About OXEA

OXEA, founded in 2007, now part of OQ Chemicals, is a global manufacturer of oxo-intermediates and oxo-derivatives. Headquartered in Monheim am Rhein, Germany, and rooted in a legacy of innovation, the company produces a wide array of foundational chemicals—such as alcohols, carboxylic acids, esters, amines, and aldehydes. Its alcohols, including oxo-derived options like 2-ethylhexanol, n-butanol, and isobutanol, are key components in surface coatings and polymer additive formulations. Furthermore, OXEA’s Amines, such as mono-isopropylamine and higher alkylamines, serve as versatile polymer additives and are also used in corrosion inhibitors and surfactants.

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TCD Alcohol DM

TCD Alcohol DM by OXEA is a cyclic polyol consisting of two primary hydroxyl (OH) groups attached to a non-aromatic tricyclic ring structure, making it highly reactive in polymerization such as esterification. <br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> It is a crosslinking agent, linking polymer chains together to form a three-dimensional network. This crosslinking enhances durability, mechanical properties, thermal stability, and chemical resistance of the resulting polymer materials. </li> <li>It is a colorless substance that is highly viscous at room temperature and has a characteristic odor. </li> <li>It is free from aromatic structure, sulfur and halogens.</li> <li>It offers low water absorption, hydrolytic resistance, and excellent performance in radiation-cured systems, along with low lateral shrinkage. </li><li>Additionally, it provides additive benefits for pigment surfaces with improved wetting.</li> <li> It imparts rigidity and dimensional stability to the molecule. </li> <li> It acts as a building block for polymers such as polyesters, poly(meth)acrylates and polyurethanes. </li> <li> In food packaging coating like can and coil, it offers exceptionally high glass transition temperature, and best in class flexibility to meet performance criteria of deep-drawing and sterilization process steps after pre-coating of plate. </li> <li>It has been selected by the market as a key technology to replace BPA-based coating resins used in canning applications. </li> <li> In exterior coatings, it function as a co-polymer and enables hardness, scratch resistance and good adhesion to steel, metal, ceramic, plastic, aluminum and glass with low water absorption and excellent aging resistance, e.g. non-yellowing. </li> <li>For electronic coating applications, it leads to high resistance to temperatures, aging and weathering as well as mechanical stability and low water vapor permeability. </li> <li>It delivers a high refractive index, high gloss, superior heat resistance and high transparency.</li> <li>TCD Alcohol DM is an excellent choice for protective coatings and finishes in demanding environments such as touch displays for automotive and telecommunication.</li> <li> In 3D printing, it is valued for providing rigidity and no shrinking. In optical materials, it ensures UV transmission, resistance to yellowing and high Abbé numbers. </li></ul> <br><br>

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OxBalance® Isononanoic Acid

OxBalance® Isononanoic Acid by OXEA is an isononanoic acid that is produced from both bio-based and circular feedstocks. It is ISCC PLUS certified. It has a bio-based content of over 70%, providing manufacturers with a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to conventional isononanoic acid.

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n -Propanol

n -Propanol by OXEA acts as a solvent. It functions as a starting material for various formulations. n -Propanol is used in manufacture of printing and stamping inks.

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