PTMEG-220

Principal: Korea PTG Co., Ltd.

Chemical Name: Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol

End Uses: Adhesives, Coating Agents, Paints, Polyamide Elastomers, Polyester Elastomers, Polyurethane, Polyurethane Elastomers, Sealants, Synthetic Leather

Chemical Family: Polyols

Features: High Reactivity, High Reactivity

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Molecular Formula
H[O(CH₂)₄]ₙOH
Product Code
MITM12242
Single Ingredient
Yes
Synonyms
Polyfurite, Polytetrahydrofuran, Poly(butylene oxide), Poly(n-butylene oxide), Poly(oxy-1,4-butanediyl), Poly(oxy-1,4-butanediyl), α-hydro-ω-hydroxy-, Poly(oxy-1,4-butylene) glycol, Poly(oxybutylene) glycol, Poly(oxytetramethylene), Poly(oxytetramethylene) glycol, Poly(oxytetramethylene)diol, Poly(tetrahydrofuran), SRU, Poly(tetrahydrofurandiol), Poly(tetramethylene ether), Poly(tetramethylene ether) glycol, Poly(tetramethylene ether)diol, Poly(tetramethylene glycol), Poly(tetramethylene oxide), Poly(tetramethylene oxide) glycol, Polybutylene glycol, Polyfurit, Polytetramethylene glycol, Polytetramethylene glycol ether with butanediol, Polytetramethylene oxide diol
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Base Chemicals Features
CASE Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

Base Chemicals End Uses
Markets
Applications
Product Applications

PTMEG-220 belongs to the class of polyether polyols which have excellent reactivity.
It is used to make a high quality of polyurethane including spandex and copolyester-ether in such applications as:

  • Polyurethane Elastomers
  • Synthetic Leathers
  • Paint, Coating Agent
  • Adhesives, Sealants
  • Polyester Elastomers
  • Polyamide Elastomers

Properties

Regulatory & Compliance

Contains any chemicals listed on Prop 65 (including impurities, residues, catalysts, monomers, and by-products and excluding heavy metals)?

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002143
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling Condition

Precautions

Because PTMEG-220 is hygroscopic and oxidized, it is very important to protect PTMEG-220 against exposure to moisture and air. All Korea PTG’s PTMEG-220 contain oxidation inhibitors to prevent peroxides. PTMEG-220 is ignitable at high temperature. Water spray, alcohol resistant foam, dry chemical or CO₂ extinguishers may be used to fight fire. When water or foam is used, frothing may occur. When PTMEG-220 is impregnated into high-surface-area material such as fibrous insulation (e.g., glass fiber, rock wool), PTMEG-220 can be decomposed rapidly, releasing very flammable tetrahydrofuran, gamma- butyrolactone, etc. and may ignite at temperatures as low as 100°C.

Steel Drum

Solidified PTMEG-220 can be molten by being heated in melting room about 70°C for about 2~3 days. Temperatures above 90°C are not recommended for prolonged storage. Drums should be stored in dry places such as warehouse with roof and before use any water on top plate of drums should be removed to prevent moisture contamination. During opening of drums and use of PTMEG-220 in drums, nitrogen should be serviced into drums to avoid the contact with moisture and air.

ISO Tank

Shipping temperature of ISO tank for PTMEG-220 is about 60°C. ISO tank is insulated and provided with heating coils for reheating. If temperature is low and the product is solidified, enough reheating is required for melting and careful attention is required to avoid plugging of vent, nitrogen gas line and product line. Insure that ISO tank is adequately grounded before connecting and unloading.

Storage Tank

The storage tank must be provided with external or internal heating to maintain a temperature of about 50~60°C (Internal heating coil is recommended due to heating efficiency). Because PTMEG-220 is hygroscopic and oxidized, it is very important to protect PTMEG-220 against exposure to moisture and air. Therefore, Korea PTG recommends that PTMEG-220 should be stored in completely enclosed tanks or containers under a dry nitrogen blanket.

Stability

Shelf life of PTMEG-220 is approximate 2 years, under condition that the product is stored in unopened, tightly sealed original container at no greater than 90°C and is not contacted with air under a dry nitrogen blanket. Shelf life is only guidance and is not a guarantee because there are various possibilities in site of end users to affect the quality of PTMEG-220G.

Other

Appearance
Transparent liquid or white waxy solid at low temperature
Appearance (SDS)
Liquid to waxy, colorless
Item Number
Other Hazards
However may be a slight irritation to the skin or eye depending classification on the experience of the person in manufacturing.
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 40.0 APHAAPHA
Color Scalemax. 40.0 ASTMASTM2b889752-a817-4a6e-bd49-029825e637fd
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Numbermax. 0.05 mg KOH/gmg KOH/gDIN 53402
Hydroxyl Value458.0-575.4 mg KOH/gmg KOH/gASTM D4274
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life12.0 yryr
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Pointmin. 250.0 °C°C
Flash Pointmin. 260.0 °C°C
Melting Point-5.0 °C°C
Molecular Weight170.0-270.0 g/molg/molASTM D4274
Specific Gravity0.991-at 40/4°C
Viscosity50.0-60.0 cPscPsAt 40°C
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Butylated Hydroxy Toluene Content170.0-270.0 ppmppmSpectroscopy
Organic Chlorine Equivalent Contentmax. 2.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)Gas Chromatography
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)min. 204.0 °C°C
Flash Point (SDS)259.0 °C°C
Melting Point (SDS)25.0-32.0 °C°C
Molecular Weight (SDS)2000.0 g/molg/mol
Specific Gravity (SDS)0.979-at 25°C