Performance Chemicals Guide

Performance &Industrial ChemicalsReference Guide

Solvents, Intermediates& Surfactants

Specialty Chemicals

Performance Polymers

Vinyl Monomers

INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTY PRODUCTS

Performance & Industrial ChemicalsReference Guide

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Introduction

International Specialty Products is a specialty chemicals company that strivesto exceed our customers’ expectations by providing innovative technology,performance-enhancing products, and exceptional service.

Integral to the current success of our above and beyond efforts is ISP’sexceptional technical service organization, which works directly withformulation and application scientists. We keep abreast of market trends toprovide for our customers’ future needs.

With over 2,800 employees in more than ninety locations around the globe, ISPserves such industries as adhesives, coatings, oilfield, digital printing,electronics, HI&I, metallurgy and plastics - as well as other markets as diverse aspharmaceutical, agricultural, food, beverage and personal care. Our more than325 specialty chemicals, while sometimes representing a relatively smallportion of customers’ production costs, generally constitute key ingredients inthe end products in which they are used.

For more information visit us at www.ispcorp.com

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Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................2

Contents.......................................................................................................4

Product Overview........................................................................................5Solvents, Intermediates & Surfactants .....................................................6Vinyl Monomers .......................................................................................6Performance Polymers..............................................................................7Specialty Chemicals ..................................................................................7

Solvents, Intermediates & SurfactantsPropargyl Alcohol .....................................................................................8Butynediol ................................................................................................8Butenediol ................................................................................................9Butanediol................................................................................................9THF (Tetrahydrofuran) ..............................................................................10BLO® Solvent.............................................................................................10

Pyrrolidones2-Pyrol® Solvent .......................................................................................11M-Pyrol® Solvent ......................................................................................12Other Alkylpyrrolidones

NEP® Solvent........................................................................................12HEP® Solvent........................................................................................13CHP® Solvent........................................................................................13

Surfadone® LP-100...................................................................................14Surfadone® LP-300...................................................................................14Easy-Wet™ 20 ...........................................................................................15Microflex™ Microemulsifier.......................................................................15Engineered Solvents .................................................................................16

Vinyl MonomersV-Pyrol® Reactive Monomer .....................................................................17V-Cap™ Reactive Monomer.......................................................................17Rapi-Cure® Vinylethers .............................................................................18

Performance PolymersPVP (Polyvinylpyrrolidone).......................................................................19ViviPrint™ 540 ..........................................................................................21PVPP (Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone) ..............................................................21Disintex™ Disintegrants ............................................................................22ViviPrint™ PS-10 .......................................................................................22Vinylpyrrolidone Copolymers....................................................................23Ganex®/Antaron® Copolymers ..................................................................23PVP/VA Copolymers..................................................................................24Polectron®/Antara® 430 ...........................................................................25Copolymers of Vinylpyrrolidone/Alkylaminomethacrylate andAlkylaminomethacrylamide .....................................................................25Copolymer and Gafquat®..........................................................................26Gafquat® HS-100 ......................................................................................26Styleze™ CC-10 .........................................................................................27ViviPrint™ 121 & 131 ................................................................................27Setleze™ 3000 ..........................................................................................27Styleze™ W Series .....................................................................................27Acrylidone® 1005......................................................................................28Styleze™ 2000 and Acrylidone® LM ..........................................................28Vinylcaprolactam Polymers ......................................................................29Copolymer VC-713 ....................................................................................29Aquaflex® SF-40 .......................................................................................30ViviPrint™ 200 ..........................................................................................30ViviPrint™ 300 ..........................................................................................31Chromabond™ Dye Complexing Polymers ................................................31Sorez™ 100 ...............................................................................................32Aquazol® Polymers ...................................................................................32Gantrez® Copolymers................................................................................33Stabileze® Rheology Modifiers .................................................................35EasySperse™ Polymeric Dispersant ...........................................................35I-Rez™ 160................................................................................................36Aquaflex® FX-64 .......................................................................................36Aquaflex® XL-30 .......................................................................................37

Specialty ChemicalsSilcron® Silica Gels ....................................................................................37Escalol® UV Absorbers ..............................................................................38Emulsifier, Dispersants and Lubricants .....................................................38Carbonyl Iron Powders (Micropowder® Iron) ............................................40Iron Pentacarbonyl ...................................................................................40

Applications Chart.......................................................................................41a-c


Specialty Chemicals


Vinyl Monomers


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Product Overview

This brochure is organized into four categories representing major chemicalfamilies of ISP products:

• Solvents, Intermediates & Surfactants

• Vinyl Monomers

• Performance Polymers

• Specialty Chemicals

We invite you to explore ISP’s broad range of innovative products and the manyperformance-enhancing properties they offer.


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The common characteristic of these chemicals is their ready solubility inhydrophilic media.

• Propargyl Alcohol and Butynediol due to their high electron density of theacetylenic bond function as metal complexing and corrosion inhibiting agents.

• Butenediol, having a cis double bond enters into Diels-Alder Reactions andButanediol finds application as a plasticizer and humectant.

• All four alcohols function as precursors to numerous derivatives such as esters, carbamates, polyesters and urethanes.

• Tetrahydrofuran is an inert solvent for numerous polymer and organometallic reactions and is the precursor of polytetramethyleneglycol.

• BLO® (γ-Butyrolactone) is a polar solvent for ionic substrates and functions asan acid donor in aqueous media at elevated temperatures.

Pyrrolidones: This family of chemicals varies in properties as a function ofsubstitution on the lactam nitrogen atom. All members are characterized by lowvapor pressure, high flash point, high dipole moment, ready complex formation,surface activity as the alkyl chain lengthens and biodegradability when the alkylchain is linear.

• 2-Pyrol® (2-pyrrolidone) the first member, is used as a humectant, cosolvent with water, coalescent aid and plasticizer.

• The lower alkyl pyrrolidones, most notably M-Pyrol® (N-methyl-2 pyrrolidone),are excellent polymer solvents, paint and photoresist strippers, paint coalescents, industrial cleaners and extraction solvents.

• The Surfadone® alkyl pyrrolidones are hydrophobic in nature, functioning as excellent wetting agents and effective dispersing and cleaning aids.

• Engineered Solvents, based on M-Pyrol®, are formulated to meet a variety of industrial cleaning requirements.

Vinyllactams and vinylethers are offered for applications based on the utility oftheir olefin linkage.

• V-Pyrol® (N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone) is water soluble and undergoes free radical homo- and copolymerizations as well as grafting reactions. V-Pyrol® RC is a low viscosity reactive diluent for UV radiation curing processing.

• V-Cap™ (N-vinyl-2-caprolactam) is only slightly soluble in water but can function in many applications similar to V-Pyrol®.

• Fully-formulated UV-curable Gafgard® Coating Systems impart abrasion and solvent resistance to a wide variety of surfaces.

• Rapi-Cure® Vinylethers are produced with a variety of functionalities imparting hydrophobicity or hydrophilicity, polarity, crosslinking capability, rigidity or flexibility into coatings prepared by either cationic, charge transfer or free radical polymerization.

• The Rapi-Cure® Vinylethers have low toxicity and are designed for UV radiation curing applications.

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The largest family of polymers produced by ISP is based on N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone.These include PVP (polyvinylpyrrolidone) homopolymers and copolymers. Thelatter contain functionality from co-reactants which include vinyl acetate,PVP/VA; α-olefins, Ganex®/Antaron® (1); dimethylaminoalkylene- methacrylateor -methacrylamide copolymers and their derivatives make up the product lines,Gafquat® and ViviPrint™ copolymers, the latter polymer developed for ink jetmedia coating; and styrene, Polectron®/Antara® 430 (2). We have recently addedthe new Chromabond™ - vinylpyridine based polymers containing eithernitrogen oxide or betaine functionalities, and Aquazol® - poly-2-ethyloxazolinepolymers. Many properties are shared among the groups, but each also hasunique characteristics, varying with structure, for example:

• PVP, high polarity, dispersancy, hydrophilicity, adhesion, cohesivity and high Tg.

• PVP/VA, thermoplasticity, oxygen permeability, varying hydrophilicity and adhesion.

• Ganex®/Antaron®, hydrophobicity, an emulsifier and dispersant for nonaqueous systems.

• Gafquat®, basicity, substantivity, and high charge density.

• ViviPrint™, ink-binding, water resistance, high gloss and transparency, light stability (fastness).

• Polectron®/Antara®, thickening and opacifying emulsion.

• Chromabond™, dye complexation and soil anti-redeposition.

• Aquazol®, thermoplastic, hydrophilicity, adhesion, cohesivity, thermal and shear stable and high decomposition temperature.

ISP also offers polymers based on V-Cap™. These include vinylcaprolactamhomopolymers, copolymers with vinylpyrrolidone and terpolymers containingboth lactam monomers and dimethylaminoalkylene-methacrylate or -methacrylamide. These polymers are generally more hydrophobic than theV-Pyrol® based products mentioned above, but offer many of the functionalproperties inherent in the lactam ring. Among other applications, Inhibex™polymers are highly efficient as inhibitors of gas hydrate formation.

A range of alternating copolymers based on methylvinylether and maleicanhydride are produced by ISP:

• The Gantrez® AN family of methylvinylether/maleic anhydride copolymers are characterized by aprotic polar solvent solubility, reaction with protic compounds such as water, alcohols and amines with facile film formation.

