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Para-Tertiary-Octylphenol (PTOP)
Para-Tertiary-Octylphenol (PTOP) is typically used as a chain initiation intermediate chemical, tackifier, or processing aid for various applications.
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- Manufacturer: SI Group
- Product Line: SI Group Intermediates
- Product: Alkyphenol Intermediates
- Industries: Adhesives | Coatings | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Austria | France | Germany | Italy | Spain | Switzerland | United Kingdom | United States
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France
Germany
Italy
Spain
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States
Overview
Para-tert-Octylphenol (PTOP) is utilized as a chemical intermediate for surfactants, inks, UV stabilizers, tackifier resins, phenolic resins, formaldehyde resins, and polycarbonate chain terminators. As a tackifier resin, PTOP can help improve adhesion for rubber compounding and bonding applications. Also known as 4-tert-Octylphenol, this chemical intermediate provides processing aid benefits for petroleum production as a surface-active agent.
Specifications
Color: White to pale yellow
Form: Briquettes or molten liquid
Melting Point: 77°C
Molecular Formula: C14H22O
Molecular Weight: 206.3
Boiling Point @ 760 mm Hg: 290°C
Specific Gravity @ 25°C: 0.940
Flash Point (COC): 132°C
Hydroxyl Number: 268
Para-tert-Octylphenol: 98.0% min.
Freeze Point: 89°C
Color (APHA) Molten: 100 max.
CAS Number: 140-66-9
Primary Chemistry:
4-tert-Octylphenol or Octylphenol
Features & Benefits
- Intermediate resin for alkylphenol ethoxylates
- Emulsifying capability for paints, pesticides, and textiles
- Processing aid for petroleum production
Problems Solved
Difficulty creating adhesion or tackiness in chemical compounds
Formulators requiring an intermediate for organic synthesis
Applications
Tackifier resins
Antioxidant intermediates
Inhibitors
Ink resins
Oil fields
Phenolic resins
Surfactant tackifiers
Detergents
Industrial cleaners
Emulsifiers
Related Applications
Adhesives
Coatings
Related Chemistries
Related End Markets
Related Functions
Adhesives
Coatings
Plastics
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