Eastman NPG™ Platelets deliver neopentyl glycol in solid form for manufacturing high-quality polyester resins for industrial coatings and fiberglass-reinforced plastics.
NPG Platelets can be used as the sole glycol component or used in conjunction with other modifiers to achieve your desired properties. NPG Platelets can also be used for food contact coatings in the United States under feral food additive regulations.
IUPAC: 2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-Propanediol
Appearance: White platelets
Molecular weight: 104.15
Crystallization point: 31°C (88°F)
Melting point: 124-130°C (255-266°F)
Boiling point: 210°C (410°F)
Flash point: 132°C (270°F)
Specific gravity @ 20°C/20°C: 1.06
CAS: 126-30-7
Molecular weight: 104.15
Empirical Formula: C5H12O2
NPG Platelets can be used in a wide range of applications within the polyester resin manufacturing industries, including but not limited to:
Adhesives & sealants, Architectural Coatings, Automotive OEM & Refinishing, Building & Construction Materials, Coil Coatings, Equipment & machinery, Inks, Intermediates, Lubricants, Paints 7 coatings, poly-carbonate, polymer modification, protective coatings, textiles & more.