Product Data Sheet NEXAMITE ® PBO

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NEXAMITE® PBO
1,3-Phenylene-bis-oxazoline C12H12N2O2
Chemical name:
CAS#:
Molar mass:
Appearance:
Packaging:
2,2'-benzene-1,3-diylbis(4,5-dihydro-1,3-oxazole)
34052-90-9
216.24 g/mol
white crystalline powder
20 kg drums
General properties
NEXAMITE® PBO is a bi-functional monomer with high thermal stability. It can be used as chain extender, crosslinking co-additive, acid scavenger or stabilizer in thermoplastics and thermosets with processing temperatures
up to 300°C. No volatile byproducts are formed when using NEXAMITE® PBO.
Specification
Property
Purity
Measured value
>98
Unit
Peak area %
Method
GC-FID
Physical and chemical properties
Property
Melting temperature
Water solubility
Value
143-146
0.8
Unit
°C
g/L
Application areas
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Upgrading of (recycled) PET, PBT, and various polyamides
•
Polymer alloys (PET/polyamide, PBT/polyamide, PC/PBT)
•
Improved hydrolytic stability in polyesters, polycarbonates.
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Recycling polyethylene/polyamide.
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Acid scavenger
•
Melt viscosity modification
Polymer types
•
Polyesters
•
EAA
•
Polyamides
•
Phenolics
•
Benzoxazines
•
Epoxies
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NEXAMITE® PBO
1,3-Phenylene-bis-oxazoline C12H12N2O2
Handling and storage
Handling is performed in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective equipment. Prevent dispersion of dust.
Store material in tightly closed container in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Safety and Regulatory Information
NEXAMITE® PBO is listed in the EU, US, and Japan. Safety data, transport regulations and toxicological data are
presented in the Safety Data Sheet.
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