• The hydrolyzed Gantrez® S polycarboxylic acid resins function as dispersants, divalent cation binding agents and polymeric acidifiers.

Ultraviolet Absorbers: The Escalol® family of UV absorbers are high boiling,water insoluble liquid esters with a broad absorption in the UV-B radiationregion (290 to 320 nm).

Emulsifiers, Dispersants and Lubricants: The Ceraphyl® and Cerasynt®product line includes a variety of water insoluble esters and polyol-esters whichare useful as emulsifiers, dispersants, and lubricants.

Carbonyl Iron Powder: Micropowder® Iron is characterized as fine, high purity,micron size spherical particles with superior electronic and magnetic properties.

ISP also offers a wide variety of industrial biocides sold under the Nuocide®,Nuosept®, Integra® and Fungitrol® tradenames and industrial alginates(sodium, potassium, ammonium, and propylene glycol alginate) sold under theKelgin®, Keltex®, Manutex®, Manucol® and Collatex® tradenames.

ISP Elastomers offers a full range of emulsion SBR (styrene-butadiene rubber)for tires, industrial rubber products, adhesives and sealants.

Please contact your local sales office for additional information.

(1) Ganex® is sold as Antaron® in Europe and Canada.(2) Polectron® 430 is sold as Antara® 430 in Europe and Asia Pacific.

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Propargyl Alcohol (2-propyn-1-ol)

Applications

• Iron dissolution inhibitor in mineral acids.

• Corrosion inhibitor during oil well stimulation and acid pickling.

• Electroplating bath additive giving bright, uniform metal deposition without film formation.

• Precursor to Iodopropynylbutyl Carbamate (IPBC), a coating fungicide.

Physical Properties

Boiling point ...................................................115°C

Vapor pressure ................................................11.6mm Hg @ 20°C

Flash point .....................................................35°C

Freezing point.................................................-50°C

Viscosity..........................................................1.6 cP @ 25°C

Specific gravity ...............................................0.9485 @ 25°C

Chemistry

There are three reactive sites in propargyl alcohol; the triple bond, methynehydrogen and hydroxyl group. The triple bond has a high electron density andthereby an affinity for a number of industrially important metals. Both the methyneand hydroxyl hydrogens can be substituted with appropriate chemical reagents.

Butynediol (2-butyne-1,4-diol)

Applications

• Iron dissolution inhibitor in mineral acids.

• Corrosion inhibitor during acid pickling.

• Nickel electroplating bath additive giving bright, uniform metal deposition without film formation.

• Oven cleaners.

• Photoresist Strippers.

Physical Properties

Boiling point ...................................................238°C


Flash point .....................................................157°C

Melting point..................................................54°C


Chemistry

Butynediol is commercially available as a solid or in 35% aqueous solution. Thetriple bond in butynediol has a high electron density and an affinity for metalssimilar to propargyl alcohol. The two hydroxyl groups undergo typical reactionssuch as ethoxylation to produce Butoxyne® 497, a 100% active liquid with amelting point of approximately -15°C.


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Butenediol (2-butene-1,4-diol)

Applications

• Diels-Alder reactions to produce Vitamin B-6, Endosulfan, etc.

• Diacylation with bromoacetic acid to produce a paper slimicide.

Physical Properties

Boiling point ...................................................234°C

Flash point .....................................................135°C

Freezing point.................................................7°C

Viscosity..........................................................22 cP @ 25°C


Chemistry

Butenediol, as produced by ISP, is 93-97% cis isomer, facilitating its use in 1,4-addition reactions. The two hydroxyl groups undergo the typical reactions ofalcohols. Butenediol readily dehydrates to 2,3-dihydrofuran in the presence ofacids and polymerizes above 165°C.

Butanediol (1,4-butanediol)

Applications

Butanediol is used mainly as a co-monomer in classical diol-condensationreactions with:

• Terephthalic acid to produce polybutylene terephthalate (PBT).

• Diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) yielding polyurethane foams, elastomersand adhesives.

• Adipic acid to yield polyesters with biodegradability characteristics.

In general, polymers produced from butanediol exhibit greater hydrophobicity,crystallinity, strength, hydrolysis resistance and better low temperatureflexibility than those produced from ethylene glycol.

• Physical properties of butanediol make it useful as a plasticizer and humectant.

Physical Properties

Boiling point ...................................................228°C

Vapor pressure ................................................<0.075mm Hg @ 24°C

Flash point .....................................................139°C

Viscosity..........................................................71.5 cP @25°C


Chemistry

Butanediol’s reactive sites are its hydroxyl groups, which undergo all the typicalreactions of alcohols. In addition to the condensation reactions noted above, itcan be converted to simple esters, halides, dehydrated to tetrahydrofuran anddehydrogenated to γ-butyrolactone.


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THF (Tetrahydrofuran)

Applications

• Solvent for vinyl polymers used in PVC pipe adhesives, industrial cleaning, magnetic tape coatings, vinyl fabric topcoats among others.

• Reaction medium for organometallic reagents, including linear low density polyethylene catalyst manufacture.

• Monomer for polytetramethylene glycol, a Spandex® intermediate.

Physical Properties

Boiling point ...................................................66°C

Vapor pressure ................................................161mm Hg @ 20°C

Flash point .....................................................-14°C

Freezing point.................................................-108.5°C

Viscosity..........................................................0.5 cP @20°C

Dipole moment...............................................1.75D


Dielectric constant ..........................................7.52

Chemistry

THF (stabilized with 250-400 ppm BHT) is an excellent polymer solvent,combining rapid dissolution and evaporation with significant solubilizingcapacity for many high molecular weight polymers at moderate viscosity. It hasunique characteristics in Grignard and other organometallic reactions. As notedabove, THF undergoes an acid-catalyzed ring opening polymerization reaction toproduce polytetramethylene glycol.

BLO® (γ-Butyrolactone)

Applications

• Electrolyte dissociating solvent for nonaqueous capacitors.

• Photoresist stripper.

• Solvent for a wide spectrum of polymers and an effective substitute for chlorinated hydrocarbons.

• Paint strippers, industrial cleaners and lithographic developers.

• Hydrolyzed in water at elevated temperatures to yield 4-hydroxybutyric acid, leading to its use as an acid donor in nylon fiber dyeing.

• Stabilizes urea in fertilizers.

Physical Properties

Boiling point ...................................................204°C


Flash point .....................................................93°C

Freezing point.................................................-44°C

Viscosity..........................................................1.2 cP @25°C

Dipole moment...............................................4.27D



Chemistry

Although BLO® is stable under a wide range of conditions, at elevatedtemperatures and in the presence of appropriate reagents, it serves as anintermediate in a variety of useful syntheses, such as:

• Precursor to 2-pyrrolidone and the extensive family of alkyl pyrrolidones produced from ammonia and primary amines.

• Reacting with phenols to yield phenoxybutyric acid derivatives with applications in pharmaceuticals and as photographic coupling agents.


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Pyrrolidones

The family of 2-pyrrolidones offered by ISP has a variety of properties primarilyderived from the unique features of the lactam ring and modified bysubstitution on the nitrogen atom. The general characteristics of thesecompounds result from the polar N-C=O linkage in the five-membered ring. Thereactivity, physical properties and stability of these molecules results from thewell documented amide resonance. In anionic media, the partially positivenitrogen readily coordinates with negatively charged species while in acidicsystems the electron-rich carbonyl oxygen is rapidly protonated.

2-Pyrol® (2-Pyrrolidone)

Applications

• Solubilization of complex organic molecules in water.

• Humectant and cosolvent in digital printing inks.

• Coalescent or plasticizer for acrylic resins, especially in floor polishes, inksand adhesives.

Physical Properties

Boiling point ...................................................245°C


Flash point .....................................................129°C

Freezing point.................................................25°C

Viscosity..........................................................13.3 cP @ 25°C

Dipole moment...............................................3.5D


Chemistry

The reactive site of 2-Pyrol® is its labile hydrogen on the nitrogen. It can undergovinylation with acetylene, alkylation with alkylhalides and acylation with acylhalides.Hydrolysis in basic media produces γ-aminobutyric acid. It is also available as95% active solution that freezes/solidifies at 12°C to ensure ease of handling.


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M-Pyrol® (N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone)

Applications

• Polymerization medium for polyethersulfones, polyaramids, polyesters, polyamide-imides.

• Polyamide-imide diluent for wire enamel coatings.

• Paint and photoresist strippers.

• Coalescent in latex paints allowing excellent formulation latitude.

• Polydifluoroethylene solvent in rechargeable battery manufacture.

• Industrial cleaners; neat or in combination with numerous other solvents.

• Solvent for extraction of aromatics from lube oil.

• Solvent for separation of acetylene and butadiene from light hydrocarbon streams.

• High precision electronic cleaning agent.

Physical Properties

Boiling point ...................................................202°C

Vapor pressure ................................................0.27 mm Hg @ 20°C

Flash point .....................................................90°C

Freezing point.................................................-24°C

Viscosity..........................................................1.7 cP @ 25°C

Dipole moment...............................................4.06 Debye @ 25°C



Soluble in water and most organic solvents; sparingly soluble in aliphatic hydrocarbons.

Chemistry

M-Pyrol® is extremely resistant to hydrolysis from pH 2-10, even at elevatedtemperatures. Beyond these limits, hydrolysis to 4-(methylamino) butanoic acidoccurs at a rate dependent on pH and temperature. A large body of chemistryhas been developed on the reactions of strong nucleophiles with M-Pyrol®. Highpurity, low trace metal grades are sold under the Micropure® and Pharmasolve®tradenames for the electronic and pharmaceutical industries.

