Products in Base Chemicals & Intermediates: High Hardness

POLYSORB® PS A is a solid pastille product with a monomer and intermediate function. It is known for its high purity, and its base chemical properties encompass heat resistance and high hardness. This product is primarily targeted at industrial markets and finds applications in chemical and industrial manufacturing, as well as resin manufacturing. The end uses for its base chemicals include plasticizers, polyols, and solvents.

STEPAN® MWA-560 HS is a diethylene glycol-phthalic anhydride-based modified polyester polyol that can exhibit hydrolysis resistance and good thermal stability. It can also exhibit a good hardness/flexibility balance, clarity, and low color. It can be used in metalworking formulations for improved lubrication properties. It shows improved lubrication by showing a reduced average scar when compared to the current industry standard.

STEPAN® MWA-570 HS is a diethylene glycol-phthalic anhydride-based modified polyester polyol that exhibits hydrolysis resistance and good thermal stability. It exhibits a good hardness/flexibility balance, clarity, and low color. It is used in metalworking formulations for improved lubrication properties and is a great option as a chlorinated paraffin replacement, either alone or with the addition of phosphate esters. It also shows improved lubrication by showing a reduced average scar when compared to the current industry standard.

Evonik DPTA serves as a versatile intermediate in various chemical synthesis processes. Its applications range from the manufacture of chelating agents used in household and industrial cleaning products to the production of hardeners utilized in epoxy resin formulations.

K-FLEX® UD-320 is a high solids, aliphatic, low molecular weight urethane diol oligomer. It is soluble in polar organic solvents and has broad compatibility with acrylic, polyester, and alkyd resins. K-FLEX® UD-320 will increase the hardness of a melamine crosslinked system. When used to modify a 2-component polyurethane, it will increase hardness and flexibility. K-FLEX® UD-320 responds best to a zirconium chelate catalyst when used in isocyanate crosslinked systems.

K-FLEX® UD-320-100 a 100% solids version of K-FLEX® UD-320 recommended for prepolymer synthesis and 100% solids WB/SB melamine crosslinked systems or 2K PU. Used for preparation of polyester polyurethanes or alkyd polyurethanes. It provides hardness and exterior durability.

BW-429 yellow microcrystalline wax is soft, flexible, and has a 165°F melt point.

Carnauba Wax – Organic – Type 1 is a 100% natural Carnauba Wax certified organic by The Soil Association (SA Certification Ltd). The color and quality of this product is determined by the age of the leaves and the process of extraction.

BW-431 white microcrystalline wax is hard, brittle, and has a 180°F melt point.

K-FLEX® XM-337 is an aliphatic saturated polyester diol modifier resin designed to provide increased toughness and chemical resistance for solvent-based and high solids systems. It is recommended for use in 1 and 2 component polyurethanes, and blocked isocyanate systems. Benefits include low color, UV durability, high hardness, high impact resistance, abrasion resistance and overall increased toughness.

Carnauba Wax – Type 1 is a 100% natural Carnauba Wax. Carnauba Wax is obtained from the leaves of the indigenous ‘Copernica Cerifera’ palm tree, which grows in northern Brazil.  The color and quality of this product is determined by the age of the leaves and the process of extraction.

K-FLEX® UD-350W is an aqueous solution of an aliphatic, low molecular weight urethane diol oligomer. It is recommended as a modifier for amino crosslinked water soluble and emulsified acrylic, alkyd, urethane and polyester resins. K-FLEX® UD-350W can be used as a reactive cosolvent replacement to increase solids, crosslink density, improve film/resistance properties and flow/leveling.

BW-408 white microcrystalline wax is soft and tacky with a 145°F melt point.

BW-430white microcrystalline wax is soft, flexible, and has a 160°F melt point.

CristolBrite™ 100 M is thermally modified quartz with rounded grain and narrow particle size. It is white, very bright, of high purity, does not absorb moisture and is chemically inert. It is highly engineered version of cristobalite which we manufacture in our own plant in the United States.

AZSA 37 208 is used in Pressure die-cast parts or gravity cast in metallic molds which requiere elevated resistance to traction and firmness. Die-cast parts can easily be painted, copper-plated, nickel-plated, chromium-plated, etc.

AZSA 37 202 is used in Pressure die-cast parts or gravity cast in metallic molds which requiere elevated resistance to traction and firmness. Die-cast parts can easily be painted, copper-plated, nickel-plated, chromium-plated, etc.

