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2-Ethylhexanol

The base alcohol of plasticizer production; also a wetting and defoaming agent.

Product description

2-Ethylhexanol is a long-chain branched alcohol used to manufacture common plasticizers such as DOP, DOA and DOTP. Its low volatility and surface-active behaviour improve wetting and break foam in coating systems. It is also an intermediate in the synthesis of acrylic esters and lubricant additives.

Application areas

  • Plasticizer (DOP, DOA, DOTP) production
  • Wetting and defoaming in coating systems
  • Acrylic ester synthesis
  • Lubricant additive manufacture
  • Flow modifier in stoving paints

Packaging and delivery

Road tanker, IBC totes and drums at a loading bay
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Drums and 1000 L IBC totes; bulk tanker delivery for eligible products. Pack type and quantity are confirmed at quotation.

About technical information

The product descriptions on this site are informational texts explaining where each product is used, and do not replace a technical specification. The binding information for formulation and process decisions is the technical data sheet (TDS) and safety data sheet (SDS) of the batch delivered. Before moving to a new application we recommend requesting a sample and running a preliminary trial under your own conditions.