NEP® (N-Ethyl-2-Pyrrolidone)

Applications

• Low temperature reaction solvent for temperature sensitive pharmaceutical active ingredients.

• Circuit board/defluxing/stencil cleaners - used as a co-solvent, usually in combination with other water-soluble solvents such as glycol ethers or tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol and surfactants for removal of flux residues, oils and greases. Used as an alternative for N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone.

Physical Properties

Boiling point ...................................................200°C

Vapor pressure ................................................0.2 mm Hg @ 20°C

Flash point ......................................................92.8°C

Freezing point.................................................< -70°C

Viscosity..........................................................3.5 cP



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HEP® (N-Hydroxyethyl-2-Pyrrolidone)

Applications

• Photoresist Strippers - used as a co-solvent, usually in combination withM-Pyrol® (N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone) solvent, to enhance performance by broadening solubility range.

• Paint Strippers - as a solvent in high temperature stripping applications for chemically resistance coatings.

• Silk Screen Cleaners - as a co-solvent in cleaning formulations to enhance removal of inks from silk screen fibers.

• Hard Surface Cleaners - used as a co-solvent with glycol ethers in oven cleaning formulations.

• Intermediate for alkoxylated derivatives used in gasoline additives.

Physical Properties

Boiling point ...................................................295°C

Vapor pressure ................................................<0.005 mm Hg @ 20°C

Flash point ......................................................160°C

Freezing point.................................................20°C

Viscosity..........................................................53 cP


CHP® (N-Cyclohexyl-2-Pyrrolidone)

Applications

• Photoresist Strippers - used as a co-solvent, usually in combination withM-Pyrol® (N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone) and BLO® (γ-Butyrolactone) solvents, to enhance performance by broadening solubility range.

• Circuit Board Fabrication - used in chemical polishing of copper and copper alloys to increase the stability of hydrogen peroxide in acid brightening baths.

• Dye Carrier or Dyeing Bath Additive - used in dyeing of aromatic polyamide fibers (i.e., Dupont’s Kevlar® and Nomex®, Teijin’s Conex®) as a swelling/ diffusion agent to enhance dye and flame retardant penetration.

• Paint Strippers - as a solvent in high temperature stripping applications for chemically resistant coatings.

• Silk Screen Cleaners - as a co-solvent in cleaning formulations to enhance removal of inks from silk screen fibers.

Physical Properties

Boiling point ...................................................284°C

Vapor pressure ................................................<0.005 mm Hg @ 20°C

Flash point ......................................................145°C

Freezing point.................................................12°C

Viscosity @ 25°C..............................................11.5 cP



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Surfadone® LP-100 (N-Octyl-2-Pyrrolidone)

Applications

• Soil penetrant and softener in hard surface cleaners, laundry prespotters and metal cleaning.

• Wetting agent for dishwashing, industrial and institutional cleaners.

• Isopropyl alcohol replacement in fountain solutions.

• Solvent for polymers and hydrophobic substances.

• Pigment dispersion aid and pigment conditioning solvent.

• Component of photoresist strippers.

• Wetting agent for aqueous systems.

• Component in microemulsifying systems.

Physical Properties

Boiling point ...................................................100°C @ 0.3mm Hg


Flash point ......................................................113°C

Freezing point.................................................-25°C

Viscosity..........................................................8 cP @ 20°C

Minimum equilibrium surface tension............28 mN/m @ 0.12%

Minimum dynamic surface tension.................35 mN/m @ 10 bubbles/sec

Chemistry

Surfadone® LP-100 is a low foaming, nonionic rapid wetting agent with an HLBof 6 having no critical micelle concentration (CMC). Due to the electrondelocalized lactam ring, Surfadone® LP-100 interacts with anionic surfactantmicelles. This greatly enhances its water solubility, resulting in a synergisticsurface tension reduction and wetting enhancement at low concentrations.

Surfadone® LP-300 (N-Dodecyl-2-Pyrrolidone)

Applications

• High boiling solvent for polymers and hydrophobic substances.

• Substitute for fluorocarbon surfactants used for oil well stimulation.

• Additive in hand or automatic dish wash detergents.

• Ingredient in pressure sensitive adhesives.

Physical Properties

Boiling point ...................................................145°C @ 0.2 mm Hg

Flash point ......................................................116°C

Freezing point.................................................10°C

Viscosity..........................................................17 cP @ 25°C

Minimum equilibrium surface tension............26 mN/m @ 20 ppm

Chemistry

Surfadone® LP-300 is sparingly soluble in water (0.002 weight percent) andsoluble in most organic solvents. It is a low foaming, nonionic surfactant with anHLB of 3 and has no critical micelle concentration (CMC). Like its lower homolog,Surfadone® LP-300 interacts with anionic surfactants forming mixed micelleswhich greatly enhances its solubility resulting in a synergistic surface tensionreduction and wetting enhancement. Appropriate combinations of Surfadone®LP-300 and anionic surfactants produce viscous solutions and gels.


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Easy-Wet™ 20

Applications

• Hard surface cleaners.

• Glass and tile cleaners.

• Industrial and institutional cleaners.

• Textile processing.

• Pigment wetting.

• Agricultural and industrial products.

Benefits

• Faster wetting.

• Lower use levels.

• Low contact angles.

• Improved spreading on most surfaces.

• Better equilibrium surface tension.

• Enhanced cleaning performance.

Physical Properties

Physical form ..................................................Clear liquid

pH (10 wt% aq.) .............................................4.0-6.0

Viscosity @ 25°C..............................................15-30 cP

Specific gravity @ 25°C ...................................0.92-0.95

Chemistry

Easy-Wet™ 20 is a proprietary super-wetting agent in a convenient to use liquidform. Easy-Wet™ 20 is a cost-effective, premium wetter/surfactant suitable forHI&I cleaning, textiles, pigments, agricultural and other industrial applicationswhere superior wetting and spreading performance is required.

Microflex™ Microemulsifier

Applications

• Microemulsifier for hydrophobic active solubilization.

• Delivers permethrin active in shampoos.

• Preparation of stabilized silicones delivered from aqueous solutions.

• Formulation of aqueous wood preservatives.

• Dispersions of waxes and polishes.

Benefits

• Optimized microemulsifier with particle sizes < 0.06µ.

• High solvency for many hydrophobic water-insoluble organic chemicals(active ingredients).

• Concentrates prepared are compatible with high levels of emulsifiers (anionic and non-ionic).

Physical Properties

Physical form ..................................................Yellow liquid

pH ...................................................................3.5

Viscosity..........................................................100-140 cP

Specific gravity @ 25°C ...................................1.0-1.1


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Engineered Solvents

ISP produces a family of Engineered Solvents based on M-Pyrol®, which aredesigned to meet the needs of specific cleaning operations. These include:ShipShape®, FoamFlush® and PartsPrep®, which are each recommended forunique applications when M-Pyrol® alone cannot meet certain cleaningrequirements. In addition to their excellent solvency, our Engineered Solventsare formulated for low VOC and low toxicity. They are effective replacements formethylene chloride, acetone, MEK and halogenated solvents.

Engineered Solvents Products

Engineered Solvents Properties

Product Uses

ShipShape® Resin Cleaner • Cleaning and flushing fiberglass resinsfrom tools and equipment.

• Two component epoxy cleanup applications.

• Low VOC cleanup solvent for paint and resin manufacturers.

FoamFlush® Urethane Remover • Cleaning and flushing mixing heads, tools, conveyors and molds of rigid and flexible polyurethanes foams.

PartsPrep® Degreaser(sold as PartsReady® in Europe)

• Metal degreasing and specialty optics cleaning operations.

Physical Properties ShipShape®Resin Cleaner

FoamFlush®Urethane Remover

PartsPrep®Degreaser

Physical form @ 25°C Light yellowclear

Clear liquid Clear liquid

Density (g/ml) 1.07 1.05 1.03

Melting point °F (°C) 22.0 (-20.0) 22.0 (-20.0) 14.0 (-24.4)

Boiling point °F (°C) 396-399

(202-204)

396-399

(202-204)

396

(202)

Flashpoint °F (°C) 197 (91.7) 197 (88.3) 193 (89.4)

Viscosity @ 25°C (cP) 2.02 2.09 2.49


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Vinyl Monomers

V-Pyrol® (N-Vinyl-2-Pyrrolidone)

Applications

• Reactive diluent for radical initiated UV radiation curing used in vinyl flooring, wood coatings, release coatings, inks, etc.

• Numerous conventional polymerizations to generate an array of materials with a variety of properties as noted in the following Polymer Section.

• Gafgard® 233, a formulated UV radiation curable coating containing V-Pyrol® RC and a multifunctional acrylate, is used to impart high levels of abrasion resistance to coatings for plastic lenses, protective window films, credit cards, etc.

Physical Properties

Boiling point ...................................................193°C @ 400 mm Hg

Melting point..................................................13°C


Flash point ......................................................96°C

Viscosity..........................................................2 cP @ 25°C

Chemistry

V-Pyrol® is a clear liquid stabilized with insoluble sodium hydroxide or solubleN,N’-di-sec-butyl-p-phenylenediamine. The latter inhibitor is supplied inV-Pyrol® RC and V-Pyrol®/Amine at concentrations of 25 ppm and at 100 ppm,respectively for radiation curing and nonradiation curing applications. Thismonomer is known to be a supercooled liquid well below its freezing point of13°C. It can remain as a liquid at room temperature for extended periods. Rapid,exothermic crystallization under these conditions should not be confused withbulk polymerization.

