Product guide

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Alcohols 4 Micronized Polyalcohols 8

n-Butanol
2-EH (2-Ethylhexanol) Alkoxylated Polyalcohols 8
Isobutanol
CTF (Cyclic Trimethylolpropane Formal) Nonionic Diol 8
Ymer™ N120
Aldehydes 4
Isobutyraldehyde Hydroxy Acids 8
n-Butyraldehyde Bis-MPA (Dimethylolpropionic Acid)
Propionaldehyde
Allyl Ethers 9
Acids 4 APE (Allyl Pentaerythritol)
Formic Acid TMPDE (Trimethylolpropane Diallyl Ether)
2-EHA (2-Ethylhexanoic Acid) TMPME (Trimethylolpropane Monoallyl Ether)
Propionic Acid
Phthalic Anhydride Caprolactones 9
PIA (Purified Isophthalic Acid)
Coalescing Agents 9
Organic & Inorganic Salts 5 Coalescers NX 795 & NX 800
Calcium Formate
Potassium Formate Specialty Polymers 9
Sodium Formate Boltorn™ dendritic polymers
Sodium Sulphate Oxymer™ polycarbonate diols

Feed Additives 5 Products for Intumescent

ProSid™ Fire Protection Systems 10
ProPhorce™ Charmor™
ProFare™
ProTain™ Bio-based Esters 11
ProMyr™ RME (Rapeseed Oil Methyl Ester)

Food Additives 6 Oxetanes 11

Profina™ TMPO (Trimethylolpropane Oxetane)
Acetic Acid
Other Products 11
Plasticizers 6 Polyol PX
Emoltene™ 100 Polyol TD
Emoltene™ 244 m-Xylene

Polyalcohols 6 Formox 11
BEPD (Butyl Ethyl Propanediol)
MPD (Methyl Propanediol)
Neo (Neopentyl Glycol)
TMP (Trimethylolpropane)
Glycerine tech
Di-TMP (Di-Trimethylolpropane)
Penta (Pentaerythritol)
Di-Penta (Di-Pentaerythritol)

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Alcohols Aldehydes
n-Butanol – improving coating properties Isobutyraldehyde, n-Butyraldehyde & Propionaldehyde
This product is used to make acrylate monomer, which is used – important chemical building blocks
in the production of latexes for waterborne surface coatings and Isobutyraldehyde, n-Butyraldehyde and Propionaldehyde are
improves binding properties. It is also used as a starter for butyl- important chemical building blocks. Isobutyraldehyde is a
acetate which functions as a solvent for polyurethane based necessary intermediate in the paint industry, in the production
coatings, as a process solvent in production of chemicals and of pharmaceuticals and vitamins and in the manufacture of
pharmaceuticals and as a co-solvent in water based coatings. Neopentyl Glycol. The main applications of n-Butyraldehyde
n-Butanol is further used as a direct solvent and as an inter- are the production of n-Butanol, 2-Ethylhexanol and 2-Ethyl-
mediate in the manufacture of chemicals such as butylglycol- hexanal. It is also useful in the manufacture of polyvinylbutyral
ether and amino resins. and trimethylolpropane. Propionaldehyde is mainly used as
an intermediate in the production of propionic acid. Other
2-EH (2-Ethylhexanol) – enhancing with additives important applications areas are pharmaceuticals, synthetic
The main application of this colorless liquid is esterification flavors and fragrances.
with phthalic anhydride to produce the general-purpose plasticizer
DOP (Dioctyl Phthalate), which is used as a plasticizer in PVC.
2-EH is also used as a nitrate which improves cetane number in
diesel fuel. Further application areas include lube oil additives,
Acids
acrylates, PVC stabilizers, oil mining chemicals, special plasti- Formic Acid – tanning, preserving & cleaning
cizers, herbicides and ester oils. Formic Acid is used in leather tanning (pickling, deliming,
pH-adjustment, etc.), commercial cleaning agents and in the
Isobutanol – essential intermediate preservation and acidification of animal feed. In the produc-
Isobutanol is used as a solvent in coatings, resins and dyes, and tion of fishmeal, Formic Acid helps keep the feed fresh and free
as an extractant. It is also an intermediate in the manufacture of from salmonella. Large quantities of formic acid are used as an
chemicals, such as butylacetate, butylglycolether, butylacrylate inter­mediate in various pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.
and amino resins.
2-EHA (2-Ethylhexanoic Acid) – versatile raw material
CTF (Cyclic Trimethylolpropane Formal) – This important raw material has versatile application uses in
low-odor & excellent performance specialty plasticizers, corrosion inhibition in automotive cool-
CTF is a monofunctional alcohol supplied as a colorless liquid ants, synthetic lubricants, and metal soaps for paint driers and
suitable for making radiation-curable monomers and esters. PVC stabilizers. Further application areas for 2-EHA include the
The acrylic ester combines low viscosity, low odor, high reactivity pharmaceutical sector and as preservative in the timber industry.
and excellent adhesion. CTF is suitable as a lubricant additive.

