2-methyl-4-pentanediol

2-methyl-4-pentanediol

Model No.︰HEXASOL

Brand Name︰ARKEMA

Country of Origin︰France

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Product Description

2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol,

HEXASOL
formula:C6H14O2
CAS NO. [107-41-5]

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SPECIFICATIONS                                                                                         VALUES 

Appearance at 20°C                             Clear liquid free from suspended materials             
Color (Pt-Co) ≤ 10
Purity (% by weight) ≥ 99.0
Water Content (% by weight) ≤ 0.10
Acidity as acetic acid (% by weight)                 ≤ 0.005
Density at 20°C (g/cm3 ) 0.920 - 0.923
Distillation range (°C) 195.0 - 200.0 

 

PHYSICAL DATA

Molecular weight         118.18       
Boiling point at 1013 hPa            197.5 °C                  
Vapor pressure at 20°C 0.07 hPa
Relative evaporation rate (n-butyl acetate = 1)           0.01
Freezing point - 40 °C
Viscosity at 20°C 38 mPa.s
Surface tension at 25°C 28.5 mN/m
Refractive index at 20 °C 1.4276
Latent heat of vaporization 452 kJ/kg
Specific heat (liquid at 20°C)  1.99 kJ/kg/K
Heat of combustion at 25°C 29880 kJ/kg
Flash point (closed cup)  97 °C
Autoignition temperature 306 °C
Explosivity limits in air (lower / upper) 1.3 / 9.0 % (v/v)
Electrical conductivity at 22 °C 0.24 µS/m
Water solubility at 20 °C complete
Azeotrope with water none 
Hansen solubility parameters at 25°C ( ∂t, ∂d, ∂p, ∂h)        25.2 / 15.8 / 8.4 / 17.8 MPa1/2           

APPLICATIONS 

  • Paints, inks and varnishes : Co-solvent for water based paints, and solvent in oil based & glycerophtalic paints used to increase the drying time.
  • Chemical synthesis : Used on polyurethane formulations to increase the polymer  molecular weight.
  • Detergents, Lubricants :  Synthesis intermediates in the manufacturing of additives.
  • Textile and leathers : Additive for spinning, dyeing, weaving of natural & synthetic fibers. Softening agent, anti-wrinkle, anti-static – coemulsion agent. Solubilisation enhancer and wettability agent.
  • Fire Extinguisher foams : Used as solvent and stabiliser for hydrolysed protein based emulsions.
  • Pharmaceutical industry : Solvent of hydrophilic / hydrophobic molecules used during their extraction from plants.
  • Others : Co-solvent in cleaning formulation for automotive industry. Used on aircraft industry to detect scratches in metal pieces. Anti-freeze. For further information, please contact our technical services

Packing︰ 195 kg/drum

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