V-Pyrol® RC accelerates UV curing rates as the reactive diluent; typicallyformulated with an acrylate oligomer it imparts unique solution viscosityreduction and enhanced adhesion to non-polar substrates. The activated doublebond of V-Pyrol® facilitates its use in free radical homo- and copolymerizationsand grafting reactions. The products of these reactions are either linear or cross-linked homopolymers and nonionic, anionic and cationic copolymers. Polymersfrom V-Pyrol® are amorphous and the pyrrolidone ring imparts hydrophilicity,adhesiveness, strength and complexing capability.

V-Cap™ (N-Vinyl-2-Caprolactam)

Applications

• Reactive diluent for radical initiated UV radiation curing used in inks (especially silk screening), vinyl flooring, wood coatings, release coatings, etc.

• Conventional polymerizations to generate materials which have more hydrophobic character than analogous V-Pyrol® based products.

• Gafgard® 300, a formulated UV radiation curable coating containing V-Cap™ RC and a multifunctional acrylate. It is used in applications similar to that of Gafgard® 233, but the resultant coatings are more hydrophobic.

Physical Properties

Boiling point ...................................................116°C @ 10mm Hg

Melting point..................................................35°C


Flash point ......................................................114°C

Viscosity..........................................................3.5 cP @ 40°C

Chemistry

V-Cap™ is a pale yellow crystalline solid stabilized with 10 ppm N,N’-di-sec-butylp-phenylenediamine having chemical reactivity characteristics similar to thosecited above for V-Pyrol®. Polymers synthesized from V-Cap™ are significantlymore hydrophobic than their V-Pyrol® analogs, but still exhibit the adhesiveness,strength and complexing capability characteristic of the lactam functionality.

As with V-Pyrol®, V-Cap™ is a super cooled liquid and can remain as a liquid atroom temperature for extended periods.


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Vinyl Monomers

Rapi-Cure® Vinylethers

Applications

• Reactive diluents for cationic, charge transfer and free radical radiation curable coatings.

• Co-monomers in specialty coating manufacture.

• Effective in generating low surface energy release coatings.

• Monomers for tackifying adhesives with varying properties.

Physical Properties

Properties of available commercial vinylethers

Rapi-Cure® DVE-3 (Triethyleneglycol Divinylether)Physical form ..................................................Clear, colorless liquidBoiling point ...................................................120-126°C @ 18 mm HgCharacteristics.................................................Difunctional, flexible backboneViscosity..........................................................2.6 cP

Rapi-Cure® HBVE (4-Hydroxybutylvinylether)Physical form ..................................................Clear, colorless liquidBoiling point ...................................................243°CCharacteristics.................................................Dual functionalityViscosity..........................................................5.4 cP

Rapi-Cure® DVB1D (Butanediol Divinyl Ether)Physical form ..................................................Clear, colorless lquidBoiling point ...................................................62-64°C @ 10 mm HgCharacteristics.................................................Difunctional, flexible backboneViscosity..........................................................4.3 cP

Chemistry

Vinylethers can undergo three distinct types of polymerizations; cationic, chargetransfer or free radical.

Cationic Polymerization: The vinylether double bond is unusually electron richand forms rapidly polymerizing carbocations in the presence of initiators such asLewis and Bronsted Acids. These reactive intermediates are generated inconventional and UV-curing vinylether homo- or copolymerizations.

Charge Transfer Polymerization: The electron-rich vinylether double bond iscapable of forming charge transfer complexes with a variety of electron-deficient substrates. These copolymerizations can be carried out under eitherground state or photochemical reaction conditions. Typical examples ofelectron-deficient olefins are maleates, fumarates and fluoroalkenes.

Free Radical Photopolymerization: Although vinylethers do not undergohomopolymerization by free radical initiation, appropriately formulatedmixtures of acrylate oligomers and vinylethers can be useful UV-curing systems.


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PVP (Polyvinylpyrrolidone)

Polyvinylpyrrolidone is a hygroscopic, amorphous polymer supplied as a white,free flowing powder, or in clear aqueous solution. Available in several molecularweight grades, each characterized by K-value, it is used in various applications.

Applications

• Dye transfer inhibition in detergents using K-15 and K-30 to complex fugitive dyes in wash water.

• Textile dye stripping and strike rate control through complexation and dispersion with K-30.

• Photoprocessing where sulfide salts are complexed by K-30 in developing baths to inhibit redeposition on film.

• Laundry detergents where K-30 inhibits soil redeposition.

• Emulsion polymerization where K-30 latex stabilizer, functioning as a protective colloid, facilitates redispersion of a “broken”latex end-use application.

• Dispersions using K-30 and K-90 for nonaqueous dye and pigment-based writing ink delivery systems.

• Production of expandable polystyrene, with K-90 used as the protective colloid.

• Polyvinylpyrrolidone and a number of its copolymers find use as media components in digital ink jet printing.

• Hollow fiber membrane manufacture in which K-90 and K-30 create voids and hydrophilic domains in polysulfone membranes.

• In oil field cementing, where K-30 and K-90 serve as fluid loss control agents.

• On lithographic plates using hydrophobic inks, where K-15 provides enhancement of the nonimage area.

• K-85 and 90 in stearate-based adhesive sticks for arts and crafts applications.

• Both ends of toilet paper rolls, utilizing K-60 as an adhesive.

• In fiber glass sizing, using K-30 and K-90 film forming action to promote polyvinylacetate adhesion.

• As combustible ceramic binders, using K-30 and K-90 to enhance green strength.

• In tablet binder formulations, where K-30 and K-90 are used for industrial and pharmaceutical applications.

• In CRT fabrication using negative photoresist technology, where K-90 is used with a chemical crosslinker in water-based coating systems.

• Production of electrolead hydrogels, where K-90 is crosslinked by E-beam irradiation to produce a conducting medium.

• As metal quenchant bath where K-60, K-90 and K-120 are effective thickeners.

• The use of K-30 and K-90 for enzyme stabilization.

• Production of nano-sized metal pigments.

• Dispersant for carbon nano-fibers.


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PVP (Polyvinylpyrrolidone)

Physical Properties

Grade K-Value Range Molecular Weight (GPC/MALLS)

K-15 13-19 9,700

K-30 26-35 66,800

K-60 50-62 396,000

K-85 83-88 825,000

K-90 88-100 1,570,000

K-120 114-130 3,470,000

Water absorbtivity.............................................~17% water @ 60% RH/20°C

Glass transition temperature.............................Maximum 180°C, increases with Mw to Max. 180°C

Film formation ..................................................Hard, glossy, transparent, oxygen permeable

Film refractive index..........................................~1.53 @ 25°C

Solubility Characteristics

• Soluble in water and most polar solvents.

• Insoluble in esters, ethers, ketones and hydrocarbons.

K-60, K-85 and K-120 are currently available only as aqueous solutions. All otherPVP’s are available as dried powder or in solution.

Chemistry

Polyvinylpyrrolidone can be plasticized with water and most common organicplasticizers. It is considered to be physiologically inert. Applications takeadvantage of one or more properties inherent in the polymer, typically due tothe lactam ring:

High Polarity and the resultant propensity to form complexes with hydrogendonors, such as phenols and carboxylic acids, as well as anionic dyes andinorganic salts;

Dispersancy, where components in a mixture are uniformly distributed throughthe use of Polyvinylpyrrolidone;

Hydrophilicity, where the substantial water solubility of Polyvinylpyrrolidone isits dominant feature and frequently a factor along with other propertiesvaluable to numerous applications;

Adhesion, taking advantage of the higher molecular weight Polyvinyl-pyrrolidones formulating in aqueous media, then evaporating sufficient waterto generate a solid product for the desired application; and

Cohesivity, where cohesive strength is achieved through a variety of dryblending and granulation techniques.

Polyvinylpyrrolidone is cross-linkable to a water insoluble, swellable materialeither in the course of vinylpyrrolidone polymerization, by addition of anappropriate multifunctional comonomer, or by post-reaction; typically throughhydrogen abstraction chemistry.


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ViviPrint™ 540 (Polyvinylpyrrolidone)

Applications

• Digital printing media.

• Oilfield shale stabilization.

• Rheology modifier.

Physical Properties

Physical form ..................................................10-12% aqueous solution

Brookfield viscosity .........................................5,000-20,000 cps as supplied650 cP @ 5% solids

Molecular weight............................................600,000-800,000 (GPC)1,500,000-2,000,000 (MALLS)

Tg....................................................................174°C

Chemistry

ViviPrint™ 540 is produced by a proprietary in-situ process resulting in a 2-phasematrix consisting of soluble PVP and nanoscale PVP particles approximately 320nm in size. This unique matrix allows for high viscosity, greater flexibility, betteradhesion, curl resistance and improved water-fastness in inkjet media ascompared to PVP K-90.

PVPP (Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone)

PVPP is a highly cross-linked, amorphous, white free flowing polymer producedthrough a unique proliferous (popcorn) polymerization. Although insoluble inwater, acids, bases and organic solvents, the polymers offered have swellvolumes of between 4 and 8 ml/g in water. PVPP strongly complexes withphenols, such as tannins, flavonoids and dyes, adsorbing these compoundswithin its interior cavities.


