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Trimethylolpropane (TMP)

Chemical Name: Trimethylolpropane; Trimethanolpropane; 2,2-Dihydroxymethylbutanol-1

CAS No.77-99-6

Molecular Formula: C6H14O3

Structural Formula:

Molecular Weight: 134.18

Characteristics: Trimethylolpropane (TMP) is a colorless hygroscopic solid crystal that is soluble in water and alcohol.

Product specifications:

Properties

Specifications

Appearance

White flakes solid or tiny crystals

Hydroxy Value, %

37.5

Acidity (based on formic acid), %

0.002

Moisture, %

0.10

Hazen(Pt-Co)

20

Assay (TMP), %

98.5

 

Applications: TMP is widely used as a building block in the polymer industry. It is also used as a conditioning agent, manufacture of varnishes, alkyd resins, synthetic lubricants, urethane foams and coatings, silicone lubricant oils, lactone plasticizers, textile finishes, surfactants, and epoxy products, PVC stabilizers etc.

 

Package: Net weight 25kg polyethylene bags, or plastic lined woven bag with net weight of 500kg.

 

Storage: It is hygroscopic and should be handled to prevent moisture absorption. store in its original package,

avoid contact with phosphorus compounds, nitric acid, hydrogen peroxide and strong oxidizing agents.

 

Further information: Product technical information and data is based on the best information available and does not constitute or imply a warranty or patent infringement of any kind. The user is responsible for testing product suitability prior to using into production.

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