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Phenyl isocyanate (PhNCO)

Phenyl isocyanate (PhNCO)

CAS#: 103-71-9
Chemical Structure
Phenyl isocyanate (PhNCO) is an organic compound.

Viscoat PC01 (Photo initiator acrylate)

Photo initiator acrylate

CAS#: Trade secret
Chemical Structure
Viscoat PC01 is a photo-initiator acrylate which has Norrish II type photo-initiator and H donor that avoids the use of a separate Photoinitiator in UV Cure formulations.

Alkyl acrylate series(NK ESTER BG, BD, HD-N, NOD-N, DOD-N)

Alkyl acrylate series

CAS#: 1189-08-8 (BG), 2082-81-7 (BD), 6606-59-3 (HD-N), 65833-30-9 (NOD-N), 6701-13-9 (DOD-N)
Chemical Structure
NK ESTER BG (1,3-Butanediol dimethacrylate), NK ESTER BD (1,4-Butanediol dimethacrylate) and NK ESTER HD-N(1,6-Hexanedioldimethacrylate) can be used as crosslinking monomer for acrylic resins and other polymers such as MBS*.

NK ESTER 3PG, 9PG

Methoxylated bisphenol A methacrylate

CAS#: 25852-49-7
Chemical Structure
NK ESTER 3PG and 9PG are workhorse UV curable monomer for coating and inks.

NK ESTER 1G,2G,3G,4G,9G,14G,23G

Polyethylene glycol methacrylates

CAS#: 97-90-5(1G), 2358-84-1(2G), 109-16-0(3G), 25852-47-5(4G, 9G,14G and 23G)
Chemical Structure
NK ESTER 1G,2G,3G,4G,9G are crosslinking monomer, can be used in anerobic adhesives.

NK ESTER ACB-23

2-Acryloyloxy propyl hexahydrophthalate

Chemical Structure
NK ESTER ACB-23 is acrylic monomer with a pendent carboxylic acid group, forming polymers that can be further crosslinked with epoxy resins or provide more hydrophilic properties for waterborne resins.

NK ESTER ACB-22

2-Acryloyloxy propyl tetrahydrophthalate

Chemical Structure
NK ESTER ACB-22 is acrylic monomer with a pendent carboxylic acid group, forming polymers that can be further crosslinked with epoxy resins or provide more hydrophilic properties for waterborne resins.

NK ESTER ACB-21

2-Acryloyloxy propyl phthalate

CAS#: 121915-68-2
Chemical Structure
NK ESTER ACB-21 is acrylic monomer with a pendent carboxylic acid group, forming polymers that can be further crosslinked with epoxy resins or provide more hydrophilic properties for waterborne resins.

NK ESTER ACB-3 

2-Acryloyloxyethyl hexahydrophthalate

CAS#: 507043-35-3
Chemical Structure
NK ESTER ACB-3 is acrylic monomer with a pendent carboxylic acid group, forming polymers that can be further crosslinked with epoxy resins or provide more hydrophilic properties for waterborne resins.

NK ESTER ACB-2

2-Acryloyloxyethyl tetrahydrophthalate

Chemical Structure
NK ESTER ACB-2 is acrylic monomer with a pendent carboxylic acid group, forming polymers that can be further crosslinked with epoxy resins or provide more hydrophilic properties for waterborne resins.

NK ESTER A-SA

2-Acryloyloxyethyl succinate

CAS#: 50940-49-3
Chemical Structure
NK ESTER A-SA is acrylic monomer with a pendent carboxylic acid group, forming polymers that can be further crosslinked with epoxy resins or provide more hydrophilic properties for waterborne resins.

NK ESTER A-9300-CL

Caprolactone-modified tris(2-acryloxyethyl) isocyanurate

CAS#: 40220-08-4 & 99394-03-3
Chemical Structure
NK ESTER A-9300-CL (Caprolactone-modified tris(2-acryloxyethyl) isocyanurate) is a compound where the tris(2-acryloxyethyl) isocyanurate (THEICTA) is modified to include a linear caprolactone spacer on one of the 3 acrylate branches to make this monomer a liquid at room temperature making it easier to disperse this monomer into Radcure formulations with other monomers and oligomers.

NK ESTER M-90G

Methoxy tetraethylene glycol dimethacrylate(PEGMA PEG mol=9)

CAS#: 26915-72-0
Chemical Structure
NK ESTER M-90G (Methoxy polyethylene glycol methacrylate , also known as PEGMA) is the ester product of polyethylene glycol (9mol PEG) and methacrylic acid.