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Disintex™ Disintegrants

Applications

• Tablet and granule disintegrants, high capillary activity and hydration capacity.

Physical Properties

Chemistry

The Disintex™ series are propertiary blends of PVPP, cellulose and/or inert salts.They are used extensively as disintegrants in laundry and dishwashing detergenttablets, taking advantage of their high swell volumes. The cross-linked PVPPhomopolymers are highly hydrophilic and will rapidly absorb water on contact toswell and create internal stress points that will break-up tablets.

ViviPrint™ PS-10 ( Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone )

Applications

• Digital print media.

• Synergistic absorption effects with silica for both dye and pigment based inks.

• Improve silica aqueous dispersions by reducing hard pack.

• Dye binding pigment useful in non-aqueous coatings.

Chemistry

ViviPrint™ PS-10 is 100% PVPP with an average particle size of 15-30µ. Thehydroscopic nature of pyrrolidone enhances the ability of PS-10 particles to absorbliquid rapidly, and its highly hydrophilic nature leads to rapid dispersion in water.

Physical Properties Disintex™ 75 Disintex™ 200 Disintex™ 600

Chemistry PVPP PVPPinert salt

PVPPinert salt/cellulose

Particle size 75µ 150µ 750µ

Use level 2% 2% 4-5%

Applications • Hard tablet> 10 tons

• Dishwashing tabs

• Hard tablet> 10 tons

• Dishwashing tabs

• Water-softeningtabs

•Soft tablets< 3 tons

• Laundry tabs



Ganex® (Alkylated Polyvinylpyrrolidone)Sold as Antaron® in Europe and Canada.

ApplicationsThe Ganex® family of Alkylated Polyvinylpyrrolidones are relatively low molecular weightpolymers varying in degree of hydrophobicity from water soluble powder (P-904LC) towater insoluble flaked solid (WP-660) and are useful in the following applications:

• Emulsifiers and dispersants in nonaqueous systems.• Desensitizer/wax dispersant in melt-cast explosives.• Dye dispersant for candles and shoe polish.• Water resistant film former in wood coatings.• Kinetic inhibitor against hydrate formation in oil field operations.• Oil pipeline dewaxer.• Pigment dispersant in solvent based coatings and inks.

Physical Properties

1 VP= Vinylpyrrolidone, C4 α-olefin= 1-butene, C16 α-olefin= 1-hexadecene, C20 α-olefin= 1-eicosene, C30 α-olefin= 1-tricosene.2 Brookfield, cP. a) RVT#2, 20rpm/10%solids; b) RVT#3, 20rpm/as is; c) RVT#2, 20rpm/neat; RVT# 5, 20rpm/neat.

ChemistryGanex® resins are copolymers produced from α-olefins and vinylpyrrolidone. Thealkyl component varies from a C-4 to C-30 moiety, in concentrations from 10 to80%. The combination of vinylpyrrolidone and alkyl functionalities produce abalance of dispersing and waterproofing capacity in the Ganex® line of polymers.

Vinylpyrrolidone Copolymers

The copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone and a number of other vinyl monomers, aredescribed on the following pages. These products are used in applications thatbenefit from both the unique characteristics of the pendant pyrrolidone ring incombination with the properties of the co-monomers’ functionalities.

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Product Co-PolymerComposition1

Tg/Melting Pt.

Viscosity2 Supplied As:

Ganex®P-904LC

90% VP,10% C4 α-olefin

155°C 14 @ 25°Ca White powder

Ganex®V-516


150°C 300 @ 25°Cb 55% actives inIPA3

Ganex®V-216


Melting Pt.8.5°C

2500 @ 50°Cc Viscous liquid

Ganex®V-220


Melting Pt.~35°C

20M @ 80°Cd Wax

Ganex®WP-660


Melting Pt.~63°C

Flaked solid


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Chemistry

Polyvinylpyrrolidone/vinyl acetate (PVP/VA) resins are linear, randomcopolymers produced by the free-radical polymerization of the monomers inratios varying from 70/30 to 30/70 vinyl acetate to vinylpyrrolidone.

The PVP/VA copolymers are thermoplastic resins with molecular weights fromapproximately 15M-60M. Their glass transition temperatures vary from 70 to115°C and hydrophilicity increases with vinylpyrrolidone content.

PVP/VA copolymers are available as white powders or clear solutions in ethanol,isopropanol and water. Polymers in the four ranges of vinylpyrrolidone content;30, 50, 60 and 70%, are produced in ethanol or isopropanol. The PVP/VAcopolymers with 60 and 70% vinylpyrrolidone content are available as solids oras 50% aqueous solutions.

In addition to being soluble in alcohols, the PVP/VA copolymers dissolve in estersand ketones, but are insoluble in ethers and aliphatic hydrocarbons. The watersoluble PVP/VA copolymers exhibit a 5% aqueous cloud point, i.e. the 60%vinylpyrrolidone content resin has a minimum critical solution temperature of 68°C.

PVP/VA (Vinylpyrrolidone/Vinylacetate Copolymers)

Applications

PVP/VA copolymers produce transparent, flexible, oxygen permeable filmswhich adhere to glass, plastics and metals. These properties, coupled with theability to control their hydrophilicity through monomer composition, lead toextensive industrial use:

• In remoistenable, hot melt adhesives.

• In repulpable, pressure sensitive adhesives, where the water solubility ofS-630 facilitates recycling.

• In a hot melt adhesive for a diaper wetness indicator system.

• As a binder for dry film photoresists.

• In solder masks utilizing aqueous processing.

• Inkjet coatings improves print receptivity.

Physical Properties

PVP/VA Grades Supplied As ~Mw

Glass TransitionTemp. of Copolymerin °C; low to highMw Range

E-335, -535, -635, -735 50% Ethanolsolution

29,000-57,000 69, 96, 106, 117

I-335, -535, -735 50% IPAsolution

13,000-22,000 71, 89, 108

W-635, -735 50% Aqueoussolution

15,000-27,000 99, 114

S-630 Dry powder 51,000 110


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Copolymers ofVinylpyrrolidone/Alkylaminomethacrylate orAlkylaminomethacrylamide

Applications

These polymers have a number of unique properties, such as substantivity toanionic materials, that make them useful as:

• Dye receptors in ink-jet and digital printing media.

• Adjuvant for electrodeposition of copper in printed circuit board fabrication.

Chemistry

The copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone and dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate(VP/DMAEMA, X=O, y=2) or vinylpyrrolidone and dimethylaminopropylmeth-acrylamide (VP/DMAPMA, X=N, y=3) are supplied as viscous solutions in eitherwater or ethanol. These polymers serve to a great extent as precursors forcationic polymers through quaternization reactions on the pendant tertiaryamino function. These polymers are described on the following pages.

Polectron® 430 (PVP/Polystyrene Latex)Sold as Antara® 430 in Europe and Asia Pacific.

Applications

Polectron® 430, with a glass transition temperature of approximately 100°C,gives transparent, thermoplastic films which readily adhere to glass, plasticsand metals. The emulsion, compatible with many polymers and surfactants, istypically used as:

• An opacifier and thickener for cleaning products.

• Hydrophobic coating for ink jet recording media.

• Oil resistant coatings.

• Cold seal adhesive component.

Chemistry

Polectron® 430 is a white, thermoplastic, 38-41% solids, latex produced as agraft, emulsion copolymer of 30% Polyvinylpyrrolidone and 70% styrene in thepresence of an anionic surfactant. The size distribution of the emulsion is suchthat 90% of the particles are <0.5 micron with a maximum 25°C viscosity of750cps @ pH 2.0-5.0. Polectron® 430 is thermally and mechanically stable in thepresence of a variety of ionic compounds. The viscosity is unaffected after threefreeze-thaw cycles between ambient and -20°C, the emulsion is unbroken at25°C after 1/2 hr @ 10,000 rpm and does not coagulate on addition of 1%hydrochloric acid, calcium chloride, alum or sodium borate.


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Gafquat® HS-100 (Vinylpyrrolidone/MethacrylamidopropylTrimethylammonium Chloride Copolymer)

The copolymer of methacrylamidopropyltrimethyl-ammonium chloride(MAPTAC) and vinylpyrrolidone, Gafquat® HS-100 gives transparent, glossy,tack free, flexible films. Presence of the amide linkage in the MAPTAC moietyimparts greater hydrolysis resistance. Typical of this cationic polymer family,Gafquat® HS-100, is substantive to negatively charged surfaces and compatiblewith anionic and amphoteric surfactants. (Material is not listed on the US EPATSCA inventory).

Physical Properties

1 Determined by GPC using polyethyleneoxide standard.2 cP as is, @22-23°C, RVT #7, 30 rpm.

Copolymer and Gafquat® (Vinylpyrrolidone/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymers)

Two VP/DMAEMA copolymers are quaternized with diethylsulfate producingGafquat® 755/755N and Gafquat® 734 which give transparent, glossy, tack free,flexible films. The polymers are substantive to negatively charged surfaces andcompatible with anionic and amphoteric surfactants.