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Propionic Acid – food & feed preservation a unique base for ”Clear brine” drilling and completion fluids
Major application areas for this product are agriculture and in high pressure or high temperature wells. Other applications
food industries, to preserve animal feed, grain, baked products include heat transfer fluids. Its performance is especially valued
and cheese. Propionic Acid can be used as free acid or as calcium/ when a non-toxic alternative is required, i.e. in food applications.
sodium salts to improve feed quality, and thus the resulting food
quality. Further application areas include ester solvents, pharma- Sodium Formate – versatile & safe
ceuticals, herbicides, and synthetic flavors and fragrances. A major application of Sodium Formate is in the production
of sodium hydro sulphite/dithionite, a bleaching agent used
Phthalic Anhydride – for alkyds, polyesters mainly in the pulp and paper industry. Sodium Formate is
& plasticizers also used in several steps of leather tanning, where it acts as a
This important intermediate is mainly employed in the pro- general pH-neutralizer. It is also useful as an environmentally
duction of phthalates such as DOP, which is used as a plasti- friendly runway deicer and brines of Sodium Formate can
cizer in PVC, unsaturated polyesters and alkyd resins used in increase yields from oil drilling. Two growing application areas
the coatings industry. are detergents and as an antifreeze agent in concrete.

PIA (Purified Isophthalic Acid) – adding clarity Sodium Sulphate – a clear winner
& performance Used in glass production, Sodium Sulphate decomposes and
Key raw material PIA is an aromatic di-carboxylic acid with facilitates the removal of the last air bubbles in the melt.
exceptional purity. Resin and coatings formulators employ Another application is as filler in detergents. We also supply
PIA to enhance the clarity of PET-bottle grade resins, secure Sodium Sulphate to the fertilizer industry. Certain crops such
superior water and chemical resistance in unsaturated polyesters as sugar beets and tomatoes benefit from added sulphur.
and improve the property balance for coating resins. With its
1,3 carboxylic acid configuration, PIA helps break crystallinity
in PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottle and fiber grade, Feed Additives
which in turn improves clarity and processing. For unsaturated
polyester resins (UPRs) and gelcoats, PIA, combined with Neo ProSid™ – mold inhibitors, toxin binders
(Neopentyl Glycol), secures the production of UPRs with supe- Our ProSid™ feed additives include a number of products
rior water resistance and weatherability. These polyesters are that are dedicated to preventing or minimizing mold damage
generically termed iso-polyesters and they are the mark of quality in order to improve livestock health and performance. Their
that boat builders look for in UPRs and gelcoats. PIA is essential properties have been fully investigated and product formula-
in saturated polyesters for liquid and powder coatings. tions have been developed to ensure you achieve optimal results.
Our solid and liquid mold inhibitors are based on organic
acids and esters of organic acids that prevent mold growth.
Organic & Inorganic Salts Our mycotoxin binder comprises a mix of binders that remove
toxins by absorbing them so they can be readily excreted. Our
Calcium Formate – improves adhesion & open time myctoxin binders also support the immune system to minimize
Calcium Formate significantly improves the qualities and the negative effects of mycotoxins in livestock.
properties of tile adhesives. This additive increases open time,
improves adhesion and is a highly efficient strength accelerator. ProPhorce™ – acidifiers & bacterial inhibitors
It is particularly suitable for tile mortars where acceleration and Our ProPhorce™ feed additives include a number of solid and
low skin formation is required. It also improves water stability, liquid products that are dedicated to stomach acidification and
pliability and homogeneity. bacterial inhibition in order to improve performance and farm
Potassium Formate – environmentally friendly productivity. They comprise either organic acids or organic
performance acids combined with essential oils and esters of organic acids.
Used in runway deicers, combining low corrosiveness, a low Their properties have been investigated and product formu-
freezing point and high biodegradability. The properties of lations have been developed to ensure you achieve optimal
density, viscosity, toxicity, biodegradability and compatibility results. Individual additives are tailored to enhance gut health
with polymers at high temperatures, make Potassium Formate both for poultry and swine.

