Bio-based 1,4-butanediol Plastics and resins
Degradable plastic production: It is an important raw material for the production of degradable plastics such as polybutylene adipate/terephthalate (PBAT), polybutylene succinate (PBS), polybutylene succinate-adipate (PBSA), polybutylene terephthalate-adipate (PBST). These degradable plastics are widely used in packaging, catering, agriculture and other fields, such as disposable tableware, food packaging, agricultural film, etc., which help solve the problem of white pollution.
Polyester and polyurethane production: It can be used to produce polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and polyurethane (PU). PBT is a thermoplastic with good mechanical properties, heat resistance and chemical resistance. It is widely used in electronic appliances, automotive parts and mechanical equipment; PU is widely used in foam plastics, elastomers, fibers and coatings.
Fiber field
Spandex production: Bio-based 1,4-butanediol is an important precursor for the production of polytetrahydrofuran (PolyTHF), which is an important starting material for the production of elastic spandex and spandex fibers. Spandex has the characteristics of high elasticity, softness and comfort, and is widely used in various textiles, such as swimwear, sportswear, underwear, and outerwear such as shirts and stretch jeans.
Man-made fiber manufacturing: It can be used to make fiber products such as artificial silk and artificial cotton, providing important raw materials for the textile industry.
Other fields
Solvents and coatings: Bio-based 1,4-butanediol has good solubility and can be used as a solvent in coatings, inks, detergents and adhesives, which helps to improve the performance and quality of products.
Surfactants: It can be used as a raw material for the production of surfactants, which are used in detergents, emulsifiers, lubricants and other products, which helps to improve the performance and use of products.
1,5-Pentanediol Polyester resin field
Production of unsaturated polyester resin: 1,5-Pentanediol can be polycondensed with unsaturated dibasic acids (such as maleic anhydride, fumaric acid, etc.) and saturated dibasic acids (such as phthalic anhydride, etc.) to obtain unsaturated polyester resin. This type of resin has good mechanical properties, corrosion resistance and processing properties, and is widely used in the manufacture of fiberglass products, such as automotive parts, ship hulls, building panels, etc.
Synthesis of saturated polyester resin: Saturated polyester resin can be synthesized by reacting with dibasic acids (such as adipic acid, sebacic acid, etc.). Saturated polyester resin has excellent flexibility, wear resistance and weather resistance, and is often used in coatings, adhesives and other fields. In coatings, it can form a tough, glossy coating for surface protection and decoration of furniture, automobiles, buildings, etc.
Polyurethane field
As a chain extender: In the synthesis of polyurethane, 1,5-Pentanediol is often used as a chain extender. It can react with isocyanate groups to extend the polyurethane molecular chain, thereby adjusting the properties of polyurethane, such as hardness, elasticity, tensile strength, etc. Used in the production of polyurethane elastomers, polyurethane foams and other products. In polyurethane elastomers, it can improve its elasticity and wear resistance, and is used to make soles, seals, rubber rollers, etc.
Synthesis of special polyurethane materials: In combination with other polyols or isocyanates, polyurethane materials with special properties can be synthesized. For example, polyurethane coatings or adhesives with low-temperature flexibility and high water resistance can be synthesized for material bonding and surface protection in harsh environments.
Plasticizer field
Production of environmentally friendly plasticizers: 1,5-pentanediol can react with fatty acids to form fatty acid pentanediol esters. This type of ester compound is an environmentally friendly plasticizer. Compared with traditional phthalate plasticizers, it has the characteristics of low toxicity and environmental protection. It can be used for plasticization of plastics such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), improve the flexibility and processing performance of plastics, and is widely used in food packaging, medical supplies, children’s toys and other fields with high safety requirements.
Coating field
Preparation of alkyd resin coatings: Participating in the synthesis of alkyd resins can improve the performance of alkyd resins. The alkyd resin coating prepared with it has good gloss, water resistance and durability, and can be used for surface coating of metal, wood and other materials.
As a coating solvent and additive: 1,5-pentanediol has good solubility and volatility, and can be used as a solvent for coatings to help dissolve resins, pigments and other components, and adjust the viscosity and drying speed of coatings. At the same time, it can also be used as an additive to improve the leveling and gloss of coatings, and improve the construction performance and film quality of coatings.
1,6-hexanediol Painting field
UV coating: Esterification reaction with acrylic acid under the action of a catalyst can prepare UV coatings with low viscosity, fast curing speed, hydrolysis resistance, heat resistance and other excellent properties.
Coil coating: It is one of the important raw materials for the production of coil coatings. It can make coil coatings have good flexibility, weather resistance and corrosion resistance. It is widely used in metal coil surface coating in construction, home appliances and other industries.
Alkyd resin coating: Participating in the synthesis of alkyd resin can improve the performance of alkyd resin. The alkyd resin coating prepared with it has good gloss, water resistance and durability.
Polyurethane field
Synthetic polyurethane resin: It can be used as a raw material to synthesize polyurethane resin, which is used to manufacture polyurethane elastomers, polyurethane foam plastics and other products.
As a chain extender: It can be used as a chain extender to react with isocyanate groups to make the polyurethane molecular chain grow, thereby adjusting the performance of polyurethane.
Polyurethane adhesive: The polyurethane adhesive produced with 1,6-hexanediol as raw material has good toughness, low temperature resistance and stability, and is suitable for bonding various substrates.
Polyester field
Unsaturated polyester: Since the carbon chain of 1,6-hexanediol unsaturated polyester is more difficult to hydrolyze than the unsaturated polyester of other short-chain alcohols, and has better softness, it can improve the alkali resistance of the resin and improve its adhesion to glass fiber.
Saturated polyester: The polyester made with 4,4-dicarboxylic acid-diphenylsulfonic acid has high tensile strength, high elasticity, excellent solvent resistance and swelling resistance, and is particularly suitable for photographic film base.
Low melting point polyester: It can be used to synthesize low melting point polyester, which is used in hot melt adhesives, textile coatings and other fields.
Plasticizer field
Compared with low molecular weight plasticizers, 1,6-hexanediol plasticizers have excellent properties such as resistance to volatility, oil spray and frosting, resistance to migration, and resistance to low temperature, and can be widely used in plastics, rubber, epoxy resin and other materials.
Benzyl alcohol Paint field
Solvent: Benzyl alcohol has good solubility and can dissolve many resins, pigments and other substances. It can be used as a solvent for paint to help adjust the viscosity and drying speed of the paint, so that the paint has good construction performance.
Cosolvent: When used in combination with other solvents, it can play a solubility role, improve the compatibility of various components in the paint, and improve the stability of the paint and the quality of the coating.
Ink field
Solvent and diluent: In ink, benzyl alcohol can be used as a solvent and diluent to dissolve the resin and pigment in the ink, adjust the viscosity and fluidity of the ink, so that the ink can be evenly transferred to the printing material during the printing process, and ensure the printing quality.
Improving drying performance: It helps the drying of the ink, improves the drying speed and drying quality of the ink, reduces the drying time during the printing process, and improves production efficiency.
Other fields
Electronic industry: used for cleaning electronic components, it can effectively remove oil stains and impurities on the surface of electronic components to ensure the performance and quality of electronic components.
Organic synthesis: it is an important raw material for organic synthesis and can be used to synthesize other organic compounds, such as benzoic acid, benzaldehyde, etc.
