Applications
- Auto refinish
- Intermediates
- Paints & coatings
- Plasticizer
- Process additives
- Wind energy
Key attributes
- Allows the formulation of very stable waterborne polyesters
- Excellent chemical, stain, humidity, and corrosion resistance properties
- Ideal for formulating high-solids, low VOC coatings
- Low viscosity and density with excellent solubility in solvents
- Outstanding corrosion resistance in fiberglass-reinforced plastics
Product description
<p>IUPAC:2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-Pentanediol</p><p>Eastman TMPD™ glycol is used to formulate saturated polyester resins for liquid coatings and unsaturated polyester laminating resins. Markets for Eastman TMPD™ include metal office furniture, automotive, industrial maintenance, general metal, and fiberglass-reinforced plastics for composites. Eastman TMPD™ can be shipped in bags in white, waxy platelet form, cast solid form in drums, or in bulk molten form in tank trucks.</p><p>Contact us for more information, to request a sample, or to receive a copy of Eastman publication, Storage and Handling of Eastman TMPD™ Glycol Platelets.</p>
Product availability
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If applicable, authorized distributors are in the regions listed below, with more details provided in the “Authorized distributors” section.
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Asia Pacific
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Europe, Middle East & Africa
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Latin America
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North America
Authorized distributors
Please select a region and country for a list of authorized distributors. If a country is not listed for a region, contact Eastman for further information.
Resources
- A Statistical Approach for Adjusting the Gel Time and Cure Properties of High Performance Unsaturated Polyester Resins
- Building Blocks for Better Resins
- Corrosion-Resistant Polyester Resins Based on EASTMAN TMPD Glycol
- Eastman Triangle Glycol Study
- Improved Hydrolytic Stability of Waterborne Polyester Resins With EASTMAN 1,4-CHDA, and EASTMAN TMPD Glycol
- TMPD Glycol Polyester - Coating Resin Synthesis and Processing Procedures
- Tech Tip Eastman TMPD glycol