NK ESTER A-BPEF-2

9,9-Bis[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl] fluorine diacrylate

CAS#: 1234827-45-2
Chemical Structure
NK ESTER A-BPEF-2 (9,9-Bis[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl] fluorine diacrylate ) is difunctional acrylate.

NK ESTER S-1800ALC

(Branched) Isostearyl acrylate -liquid

CAS#: Trade secret
Chemical Structure
NK Ester S-1800ALC is a branched alkyl acrylate monomer with low chlorine content useful as a co-monomer in coating and adhesive applications providing high hydrophobicity, low surface tension & anti-slippage.

NK ESTER A-DCP

Tricyclodecane dimethanol diacrylate

CAS#: 42594-17-2
Chemical Structure
NK ESTER A-DCP (Tricyclodecane dimethanol diacrylate) has two acrylate groups are bonded on opposite sides of a  bulky tricyclodecane dimethanol molecule.

Biobased 1,2-Pentanediol

Biobased 1,2-Pentanediol

CAS#: 5343-92-0
Chemical Structure
1,2-Pentanediol is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C5H12O2.

Lithium phosphate

Lithium phosphate

CAS#: 10377-52-3
Chemical Structure
Lithium phosphate is used in the production of electrolytes for lithium batteries.

IBXMA

Isobornyl methacrylate

CAS#: 7534-94-3
Chemical Structure
IBXMA(IBOMA) belongs to the class of methacrylate monofunctional monomers.

Aluminum Paste SB-10

Aluminum paste featuring similar property of VMP

SB-10 Aluminum paste is a metallic design grade featuring similar properties to VMP (Vacuum Metalized Aluminum Pigment).

Viscopearl D-3, D-5, D-10

Cellulose beads made from wood-derived pulp

CAS#: 9004-34-6
Viscopearl is spherical cellulose made from wood pulp.

LA

Lauryl Acrylate

CAS#: 2156-97-90
Chemical Structure
LA(Lauryl Acrylate) is a long chain liquid monomer with hydrophobic and low Tg character for use in conventional resins and UV cured resins.

NOAA

n-Octyl acrylate

CAS#: 2499-59-4
Chemical Structure
NOAA(n-Octyl acrylate) is a long chain Alkyl acrylate that can replace synthetic Ethylhexyl Acrylate in most applications with 72% biobased content.

Quick Drying Polyisocyanate

Fast Dry Polyisocyanate

Fast drying polyisocyanate is based on the widely used aliphatic hexamethylene-1,6-diisocyanate (HDI) – enhanced to dry polyurethane faster.

ODI

Stearyl Isocyanate

CAS#: 112-96-9
ODI is a mixture that is used for dyeing and printing auxiliary.

PPR F420

Polyaspartic Polyurea Resin F420

CAS#: 136210-30-5EINES#: 429-270-1
PPR F420 is an aminofunctional co-reactant for polyisocyanates used for the formulation of high-solids, two-component polyurethane topcoats and solvent-free coatings.

AAEM

2-(Methacryloyloxy)ethyl acetoacetate

CAS#: 21282-97-3
Chemical Structure
AAEM is a specialty methacrylic monomer with three available sites for chemical reaction.

TEMPIC

Tris[(3-mercaptopropionyloxy)-ethyl]-isocyanurate

CAS#: 36196-44-8EINES#: 252-907-8
TEMPIC is used as a chain transfer agent, cross-linking agent, epoxy curing agent and photocuring monomer for thiol-ene polymerization system.

t-BMA

Tertiary Butyl Methacrylate

CAS#: 585-07-9
Chemical Structure
t-BMA acts as a reactive monomer in order to produce other monomers/substances.

SMAS

Sodium methallyl sulfonate

CAS#: 1561-92-8
SMAS is mainly used as the third monomer in the process of wet polyacrylonitrile.

Bio-Based Poly Urethane Dispersion(PUD)

Bio-Based Poly Urethane Dispersion(PUD)

Our Bio-Based Poly Urethane Dispersion(PUD) is used for Polyurethane coatings, resin and elastomer.

DMMA(DMAEMA)

Dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate

CAS#: 2867-47-2EINES#: 220-688-8
N,N-Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate is a water-soluble, monofunctional acrylate monomer with a polar tertiary amine group that offers water solubility and excellent adhesion properties.

Dicyanimide

Dicyanimide

CAS#: 461-58-5EINES#: 207-312-8
Chemical Structure
Dicyanimide is used in the production of laboratory chemicals and manufacture of other substances.

