Tetra Hydrophthalic Anhydride (THPA)

CAS# 85-43-8

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Property

  • Appearance
  • Melten Color
  • Content
  • Melting Point
  • MA
  • Free Acid

Unit

  •  
  • Pt-Co
  • %
  • °C
  • %
  • %

Specification

  • White Flake
  • 30 Maximum
  • 99.5 Minimum
  • 100.0±2.0
  • 0.2 Maximum
  • 1 Maximum

Application

THPA is a versatile chemical primarily used as a hardener for epoxy resins and as a comonomer in the production of unsaturated polyester resins (UPR). It also serves as a building block for polyester resins, as well as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of adhesives, plasticizers, agricultural chemicals, and surface-active agents. With widespread use in powder coatings and other resin-based applications, THPA is an essential component in coatings, plastics, and industrial formulations.

Packaging

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Synonyms

cis-1,2,3,6-Tetrahydrophthalic acid anhydride

Molecular Formula

C6H8(CO)2O

Market Segment

Inks & Coatings, Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals

Product Uses

Adhesives & Cements, Agricultural Chemicals, Chemical Intermediate, Epoxy Curing Agent, Epoxy Resins, Ink, Paint & Coatings, Paper & Paperboard, Pesticides, Pharmaceuticals, Plasticizers, Thermoset Resins