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Mosselman Glycerol Formal (68442-91-1)

Chemical Name: Glycerol Formal

CAS Number: 4740-78-7

Functions: Coalescing Agent, Solvent

Chemical Family: Alcohols, Glycerides

Synonyms: 1,3-Dioxan-5-ol, 1,3-Formalglycerol, 5-Hydroxy-1,3-dioxane, 5-Hydroxy-m-dioxane, 5-M-Dioxanol, m-Dioxan-5-ol

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    Identification & Functionality

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    CAS No.
    4740-78-7
    EC No.
    225-248-9
    Main Functionalities
    Glycerol formal has a very low odor and toxicity profile making it ideal for use in a variety of appli-cation as binder solvent (to produce foundry core in various casting processes), as additive for water-based inks (the water miscibility of glycerol formal makes it ideal for water-based ink formulations as well as for the manufacture of glycerol formal acrylates), as coalescence improver (for water disper-sion of acrylic and PVA paints sampled with frost resistant agents).

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    Applications & Uses

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    Compatible Polymers & Resins
    Ink & Toner Type

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Clear Colorless liquid
    Miscible In
    Water, Ethanol (96%)
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    BlanketNitrogen——
    EDTAmax. 0.05——
    N-Propyl Gallatemax. 0.05——
    Thiodipropionic Acid Contentmax. 0.05——
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Aldehydes Content (as Formaldehyde)max. 1000ppm—
    Glycerin Contentmax. 1%—
    Glycerol Formal Contentmin. 98%—
    Water Contentmax. 1%—

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    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Packaging
    250 kg drums