4-hydroxybenzaldehyde

4-hydroxybenzaldehyde

CAS#: 123-08-0
4-hydroxybenzaldehyde is present at high purity and widely used as the starting material for specialty chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

3,4-Dichlorobenzotrifluoride

3,4-Dichlorobenzotrifluoride

3, 4-Dichlorobenzotrifluoride is a colorless, transparent-liquid that has a minimum purity of 98%.

HDDA

1.6-HEXANEDIOL DIMETHACRYLATE(HDDA)

CAS#: 6606-59-3EINES#: 235-921-9
Chemical Structure
HDDA is a difunctional acrylic monomer which can be polymerized by free radicals.

NK Ester DCP

Tricyclodecane dimethanol dimethacrylate

CAS#: 43048-08-4EINES#: 256-062-6
Chemical Structure
NK Ester DCP is a low viscosity difunctional acrylate monomer that is polymerized by free radicals.

Acetal

Ethoxylated Glycerin

CAS#: 105-57-7EINES#: 203-622-2
Ethoxylated Glycerin, with a primary hydroxyl group at the end of a longer alkyl chain, gives excellent scratch resistance due to its high crosslinking ratio, unique flexibility and protection for carbonyl compounds.

TMPTA

Trimethylolpropane triacrylate

CAS#: 15625-89-5
Chemical Structure
TMPTA is a trifunctional monomer used in the manufacture of plastics, adhesives, acrylic glue, anaerobic sealants, and ink.

BellPearl® Series

Phenolic resin microspheres

BellPearl® Series are non-toxic, high performance phenolic resins with perfectly spherical shape.

NBMA

N-butoxymethyl acrylamide

NBMA is as pecialty acrylamide monomer for various crosslinking applications.

HEP – CH

N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazine

CAS#: 103-76-4
Chemical Structure
HEP is an intermediate in the manufacture of polyurethane catalysts, corrosion inhibitors, surfactants, synthetic fibers, pharmaceuticals, etc.

ACTFLOW NE-3000

Multifunctional – alkoxysilyl

ACTFLOW is a non-solvent functional and reactive acrylic polymer of low-molecular weight that have come out of molecular weight control technology.

MFTG

Methyl Propylene Tri Glycol

CAS#: 25498-49-1
Chemical Structure
MFTG is a colorless liquid with an ether-like odor.

Duranate™ HDI Biuret

HDI Biuret

Chemical Structure
HDI-biuret is a polyisocyanate based on the widely used aliphatic hexamethylene-1,6-diisocyanate (HDI).

DMAPMA

Dimethylamino propylmethacrylamide

CAS#: 5205-93-6EINES#: 226-002-3
Chemical Structure
DMAPMA is used for the synthesis of polymers that have many uses, including paint resins, dispersions/emulsions, performance products, and reactive systems.

DMAA

N,N-Dimethylacrylamide

CAS#: 3-2-2680EINES#: 220-237-5
Chemical Structure
N,N-Dimethylacrylamide (DMAA) is a low viscosity, UV diluent monomer with high reactivity.

CHMA

Cyclohexyl methacrylate

CAS#: 101-43-9EINES#: 202-943-5
Chemical Structure
CHMA forms homopolymers and copolymers.

BZMA

Benzyl methacrylate

CAS#: 2495-37-6EINES#: 219-674-4
Chemical Structure
BZMA is used an intermediate for the production of polymers in the chemical industry.

AMA

Allyl methacrylate

CAS#: 96-05-9EINES#: 202-473-0
Chemical Structure
AMA is a low viscosity liquid monomer with dual allylic and methacrylic functionalities, offering chemical and heat resistance, adhesion, hardness, excellent second stage cross-linking and low shrinkage.

HPA

2-hydroxypropyl acrylate

CAS#: 25584-83-2EINES#: 247-18-0
Chemical Structure
HPA is a hydroxyl functional acrylic monomer used in high performance coating applications.

THFA

Tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate

CAS#: 2399-48-6
Chemical Structure
THFA is a low cost, biodegradable solvent/adjuvant with many agricultural and industrial applications.

IBXA

Isobornyl acrylate

CAS#: 5888-33-5
Chemical Structure
IBXA is a mono-functional reactive diluent that polymerizes when exposed to sources of free radicals.

NK Ester A-LEN-10

Ethoxylated o-phenylphenol acrylate

CAS#: 91442-24-9
Chemical Structure
NK Ester A-LEN-10 is a monofunctional acrylic monomer which can be polymerized by free radicals, in particular, NK Ester A-LEN-10 is designed for use in UV and Electron Beam curing applications.

