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IUPAC name Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-hydro-ω-hydroxy-, ether with 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol (3:1) | |
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Chemical formula | (C2H4O)n(C2H4O)n(C2H4O)nC6H14O3 |
Appearance | Colorless liquid |
Density | 1.114 g/mL |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C , 100 kPa). Infobox references |
Trimethylolpropane ethoxylate (TPEG) is a trifunctional polyether compound derived from trimethylolpropane.
Production
TPEG is produced by ethoxylation of trimethylolpropane.
Applications
TPEG is used in the production of polyurethane foams, elastomers, and sealants.
References
- ^ Peter Werle, Marcus Morawietz, Stefan Lundmark, Kent Sörensen, Esko Karvinen, Juha Lehtonen “Alcohols, Polyhydric” in Ullmann’s Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2008.