Description

1,4-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic Acid, 1,4-Dimethyl Ester, trans-, Polymer With 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol is a high-performance, saturated polyester resin derived from cycloaliphatic monomers. This polymer is engineered to deliver exceptional durability, chemical resistance, and optical clarity, making it a critical material for advanced industrial applications. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the coatings, specialty plastics, and high-performance polymer composites sectors for its superior weatherability and thermal stability.

Application

• High-Performance Powder Coatings: Used as a key resin binder to create durable, weatherable, and chemically resistant finishes for automotive, architectural, and industrial equipment.
• UV-Curable Coatings and Inks: Serves as a reactive oligomer or resin component, providing excellent adhesion and flexibility for wood, plastic, and metal substrates.
• Engineering Thermoplastics: Incorporated into polymer blends and composites to enhance impact strength, heat deflection temperature, and dimensional stability.
• Optical and Electronic Encapsulants: Utilized in formulations requiring high transparency and resistance to yellowing for LED packaging and optical lens applications.
• Adhesives and Sealants: Acts as a base polymer for formulating high-strength, flexible adhesives with good environmental resistance.
• