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Polyols
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 C11 C12 C13 Aldehydes Alcohols Polyols Acids Anhydrides Esters Amines

Polyols

Introduction Product overview Product descriptions

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Neopentyl glycol Trimethylolpropane Pentaerythritol Dipentaerythritol 1,3-Butylene glycol Hexylene glycol TCD Alcohol DM

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Substance and safety data, Transport classifications Safety notes Delivery and storage Contacts

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Introduction

Production R&D Storage/Warehouse

USA
Bishop Clear Lake Houston Chicago Cincinnati Charlotte Savannah Linden

As one of the worlds largest producer of polyols, Celanese Chemicals is pleased to offer a wide variety of global polyol products and services with manufacturing, storage and R&D facilities all over the world. In addition to monofunctional Alcohols1), we offer one of the widest choices of di-, tri-, tetra and polyfunctional polyols available from any producer worldwide, including some available as molten liquids and solids. Whether you are looking to optimize polymers, resins and coatings, and want to modify molecular weight, functionality, chain structure, or crosslinking;

looking for lubricants to increase lubricity, heat resistance or control viscosity; a manufacturer of personal care products and perfumes, cleaning agents, explosives, or other products utilizing polyols; The Celanese Chemicals ONE STOP POLYOL SHOP has the right polyol for you! And in the event we dont yet offer exactly what you need, our R&D staff is eager to develop it with you.

Mexico
Cangrejera

Japan
Tokyo Osaka Shimizu

Germany
Oberhausen Arnsberg

China
Shanghai Guangzhou

Netherlands
Rotterdam

Belgium
Antwerp

Spain
Barcelona

South Africa
Durban

1) Please refer to our separate brochures Oxo Derivatives and Solvents.

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Product overview

Product descriptions

1,3 Butylene glycol 1,3-Butanediol

HO OH OH O HO OH OH

Neopentyl glycol
Neopentyl glycol is a white, crystalline solid with a mint-like odor. It is readily soluble at room temperature in water, alcohols, glycol ethers, ketones, and esters. It is very reactive and has a high chemical and thermal resistance. Its derivative products are stable against hydrolysis, heat and light due to the absence of hydrogen atoms in the alpha-position. Neopentyl glycol is used primarily as an intermediate in the manufacture of polyester resins for powder coatings, in alkyd, polyester and polyurethane resins for water- and solvent-based coatings including high-solid systems and automotive coatings, and in coil coatings. Polymers containing Neopentyl glycol exhibit improved storage stability, pot life, impact- and scratch-resistance, solvent-, water- and weathering resistance as well as high gloss. Another important use of Neopentyl glycol is as an intermediate for hydraulic fluids, synthetic lubricant oils, and greases. Neopentyl glycol esters deliver thermal stability while the chain length of the acids2) can be finetuned to obtain the desired viscosity. Advantages of such lubricants are good lubricity over a wide temperature range and reduced corrosivity. Due to their high specific heat and thermal conductivity, such lubricants are also used in refrigeration compressors and as metal working (cutting, drilling, grinding) fluids.

Dipentaerythritol

HO HO

Hexylene glycol 2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol

OH OH

Neopentyl glycol 2,2-Dimethylpropanediol-1,3

HO

OH

Pentaerythritol 2,2-Bis-(hydroxymethyl)1,3-propanediol

HO HO

OH OH

TCD Alcohol DM 3(4),8(9)-Bis-(hydroxymethyl)tricyclo-[5.2.1.02,6]decane

HO

OH

Trimethylolpropane 1,1,1-Tris-(hydroxymethyl)propane

HO OH HO

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Trimethylolpropane (TMP)
Trimethylolpropane is a white, waxy, hygroscopic solid with little or no odor. TMP is insoluble in hydrocarbons, and soluble in water and alcohol. This trifunctional polyol is used primarily as an intermediate in the manufacture of alkyd resins for coatings and inks, and urethane based foams and coatings. TMP based alkyd resins (both waterborne and solvent based) produce films based on the neopentyl carbon structure which imparts a high degree of stability against heat, ultraviolet light, and chemical attack. The three primary hydroxyl groups ensure reactivity and the physical form and low melting point of TMP impart ease of handling. Polymer resins formulated on Trimethylolpropane exhibit improved durability, lower viscosity, faster cure rates, and often higher molecular weights than formulations using glycerine. TMP is also used as an intermediate in the manufacture of multifunctional acrylate monomers (MFAs).

