1,6-Hexanediol 99.5% CAS 629-11-8

1,6-Hexanediol is a low toxicity, water soluble, hygroscopic, colorless crystalline solid widely used for industrial polyester and polyurethane production. Also 1,6-Hexanediol is identified by the synonyms Hexane-1,6-diol, 629-11-8, Hexamethylene glycol, 1,6-Dihydroxyhexane, and Hexamethylenediol.

1,6-Hexanediol appears as white color flake. It is solid at room temperature and has good stability at normal ambient temperature. It is soluble in water, methanol, butanol, butyl acetate, slightly soluble in hot ether, insoluble in benzene; strong hygroscopicity, sensitive to humidity, oxidising agents, reducing agents, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, chloroformates, etc.

Additionally, 1,6-Hexandiol is used as an intermediate in the manufacture of acrylics, adhesives, and dye stuffs. Styrene, maleic anhydride, fumaric acid, and unsaturated polyester resins have also been made from 1,6-hexanediol. Consumer applications include use in the manufacture of ink, toner, and colorant products as well as for paint and coatings production.

Main specification:

Application:

• 1,6-Hexanediol is mainly used in the production of polyurethanes, unsaturated polyesters, plasticisers, hardeners for gelling agents, and modifiers of the thermal stability of lubricating oils.
• 1,6-Hexanediol  is also used in the production of pesticide pyrethroids, organic peroxides, cyclic musk, polyethylene plastic cross linking agents and polyether rubber. In addition, it can also be used as organic synthesis intermediates, plasticisers, dye coupling agents and printing ink formulation. 
• 1,6-Hexanediol  can be applied to the modification of polyester resin, the modified resin has excellent mechanical strength, water resistance, heat resistance and oxidation resistance. 
• 1,6-Hexanediol  can improve the alkali resistance of the resin, and improve its adhesion with glass fibre.

Packaging and storage:

• PE bag ( 25kgs ) /PP bag ( 500kgs ) /Jumbo bag ( 1000kgs ）
• 12 months (Under airtight, dry, light-proof and well-ventilated storage conditions.)

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