Trifluoromethanesulfonic acid (triflic acid) is a powerful superacid used extensively as a catalyst in organic synthesis (esterification, Friedel-Crafts reactions), as an initiator for cationic polymerization, and in pharmaceutical manufacturing for peptide/protein cleavage
Hexamethylenediamine (HMDA) is a crucial industrial chemical used primarily as a monomer for producing Nylon 6,6, which accounts for nearly 90% of its consumption. It is also essential for manufacturing polyurethanes (via HDI), epoxy curing agents, polyamide resins, and corrosion inhibitors for oil/water treatment
Methyl methacrylate (MMA) is a versatile monomer primarily used to produce polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) acrylic plastics, sheets, and resins (~75% of use). Its key applications include transparent, durable acrylic glass, automotive coatings, adhesives, dental prostheses, orthopedic bone cement, and industrial flooring. MMA is valued for its high transparency, UV stability
Methyl methacrylate (MMA) is a versatile monomer primarily used to produce polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) acrylic plastics, sheets, and resins (~75% of use). Its key applications include transparent, durable acrylic glass, automotive coatings, adhesives, dental prostheses, orthopedic bone cement, and industrial flooring. MMA is valued for its high transparency, UV stability
Polyamide resins are versatile, durable polymers used extensively for their superior adhesion, chemical resistance, and toughness. Key applications include epoxy coatings (marine, automotive, flooring), high-performance adhesives (hot melt, structural), printing inks for packaging, and molded components in automotive/electronics
Glycerine pitch is a dark, viscous, oily by-product of biodiesel and fatty acid production, primarily used as an eco-friendly binder for manufacturing construction materials like roofing tiles and as a sustainable alternative or extender for asphalt. It acts as a high-energy fuel source for furnaces and boilers, serves as a feedstock for producing polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) biopolymers, and undergoes further processing to recover glycerol for industrial use.
Triethyl Citrate (TEC) is a versatile, non-toxic ester used as a plasticizer, solvent, emulsifier, and fixative in foods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and inks, acting as a whipping aid in food, a fragrance fixative in perfumes, a film former in nail polish, and a softening agent in polymers
Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate MDI MDI (Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate) is a key chemical used to make versatile polyurethane (PU) products, primarily rigid foams for insulation in buildings and appliances, but also flexible foams, coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers (CASE), and durable synthetic fibers like spandex, finding use in construction, automotive parts, furniture, and footwear
Glycidyl Methacrylate (GMA) is a versatile epoxy-functional monomer used to create high-performance polymers, primarily for enhancing paints, coatings (automotive, industrial), adhesives, and plastics
Dibutyltin dilaurate (DBTDL) is a versatile organotin compound primarily used as a catalyst for polyurethane and silicone production, accelerating curing in foams, sealants, coatings, and elastomers, and as a PVC stabilizer, preventing degradation.
Dibutyltin diacetate (DBTDA) is a versatile organotin catalyst used primarily for speeding up reactions in silicone sealants (RTV), polyurethanes (PU), and coatings, acting as an esterification/transesterification catalyst, and as a PVC stabilizer, enabling fast curing in adhesives, automotive paints, electronics, and producing esters for cosmetics/pharmaceuticals, by catalyzing silanol condensation and PU crosslinking.
Desmodur L 75 is an aromatic polyisocyanate based on toluene diisocyanate (TDI). It can be used in combination with various Desmophen®, Baycoll®, Desmocoll® grades or other hydroxyl-bearing substances to formulate two-component polyurethane coatings and adhesives.
Adipic acid is a key chemical used mainly to make Nylon 66 for fibers and engineering plastics, but it's also vital for polyurethanes (foams, adhesives), plasticizers (flexible PVC), polyester resins, coatings, and as a food additive for tartness/acidity
2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate (HEMA) is a versatile monomer used in making polymers for coatings, adhesives, inks, and especially biomedical products like soft contact lenses and dental materials
1,6-Hexanediol Diacrylate (HDDA) is a versatile bifunctional monomer used as a crosslinking agent and reactive diluent, primarily in UV/EB curable systems like coatings, inks, and adhesives, adding hardness, adhesion, and water resistance, but also found in plastics, textiles, and photopolymers for improved mechanical and chemical properties.