Other applications for Neopentyl glycol include the preparation of highly durable magnetic coatings and magnetic recording media based on polyurethane or polyester binders, adhesives, ink resins, plasticizers, mortar and cement formulations, and photographic materials. Neopentyl glycol is also employed in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and pesticides, perfumes and fragrances, fiber lubricants and antistatic agents and fabric softeners3). Celanese Chemicals is pleased to offer Neopentyl glycol in three different forms: Neopentyl glycol Flake is a white, crystalline solid with a mild mint-like odor.

90% Neopentyl glycol Slurry is a clear, colorless liquid solution with a mild characteristic odor. It is highly reactive yet thermally stable, and will not autopolymerize. To maintain a pumpable viscosity and to allow for temperature drop during shipping. it must be kept above 55C-60C. Actual crystallization will not occur until <37 C. Neopentyl glycol Molten is a clear, colorless liquid with mild odor. It is highly reactive, yet thermally stable, and will not autopolymerize. To avoid crystallization, it must be kept around 160C.

2) Celanese Chemicals offers a wide range of such carboxylic acids. Please refer to our separate brochure Carboxylic acids. 3) A more detailed overview on Neopentyl glycol and its application is given in Neopentyl glycol as a modern key substance by P. Lappe, H. Springer, J. Weber, Chemiker-Zeitung 113 (1989) 293. We also offer reprints of this article in English.

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soluble in most synthetic and conventional hydrocarbon lubricants. This adds to their value enabling them to be used as lubricants even for such demanding applications as jet aircraft turbines. Miscellaneous end-use areas for Trimethylolpropane-based products include plastics, plasticizers, elastomers, surfactants, textile finishes, and as a surface treatment for titanium dioxide. Celanese Chemicals offers Trimethylolpropane (TMP) in three different forms: Trimethylolpropane Flake is a white, waxy, hygroscopic solid with little or no odor. Trimethylolpropane Molten is a colorless, viscous, and odor-less liquid. It is soluble in water. Solidification occurs at 60C. For ease of transfer through pumps, pipes etc., it is recommended that a temperature of 77C-104C be maintained in the customers facility. Trimethylolpropane Molten Premium Grade is a viscous, odorless and colorless liquid with a maximum acid washed color of 6.5 Gardner units. It is soluble in water. Solidification occurs at 60C. For ease of transfer through pumps, pipes etc., it is recommended that a temperature of 77C-104C be maintained in the customers facility.

Pentaerythritol (PE or Penta)

Pentaerythritol is an odorless, white, crystalline, non-hygroscopic substance. This tetrafunctional alcohol is slighty soluble in water, and lower alcohols, and insoluble in benzene, carbon tetrachloride, ether and petroleum ether at room temperature. Celanese Chemicals is one of the largest Penta producers worldwide. Most Pentaerythritol is consumed in the manufacture of long, medium and short oil alkyd resins for the production of surface coatings and inks with high gloss and color retention, excellent durability, fast viscosity buildup and short drying time. The use of Penta in alkyds adds to the long life and high performance of the product. Penta is being used increasingly as a major synthetic lubricant intermediate. Esterification of Penta with monocarboxylic acids in the 5-to-11 carbon range2) produces esters with lubricant properties superior to those of conventional oils.

The stringent color related specifications for MFAs are met by our special high purity Premium Grade material. Esters of Trimethylolpropane are finding increasing use as base stocks for synthetic lubricants. The neopentyl structure of this polyol lends thermal stability to the ester molecule while the chain length of the acids can be varied to obtain the desired viscosity. Other properties of these esters include high specific heat and thermal conductivity combined with good lubricity over a wide temperature range. These esters are readily

2) Celanese Chemicals offers a wide range of such carboxylic acids. Please refer to our separate brochure Carboxylic acids.

