Polymers

Linear Primary Alcohols - UNILIN™ Alcohols

The Polymers Division has created the UNILIN Alcohol line of long chain primary alcohols. UNILIN Alcohols feature than other commercially available linear alcohols. Compared with conventional alcohol technology that has been limited to carbon chain lengths of C30 or below, UNILIN Alcohols from Baker Hughes are available with average chain lengths of C24 to C50. Melt points of UNILIN Alcohols products range from 78°C to 106°C.

• Completely linear structure
• Fully saturated
• Higher molecular weights,
• Higher melting points,
• Greater crystallinity, and
• Greater alcohol content

UNILIN Alcohols are composed of approximately 80% primary alcohol; the remaining 20% is saturated or chemically inactive hydrocarbons of the same molecular weight. The hydroxyl function of the alcohol is evenly distributed among all carbon chain lengths.

UNILIN Alcohols from Baker Hughes may be incorporated into a wide range of chemical processes and formulations. They offer improved compatibility with other high molecular weight functional polymers when compared to shorter chain alcohols or non-functional hydrocarbons.

Features	Benefits
Alcohol functionality	Increased solubility in polar systems Co-emulsifier for Silicones Reactive sites for derivatives
Linear carbon backbone	Compatible with hydrocarbons Solvent resistance in coatings Hard
Controlled Mn (350 – 700) and narrow MWD	Formulating flexibility Controllable melting point Low melt viscosity

UNILIN™ Alcohols from Baker Hughes are incorporated as intermediates into a wide variety of industrial chemical processes and applications.

Chemical intermediates for oxidation, sulfation, amination, and esterification

• Additives for adhesive formulations
• Additives for coatings/paints and toners
• Lubricity improvers in plastics
• Defoamer additives for pulp and paper systems
• Compatibility enhancers for silicone systems
• Intermediate for polyester resins to reduce sensitivity to humidity