TOPLUS® 2-methylpropanoate Uses
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Product Name |
2-methylpropanoate |
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Molecular Formula |
C12H24O3 |
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Cas No. |
6846-50-0 |
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Synonyms |
DN-12 |
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Brand |
TOPLUS® |
RFQ: What is C12 Alcohol Ester?
2-methylpropanoate is a Colorless and transparent liquid, also known as DN-12.
What are the uses of C12 Alcohol Ester?
Alcohol ester-12 is widely used in the adhesives industry as a coalescing agent, plasticizer, and viscosity modifier. It effectively improves the initial tack, final bonding strength, flexibility, and application performance of both water-based and solvent-based adhesives.
- C12 Alcohol Ester, as a highly effective coalescing agent, penetrates and softens polymer particles during the drying process of water-based emulsion adhesives, promoting their fusion to form a continuous, dense adhesive film after water evaporation.
- It can also act as a plasticizer, providing long-lasting flexibility and promoting film formation.
- Furthermore, alcohol ester-12, as a slow-drying solvent and rheology modifier, can extend the open time of the adhesive, adjust viscosity, and improve application performance.
What are the benefits of C12 Alcohol Ester?
- Alcohol ester-12 enhances adhesive performance by promoting complete film formation, significantly improving the final cohesive strength, heat resistance, and chemical resistance of the adhesive.
- It also improves low-temperature application and film formation: enabling water-based adhesives to be applied and form effective films at lower ambient temperatures, expanding the application window.
- At the same time, it exhibits excellent environmental performance, making it safer for both manufacturers and users.
TOPLUS® C12 Alcohol Ester is a multifunctional additive that simultaneously addresses the three major challenges of performance, processing, and environmental impact. It elevates water-based adhesives from being "theoretically feasible" to "performance-wise superior," making it an indispensable key component in the development of high-performance, environmentally friendly modern adhesives.
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