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ProFare™ – enzymes for non-starch saccharides
Not all grains used as feed or part of a feed mix are of comparable
Plasticizers
nutritional value to animals. This is because these grains contain
Emoltene™ 100 –­ new generation of plasticizers
non-starch saccharides that cannot be broken down to simpler
This new generation of general purpose plasticizers for PVC is
sugars by enzymes in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of your
characterized by low viscosity and is highly effective. Emoltene™
livestock. Our solution to the problem of non-starch sacchari-
100 performs well in all major PVC applications like cables,
des is an enzyme product line called ProFare™ that catalyzes the
flooring, film, coatings and coated fabrics. The low volatility,
breakdown of various indigestible saccharides.
slow migration and solvent resistance are among the properties
that are highly appreciated.
ProTain™ – highly effective antioxidants
Oxidation of feed ingredients is a common problem in the
Emoltene™ 244 –­ specialty plasticizer with low
feed industry. Our solution to the problem of oxidation is an
color & low viscosity
antioxidant product line called ProTain™. ProTain™ products
This PVC plasticizer is characterized by low viscosity and is
prevent the chemical reactions involved in the oxidation
highly effective. Emoltene™ 244 offers better cold flex and
process, from taking place.
fusion properties and better tensile strength than other common
polyester plasticizers. It is often used in PVC plastisols where
ProMyr™ – effective silage additives
its low viscosity helps improve processing. It secures excellent
Our ProMyr™ product range helps prevent and overcome mold
solvent resistance and also has a lower toxicity profile than
and bacteria related problems. Recent research shows that acid-
alternative products.
based silage additives are superior in creating an environment
where lactic acid bacteria predominate over harmful bacteria.
Quick acidification also stops the natural spoilage of proteins
in the base material, thereby increasing its nutritional value.
Polyalcohols
BEPD (Butyl Ethyl Propanediol) – outstanding
Food Additives properties
This solid amorphous (semi-crystalline) diol has a low melting
Profina™ – food preservatives for freshness point and contains two primary hydroxyl groups. BEPD is
The Profina™ range includes food-certified sodium and calcium useful in improving performance properties of saturated and
propionates, which keep foodstuffs fresh for a longer period by unsaturated polyesters. It improves hydrolytic stability, detergent
reducing ingredient oxidation and inhibiting microbial growth. resistance and outdoor durability and important end-use areas
Your breads, pastries, cakes and biscuits are preserved from include coatings for domestic appliances, coil coatings and
production to consumption. Profina™ improves the taste and automotive coatings.
texture of your baked products and is also suitable for use in
some cheeses and other food products. MPD (Methyl Propanediol) – ideal processing
performance & stability
Acetic Acid – launched in the 1880’s MPD is a liquid diol with two primary hydroxyl groups. It is
Our Acetic Acid, Absolute Pure Vinegar, was launched in the an ideal component in liquid and powder polyesters and is often
1880’s and soon won prizes for its purity and taste at exhibitions combined with Neo. MPD improves processing, reduces glycol
in Chicago, Lübeck, Copenhagen and Gothenburg. This product losses and provides liquid resins with better storage stability.
also helped build the foundation of our chemical business and still
bears our historic brand. The product is sold by Swedish retailers. Neo (Neopentyl Glycol) – improving resistance
& coating properties
Neo, the main diol in saturated polyesters for powder coatings,
it imparts good crystallinity and excellent coating properties.
Neo is also used in liquid saturated polyesters for coatings, in
alkyds and in polyurethanes. In unsaturated polyesters, mainly
gel coats, Neo improves water and chemical resistance. Neo has
two primary hydroxyl groups and is delivered in solid form as
flakes or at an elevated temperature as Neo 90 aqueous solution
or a hot melt.

