular Weight: 86.09 g/mol
- Physical State: Colorless, slightly yellowish liquid
- Melting Point: -93 °C
- Boiling Point: 72 °C
Applications:
- Polyurethane Industry: Used as a monomer in the production of vinyl acetate polymers, such as polyvinyl acetate (PVA), widely used in adhesives, paints, coatings, plastic films and textile fibers.
- Adhesives: Present in adhesive formulations, especially aqueous emulsion adhesives, due to its ability to form flexible and adherent films.
- Paints and Coatings: Used as a film-forming agent in paints, varnishes and coatings, providing water resistance and durability.
- Textile Industry: Used in the manufacture of modified textile fibers, providing characteristics such as water resistance and shrinkage.
MMA - Methyl methacrylate
- Chemical Formula: C5H8O2
- CAS Number: 80-62-6
- Molar Mass: 100.12 g/mol
- Appearance: Colorless liquid
- Odor: Slightly sweet
- Melting Point: - 48 ºC
- Boiling Point: 101 ºC
- Density: 0.944 g/cm³ at 20 ºC
- Solubility in Water: Slightly soluble
Applications:
- Polymer Production: Manufacture of polymers such as PMMA, used in transparent and resistant plastics.
- Plastics Industry: Production of acrylic materials for windows, doors and windows.
- Automotive Industry: Manufacture of components such as dashboard lenses and instrument panels.
- Coatings and Paints: High-resistance coatings for floors and walls.
- Adhesives and Sealants: Formulations for industrial applications
- Medical Industry: Production of dental and orthopedic prostheses.
(TDI) Toluene Diisocyanate
- Chemical Formula: C₉H₆N₂O₂
- Molecular Weight: 174.20 g/mol
- Physical State: Oily liquid at room temperature
- Melting Point: 21.8 °C
- Boiling Point: 251 °C
Applications:
- Polyurethane Industry: Mainly used in the production of polyurethanes, such as flexible and rigid foams, elastomers, adhesives, coatings and sealants.
- Chemical Industry: Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other chemical products, such as dyes, pesticides and pharmaceutical products.
- Coatings Industry: Used in the manufacture of industrial coatings, including paints, varnishes and corrosion protection coatings.
- Insulation Foams: Present in thermal and acoustic insulation foams, used in construction and automotive insulation applications.