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The variety of acid and polyol combinations permit tailoring of an ester with the desired lubricating properties. The principal advantages of polyol ester lubricants are their stability at high temperatures, and good flow and lubricating ability at both high and low temperatures. These properties enable Penta-based lubricants to be used in such demanding applications as the lubrication of jet aircraft turbines. Rosin and tall oil ester production are other major uses for Pentaerythritol. These resins can be used as tackifiers for adhesive formulations, and in inks and coatings. Varnishes made with these Pentaerythritol esters show excellent solvent release, drying properties, and resistance to water and alkali. The use of Pentaerythritol in synthetic drying oils provides fast drying varnishes. Additional end-uses include heat stabilizers, plasticizers that maintain their electrical properties on aging, chlorinated polyether resins, and paint swelling agents (intumescents) used in flame retardant paints. Penta is also

used as an intermediate in the manufacture of multifunctional acrylate monomers for use in radiation cured polymer systems. Our Nitration Grade Pentaerythritol is used in the manufacture of Pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN), an explosive used in commercial blasting for mining and quarrying, and detonator cord. Celanese Chemicals is pleased to offer Pentaerythritol (PE or Penta) in various grades: Pentaerythritol Technical Grade with 86-90% Mono-Penta.

Dipentaerythritol (Di-PE or Di-Penta)

Pentaerythritol Pure with a minimum concentration of 98% Mono-Penta. Pentaerythritol Lube Grade with a higher concentration of Di- and Tri-Penta; especially valuable for the synthesis of synthetic lubricants. Pentaerythritol Nitration Grade has a narrower Di-Penta range and a controlled particle size distribution suitable for the synthesis of explosives and detonator cords. Dipentaerythritol is a white, odorless, non-hygroscopic, crystalline freeflowing powder with very low water solubility. Its largest end use is in the manufacture of synthetic lubricant oils and greases and hydraulic fluids. These are used for machine, compressor, jet engine and refrigerator lubricants and working fluids. Di-Penta enhances the heat, pressure, oxidation and wear resistance of these lubricants. Other end uses are multifunctional acrylate monomers, alkyds, and rosin resins for inks and coatings. Dipentaerythritol can increase the scratch, abrasion, impact and weather resistance. Di-Penta is also used in the manufacture of rubbers, for intumescent paints, tires, waxes, printing inks, and cosmetics.

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1,3-Butylene glycol (1,3-BG)

1,3-Butylene glycol is a clear, colorless, practically odorless, viscous, hygroscopic liquid of low toxicity. Completely soluble in lower alcohols, ketones (e.g. acetone), esters, and water but only slightly soluble in ether, it is insoluble in aliphatic hydrocarbons, benzene, and carbon tetrachloride. This bitter-sweet liquid meets specifications of the United States Food Chemical Codex. Celanese Chemicals is the only North American producer of this glycol and the largest producer worldwide. The principal use for 1,3-BG is as an intermediate in the manufacture of polymeric plasticizers, e.g. polyester polyols. These plasticizers are valuable because of their compatibility with a broad range of polymers, their low migration tendencies, and the resultant stability and moisture durability of the plasticized material. Another important application is in the manufacture of saturated and unsaturated polyester resins, multifunctional acrylate monomers, polyurethanes and coatings. Here the glycol imparts greater flexibility to the polyester molecule. 1,3-Butylene glycol is of particular interest to manufacturers supplying materials for boats, custom moldings, and sheets and boards for use in construction. It imparts flexibility, impact resistance and improved weather resistance. 1,3-Butylene glycol is an outstanding humectant, especially when compared with other humectants of the glycol series. It can acquire and maintain moisture from the atmosphere at nearly constant levels in the important 20-25% humidity range. This property makes 1,3-BG useful in pet foods, tobacco, and cosmetic formulations. In cosmetic formulations such as skin care products it not only controls moisture loss and inhibits the crystallization of insoluble components, but is an excellent emollient as well.

Furthermore 1,3-Butylene glycol is nonirritating and offers limited bacteriostatic and fungicidal activity. Miscellaneous end-uses for 1,3-BG are found in surfactants, inks, solvents for natural and synthetic flavorings, and coupling agents, plasticizers in cellophane for food packaging applications and aircraft wing-deicing. 1,3-Butylene glycol undergoes a wide variety of reactions typical of aliphatic alcohols. Because of its somewhat hindered configuration at carbon three, derivatives tend to be more stable than those of comparable glycols, which can lead to important and useful differences in the properties of end products. Celanese is pleased to offer two grades of 1,3-Butylene glycol: a standard grade for industrial applications and 1,3-Butylene glycol Cosmetic Grade for personal care and pharmaceutical formulations. The Cosmetic Grade is produced to more stringent limits, undergoes more extensive analysis, and meets the specifications of US Pharmacopeia, Food Chemical Codex, FDA, and Japanese Society of Cosmetic Ingredients.

