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UBE launches glycerine carbonate for application in high performance cosmetics, coatings, adhesives and sealants and plastic additives.
Glycerine Carbonate Acts as a Solvent
Glycerine carbonate is a mostly bio-based hydroxyl-functional carbonate that can be used in several applications as a raw material or active solvent, useful in coatings, paintings and adhesives industries; as solvent, diluent and plasticizer; in synthetic intermediates; and many other applications.
UBE has carried out an innovation project for the development of glycerine carbonate. Through the improvement of formulations including it, the newly obtained glycerine carbonate can act as a solvent, diluent, plasticizer, or compatibilizer for different systems of solvents in various applications, including electrolytes.
New Carbonate Offers Dual Functionality
Due to its dual functionality, UBE’s glycerine carbonate may also be used as synthetic intermediates, chain extender and cross-linkage, including innovation uses as the reaction with amines to make urethane bonding and blocking agent for isocyanates.
UBE Corporation Europe S.A. is the wholly owned subsidiary of UBE Industries, Ltd. for Europe, Mexico and Latin America. Headquartered in Castellon (Spain) and with offices in Düsseldorf (Germany), Mexico City (Mexico) and Sao Paulo (Brazil), it manufactures and distributes caprolactam, polyamides, fertilizers and fine chemical products. The drive for product and manufacturing technology innovation and a commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility are key management principles of the company.
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Source: UBE Industries, Ltd.