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TMP (Trimethylolpropane) – high quality Di-TMP (Di-Trimethylolpropane) – unique
resins & curing agents durability & safety
This product is an important raw material for high quality This unique product is increasingly used in environmentally
industrial resins including saturated polyesters and alkyds. friendly applications. It improves the performance of radiation
TMP is also widely used in polyurethanes, acrylic/methacrylic curing acrylate esters, synthetic lubricants and in micronized form
esters and alkoxylates. In addition, it is a key component in it is useful in PVC stabilizers. Di-TMP, a solid four-functional
production of fatty acid esters for synthetic lubricants and in polyol with a low melting point, also meets your highest
the surface treatment of pigments, primarily TiO . TMP has
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demands for outdoor durability in resins for surface coatings.
three primary hydroxyl groups, a low melting point and is
available in flaked form or as hot liquid. Penta (Pentaerythritol) – providing
versatility & quality
Glycerine tech – competitive offer for Penta is a tetrafunctional compound of primary hydroxyl
technical applications groups. The compact structure and high density of hydroxyl
Glycerine tech can replace refined glycerine in many technical groups provide outstanding properties. The main application
applications. Our Glycerine tech is a 98% glycerine grade and, area is as a branching monomer for alkyd resin, where it yields
unlike crude glycerine, it contains no salt and only minimal excellent balance between drying speed, viscosity and water
water. The use of Glycerine tech in formulations, in place of resistance. It also enhances end-product performance in a wide
refined glycerine, is expected to yield the same end-product range of applications such as alkyd-based coatings, synthetic
quality. Our Glycerine tech is a competitive alternative to the lubricants, rosin esters, hot-melt adhesives and explosives. In
fully refined grade, which has been the only option open to addition, Penta is used in phenolic antioxidants for polyolefines
formulators until now. It offers a competitive solution for and in micronized form as a key component in fire-retardant
applications such as alkyd resins and for PU-applications. (intumescent) systems and PVC stabilizers.

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Di-Penta (Di-Pentaerythritol) – It is a key raw material for anionic polyurethane dispersions
environmentally friendly performance for wood, industrial coatings, leather and textile surface finishes.
Di-Penta is a crystalline solid with six primary hydroxyl groups Bis-MPA is also useful in waterborne alkyds, polyesters and in
and a high melting point. It is an important raw material for a number of special applications.
many environmentally friendly applications. It improves pro-
perties in radiation curing monomers, synthetic lubricants and
high solid alkyds. In micronized form it is useful in fire resistant Allyl Ethers
(intumescent) systems and in lead-free PVC stabilizers.
APE (Allyl Pentaerythritol) – acrylic cross-linker
APE, the triallylether of Penta, is used as a cross-linker in various
Micronized Polyalcohols acrylic polymers including thickeners and super-absorbants. This
liquid product allows you to obtain high gloss polyester and
Micronized and supermicronized Penta, Di-Penta, Di-TMP im­proves surface hardness. It is also useful in emulsion paints
are used as co-stabilizers for PVC to enable heavy-metal-free and contains three allyl groups and one hydroxyl group.
systems, avoiding lead and tin.
TMPDE (Trimethylolpropane Diallyl Ether) –
excellent direct gloss coatings
Alkoxylated Polyalcohols TMPDE is used in direct gloss polyester coatings, mainly wood
coatings but also for putties in automotive repair, to improve
Broad product range surface hardness. This liquid product contains two allyl groups
This range of liquid polyols contains primary hydroxyls when and one hydroxyl group. It is used in unsaturated polyesters
ethoxylated and secondary hydroxyls when propoxylated. They giving excellent coatings for furniture with high build and gloss.
have functionalities from 2 to 6 and OH values of up to approxi­ Formulations are available for UV curing and peroxide curing.
mately 1000 mg KOH/g. The alkoxylate range is used, for Two grades are available: TMPDE 80 and TMPDE 90.
example, in low-toxicity, radiation-curing acrylate esters, poly-
urethanes, alkyds, polyesters and other specialty products. TMPME (Trimethylolpropane Monoallyl Ether) –
Ethoxylates are used as internal emulsifiers, and propoxylates enabling hybrid systems
contribute to excellent hydrolytic stability and improved TMPME is Monoallyl Ether of TMP with minimum 98% purity.
compatibility. It is a liquid product containing one allyl group and two hydroxyl
groups, so it can be regarded as a diol. TMPME is used in high-
tech products to enable hybrid systems. For example, it can be used
Nonionic Diol for cross-linking in automotive coatings or to combine silicone
compounds with organic chemicals in various applications.
Ymer™ N120 – providing nonionic stabilization
Ymer™ N120 is a polymeric nonionic hydrophilic building
block containing two primary hydroxyl groups and a long
Caprolactones
ethoxylated capped side chain. It can be built in along the
Capa™ Caprolactones – spearheading
polymer backbone to provide nonionic stabilization of water-
performance in products & processes
borne resins, e.g. polyurethane dispersions, alkyds or polyesters.
Capa™ is our range of caprolactones, comprising monomer and
Nonionic stabilized dispersions display shear and low temper-
polycaprolactones of varying molecular weight and functionality.
ature stability and excellent tolerance towards electrolytes and
Capa™ Polyols are often used in high performance polyure-
low pH.
thane coatings, adhesives and elastomeric applications as well
as waterborne PUDs. Capa™ Thermoplastics are essential for
Hydroxy Acids the production of shoe components for top-quality shoes and
modern orthopedic braces. Capa™ Polycaprolactones offer special
Bis-MPA (Dimethylolpropionic Acid) – anionic performance properties thanks to the unique ring-opening addi-
monomer of choice tion polymerization route used in their manufacture. This results
Bis-MPA is a crystalline solid with two primary hydroxyl in low acid values and a very narrow molecular weight distribution
groups, one tertiary carboxyl group and a high melting point. for the products when compared to adipate polyesters. We provide

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targeted support to develop new grades, application areas and
enable the properties of Capa™ products to be exploited fully in Specialty Polymers
the most demanding applications and to the most precise customer
specifications. Boltorn™ dendritic polymers – high performance
­additives
Our range of Boltorn™ dendritic polymers are hyperbranched
Coalescing Agents aliphatic polyester polyols used as property improvers for nume-
rous applications. Our Boltorn™ H311 improves firmness and
Coalescers NX 795 & NX 800 – enhancing comfort in automotive seating foam and Boltorn™ P500 helps
polymer dispersions meeting seating specifications at lower density as well as providing
NX 795 is a superior coalescing agent suitable for use in excellent scratch resistance for UV-cured plastic coatings.
combination with all typical aqueous polymer dispersions. Boltorn™ W3000 is an effective air-drying, water-dispersing addi-
NX 795 promotes uniform film formation with optimal pro- tive that offers a competitive & environmentally sound solution
perties, reduces the minimum film-formation temperature and for partially replacing solvent with water in solventborne paints
is easy to incorporate. NX 800 is a new coalescing agent with
low-odor for fresher and cleaner air without compromising
effective performance. Both products ensure optimal results
even when applied under less than ideal conditions.

