SynopsisEthylene Oxide (EO) Ethylene oxide (EO), properly called oxirane by IUPAC, is the organic compound with the formula C2H4O. It is cyclic ether. Ethylene oxide is a colorless gas at room temperature and a colorless liquid below 51°F (10.7°C). Ethyle.....
SynopsisPPS Resin is a polymer made up of alternating sulfur atoms and phenylene rings in a para substitution pattern. It offers a unique combination of properties and a cost/performance balance unmatched by other engineering thermoplastics. Key properties include the.....
SynopsisPolypropylene resins are one of the fastest-growing commodity thermoplastic resins in the world, surpassed only by LLDPE. Polypropylene is known as a lightweight, versatile polymer with excellent chemical resistance along with relatively high rigidity and a hi.....
SynopsisPolypropylene carbonate, a thermoplastic material, is a copolymer of carbon dioxide and propylene oxide. It is soluble in polar solvents such as chlorinated hydrocarbons, ketones, dichloromethane, and ethyl acetate. It is insoluble in water, alcohols, and alip.....
SynopsisPolytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMG) is hygroscopic polymer made up of liner diols with a backbone of repeating tetramethylene units which are connected by ether linkages, are produced by polymerizing tetrahydrofuran (THF). PTMG is a waxy, white solid that m.....
SynopsisPolyurethane (PU) foams are produced, for the most part, in either flexible or rigid form. Within these groups, the density and other properties vary depending on the end use. PU foams offer an attractive balance of performance characteristics (aging propertie.....
SynopsisPolyvinyl chloride, more commonly known as PVC, is the third-most-widely produced synthetic polymer, after polyethylene and polypropylene. PVC is part of the vinyls chain, which also includes EDC and VCM. PVC resin grades can be used for rigid and flexible app.....
SynopsisThe healthcare industry extensively uses oxygen for treating various respiratory diseases and in surgical applications. It is also used in the cosmetics industry for providing oxygen therapy to rejuvenate aging skin and treat fine lines and wrinkles. The incre.....
Synopsis1,3-Propanediol (1,3-PDO) is a bifunctional organic compound with chemical formula OHCH2CH2CH2OH. 1,3-PDO is a building block chemical that can be used in the preparation of the bio-based polymer polytrimethylene and in the production of adhesives, paints, res.....
SynopsisPropylene Glycol is a synthetic organic compound with the chemical formula C3H8O2. It is a viscous, colorless liquid which is nearly odorless but possesses a faintly sweet taste. Chemically it is classed as a diol and is miscible with a broad range of solvents.....
