2-Ethylhexanol

Description

1. Product Overview

2-Ethylhexanol is a high-volume oxo-alcohol essential for producing plasticizers (notably DEHP, DINP) used to impart flexibility in PVC. Its primary industrial use lies in the manufacture of acrylates, adhesives, coatings, and specialty lubricants. The key value proposition is its superior branching structure, which delivers low volatility and high performance in end-use polymers. Strategically, it remains a critical intermediate in the petrochemical value chain, with demand directly correlated to construction, automotive, and packaging GDP drivers.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: 2-Ethylhexanol (C8H18O), oxo-alcohol

• Purity level: ≥99.6% (min.) – Industrial grade

• Physical characteristics: Clear, colorless liquid; mild odor; density ~0.833 g/cm³ at 20°C; boiling point ~183–186°C

• Packaging options: Bulk ISO tanks, flexitanks (20–24 MT), 170 kg new steel drums, IBC totes

• Shelf life: 24 months when stored in dry, non-corrosive conditions under nitrogen blanket

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Plasticizers (PVC industry): Esterifies with phthalic or trimellitic anhydride to produce high-efficiency general-purpose plasticizers for cables, flooring, and synthetic leather – preferred for lower volatility vs. n-butanol-based esters.

• Acrylates (coatings & adhesives): Reacts with acrylic acid for 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, improving low-temperature flexibility and water resistance in pressure-sensitive adhesives and exterior paints.

• Lubricant esters & specialty solvents: Used in synthetic compressor oils and metalworking fluids, offering better oxidative stability and lower pour point than linear alcohols.

• Cost advantage: Higher carbon number reduces plasticizer migration compared to C4–C6 alcohols, improving product durability.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Batch-to-batch purity ≥99.6% with <50 ppm water content – verified by GC analyzed COA per shipment.

• Supply reliability: Backup production agreements and regional warehousing (Asia, Europe, Americas) reduce force majeure risk.

• Logistics capability: Dedicated chemical tanker fleet and port-to-plant delivery within 10–14 days for bulk orders.

• Price competitiveness: Margin-linked pricing model with monthly formula based on propylene and synthesis gas benchmarks.

• Sustainability: Mass-balance ISCC PLUS certified grades available (renewable feedstock options upon request).

• Technical support: Full MSDS, regulatory compliance (REACH, TSCA, K-REACH), and custom blending support.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): 20 MT (bulk) or 80 drums (170 kg each)

• Loading capacity: 24 MT per 20′ ISO tank container; 20–22 MT per flexitank inside standard 20′ container