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Isopar E

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SUMMARY

Isopar E is a light-yellow colorless liquid with a hydrocarbon odor. Isopar E is used as a solvent, diluent, fuel, thinner, cleaner, and chemical feedstock in a variety of applications such as solvent-based architectural, automotive, and refinish coatings, acrylic and alkyd paints, industrial cleaners, plastics, and food packaging. 

INDUSTRIES

  • Paints & Coatings: Used in formulations that require adhesion, durability, surface protection, and enhanced appearance. 
  • Plastics Manufacturing: Supports polymer processing, additive incorporation, and performance enhancement in molded or extruded products. 
  • Automotive & Transportation: Applied in protective coatings, lubrication systems, additives, and material treatments for vehicle components. 
  • HI&I: Utilized in household, industrial, and institutional cleaning products for performance, stability, and processing. 
  • Packaging & Print: Supports inks, coatings, and materials used in printing, labeling, and packaging applications.

APPLICATIONS

  • Food Packaging Solutions: Used in materials, coatings, or additives that support food safety, shelf life, and packaging durability. 
  • Refinish Coatings: Applied in automotive and industrial refinishing for adhesion, gloss, protection, and surface restoration. 
  • Cleaning & Sanitation: Utilized in formulations designed for soil removal, disinfection, degreasing, and surface maintenance. 
  • Plastic & Polymer Production: Supports polymerization, modification, stabilization, and processing of plastics and engineered materials. 
  • Paints & Varnishes: Used in protective and decorative coating systems to enhance finish quality, wear resistance, and application performance. 

MARKET SEGMENTS

  • Paint & Dyes: Serves manufacturers and formulators producing colorants, coatings, and specialty finishes for industrial, commercial, and consumer applications. 
  • Auto Parts: Supports components, treatments, and materials used in vehicle manufacturing, repair, protection, and performance enhancement.

FUNCTIONS

  • Feedstock: Used as a foundational raw material in chemical synthesis, supporting downstream production and formulation processes. 
  • Solvent: Dissolves or disperses other substances to enable blending, formulation stability, and efficient processing. 
  • Thinner: Reduces viscosity in coatings, inks, and resins to improve flow, leveling, and application performance. 
  • Cleaning Agent: Removes contaminants, residues, and impurities from surfaces, equipment, and components. 
  • Diluent: Reduces concentration or modifies formulation strength while maintaining product compatibility and performance.