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Oxymer™ polycarbonate diols – durability & perfect tion plants the protective power of Charmor™ products facilitates
finish for performance polyurethanes safe evacuation of people and limits structural damage when fire
Our range of Oxymer™ polycarbonate diols secures excellent UV breaks out. Our Charmor ™ products are Penta, Di-Penta and
and chemical resistance, hydrolytic stability and outdoor dura- Penta/Di-Penta mix, which are micronized or supermicronized.
bility. The Oxymer™ range extends our contribution to polyure-
thane formulators with polycarbonate diols at competitive prices.
Oxymer™ M, available as M112 and M56, are amorphous highly Bio-based Esters
hydrophobic polycarbonate diols, suitable for low surface
energy coatings and beneficial for good wetting characteristics. RME (Rapeseed Oil Methyl Ester) – going green
Oxymer™ C112 is an amorphous polycarbonate diol with a sur- with renewable biofuel
face energy closer to conventional macrodiols, improved abra- Our RME is a renewable biofuel for diesel engines that can be
sion resistance and flexibility compared to Oxymer™ M112. blended with diesel or replace diesel altogether. Renewable energy
sources like RME are good for the environment since they reduce
dependency on fossil fuels and decrease global warming. Our new
Products for Intumescent RME plant boasts the most efficient state-of-the-art technology
for producing RME and this, combined with our extensive chemi-
Fire Protection Systems stry expertise, ensures that we can deliver RME of the highest
available quality. We have the ability to meet Sweden’s total RME
Charmor™ for intumescent fire protection system – demand for a 5% blending with standard diesel.
protecting people & property
The Charmor ™ range is used in fire-protective (intumescent)
systems. In airports, sports arenas, schools, hospitals and pro­duc­

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Oxetanes Polyol TD – low-cost alternative,
uncompromised performance
Our Polyol TD is now available as a low-cost alternative to
TMPO (Trimethylolpropane Oxetane) –
di-ethylene glycol and propylene glycol derivatives for appli­
effective chemical building block & diluent
cations including the production of esters, functional fluids,
TMPO is useful as a reactive diluent in cationic UV curing
high boiling solvents, emulsion paints to control open time
or as a chemical building block. The product is a low-viscous
and as a carrier for pigment concentrates. It offers an unbeat-
liquid with low toxicity. The molecule contains a four-membered
able performance to price ratio in many different applications.
reactive ring and one hydroxyl group. The number of subtypes
Polyol TD is a mixed polyol with an OH-functionality of
and applications are improving and developing continuously.
~1,8. It is a non-volatile clear liquid, soluble both in water
and in many organic solvents.

Other Products m-Xylene – necessary building block for certain

specialty chemicals
Polyol PX – low-cost alternative
Meta-xylene is produced using Sorbex technology licensed by
Polyol PX, a solid amorphous material at room temperature,
UOP. Its major applications are in agrochemicals, pigments,
is a mix of polyhydric alcohols from the Penta process. The
mosquito repellent, inner gas barrier, aroma chemicals, epoxy
functionality is 2.8 - 3.0 for all primary hydroxyl groups. It is
resin curing agent and pharmaceutical intermediates.
primarily used as a building block for esterification where low
cost is more important than color formation. It is used in liquid
phenolic resins. Polyol PX is also available in various forms
including a 70% aqueous solution for easy handling.
Formox
Formox, a business within our company, is the global leader
in formaldehyde technology, accounting for nearly half the
new formalin capacity installed worldwide over the past 10
years. We offer a unique combination: own process technology,
vast experience of own formaldehyde production, own deve-
lopment, production and sales of high-performance catalysts
and dedicated, long-term technical support to our customers.
Formalin is a key raw material for adhesives in the wood panel
industry and as a building block for a wide variety of chemical
industries and processes.

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