1,6-Hexanediol Diglycidyl Ether
CAS# 16096-31-4
Property
- Color
- Viscosity (@ 25°C)
- Epoxy Equivalent Weight
- Hydrolyzable Chloride
- Inorganic Chlorine
- Moisture Content
- Free ECH
Unit
- APHA
- mPa.s
- g/eq
- %
- mg/kg
- %
- ppm
Specification
- 60 Maximum
- 10-25
- 143-154
- 0.20 Maximum
- 50 Maximum
- 0.1 Maximum
- 10 Maximum
Application
1,6-Hexanediol Diglycidyl Ether is a low-viscosity, aliphatic diepoxide designed for use as a reactive diluent in high-viscosity epoxy resin systems. It is fully compatible with epoxy resins at all concentrations, and blends of resin and can be cured using any standard epoxy curing agent. While 1,6-Hexanediol Diglycidyl Ether is less effective at reducing viscosity than aliphatic monofunctional reactive diluents it offers a significant advantage in maintaining the performance integrity of the final formulation. Due to its difunctional structure, 1,6-Hexanediol Diglycidyl Ether has a minimal impact on properties like gel time, mechanical strength, and modulus, which remain largely consistent with those of undiluted resins—depending on the level of dilution. Additionally, the difunctionality of 1,6-Hexanediol Diglycidyl Ether contributes to enhanced chemical and thermal resistance, delivering better durability compared to systems formulated with monofunctional diluents.
Packaging
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Synonyms
Oxirane, 2,2'-[1,6-hexanediylbis(oxymethylene)]bis-, 1, 6 - Bis (2, 3 - Epoxypropoxy) Hexane, 1, 6 - Hexanediol Diglycidyl Ether, Diglycidyl Ether of 1, 6 – Hexanediol, Epoxidized 1, 6 – Hexanediol, HDGE, Hexanediol Diglycidyl Ether
Molecular Formula
C12H22O4
Market Segment
Adhesives, Coatings
Product Uses
Epoxy Diluent, Epoxy Resin Diluent, Flooring Compounds