Physical Properties

1 Determined by GPC using polyethyleneoxide standard.2 cP as is, @22-23°C, RVT #7, 30 rpm.

Product Solution Mw1 Tg BrookfieldViscosity2

Copolymer 845 20% H20 1,000,000 172°C 20,000-70,000

Copolymer 937 20% H20 1,000,000 104°C 20,000-70,000

Copolymer 958 50% Ethanol 60,000-1,100,000

100°C 60,000-90,000

Gafquat® 755/755N 20% H20 1,000,000 155°C/149°C

20,000-70,000

Gafquat® 734 50% Ethanol 60,000-110,000

140°C 30,000-70,000

Product Solution Mw1 Tg BrookfieldViscosity2

Gafquat® HS-100 20% H20 900,000-1,200,000

184°C 50,000-125,000


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Styleze™ W-10 & W-20 (Vinylpyrrolidone/Dimethylaminopropylmethacrylamide/Methacryloylaminopropyl LaurylDimethyl Ammonium Chloride Terpolymer)

Applications

• Thickener for strong acid formulations such as toilet bowl cleaners.

• Inkjet receptive media.

Physical Properties

Physical form ..................................................Slightly hazy aqueous solution

% Solids..........................................................10% (W-10), 20% (W-20)

pH (as is).........................................................3.5-5.0

Viscosity..........................................................<5000 cP (W-10)

40,000-100,000 (W-20)

Molecular weight............................................2,700,000

Tg....................................................................135°C

Chemistry

Styleze™ W polymers are random terpolymers of vinyl pyrrolidone,dimethylaminopropyl methacrylamide and methacryloylaminopropyl lauryldimethyl ammonium chloride. They promote and stabilize foam through theirability to reduce surface tension, excellent adhesion to high energy substratesand are flexible, elastic, low tack and heat resistant films. Additional solutionviscosity improvements can be achieved by the addition of salts. (Material is notlisted on the US EPA TSCA inventory.)

Styleze™ CC-10, ViviPrint™ 121, 131 & Setleze™ 3000(Vinylpyrrolidone/Dimethylaminopropylmethacrylamide Copolymer)

Applications

• Digital printing media (ViviPrint™ 121 and 131).

• Settling agent for hard surface cleaner (Setleze™ 3000).

Physical Properties

Chemistry

These high molecular weight copolymers have a strong affinity for anionicallycharged substrates, which can be further enhanced through quaternization. Itproduces transparent, flexible high gloss coatings with improved waterresistant. Cross-linking significantly improves water resistance. Presence of theamide linkage imparts greater hydrolysis resistance. Compatible with nonionic,cationic and amphoteric surfactant, soluble in ethanol and water, insoluble(Styleze™ CC-10) and partially soluble (ViviPrint™ 121/131 and Setleze™ 3000)in acetone. ViviPrint™ and Setleze™ are produced by a proprietary in-situ processresulting in a 2-phase matrix consisting of soluble copolymer and nanoscaleparticles approximately 320 nm in size that impart improved water-resistance,light fastness and curl resistance in digital media applications.

Properties Styleze™ CC-10 ViviPrint™ 121 ViviPrint™ 131& Setleze™ 3000

pH (as is) 6.0-8.0 6.5-7.8 6.5-7.8

Viscosity (cP) 10,000-35,000 6,000-24,000 6,000-24,000

Mw 1,200,000-1,500,000 1,500,000-2,000,000 1,500,000-2,000,000

Nanoparticles No Yes Yes

Neutralized H2SO4 H2SO4 HCI

Tg 161°C 167°C 167°C


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Styleze™ 2000 & Acrylidone® LM (Vinylpyrrolidone/Acrylic Acid/Lauryl Methacrylate Terpolymer)

Applications

• High efficacy styling gels.

• Rinse aid in automatic dish detergent.

• Metal quenching.

• Ink jet receptive media.

Physical Properties

Physical form ..................................................White, free flowing powder

Molecular weight............................................1,010,000

Tg....................................................................176°C

Chemistry

Styleze™ 2000 is a high molecular weight, film forming anionic terpolymercomposed of Vinyl Pyrrolidone and Acrylate backbone with a hydrophobicpendant C-12 chain. Styleze™ 2000 is insoluble in ethanol and water untilneutralized for easy dispersion. Exhibits synergistic thickening when combinedwith associative rheology modifiers.

Acrylidone® 1005 (Vinylpyrrolidone/Acrylic AcidCopolymer)

Applications

• Inkjet coatings.

• Membranes.

• Rinse aids.

Physical Properties

Physical form ..................................................White, free flowing powder

Molecular weight............................................120,000-150,000

Tg....................................................................143°C

Chemistry

Acrylidone® 1005 is a random copolymer of vinyl pyrrolidone (25%) and acrylicacid (75%). It forms transparent films that adhere to glass, plastics and metal. Itis soluble in alcohol/water blends, basic solutions, M-Pyrol® (N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone), propylene glycol and insoluble in ethers, esters, ketones, andaliphatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons. It is water dispersible and cross-linkable.


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Vinylcaprolactam Polymers

Applications

Vinylcaprolactam derived polymers give hard, glossy transparent films withexcellent adhesive and cohesive properties. These products are also availablein 2-butoxyethanol for application as kinetic gas hydrate inhibitors. Thepolymers also find use in many of the markets noted for polyvinylpyrrolidone.In general, vinylcaprolactam imparts reduced water solubility and cloud pointrelative to vinylpyrrolidone-based polymers, while enhancing thehydrophobicity of the resin.

Gas Hydrate Inhibitors

A range of V-Cap™ and V-Pyrol® homo- and copolymers have been developed, ina variety of solvents, to facilitate the uninterrupted flow in natural gas fieldpipelines at the varying environments defined by brine content, temperature,pressure, composition and residence time from field to collection point. They arecited below as Inhibex™ polymers.

Physical Properties

1 Determined by GPC using polyethyleneoxide standard2 Brookfield cP, as is, @25°C, RVT #3, 20rpm

Copolymer VC-713 (Vinylpyrrolidone/Vinylcaprolactam/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Terpolymer)Sold as Gaffix® VC-713 in North America.

Applications

• Gas hydrate inhibition.

• Flocculating agent.

• Film former in hair styling products.

• Inkjet receptive media.

Physical Properties

Physical form ..................................................Viscous ethanol solution

Molecular weight............................................82,700

Tg....................................................................152°C

Chemistry

Vinyl caprolactam imparts increased hydrophocity and reduces tack. Water-soluble film former, pseudo-cationic functionality, substantive to negativelycharged surfaces; Quaternization yields cationic polymer; Compatible withanionic, nonionic and cationic surfactants, silicones and thickeners.

Product MonomerComposition

Solution Mw1 Viscosity2

Inhibex™101

100% VCL 50%butoxyethanol

2-5x103 ~2000

Inhibex™301

VCL/DEAEMA 50%butoxyethanol

6-9x103 -

Inhibex™501

50% VCL/50% VP

50%butoxyethanol

5-8x103 3000-6000


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Aquaflex® SF-40 (Vinylcaprolactam/Vinylpyrrolidone/Dimethylaminopropylmethacrylamide Terpolymer)

Applications

• Film forming polymer in hair styling products.

Physical Properties

Physical form ..................................................Clear viscous ethanol solution


Tg....................................................................119°C

Chemistry

Transparent, flexible glossy films; Pseudo-cationic, substantive to negativelycharged surfaces; Quaternization yields cationic polymer; Decreased tackinessand improved hydrocarbon compatibility due to V-Cap™; Water and ethanolsoluble. (Material is not listed on the US EPA TSCA Inventory)

ViviPrint™ 200 (Vinylcaprolactam/Dimethylaminopropyl-methacrylamide/Hydroxyethylmethacrylate Terpolymer)

Applications


Physical Properties

Physical form ..................................................Slightly hazy, viscousaqueous solution

% Solids..........................................................29-31

Viscosity..........................................................3,000-15,000 cP

Molecular weight............................................1,000,000-1,500,000

Tg....................................................................139°C (freeze-dried)

pH ...................................................................6.5-7.8

Chemistry

ViviPrint™ 200 polymer is a terpolymer of V-Cap™/DMAPMA/HEMA, neutralizedwith HCl, specifically engineered to provide light fastness in formulated coatingsfor inkjet media. Pseudo-cationic, substantive to negatively charged surfaces,crosslinkable with azridine and glycidyl ether. When dried, forms flexible highgloss films. Compatible with many nonionic, cationic and amphoteric chemicals.Soluble in ethanol, isopropanol and water and compatible with PVOH, Aquazol®and gelatins.


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ViviPrint™ 300 (Dimethylaminopropylmethacrylamide/Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Copolymer)

Applications


• Excellent adhesion to metal substrates.

Physical Properties

Physical form ..................................................30% aqueous solution(with <3% IPA)

% Solids..........................................................29-31

Viscosity..........................................................3,000-15,000 cP


Tg....................................................................102°C (freeze-dried)

pH ...................................................................9.5-10.5

Chemistry

ViviPrint™ 300 polymer is a copolymer of DMAPMA and HEMA specificallyengineered to provide improved dry times of formulated inkjet media wherehigh levels of organic solvents in inks impact unfavorably on dry times. Excellentabsorption of water and high solvent based inks, excellent dry times, excellentadhesion to metallized substrates, excellent chelator and cross-linkable withazridine or epoxides. Soluble in ethanol, isopropanol and water. Partially solublein acetone.

Chromabond™ Dye Complexing Polymers

Chromabond™ S-100 Chromabond™ S-400

Applications

• Dye transfer inhibitors

• Hard surface cleaners.