CristolBrite™ 845M is thermally modified quartz with rounded grain and narrow particle size. It is white, very bright, of high purity, does not absorb moisture and is chemically inert. It is highly engineered version of cristobalite which we manufacture in our own plant in the United States.

CristolBrite™ 200 M is thermally modified quartz with rounded grain and narrow particle size. It is white, very bright, of high purity, does not absorb moisture and is chemically inert. It is highly engineered version of cristobalite which we manufacture in our own plant in the United States.

C-1 Cristobalite 200 M is synthesized from high purity quartz using a solid state, high heat manufacturing process that yields a consistently high conversion and high purity cristobalite. No additives (mineralizers) are used in the manufacture of cristobalite products.

AZSA 37 203 is used in Pressure die-cast parts or gravity cast in metallic molds which requiere elevated resistance to traction and firmness. Die-cast parts can easily be painted, copper-plated, nickel-plated, chromium-plated, etc.

C-1 Cristobalite 100 M is synthesized from high purity quartz using a solid state, high heat manufacturing process that yields a consistently high conversion and high purity cristobalite. No additives (mineralizers) are used in the manufacture of cristobalite products.

itaforte Calcined Aluminas is used for special applications. Always looking for innovations and ready service to the Brazilian and international market. Aluminum Oxide, or Calcined Alumina, is a chemical compound resulting from the calcination of aluminum hydroxide.

C-1 Cristobalite 200/88 M is synthesized from high purity quartz using a solid state, high heat manufacturing process that yields a consistently high conversion and high purity cristobalite. No additives (mineralizers) are used in the manufacture of cristobalite products.

U.K. Abrasives Boron Carbide RG (Refractory) is a high performance abrasive material with chemical and physical properties similar to diamonds, such as, chemical resistance and hardness. Boron carbide’s extra hardness gives it the nickname “Black Diamond” (It ranks third after diamond and boron nitride) and is one of the leading grinding materials.

U.K. Abrasives Boron Carbide NG (Nuclear) is a high performance abrasive material with chemical and physical properties similar to diamonds, such as, chemical resistance and hardness. Boron carbide’s extra hardness gives it the nickname “Black Diamond” (It ranks third after diamond and boron nitride) and is one of the leading grinding materials.

CristolBrite™ KRS is thermally modified quartz with rounded grain and narrow particle size. It is white, very bright, of high purity, does not absorb moisture and is chemically inert. CristolBrite KRS is a highly engineered version of cristobalite which we manufacture in our own plant in the United States.

C-1 Cristobalite KRS is synthesized from high purity quartz using a solid state, high heat manufacturing process that yields a consistently high conversion and high purity cristobalite. No additives (mineralizers) are used in the manufacture of cristobalite products.

C-1 Cristobalite 325 M is synthesized from high purity quartz using a solid state, high heat manufacturing process that yields a consistently high conversion and high purity cristobalite. No additives (mineralizers) are used in the manufacture of cristobalite products.

CristolBrite™ 325M is thermally modified quartz with rounded grain and narrow particle size. It is white, very bright, of high purity, does not absorb moisture and is chemically inert. It is highly engineered version of cristobalite which we manufacture in our own plant in the United States.

AZSA 37 205 is used in Pressure die-cast parts or gravity cast in metallic molds which requiere elevated resistance to traction and firmness. Die-cast parts can easily be painted, copper-plated, nickel-plated, chromium-plated, etc.

U.K. Abrasives Boron Carbide CG (Ceramic) is a high performance abrasive material with chemical and physical properties similar to diamonds, such as, chemical resistance and hardness. Boron carbide’s extra hardness gives it the nickname “Black Diamond” (It ranks third after diamond and boron nitride) and is one of the leading grinding materials.

C-1 Cristobalite 400 M is synthesized from high purity quartz using a solid state, high heat manufacturing process that yields a consistently high conversion and high purity cristobalite. No additives (mineralizers) are used in the manufacture of cristobalite products.

U.K. Abrasives Boron Carbide AG (Abrasive) is a high performance abrasive material with chemical and physical properties similar to diamonds, such as, chemical resistance and hardness. Boron carbide’s extra hardness gives it the nickname “Black Diamond” (It ranks third after diamond and boron nitride) and is one of the leading grinding materials.

T123™ is a high purity nickel powder composed of discrete nickel particles having a spiky morphology. T123™ is produced by a unique carbonyl gas refining process at the Copper Cliff Nickel Refinery in Sudbury, Canada.