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Feedstocks & intermediates

Chemicals that producers turn into polyester, polyurethane, nylon and emulsions. Sourced on request; each offer names the manufacturer, grade, origin and the packing and transport required.

  • MaterialsMEG, PTA, polyols, MDI and TDI, caprolactam, VAM
  • FormLiquids in ISO tanks, drums or IBCs; powders and flakes in big bags
  • GradesBy purity and specification (for example fibre-grade MEG)
  • Selected byPurity, specification for your process, packing, dangerous-goods handling

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Materials in this group

For each material, send the grade, quantity and destination port. We reply with a written offer that names the manufacturer, grade and origin.

MEG (mono-ethylene glycol)

A glycol used with PTA to make polyester, and as the base of antifreeze and coolants.

Typical uses
PET resin, polyester fibre and yarn, antifreeze and coolants
Selected by
Fibre grade or industrial grade, purity and UV transmittance, ISO tank, drum or flexitank
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PTA (purified terephthalic acid)

A white powder that reacts with MEG to make polyester.

Typical uses
PET resin, polyester fibre, yarn and film
Selected by
Purity (4-CBA content), particle size, big-bag packing
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Polyols

Polyether and polyester polyols that react with MDI or TDI to make polyurethane.

Typical uses
Flexible foam and mattresses, rigid insulation and sandwich panels, coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers
Selected by
Application (flexible, rigid or CASE), OH value, functionality, viscosity
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MDI / TDI

Isocyanates for polyurethane: TDI mainly for flexible foam, polymeric MDI for rigid foam, pure MDI for elastomers and TPU. They need trained handling and dangerous-goods transport.

Typical uses
Flexible and rigid foam, insulation panels, PU shoe soles, coatings and adhesives
Selected by
Type (TDI 80/20, polymeric or pure MDI), NCO content, packing and storage temperature
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Caprolactam

The monomer for nylon 6, supplied as flakes or molten in heated tanks.

Typical uses
Nylon 6 chips, fibre and yarn, film, engineering plastics
Selected by
Purity, flakes or molten, packing
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VAM (vinyl acetate monomer)

A liquid monomer for PVA and VAE emulsions and for EVA; flammable and shipped inhibited.

Typical uses
Adhesive and paint emulsions, redispersible powders, EVA and PVOH production
Selected by
Purity, inhibitor level, ISO tank packing, dangerous-goods handling
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Documents with an offer

  • TDSTechnical data sheet for the offered grade, when available
  • SDSSafety data sheet for the supplied product
  • COACertificate of analysis or lot documentation, when supplied

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