Polysolvan O
Glycolic Acid-n-Butylester
Primarily used as a paint additive in the form of a highly effective flow agent, Polysolvan O is a colorless liquid with a very faint, ester-like odor.
Product overview
Polysolvan O is a clear liquid and has excellent power for a broad range of polymers.
What is Polysolvan O?Poly O is miscible with organic solvents and has excellent dissolving power of polyvinyl acetates, polyvinyl butyrals, nitrocellulose, chlorinated rubber, many natural and synthetic resins. With respect to the thermal stability of Polysolvan O as a “2-hydroxy ester”, reactions such as glycolide formation, transesterification, saponification and etherification occur at elevated temperatures.
Why Polysolvan O?Polysolvan O is used as a blush preventive in cellulose acetate paints and as a wrinkle preventive in alkyd paints, inks and emulsion polymers. In amounts of 3%-5%, it gives nitrocellulose lacquer excellent gloss and smooth flow properties. The addition of Poly O as a high boiling point solvent to stoving finishes effects uniform flow of the paint film. The high dilutability of Polysolvan O has a beneficial effect in all applications. To learn more about Polysolvan O and its applications or uses, please contact Celanese today .
Properties
Properties and processing
Properties
- Excellent dissolving power for a broad range of polymers
- Miscible with the common organic solvents
- Highly effective flow agent
Sustainability
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