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Chain Extender

Gantrade’s diverse range of chain extenders can be utilized across various applications and industries.

Chain Extender

Products

For over fifty (50) years, Gantrade Corporation has been a leading supplier of chain extenders, low molecular weight diols or diamines that react with diisocyantes to produce rigid “hard block” urethane segments in high molecular weight polyurethanes. Our global networks, long-term commitments and strong logistics assets assure a reliable supply of our chain extenders, especially within the North America and European markets that we serve. Gantrade’s product specifications are designed to deliver our chain extenders with high quality and consistency in your applications.

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Diols, Curatives, and Chain Extenders

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Product Name	CAS#	Molecular Weight (g/mol)	Appearance	Melting Point (°C)	Moisture (%)
1,10-Decanediol	112-47-0	174.28				all details
1,3-Butanediol	107-88-0	90.121				all details
1,3-Propanediol (PDO)	504-63-2	76.09	Clear, colorless liquid		< 0.05 %	all details
1,4-Butanediol (BDO)	110-63-4	90.12	Clear, colorless liquid		≤ 0.015%	all details
1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM)	105-08-8	144.21				all details
1,5-Pentanediol	111-29-5	104.15				all details
1,6-Hexanediol (HDO)	0629-11-8	118.17	Almost white, solid crystals	42.8		all details
1-Methyl-1,3-Propanediol Cosmetic Grade (MPOH)	2163-42-0	90.12	Clear, Colorless liquid			all details
2-Methyl-1,3-Propanediol (MPO)	2163-42-0	90.12	Clear, Colorless liquid	-54		all details
4,4'-Methylene-bis-(3-chloro-2,6-diethylaniline) (MCDEA)	106246-33-7	379.37	Off-white particles	87-90		all details
4,4'-Methylene-bis-(Ortho-Chloroaniline) (MOCA)	101-14-4	267.15	Light yellow granular pellet	98-102	0.3 Max	all details
4,4'-Methylenebis(2-ethylaniline) (MBOEA)	19900-65-3	254.38	Yellow to amber viscous waxy solid		≤0.10	all details
4,4'-Methylenebis(2-methyl-6-ethylaniline) (MMEA)	19900-72-2	282.42	Light yellow to white powder	79-86	0.15 max	all details
Bio-Based 1,4-Butanediol (BDO)	110-63-4	90.12				all details
Dimethyl Thio-Toluene Diamine (DMTDA)	106264-79-3	214.36				all details
GCLink 740M	57609-64-0		Off-white powder	125	<0.20	all details
GCLink P-1000	54667-43-5		Amber liquid	18		all details
GCLink P-2000	54667-43-5		Yellow wax	24		all details
GCLink P-650	54667-43-5		Amber liquid			all details
Hydroquinone Diethanol (HQEE)	104-38-1	198.22	white to off-white colored flakes	102 - 106	Max. 0.2	all details
Mono-Propylene Glycol (MPG)	57-55-6	76.1				all details
Resorcinol bis (2-hydroxyethyl) ether (HER)	102-40-9	198.22	White crystal powder	≥86 Min	0.10 Max	all details
Trimethylolpropane (TMP)	77-99-6	134.18	White flakes	56.59		all details
Tripropylene Glycol (TPG)	42978-66-5	192.25				all details
XYLink 1604	32961-44-7		Slightly brown to off-white powder (or granule)	≥86		all details
XYLink 740M	57609-64-0		Off-white powder	≥125	≤0.20	all details
XYLink P-1000	54667-43-5		Light brown to amber liquid (after melt)	18		all details
XYLink P-2000	54667-43-5		Pale yellow liquid	56		all details

Glycols

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Product Name	CAS#	Molecular Weight (g/mol)	Appearance	Melting Point (°C)	Moisture (%)
Di-Ethylene Glycol (DEG)						all details
Di-Propylene Glycol (DPG)	25265-71-8	134.2	Clear, colorless liquid			all details

Polycaprolactone Diols

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Product Name	CAS#	Molecular Weight (g/mol)	Appearance	Melting Point (°C)	Moisture (%)
Placcel 204B		400	Liquid		0.04	all details
Placcel 205U	36890-68-3	530	Liquid	-	0.007	all details

Polycaprolactone Triol

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Product Name	CAS#	Molecular Weight (g/mol)	Appearance	Melting Point (°C)	Moisture (%)
Placcel 303	37625-56-2	310	Liquid	-	0.015	all details
Placcel 305	37625-56-2	550	Liquid	-	0.015	all details
Placcel 305T	37625-56-2	550	Liquid	-	0.029	all details
Placcel 308		850	Liquid	20-30	0.01	all details
Placcel 309	37625-56-2	900	Liquid	-	0.012	all details

Continuously Expanding

Gantrade is committed to meeting the growing demand for chain extenders, ensuring businesses have dependable manufacturers available to meet their needs. Our chain extender products provide the quality companies need for manufacturing a variety of products in the global market.

Gantrade is continuously expanding our product line to strengthen our portfolio and adding new chemistries to provide our customers with additional sources of competitive advantage.

Our experienced Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Logistics, Product Stewardship and Technical teams respond swiftly to unique needs, delivering value and improving product performance to our customers. With a focus on innovation and customer success, Gantrade strengthens its presence in the market while providing high-quality solutions tailored to evolving industry requirements.