Physical Properties

Chemistry

Chromabond™ vinylpyridine based polymers contain either nitrogen oxide (S-400 and S-403) or betaine (S-100) functionalities. Chromabond™ is a new familyof premium dye transfer inhibitors (DTI), developed and used in color-safelaundry detergents. Chromabond™ polymers demonstrate superior complexingof fugitive dyes at cost effective levels, under different temperature andsurfactant environments. Its chemical structure promotes dye complexation upto 60°C, while resisting interaction with anionic surfactants. Chromabond™polymers are soluble in water and water-alcohol mixtures, but insoluble in mostother solvents.

Physical Properties Chromabond™S-100

Chromabond™S-400

Chromabond™S-403E

Physical form Aqueous solution Aqueous solution Aqueous solution

% Solids 38-42 38-42 33-37

Viscosity (cP) 850 350 90

Molecular weight 35,000 28,000-32,000 9,000-17,000

pH (5% solution) 4-7 4-5 4-5


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Aquazol® (Poly-2-ethyl-2-oxazoline)

Applications

• Metal quenchants.

• Adhesives.

• Ceramic binders.

• Fiberglass sizing.

• Paper coatings.


Physical Properties

Physical form ..................................................Off-white solids

% Active .........................................................100%

Specific gravity ...............................................1.14

Tg....................................................................69-71°C

Chemistry

Aquazol® is poly (2-ethyl-2-oxazoline) and is available in four molecular weightgrades ranging from 5,000 to 500,000. They are non-ionic and soluble in polarorganic solvents and water. They have good adhesive properties and excellenttemperature stability. The long polymer chains provide high molecular weightswith low viscosity solutions that do not degrade over time. Its excellentthermoplasticity allows it to be used in plastic extrusions.

Sorez™ 100 (Polyethylene Glycol Polyester Copolymer)

Applications

• Soil release agent in laundry detergents, fabric softeners and pre and post wash stain removers.

• Ironing aid.

Physical Properties

Physical form ..................................................Slightly turbid amber liquid

% Solids..........................................................75-77%

Chemistry

Sorez™ 100 is a modified polyester copolymer concentrate in water-solubleform. The product imparts wicking properties to hydrophobic textiles. It providessoil release and anti-redeposition properties while reducing the electrostaticcharge of treated polyester. The polymer forms a thin film on the substrate,enabling effective soil removal during subsequent wash cycles.


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Gantrez® Copolymers

Gantrez® AN(Polymethylvinylether/Maleic Anhydride) Copolymer

Applications

Because of their unique chemical structure and reactivities, Gantrez®Copolymers function well as:

• Dispersants for fluorescent light phosphors.

• Microcapsule clusterants in carbonless paper and latex systems.

• Complex coacervates with gelatin to form the microcapsule wall in carbonless paper.

• Calcium encrustation inhibitors in laundry detergents.

• Acid layers in diffusion transfer film to neutralize alkaline developers and dyes.

• Intermediates in adhesive applications and liquid laundry detergent stabilizers.

• Imide derivatives for anti-reflective layers on silicon wafers prior to photoresist coating and light exposure.

• Gas fade inhibitors for Spandex fibers.

• Water retention aid in concrete.

• Metal sequestrant.

• Anionic polyacids.

Physical Properties

1 1% in MEK @25°C, Cannon Fenske, Tube Size 1002 SEC/LALLS detector

Reaction of the anhydride functional group with essentially any moleculehaving an “active hydrogen” opens a wealth of opportunities to synthesizeuseful derivatives.

ChemistryAs produced, Gantrez® AN copolymers contain alternating units ofmethylvinylether and maleic anhydride. The fundamental character of thispolymerization requires a maleic anhydride unit must be adjacent to amethylvinylether unit and vice versa, resulting in a true alternating copolymer.As shown in the table above, Gantrez® AN (anhydride form) is available in themolecular weight range of 130M-2500M. The polymers are white, hygroscopicpowders soluble in tetrahydrofuran and M-Pyrol®; insoluble in aliphatic andhalogenated hydrocarbons. All five grades cited have a glass transitiontemperature of 151-154°C, independent of molecular weight and formtransparent, tack-free films.

Grade Specific Viscosity1 Molecular Weight2

Gantrez® AN-119 0.1-0.5 130,000

Gantrez® AN-139 1.0-1.5 690,000

Gantrez® AN-149 1.5-2.5 1,250,000

Gantrez® AN-169 2.6-3.5 2,500,000


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Gantrez® S(Poly(Methylvinylether/Maleic Acid) Copolymer)

Applications

• Calcium encrustation inhibitors in laundry detergents.

• Dispersant aid.

• Aluminum surface conditioning.

• Diagnostic test strips.

• Base-activated adhesive for peel apart instant film.

Chemistry

Gantrez® S95S and S97 have repeating co-maleic acid units produced byhydrolysis of Gantrez® AN. The polycarboxylic acid derivatives with a pH of ~2 at5% concentration are available either as viscous solutions or white powders. Thevicinal dicarboxylic acid functionality of these materials is useful in a number ofapplications. The free acid forms are water-soluble, giving clear and tacky films.Solution rheology can be modified by the addition of salts and bases.

Gantrez® MS(Poly(Methylvinylether/Maleic Acid) Mixed Salts Copolymer)

Applications

• Bioadhesives.


Chemistry

Gantrez® MS-955 is a mixed salt of sodium/calcium and is supplied as afree-flowing powder. The copolymer is soluble in water and produces solutionswith high viscosity.

Gantrez® ES(Poly(Methylvinylether/Maleic Acid) Half Esters Copolymer)

Applications

• Pigment dispersants in cosmetic formulations.

• pH dependent soluble films (enteric coatings).

Chemistry

Ethyl, isopropyl and n-butyl half esters are produced by opening up theanhydride in alcohol. These polymers, based on AN-119, are sold as 50%solutions in ethanol or isopropanol. They are water soluble when neutralizedgreater than 40% using either an organic or inorganic base. Adhesive strengthcan be adjusted through controlling the degree of neutralization. Films areflexible, clear and glossy and have improved water resistance compared toGantrez® S.


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EasySperse™ Polymeric Dispersant (Poly(Methylvinyl-ether/Maleic Acid) -Butyl Ethyl Ester, Sodium Salt)

Applications

• Dispersant for hydrophobic insectides, fungicides, herbicides.

• Dispersant for hydrophobic organic compounds (fragrances, emollients, essential oils, etc.).

Chemistry

EasySperse™ dispersant is a copolymer of the monobutyl/ethyl ester of poly(methyl vinyl ether/maleic acid) partially neutralized with sodium hydroxide. Thematerial is supplied as a 25% aqueous solution and is an excellent film former.

Stabileze® (Poly(Methylvinylether/Maleic AnhydrideDecadiene) Crosspolymer)

Applications

Stabileze® rheology modifiers yield clear, aqueous gels that are shear thinningand slightly thixotropic, having good shear, temperature and UV-A radiationstability. Stabileze® is effective as a rheology modifier for:

• Thickener.

• Coatings and inks.

• Sealants.

• Electroconductive gels.

• Deicing fluids.

• Pigment dispersant.

Chemistry

Stabileze® is produced in a manner similar to that of Gantrez® AN but with theadded monomer decadiene present to yield a crosslinked, water swellable resin.The polymer is a white, free-flowing powder with a glass transition temperatureof approximately 150°C. The powder is available in two particle sizes; < 850microns (Stabileze® 06) and < 75 microns (Stabileze® QM). The solid can bedispersed in water without coagulating and the anhydride function willhydrolyze directly or through the action of base. A neutralized 0.5% solution inwater at pH 7 and 25°C has a viscosity range of 45,000-70,000 cP.


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Aquaflex® FX-64 (Isobutylene/Ethylmaleimide/Hydroxyethylmaleimide Copolymer)

Applications

• Film former.

• Adhesive/cohesive properties.

Physical Properties

Physical form ..................................................Yellow viscous liquid.


Tg....................................................................135°C

Chemistry

Aquaflex® FX-64 is an imidized isobutylene/maleic anhydride copolymer thatproduces low tack, glossy films supplied as 40% hydroalcoholic solution.(Material is not listed on the US EPA TSCA inventory)

I-Rez™ 160 (Isobutylene/Maleic Anhydride Copolymer)

Physical Properties

Physical form ..................................................Free flowing white powder


Tg....................................................................164°C

Chemistry

I-Rez™ 160 is a linear, alternating copolymer of isobutylene and maleicanhydride that forms transparent, tack free films and reacts with alcohols/amines to yield half esters/amides. Soluble in aprotic solvents, forms gels withketones and esters. Water solubility control by degree of neutralization.Insoluble in alcohol and aliphatic hydrocarbons.


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Performance Polymers Specialty Chemicals

Aquaflex® XL-30 (Isobutylene/Dimethylaminopropylmaleimide/Ethoxylatedmaleimide/Maleicacid Copolymer)

Applications

• Film former, flexible coating with low coefficient of friction.

Physical Properties

Physical form ..................................................Straw-like hazy, viscous aqueous solution.


Chemistry

Aquaflex® XL-30 is an isobutylene dimethylaminopropylmaleimide/ethoxylatedmaleimide/maleic anhydride copolymer that produces highly flexible, glossyand humidity resistant films and forms clear gels with anionic rheologymodifiers. (Material is not listed on the US EPA TSCA inventory)

Silcron® Silica Gels

Silcron silica gels have high chemical purity, so compatibility with other formulacomponents is not a problem. Silcron silica gels are versatile enough to be usedin a wide range of narrow and wide format inkjet media formulations includingthose based on paper, vinyl, foil coatings, wallpaper, art canvas and others.

