Airable Research Lab has developed a urethane-modified soy-based fatty acid ester that can substitute for petroleum-based chemicals, enabling a variety of low-cost and low-toxicity products.
SAXETHANE has potential applications as an additive for stoving and air-drying enamels, thixotropic modifiers for solvent-based paints, friction reducers, and plasticizers.
Property | Value |
Active | 100% |
Physical form at 20°C | Liquid |
Density | 1.03 g/mL |
Viscosity at 20°C | 500 cps |
Refractive index at 20°C | 1.489 |
Acid value | 2.05 |
Iodine value (USP 42/NF 37 Supplement 2) | 52.2 g/100 g |
Solubility (20 wt% at 20°C): |
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Acetone | Soluble |
2-butoxy ethyl acetate | Soluble |
Heptane | Soluble |
Methyl ethyl ketone | Soluble |
Soymethyl ester/ethyl lactate blend | Soluble |
Soymethyl ester | Soluble |
Toluene | Soluble |
Water | Insoluble |
GREEN PRODUCTS CAPITALIZE ON A CRITICAL MARKET TREND
Growing sustainability concerns have prompted advocacy for stricter chemical regulations, and both evolving policy and consumer preference have stimulated market shifts toward bio-based raw materials. Soybeans have broad applications across both consumer and industrial spheres, often providing benefits in terms of cost, function, and sustainability.
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