Explore adhesive raw materials and functional additives. Discuss sourcing for MS adhesives and sealants, polyurethane, epoxy and UV-curable adhesive formulations.
This page covers raw materials, not guaranteed supply or performance of finished adhesives or sealants. Stock, ongoing supply and suitability for your application require individual confirmation.
Raw materials by application
Raw materials for MS adhesives and sealants
Examples include silane-modified polyether raw materials and reactive plasticizers. We review candidates for flooring, construction and industrial bonding, sealants or electronic potting based on your application, viscosity and modulus requirements.
Polyols for polyurethane adhesives
Examples include bisphenol A polyethers, castor oil-modified polyols and dimer acid polyester polyols. We review candidates based on hydroxyl value, water content, viscosity and bonding application. The dedicated Polyester Polyols section below explains the available types and applications in more detail.
Polyetheramines for epoxy adhesives
Examples include M, D, ED and T series polyetheramines. We review candidates and sourcing feasibility based on amine value, functionality and formulation conditions.
Raw materials for UV-curable adhesives
Examples include polyoxypropylene ether monomethacrylate. We review sourcing for evaluation in formulations targeting viscosity adjustment, flexibility, reduced curing shrinkage and cracking, or adhesion to flexible plastics. Effects depend on the formulation, substrate and curing conditions and require sample evaluation.
Additives for wetting and foam control
Examples include acetylenic diols, mixtures and polyether derivatives. We review candidates based on wetting, foaming and solubility requirements in aqueous formulations.
Polyethers and dispersant-related raw materials for battery materials
Discuss polyethers and dispersant-related raw materials for lithium-ion battery electrode materials. Applications and processes are reviewed separately from adhesive uses. The Battery Material Applications and Selection section below explains the raw material groups and selection criteria.
Battery Material Applications and Selection
We review related raw material candidates for formulations intended to disperse cathode or anode materials. Improvements in battery capacity, service life or safety are not guaranteed. Suitability must be evaluated in your formulation and process.
Allyl alcohol-based and capped polyethers
Discuss allyl alcohol-based polyoxyethylene, polyoxypropylene and EO/PO copolyethers, as well as polyethers with tailored end groups such as alkyl or allyl groups. For anode-related formulations and dispersant development, we review the required molecular weight, end groups and formulation compatibility.
Ester raw materials related to cathode and anode dispersants
Explore phosphate and sulfate ester raw materials. For electrode-material dispersion studies, we review whether the application concerns the cathode or anode, the material to be dispersed and the process step, then confirm candidates and sourcing feasibility.
Information for evaluation and selection
Please specify the material to be dispersed, formulation liquid or solvent, process step, required molecular weight and end groups, metal-impurity limits and evaluation methods. SDS, technical data, test data and sample availability are checked for each product. Suitability as an electrolyte additive or binder requires separate confirmation.
Polyester Polyols
Explore polyester polyol raw materials for polyurethane formulations, including adhesives, coatings, elastomers and foams. Candidates are reviewed against your application and target properties. These are formulation raw materials, not finished adhesives or foams. The six groups below offer different selection perspectives, including composition, application and feedstock origin; they are not mutually exclusive product categories. Discuss any combination relevant to your requirements.
Adipic acid-based aliphatic types
Discuss polyester polyols based on adipic acid and different glycols. Selection considers molecular weight, hydroxyl value, acid value, moisture and physical state at the operating temperature.
Rigid and flexible foam applications
Discuss aromatic polyester polyols for rigid PU and PIR insulation, and polyols for polyester flexible foams. We review foaming conditions, viscosity, compatibility with other polyols, flame-performance requirements and compression properties.
Reactive hot-melt adhesive applications
Explore amorphous, liquid and crystalline types for reactive hot-melt adhesive formulations. Candidates are reviewed against your application and target properties. Specific applications and selection criteria are outlined below.
Modified types for coatings and adhesives
Discuss modified polyester polyols for coatings, adhesives, sealants and flooring formulations. We review viscosity, functionality, hardness and flexibility, water resistance and chemical-resistance requirements.
Laminating adhesive applications
Explore raw materials for solvent-free and solvent-based polyurethane laminating adhesives. We review PET, PE and aluminium-foil substrates, bonding conditions, heat and water exposure. Food-packaging suitability is confirmed for the intended use and destination.
Bio-based types
Discuss bio-based polyester polyols for adhesives, coatings and polyurethane elastomers. Feedstock origin, bio-based content and the availability and scope of required certificates are checked individually. Reduced environmental impact is not guaranteed for every product.
Polyester Polyols for Reactive Hot-Melt Adhesives
We offer polyester polyol sourcing for adhesive formulations used in decorative-film lamination and profile wrapping for furniture and building materials, bookbinding, textile lamination, and bonding of electronic components and automotive parts.
Selection considers the materials to be bonded, application temperature, the working time available before joining the substrates, initial bond strength and flexibility.
You can also discuss alternative raw materials for products currently in use. We compare specifications and operating conditions and confirm suitability through sample evaluation. A replacement without formulation changes or equivalent performance is not guaranteed.
Additional Polyethers and Related Raw Materials
Monofunctional polyethers
We offer sourcing support for methanol-, butanol- and phenol-initiated polyoxyethylene or polyoxypropylene products, as well as butanol-based EO/PO polyethers. We review candidates and sourcing feasibility against the required end groups, molecular weight and application.
Multifunctional polyethers
We offer sourcing support for polyethers initiated with trimethylolpropane, triethanolamine, pentaerythritol and ethylenediamine. We check current technical documentation against the required functionality, hydroxyl value and viscosity.
Allyl ether raw materials
Discuss trimethylolpropane monoallyl, diallyl and triallyl ethers, and pentaerythritol triallyl ether. Specifications and sourcing feasibility are reviewed individually against the required chemical structure, functionality and intended use. These are a separate raw material group from capped polyethers for battery-related applications.
Product Areas, Development and Evaluation
Product areas centered on surfactants and polyethers
Product areas include nonionic surfactants and polyethers, bisphenol A polyethers, acetylenic diol polyethers and polyetheramines. We review sourcing feasibility for related raw materials based on your adhesive formulation and functional requirements.
Development enquiries from trials to production
If existing grades do not meet your requirements, we can ask the manufacturer about development and sample options based on target properties, evaluation methods and quantities.
Analytical and evaluation requirements
Tell us the required tests and specification limits so that we can confirm which analyses and data are available for the product concerned.
Applications beyond adhesives
In addition to adhesive applications, we welcome sourcing enquiries for raw materials and additives used in coatings, composites, lubricants and metalworking fluids, silicone materials, water treatment, new energy applications including batteries, textiles, papermaking and personal care. We review sourcing feasibility and suitability for each product based on your application, required performance and operating conditions.
Development, samples, analytical data, certification scope and import/export conditions are confirmed for each enquiry.
Information for your enquiry
Please provide the raw material or chemical name, application, formulation system, required molecular weight, viscosity, moisture, hydroxyl, acid or amine values and evaluation methods, quantity, delivery date and destination. SDS, technical data and sample availability are confirmed individually.
Specifications are confirmed for each product. Viscosity type, units, analytical definitions and test methods must be checked against current technical documentation. Price, minimum quantity, lead time and transport feasibility require individual confirmation. Formulated performance must be evaluated under your conditions.