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Hexylene glycol (2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol)

Hexylene glycol is a clear, colorless liquid. It has a mild, sweetish odor and is moderately hygroscopic. Hexylene glycol is miscible with water and a wide variety of organic compounds including aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, and fatty acids. It is an excellent coupling solvent and is used in the manufacture of hydraulic and brake fluids, soluble lubricating oils, solders and fluxes, fabric softeners and textile finishing agents, fire fighting foams, and industrial and institutional cleaners, degreasers and detergents. It is also used in inks for ink-jet printing, polishes, dyes, wood preservatives, and as a moistening agent or humectant for leather, cork, paper, and textiles. This glycol is widely used in the production of personal care products like moisturizing formulations, antiperspirants and face cleaners, and can be used in pharmaceutical compositions especially for topical applications with anti-inflammatory and sterilizing ingredients. Hexylene glycol can also be used in latex paints as a coalescing agent, freeze-thaw stability agent, and to enhance levelling and gloss. In concrete and mortars it is used to avoid shrinkage, and it is utilized in sol-gel processes to produce inorganic catalyst carriers and similar porous materials such as alumina and TiO2.

TCD Alcohol DM
TCD Alcohol DM, a mixture of isomeric, tricyclic primary C12 diols, is a colorless liquid which is highly viscous at room temperature and has a characteristic, mild odor. It is miscible with the usual polar organic solvents, but only sparingly soluble in water and aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons. TCD Alcohol DM is mainly used in the synthesis of polymeric compounds such as polyacrylates, polyesters, epoxy resins and polyurethanes. These resins are employed in: paints and coatings with good adhesion, high tensile strength, heat-, weather- and impact resistance; low-viscosity adhesives; sealing and molding compounds including anaerobic products; and curable polymer compositions with high hardness, durability and solvent resistance. Photosensitive materials and photoresists with high photosensitivity, high transparency and resistance to dry etching, organic glasses with high refractive indexes, and dental materials with high transparency and strength are made from this specialty diol. Photocurable resins for coated optical fibers based on TCD Alcohol DM diacrylate show good heat and moisture resistance and rapid hardening. Epoxy resins based on the diol exhibit high bending and peel strength, hardness, and very low water absorption. Polyurethanes based on TCD Alcohol DM have high adhesion, strength, modulus and increased glass transition temperature. This tricyclic diol is used as a fixative in the fragrance industry and in halogen-free immersion oils for microscopy with superior optical characteristics. Derivatives are used to produce synthetic lubricants.

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Substance and safety data Transport classifications

Content (gas chromatography) Hydroxyl Platinum/ Ash content CobaltColour number (DIN ISO 6271) Phthalic Color wt-% Water content (DIN 51777) Acid number (DIN 53402) Acidity Melting calculated Point as Formic Acid C Boiling Point Density Molecu- Bulk den- Viscosity pH- Refractive at 1013 hPa at 20C lar sity at (DIN value index nD (DIN Weight 20C 51562) at 100 at 20C 51757) g/l H2O (DIN cenat 51423-2) tipoise= 20C C g/cm3 kg/m3 mPa*s Vapor pressure at 20C Solubility Acute Tox- Flash point Ignition in Water icity LD50 (closed up) temperat 20C oral (rat) (DIN 51755, ature DIN EN (DIN 22719) 51794) g/l appr. 4400 appr. 4400 appr. 4400 complete complete complete mg/kg C Lower/ upper explosion limit in air at 1013 ha Pa % (vol) German regulations on dangerous substances (GefStoffV) Symbol Water hazard class (WGK) (KBwSNo.) German CAS number clean air regulations (TA Luft) GGVE ANDR IMDG IATAGGVS Code DGR RID ADR ACGIH Odor TLV

Polyol Neopentyl glycol Flake Neopentyl glycol Molten Neopentyl glycol Slurry Trimethylolpropane Flake Trimethylolpropane Molten

