CAS No. 104-76-7 Product Description: Eastman™ 2-Ethylhexanol is an eight-carbon branched chain oxo alcohol having a high boiling point and slow evaporation rate. It is a versatile solvent featuring excellent reactivity as a chemical intermediate. It serves as a chain terminator in synthesizing condensation polymers and as an intermediate for plasticizers. Eastman™ 2-Ethylhexanol has low volatility and enhances the flow and gloss of baking enamels. It is also used as dispersing agent for pigment pastes. Application/Uses: - Chemical Intermediate - Acrylates, Ester Solvents, Glycol Ethers, Plasticizers
- Coatings - Automotive OEM
- Coatings - Automotive Refinish
- Coatings - Can and Coil
- Coatings - General Industrial
- Coatings - Industrial Maintenance and Marine
- Coatings - Industrial Wood
- Coatings - Misc. (Defoamer and Wetting Agent)
- Coatings - Transportation
Key Attributes:- Defoaming, wetting, and dispersing characteristics
- Excellent reactivity as an intermediate
- Improves flow and gloss in baking finishes
- Inert - Food use with limitations
- Inert - Nonfood use
- Inherently biodegradable
- Non-HAP
- Non-SARA
- REACH compliant
- Slow evaporation rate
- Very low water miscibility
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