KY -103

Art Resin Bi-functional Urethane Acrylate

Art Resin KY-103 is a non-yellowing bifunctional urethane acrylate which is cured by UV.

Zinc/Magnesium/Calcium (Meth)Acrylate

(Meth)Acrylate acid metal salt

(Meth)Acrylate acid metal salt can be polymerized and crosslinked by catalyst, heat, UV or EV.

STA

Stearyl acrylate

CAS#: 4813-37-4EINES#: 225-383-3
Chemical Structure
STA is non-crosslinkable, low-viscosity monofunctional monomer used as a reactive diluent for radiation and peroxide cure application.

New Frontier BR-31

EO-Modified Tribromophenyl Acrylate

CAS#: 7347-19-5
New Frontier BR-31 (EO-Modified Tribromophenyl Acrylate) is a novel response fire retardant which can be used in plastics, adhesives, coatings, fiber plasticizers and so on.

DMC

Dimethyl carbonate

CAS#: 616-38-6EINES#: 210-478-4
Chemical Structure
Dimethyl carbonate (DMC) is used as a VOC-exempt solvent in many paints and coatings.

BTF

Benzotrifluoride

CAS#: 98-08-8
Chemical Structure
BTF is used as a specialty solvent in organic synthesis and an intermediate in the production of pesticides and pharmaceuticals.

Barifine® BF-1L, BF-1, BF-20 & BF-40

Solventborne Series

Barifine® BF-1L, BF-1, BF-10, BF-20 and BF-40 are highly transparent, chemically inert, ultrafine barium sulfates that are manufactured by Sakai Chemical in Japan.

NEOALLYL® G

Allyl glycidyl ether

CAS#: 106-92-3EINES#: 203-442-4
Chemical Structure
NEOALLYL® G is produced from allyl alcohol and epichlorohydrin.

Aluminum Paste Series PV, TR, LR, THR, HR, CR

Coated grades aluminum paste

Coated grades aluminum paste are produced by applying special acrylic resin coatings to the design-grade microleafs.

Barifine® BF-1L, BF-1, BF-20 & BF-40

Solventborne Barium Sulfates

Barifine® BF-1L, BF-1, BF-10, BF-20 and BF-40 are highly transparent, chemically inert, ultrafine barium sulfates that are manufactured by Sakai Chemical in Japan.

Acrylamide

Acrylamide

CAS#: 79-06-1
Chemical Structure
Solid Acrylamide is intended to be used as raw material in the manufacture of paper strength enhancing agents, synthetic resins, synthetic fiber, waste water coagulant, soil improving agent, adhesives and paints.

PCBTF

4-chlorobenzotrifluoride

CAS#: 98-56-6
Chemical Structure
PCBTF is a colorless, VOC-exempt solvent widely used in coatings and inks, dissolving most inks faster than toluene.

BR-30

2,4,6-Tribromophenyl acrylate

CAS#: 3741-77-3
2,4,6-Tribromophenyl acrylate is a novel response fire retardant which can be used in plastics, adhesives, coatings, fiber plasticizers and so on.

TBP-A

2,4,6-Tribromophenol

CAS#: 118-79-6
Chemical Structure
2,4,6-Tribromophenol (TBP-A) is a brominated derivative of phenol.

TBAA

Tert-butylacrylamide-B

CAS#: 107-58-4EINES#: 203-506-6
Chemical Structure
TBAA is a monomer used for the production of many polymers and is an intermediate in organic chemical synthesis.

Aluminum Paste Series M ~ MH

Standard design grades aluminum paste

Series M comprises the standard design grades.

Alkox®

ALKOX® Polyethylene Oxide

CAS#: 25322-68-3
Chemical Structure
Alkox® is a water-soluble polymer providing binding, thickening, lubricity, water retention, and film formation benefits to deliver excellent performance in a variety of applications.

DURANOL™

Polycarbonatediol(PCD)

Chemical Structure
Our Copolymer PCD(Poly carbonate diol) is liquid at room temperature, and offers heat/hydrolysis/chemical/abrasion resistance, good softness and lower crystallinity.

ZEOMIC DASHLITE S & 9S

Odor Reduction Agents

ZEOMIC DASHLITE S & 9S are advance deodorant materials based on various zeolites loaded with different metal ions.

MBAA

N,N-methylenebis acrylamide

CAS#: 110-26-9EINES#: 203-750-9
With two reactive functional groups in the molecule, MBAA easily reacts with other monomers such as acrylamide and acrylic acid, and is widely used as a cross-linking agent for a variety of polymers.

