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Merginol 908 is a polyol based on vegetable oil with primary and secondary hydroxyl groups. The renewable content is very high.

Chemical Family: Polyols

Hydroxyl Value: 190.0 - 215.0 mg KOH/g

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Features & Benefits

Properties

Merginol 908 offers the advantages of

  • Good chemical resistance,
  • Pigment wetting,
  • Hydrophobicity.

Merginol 908 is preferably used in casting resins, floorings, 2C coatings, adhesives and sealants.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Average Acid Value1.25mg KOH/g
Average Functionality Calculated3.4
Hydroxyl Value190 - 215mg KOH/g
Moisture ContentMax. 0.2%
Viscosity (25°C)1 100 - 1 800mPa.s
Typical Parameters
Hydroxyl Content [%] (1)  6.8 - 6.5
Biobased carbon content (2) [%]  80

(1) Average OH equivalent [g] = 1700 / hydroxyl content [%]

(2) Measure of the amount of biomass-derived carbon in a product compared to its total carbon content