% (w/w)

wt-% %(w/w)

mg KOH/g wt-% max. 0.10 max. 0.10 max. 0.10 max. 0.003 max. 0.003 max. 0.003

mm Hg

mg/m3 non non non non regu- regu- regu- regulated lated lated lated not 3 / III 3 / III 3 / III allowed non non non non regu- regu- regu- regulated lated lated lated non non non non regu- regu- regu- regu- 10 lated lated lated lated not 9 / III 9 / III 9 / III allowed not 9 / III 9 / III 9 / III allowed non non non non regu- regu- regu- regu- 10 lated lated lated lated non non non non regu- regu- regu- regu- 10 lated lated lated lated non non non non regu- regu- regu- regu- 10 lated lated lated lated non non non non regu- regu- regu- regu- 10 lated lated lated lated non non non non regu- regu- regu- regu- 10 lated lated lated lated non non non non regu- regu- regu- regulated lated lated lated non non non non regu- regu- regu- regulated lated lated lated non non non non regu- regu- regu- regu- 125 lated lated lated lated

min. 99.0

32,27

max. 20

max. 0.3

0,008

124-130 appr. 210

104.15 500

<0.13 <0.13 140 at 150C <0.13 1.429 at 30 at 50C 50C <0.13

> 5000

380

Xi

1 (744) 5.2.5.

126-30-7

weak

min. 99.0

32,27

max. 15 max. 15 (50% solution) max. 5 max. 1 (Gardner) max. 5 max. 5 max. 6.5 (Gardner) max. 1 (Gardner)

max. 0.3

0,008

124-130 appr. 210

104.15

> 5000 < 130

380

Xi

1 (744) 5.2.5.

126-30-7

weak

min. 99.0 32,27 (water free) min. 37.5 min. 37.5 min. 37.5

9.5 10.5 max. 0.05 max. 0.05 max. 0.05

0,008

appr. 35 appr. 210

0.971 104.15 at 50C

30 at 50C

> 5000 >105

380

Xi

1 (744) 5.2.5.

126-30-7

weak

min. 98.0

max. 0.003 max. 0.003 max. 0.003

59

appr. 285

134.18 600-800

5.6

14000

179

appr. 375 appr. 375 appr. 375

1.3 / 9.7

does not require a hazard 1 (1211) 5.2.5. warning label does not require a hazard 1 (1211) 5.2.5. warning label does not require a hazard 1 (1211) 5.2.5. warning label

77-99-6

odorless odorless odorless

min. 98.0

59

appr. 285

1.09 134.18 (77C) 1.09 134.18 (77C)

5.6

<0.13

14000

179

1.3 / 9.7

77-99-6

Trimethylolmin. 98.0 propane Premium (Molten) Pentaerythritol Tech Grade 86.0 - 90.0 Mono-PE max. 2 Formals

59

appr. 285

5.6

<0.13

14000

179

1.3 / 9.7

77-99-6

47.9 49.0

max. max. 0.01 0.30

252

appr. 276 at 40 mbar

136.15 750-820

7.4 at 25C

<0.13

47 - 50 25500

does not re1.6 / 12.5 quire a hazard 1 (276) warning label does not require a hazard 1 (276) warning label does not require a hazard 1 (276) warning label does not require a hazard 1 (276) warning label

5.2.5.

115-77-5

odorless

Pentaerythritol Pure Grade

min. min. 98.0 Mono49.3 PE min. min. 98.0 Mono49.3 PE max. 89 Mono-PE 11-13 Di-PE 12-15 Di + Tri-PE min. 90 Di-PE

max. 1 (Gardner)

max. max. 0.01 0.20

256-262

appr. 276 at 40 mbar

136.15 810-840

7.4 at 25C

<0.13

50 - 58 25500

5.2.5.

115-77-5

odorless

Pentaerythritol Nitration Grade

max. max. 0.01 0.20

256-262

appr. 276 at 40 mbar

136.15 810-840

7.4 at 25C

<0.13

58

25500

5.2.5.

115-77-5

odorless

Pentaerythritol Lube Grade

max. max. 0.5 0.02

136.15

7.4 at 25C

<0.13

25500

5.2.5.

115-77-5

odorless

Dipentaerythritol

max. max. 1.0 0.05 max. 0.005

254.28

appr. 1356 103.9 at 25C 103.9 at 25C 38.9 (at 5 20C) appr. 650 at 80C

1.9 at 10C complete complete complete

> 2000

does not require a hazard 1 (2147) 5.2.5. warning label 394 does not re1.9 / 12.6 quire a hazard 1 (5307) 5.2.5. warning label does not re1.9 / 12.6 quire a hazard 1 (5307) 5.2.5. warning label 1.0 / 9.9 Xi 5.2.5. 1 (5025) III

126-58-9

odorless

1,3-Butylene glycol min. 99.5

max. 10

max. 0.5

0,004

-50

207

1.005

90.12

1.4412

0.08

> 2000 109

107-88-0

mild faint & mild mild, sweeti sh odor weak

1,3-Butylene glycol min. 99.5 Cosmetic Grade min. 28.6

max 10

max max max 0.5 0.05 0.005 max. max. 0.1 0.005

-50

207

1.00490.12 1.007 min. 0.922 118.2 max. 0.925

1.43900,08 1.4410

> 2000 109

393

107-88-0

Hexylene glycol

min. 99.3 min. 97.0 (based on Hydroxyl number)

max. 10

-50

197

1.4276

0.05

> 2000 93

306

107-41-5

TCD Alcohol DM

max. 25

max. 0.15

appr. 23

appr. appr. 175 1.107 196.3 at 1.3 mbar at 50C

1.520 at < 0,01 50C

appr. 11 2250

185

250

Xi

1 (5133) 5.2.5.

non non non non 26896-48-0 regu- regu- regu- regulated lated lated lated

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Safety notes

Delivery and storage

Polyols are organic chemicals which must, as a general rule, be handled with care. For instance localized action of the concentrated product may cause irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory organs. When working with the products it is essential to ensure that they do not come in contact with the skin and that, above all, the vapours are not inhaled and the compounds not swallowed. Suitable protective equipment should be used, such as gloves, goggles and fume extraction facilities. Polyol dust can form an explosive organic dust cloud. We neither suggest or guarantee, that such hazards are the only ones which exist. Further information on the risks and resultant precautions that must be taken and the need for hazard warning labels for certain products is given in the safety data section of the table as well as in the product and safety data sheets. The accident prevention regulations and the data sheets produced by the Employers Liability Insurance Association of the Chemical Industry should be observed.

Depending on the product, Polyols are dispatched in road tankers, or in different bag sizes. Some products readily absorb moisture from the air. Further details are given in the product and safety data sheets.

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Celanese Chemicals

Besides this brief summary of our product portfolio more detailed information is available from the Business Line Polyols & Olefin Derivatives. Brochures containing numerous substance data, safety data, transport classification, and information regarding delivery and storage are available for: Carboxylic Acids, Amines, Olefin Derivatives, and Polyols. In addition, an overview of our technology portfolio and fields of application is available. It also should be mentioned that many derivatives on the products listed here as well as new products based on our technologies can be manufactured on request: We offer customized solutions to your specific needs.

The Business Line Polyols & Olefin Derivatives is serving its customers worldwide from the Sales Offices in Dallas (USA), Kronberg (Germany), Tokyo (Japan), Hong Kong and Shanghai (China). Dallas: Tel: +1 800 344 2461 Fax: +1 972 443 8070 Kronberg: Tel: +49 69 305 2261 Fax: +49 69 305 81099 Tokyo: Tel: +81 3 3947 0471 Fax +81 3 3947 0481 Hong Kong: Tel: +852 2506 0230 Fax: +852 2506 2511 Shanghai: Tel: +86 21 6887 5127 Fax: +86 21 6887 6899

Production Sites are located in Bay City and Bishop (Texas) in the United States, Oberhausen and Frankfurt a.M. in Germany, and Cangrejera in Mexico. In our R&D Center in Oberhausen (Germany) we are developing new products and work on technical optimizations for and together with our customers. We also offer customized solutions to your specific needs. Ask us: R&D Center Oberhausen Tel: +49 208 693 2398 Fax +49 208 693 2031 e-mail: nbd_specialties@celanese.com

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All rights reserved, Celanese Chemicals Europe GmbH, Kronberg, 2004. The information contained in this publication is based on our present state of knowledge and is intended to provide general notes on our products and their uses. To the best of our knowledge this information is accurate; however we do not assume any liability whatsoever for the accuracy and completeness of such information. It should not therefore be construed as promising or guaranteeing specific properties of the products described or their suitability for particular application. We strongly recommend that users seek and adhere to our current instructions for handling these products, and to entrust the handling of such products to adequately trained personnel only. Please adhere to the instructions and information contained in the corresponding Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) before attempting to process our products. Any existing industrial property rights must be observed. = registered trademark

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