Product Profile: 1,6 Hexanediol HDO is a valuable intermediate product for the chemical industry. 1,6-Hexanediol is a linear diol and it contains two primary hydroxyl groups which are terminally located. This configuration results in a rapid and simultaneous reaction in the formation of numerous di substituted products 1,6 Hexanediol is used in the production of polyesters for polyurethane elastomers, coatings, adhesives and polymeric plasticizer. Product characteristics Chemical Name: 1,6-hexanediol CAS Number: 629-11-8 Formula: HOCH2(CH2)4CH2OH Alternate name: 1,6-Hexamethylene Glycol, 1,6-Dihydroxyhexane Appearance: White, waxy hygroscopic solid Appearance: White solid Assay: 99.5%min Flash point: 137 Acid value: 0.1max mgKOH/g Melt Point: 41-42 Applications: It finds applications in a variety of polymeric systems and is also used in the synthesis of specialty chemicals. 1,6-Hexanediol is used in the production of polyesters for polyurethane elastomers, coatings, adhesives and polymeric plasticizers. In these end use areas, it contributes significantly to many high performance characteristics such as hydrolytic stability, high flexibility, good adhesion and surface hardness. The most important fields of application for HDO 1,6-Hexanediol are the manufacture of: Polyurethanes, Polyester Coatings, Acrylics, Adhesives etc. Global Scenario The properties of 1,6-hexanediol make it suitable for use in producing high quality and high performance polyesters, polyurethane resins and adhesive. Demand for 1,6-hexanediol has grown in recent years for use in ultraviolet (UV) curable coating materials that are notable for their low environmental impact. Global demand for 1,6-hexanediol has been growing by around 5% annually, with market in China and other Asian countries recording high rates of growth exceeding 10% annually.