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.....
SynopsisThe global Polyvinyl Alcohol market was valued at US$ 3486.2 million in 2023 and is anticipated to reach US$ 3588.6 million by 2030, witnessing a CAGR of 1.0% during the forecast period 2024-2030. Kuraray is the largest manufacturers of Polyvinyl Alcohol.....
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.....
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.....
Synopsis Propylene 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 .....
SynopsisPyridines is a basic heterocyclic organic compound with the chemical formula C5H5N. It is structurally related to benzene, with one methine group (=CH−) replaced by a nitrogen atom. The pyridine ring occurs in many important compounds, including azines and the.....
Synopsis Radiation curable coatings are the polymer coatings, which are cured (cross-linking) when exposed to a radiation of ultra violet light (UV) or electron beam (EB). Radiation curable coatings are generally composed of a base resin (e.g, .....
Synopsis Rare Earth Element is one of a set of seventeen chemical elements in the periodic table, specifically the fifteen lanthanides, as well as scandium and yttrium. Scandium and yttrium are considered rare-earth elements because they tend to occur .....
Synopsis Gasification is a process that converts organic carbonaceous feedstocks into carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen by reacting the feedstock at high temperatures (>700°C, 1290°F), without combustion, with a controlled amount.....
