SUMMARY
Nonylphenol is a viscous liquid or solid at room temperature that is insoluble in water but soluble in ethanol and acetone. Nonylphenol is used as a surfactant, an intermediate chemical in the production of antioxidants, lubricating oils, resins, and plastics, and as a dye and pigment dispersant for textiles. Some pesticides and herbicides formulations also use nonylphenol as an ingredient.
INDUSTRIES
- Building & Construction: Provides chemicals and additives that improve material strength, curing, and durability.
- Plastics Manufacturing: Enhances polymer processing, performance, and product quality.
- Agriculture: Supports crop protection, soil conditioning, and agrochemical formulations.
- Textile & Leather Processing: Improves dyeing, tanning, finishing, and durability of fabrics and leather.
- Oil & Gas: Supplies specialty chemicals for exploration, refining, and processing operations.
- Paints & Coatings: Enhances adhesion, color stability, and protective properties in coatings.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Delivers intermediates, solvents, and additives for diverse chemical processes.
APPLICATIONS
- Dyes, Pigments & Inks: Improves color consistency, dispersion, and formulation stability.
- Herbicides: Supports active ingredient delivery and effectiveness in crop protection products.
- Greases & Lubricants: Enhances lubrication, friction reduction, and performance in industrial and automotive applications.
- Plastic & Polymer Production: Improves polymerization, flow, and material properties for high-quality plastics.
- Resins: Enhances processing, durability, and performance in resin-based materials.
- Insecticide Formulations: Supports stability, efficacy, and application of pest control products.
- Paints & Varnishes: Contributes to adhesion, finish, durability, and visual appeal of coatings.
MARKET SEGMENTS
- Olefins Production: Provides intermediates and additives to support olefin synthesis and polymer production.
- Agrochemicals: Enhances crop protection, pesticide, and herbicide formulations for improved efficacy.
- Oils: Supplies performance chemicals for refining, stability, and processing of lubricants and fuels.
- Aromatics Production: Supports synthesis of aromatic compounds used in solvents, plastics, and coatings.
- Technical Textiles: Improves durability, chemical resistance, and functional performance of specialized fabrics.
FUNCTIONS
- Intermediate: Acts as a key compound in the synthesis of more complex chemicals and formulations.
- Surfactant: Reduces surface tension to improve wetting, emulsification, and cleaning efficiency in products.