Empol 1008 Dimer acid 68783-41-5 Cognis Polymer intermediates ADHESIVE >> Hot-melt ADHESIVE >> Solvent based Hotmelts (polyamide,polyester,polyurethane) Solvent based adhesives systems (polyurethane) Reactive adhesives systems (polyester, polyurethane) Packaging (paper,film & foil laminates) Automotive (auto air and oil filters,upholstered car seats,construction of sun visors) Textiles (footwear,interlining for labels and emblems) Electronic (television tubes,flexible printed circuit board,coil insulation) Furniture (high pressure laminate,e.g.kitchen cabinets) Empol® Dimer Acids are a mixture of C-36 dibasic acids produced by the oligomerization of C-18 unsaturated fatty acids. High in molecular weight, yet still liquid, these acids provide the basis for product improvements and innovation in the formulation of many diversified polyamide and polyester based adhesive products. Recommended products: Empol® 1018, Empol® 1061, Empol® 1062, Empol® 1008. Formulators will also notice excellent adhesion to a wide variety of substrates, fast set, high impact strength, low water absorption by incorporating Empol® Dimer Acids. Empol® Dimer Acids can be used to achieve excellent stability and resistance to thermal degradation. Using Empol® Dimer acids as a building block in polyamide and polyester based adhesives increases the flexibility which results in better bond stability. The light color and excellent oxidative stability of Empol® Dimer acids provide formulators the opportunity to manufacture light colored hot-melt adhesives. Our naturally derived oleochemical-based specialty chemicals serve as environmentally sound, high-performance building blocks for polymers, resins, adhesives and lubricants. Many of our PMT products meet FDA regulations, making them popular choices in food packaging applications. EMPOL® 1008 is a light color, distilled and fully hydrogenated dimer acid. It is suitable to use as a reactant for polyamides, polyester, and urethane polymers. High purity and low unsaturation contribute to the excellent oxidation stability of EMPOL ® 1008 and its derivatives. Surface Coatings High Polymers Flexible Unsaturated Polyesters Elastomers Lubricants Greases Plasticizers Epoxy Curing Agents Corrosion Inhibitors Specialty Ink Resins Mild Soap Bars Hot Melt Adhesives Light color, distilled and fully hydrogenated dimer acid. Used in the formulation of polyamide and polyester based hotmelt, solvent-based and reactive adhesives. Possesses high purity, high molecular weight and low unsaturation. Provides very good oxidation stability and adhesion to a wide variety of substrates, fast set, high impact strength, low water absorption, very good stability and resistance to thermal degradation, increased flexibility and very good oxidative stability. Applications: packaging (paper, film and foil laminates), automotive (auto air and oil filters, upholstered car seats, construction of sun visors), textiles (footwear, interlining for labels and emblems), electronic(television tubes, flexible printed circuit board, coil insulation) and furniture (high pressure laminate, e.g.kitchen cabinets).