MPEG 550

Methoxy polyethylene glycol monoacrylate PEG(550)

CAS#: 31271-39-4
MPEG 550 is a mono-functional methoxylated PEG (550) methacrylate monomer that features excellent wetting, water solubility, low Tg, and fast surface cure.

Aluminum Paste Series Leafing, Non-Leafing and Fine Leafing

Leafing and non-leafing standard grades are widely employed in silver paints, industrial coatings, heat and corrosion resistant coatings, resin-kneading, and many other fields of application.

HPMA

Hydroxypropyl methacrylate

CAS#: 27813-02-1EINES#: 27813-02-1
Chemical Structure
HPMA is a clear, colorless liquid with a pungent, sweet odor.

GMA

Glycidyl methacrylate

CAS#: 106-91-2EINES#: 106-91-2
Chemical Structure
Glycidyl Methacrylate is a unique monomer that allows chemists the ability to put oxirane or epoxy groups into acrylic resins, thereby allowing a variety of further cross-linking or curing reactions.

DAAM

Diacetone Acrylamide

CAS#: 2873-97-4
Chemical Structure
DAAM is used in the manufacturing of coatings, laminates sealers, adhesives, lubricating oils, curing agent for epoxy resins, hydroscpicity and vapor permeability to copolymer films, softy contact lenses, in air sprays and photosensitized resins.

Design grades aluminum paste

Design grades aluminum paste

The FD, GX, MH, M and BS Series represent the ultimate in distinctive, finely controlled brightness, whiteness, flip-flop, fineness, and other optical effects and designs that are particularly desirable in automotive, consumer electronics and IT, and other key fields.

Chemisnow MR Series

Cross-linked acrylic wide-dispersing particles

Chemisnow is the brand name for a range of functional spherical fine particles developed through its unique polymerization technology.

Chemisnow MX Series

Cross-linked acrylic mono-dispersing particles

Chemisnow is the brand name for a range of functional spherical fine particles developed through its unique polymerization technology.

Chemisnow MZ Series

Cross-linked acrylic middle-dispersing particles

Chemisnow is the brand name for a range of functional spherical fine particles developed through its unique polymerization technology.

Aluminum Paste Series PV, TR, LR, THR, HR, CR

Aluminum Paste Series PV, TR, LR, THR, HR, CR

Coated grades aluminum paste are produced by applying special acrylic resin coatings to the design-grade microleafs.

Barifine® BF-21, BF-25 & BF-26

Waterborne Barium Sulfates Series

Barifine® BF-21, BF-25 and BF-26 are excellent dispersions with superior transparency in water-born coatings due to surface treatment.

4-HBA

4-hydroxybutyl acrylate

CAS#: 2478-10-6EINES#: 219-606-3
Chemical Structure
4HBA has a primary hydroxyl group at the end of a longer alkyl chain which allows it to be used in UV curable formulations and improves flexibility.

Water-dispersible polyisocyanate 

Water-Based Poly isocyanate

Water-dispersible polyisocyanate based on the widely used aliphatic hexamethylene-1,6-diisocyanate (HDI).

Glycol Ethers

Glycol Ethers

Low-odor and low-metallic glycol ether using proprietary purification technologies.

HEMA-Phosphate

2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate phosphate

CAS#: 52628-03-2EINES#: 258-053-2
Chemical Structure
Kowa’s line of specialty monomers is available to add a functional phosphate group to the acrylic backbone found in many emulsion polymer systems.

HEMA

2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate

CAS#: 868-77-9EINES#: 212-782-2
HEMA is an ester of methacrylic acid, soluble in water and has relatively low volatility.

HEA

2-hydroxyethyl acrylate

CAS#: 818-61-1EINES#: 212-454-9
Chemical Structure
HEA is a hydroxy functional acrylic monomer which can be used in a variety of ways to produce resins that are useful in high performance coating applications.

NK Ester HD-N

1,6-hexanediol dimethacrylate

CAS#: 6606-59-3EINES#: 235-921-9
Chemical Structure
NK Ester HD-N is a difunctional acrylic monomer which can be polymerized by free radicals.

MAPTAC

[3-(Methacryloylamino)propyl]trimethylammonium chloride solution 50 wt. % in H2O

CAS#: 51410-72-1
Chemical Structure
Methacryloyl aminopropyl trimethyl ammonium chloride (MAPTAC) is a cationic monomer used in paints and coatings.

Isocyanurate(Trimer)

Low and Ultra-low Viscosity HDI-based polyisocyanates

Chemical Structure
Low Viscosity HDI-polyisocyanatesPolyisocyanate based on the widely used aliphatic hexamethylene-1,6-diisocyanate (HDI).