Applications

• Specialty absorbent in ink jet media.

• Matting agent in industrial coatings, printing inks, and plastics.

• Anti-block and anti-plate out agent in plastic films.

• Anti-setoff and anti-block agent in printing inks.

• Moisture scavenger in metallic pigmented industrial coatings.

• Skid resistance in printing inks.

• Rheology modifier in liquids.

• Carrier/conversion of liquids to flowable powders.

• IJ grades exhibit high gloss in polymer inkjet coatings.

Physical Properties

Properties Silcron®

G-100 G-601 G-602 G-650 G-860 G-900 IJ-25 IJ-50

Supplied as Amorphous silica gels 30% solution

Pore volume(ml/g)

1.5 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.6 0.6 - -

Surface area(m2/g)

260 290 280 290 340 715 125 50

Median particle size(Malvern, microns)

5.5 7.0 9.5 4.3 6.0 8.0 0.025 0.050

pH (5% aq slurry)

7.5 7.0 7.0 7.0 4.0 2.5 3.5 3.5

Oil absorption(g/100g)

280 210 210 220 300 70 - -

Loss on drying(at 105°C, % max)

4.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 4.5 3.2 - -


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Specialty Chemicals

Escalol® UV Absorbers

ISP offers a number of UV absorbers for industrial applications under theEscalol® trademark. The three octyl-esters; Escalol® 557, 587 and 597 are highboiling, water insoluble liquids, have strong and broad absorption in the UV-Bregion between 290-320 nm and refractive indices in the range of 1.50-1.55. Thebenzophenone derivatives; Escalol® 567 and 577, are solids also havingabsorbance in the UV-B region.

Physical Properties

Product Chemical Name Boiling or Melting Point

Escalol® 507 2-Ethylhexy-p-dimethylaminobenzoate

Bp 362°C

Escalol® 517 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-3-(4-ter-butylphenyl) propan-1,3-dione

Escalol® 557 2-Ethylhexyl-p-methoxycinnamate

Bp 198-200°C @ 3 mm Hg

Escalol® 567 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone

Mp 62°C min.

Escalol® 577 5-Benzoyl-4-hydroxy-2-methoxybenzene sulfonic acid

Mp >120°C

Escalol® 587 2-Ethylhexyl salicylate Bp 150°C @ 3mm Hg

Escalol® 598 2-Ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylate

Bp 218°C @ 1.5mm Hg

Emulsifiers, Dispersants & Lubricants

ISP has a broad family of water insoluble esters and hydroxyesters sold under theCeraphyl® and Cerasynt® trademarks as lubricants, dispersants and emulsifiers.These chemicals typically are surface active and find use in HI&I, plastics, textile,photography, inks and coatings markets. A variety of esters are available with arange of properties, including liquids and waxy solids. In addition, amide andquaternary-ammonium salts are available.

A representative group of this product line is shown on the following page.


Specialty Chemicals

Product Chemical Name Applications

Ceraphyl® 28 Hexadecyl lactate • Tissue paper lotion• Printing plate protection

Ceraphyl® 31 Lauryl lactate • Tissue paper lotion

Ceraphyl® 41 C12 - C15 Alkyl lactate • Plasticizing effects

Ceraphyl® 45 Bis (2-ethylhexyl) malate • Dispersant aid forelectroluminescent devices

Ceraphyl® 50 Tetradecyl lactate • Viscosity regulator in laundry detergents

Ceraphyl® 55 Tridecyl neopentanoate

Ceraphyl® 140 Decyl oleate • PVC plasticizer• Textile finishing surfactant• O/W emulsions

Ceraphyl® 140A Isodecyl oleate

Ceraphyl® 230 Diisopropyl adipate • Plasticizing effects• Lubricant• Hard surface cleaners• Erasable markers• Mold release agent• Inkjet inks

Ceraphyl® 368 2-Ethylhexyl palmitate • Circuit board cleaning• Hard surface cleaners• Tissue paper lotion• Lubricant

Ceraphyl® 375 Isostearyl neopentanoate • Pigment dispersion

Ceraphyl® 424 Tetradecyltetradecanoate

• Hard surface cleaner• Dispersant in magnetic

Recording media

Ceraphyl® 494 Isocetyl stearate

Ceraphyl® 791 Isocetyl stearoyl stearate • Pigment dispersions

Ceraphyl® 847 Octyldodecyl stearoylstearate

• Pigment dispersions• Polycarbonate mold release agent

Ceraphyl® CE Cetyl esters

Ceraphyl® GA-D Maleated soybean oil

Ceraphyl® ICA Isohexadecanol • Pigment dispersions• Mold release• Graffiti removal• Polyester finishing agent

Ceraphyl® ODS Octyldodecyl stearate • Polycarbonate mold release agent

Ceraphyl® RMT Castor oil monomaleate

Ceraphyl® SLK Isodecyl neopentanoate

Cerasynt® 303 Diethylaminoethylstearate

Cerasynt® 840 Polyoxyethylene (20)stearate

• Inkjet inks, pigment dispersions

• X-ray contrast compositions• Hard surface cleaner• Fabric softening compositions• Degreasing detergents• Anti-fogging agent• Polyamide fiber lubricant• Fiber finishing• Metal working fluids• Circuit board defluxing

Detergents

Cerasynt® GMS Glyceryl monostearate

Cerasynt® 945 Glyceryl stearate andpolyoxyethylene laurylether

• Inkjet inks, pigment dispersion

Cerasynt® D Stearic monoethanolamidestearate

Cerasynt® IP 2-Hydroxyethyl stearateand ethylene glycol

• Opacifier and pearlizing agent

Cerasynt® LP 2-Hydroxyethyl stearate,sodium laureth sulfate andhexylene glycol

• Opacifier and pearlizing agent

Cerasynt® M 2-Hydroxyethyl stearate • Pearlizing agent• Liquid detergent compositions

Cerasynt® MN 2-Hydroxyethyl stearateand potassium stearate

• Anti-fogging agent

Cerasynt® PA Propylene glycolmonostearate

• Hard surface cleaners• Asphalt microdispersions• Circuit board defluxing detergents

Cerasynt® SD Glyceryl stearate

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Specialty Chemicals

Micropowder® Iron

Carbonyl Iron Powder (Fe)

Applications

Carbonyl iron powder is manufactured by the chemical decomposition of ironpentacarbonyl. The resulting iron particles are uniform gray microscopic sphereswith only traces of carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen. Over 25 different grades of ironpowder are manufactured through this process and marketed under thetradename Micropowder®. Specific applications include:

• Radar absorbing materials (RAM).• Precision electronic cores.• Electromagnetic interference shielding products (EMI/RF).• Metal Injection molding (MIM).• High performance powder metallurgy products.• Magnetic fluids.• Halogen solvent waste remediation.• Pharmaceutical Iron supplement (Ferronyl® Iron)

Physical Properties

The fine size and high purity of the carbonyl iron powders are the principalreasons for their superior properties compared to other forms of elemental ironpowders. Distinct characteristics of the Micropowder® Iron products include:

• Very fine spherical size.• Submicron to 10 micron particle diameter.• High purity with up to 99.5% iron content.• Unique onionskin structure with cubic crystalline lattice.• Superior electromagnetic properties.• Uniform particle size distribution.

Chemistry

In terms of fundamental properties there are two product families, the “S”grades and “R” grades. The S grades are standard iron grades with a purity levelof approximately 97.5%. The impurity is comprised of carbon, oxygen, andnitrogen and is the cause of the iron particle’s unique onionskin structure.R grades are higher purity iron grades with an average purity of 99.5%. Througha hydrogen reduction process most of the residual carbon and nitrogen havebeen removed from the iron particle producing a higher purity iron grade whichis lower in durometer hardness and lacking the unique onionskin structure.

Iron Pentacarbonyl (Fe(CO)5)

Applications

Iron pentacarbonyl is an intermediate that has found utility in a variety ofapplications. In the past, it has been used as a fuel antiknock agent, aphotochemical additive and an intermediate for many iron products. The mostimportant current applications are:

• Catalyst: for coal liquefaction, Fischer-Tropsch hydroformylation, olefin isomerization, and water gas shift reactions.

• Precursor: for chemically pure iron, iron oxides, iron catalysts and thin iron films.

• Desulfurization: removal of sulfur from coal and petroleum products.

Physical Properties

Boiling point ...................................................103°C

Melting point..................................................-20°C

Specific gravity ...............................................1.453

Chemistry

Iron pentacarbonyl is a specialty chemical that is produced as an intermediateduring the manufacture of carbonyl iron powders. It is produced from a highpressure reaction between high grade iron and carbon monoxide. Thisorganometallic compound exists as a liquid at room temperature. It may ignitespontaneously in air and is decomposed by heat to metallic iron and carbonmonoxide. In air it decomposes to iron oxides, and in sunlight to ironnonacarbonyl. While Fe(CO)5 is highly reactive, it is stable in dark storage undernitrogen. It is soluble in common organic solvents such as acetone or tolueneand insoluble in water or liquid ammonia. It is unreactive with most acids.


Application Chart

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The following table is a cross-reference of the ISPproducts cited throughout the text and their usesin a wide variety of industrial applications.

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Coatings&

Adhesives

HI&I/Textiles

Metallurgy

Oil/Chemical

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Electronics

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Application Chart

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Specialty Chemicals

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