Diglycidyl Ether, DENACOL
What Is Diglycidyl Ether?
Diglycidyl ether is an epoxy compound containing two glycidyl (epoxy) groups in its molecule. Its curing process occurs via crosslinking reactions, which forms cured materials with properties including flexibility and heat and chemical resistance. Thanks to these characteristics, diglycidyl ether is used in a wide range of applications, such as in adhesives, paints, electronic materials, and resin modifiers.
Features of DENACOL
1. Wide Lineup of Diglycidyl Ether Products
DENACOL offers a diverse lineup of diglycidyl ether compounds with various chemical structures. In addition, DENACOL’s crosslink density can be modified to improve brittleness or increase flexibility by adjusting the chain length of the backbone.
2. Water Solubility
Many DENACOL products are water-soluble, making them VOC-free, environmentally friendly, and suitable for water-based processing applications in textiles and paper manufacturing. As well as being water-soluble, many DENACOL products also dissolve in solvents, thereby enabling a more versatile usage.
3. Broad Range of Options
In addition to diglycidyl ether, DENACOL includes Mono-functional, Di-functional and Multi-functional epoxy compounds. Products can be used for various applications requiring the high reactivity of the epoxy groups.
Some DENACOL products are specifically designed for safe handling, making them suitable for use in electronic materials and paints where chlorine release could be problematic. Sustainable bio-based products are also available.
Types of Diglycidyl Ether
Below are some of the diglycidyl ether types, their chemical structures, usage examples, and the product types available under DENACOL.
1. Ethylene Glycol Diglycidyl Ether
Product name: EX-810, EX-810P, EX-811
• CAS Number: 2224-15-9
• Features a flexible backbone and high water solubility.
• Used as a flexibility enhancer or hydrophilic modifier.
• Reacts with the functional groups present in fibers, helping to prevent wrinkles in textiles.
2. Polypropylene Glycol Diglycidyl Ether
Product name:EX-920, EX-931
• CAS Number: 26142-30-3
• Used as a reactive diluent to reduce the viscosity of high-viscosity resins without the need for solvents.
3. Hydrogenated Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether
Product name:EX-252
• CAS Number: 30583-72-3
• Offers excellent hydrophobicity and weather resistance.
• Used as a crosslinking agent for paints and UV-curable resins.
4. Neopentyl Glycol Diglycidyl Ether
Product name:EX-211
• CAS Number: 17557-23-2
• Characterized by hydrophobicity and low viscosity.
• Used as a viscosity modifier in paints and coatings.
5. 1,4-Butanediol Diglycidyl Ether
Product name:EX-214L
• CAS Number: 2425-79-8
• Characterized by hydrophobicity and low viscosity.
• Used as a viscosity modifier in paints and coatings.
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