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Dimethylformamide (DMF)



is a colorless, high-boiling, polar liquid with high solvency power. It is freely miscible with water and easily recycled. DMF is a major solvent in the production of PUR elastomers, spandex fibers and synthetic leather.

Other uses:

  • solvent in PAC fiber production
  • reaction medium in the production of active ingredients for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals
  • intermediate in numerous industrial processes
  • selective absorbent for gases



N,N-Dimethylacetamide (DMAC)



is a colorless, water miscible and polar liquid which is commonly used as a solvent for industrial applications and organic reactions. DMAC is the solvent of choice for the production of spandex fibers.

Other fields of application for N,N-dimethylacetamide are:

  • solvent for the production of PAC fibers
  • solvent for the production of PAC fibers
  • solvent and reaction medium for a variety of industrial processes



N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) and N-Ethyl-2-pyrrolidone (NEP)



are semi-volatile, aprotic, highly polar solvents. Both products are colorless, highly mobile liquids with a faint amine-like odor. NMP and NEP are infinitely miscible with water and most organic solvents.

Applications for NMP and NEP include:

  • polyurethane dispersion production
  • cleaning molds and production systems (nozzles, tanks)
  • removal of PU-based paints and resins
  • process aid in the manufacture of PU-based adhesives



Propylene Carbonate (PC)



has a number of beneficial properties and characteristics in urethane chemistry applications. In can be used as a viscosity reducer, compatibilizer, reactive diluent and plasticizer in urethane systems.

Other fields of applications for propylene carbonate are:

  • solvent replacement for toxic solvents (low toxicity and non irritability)



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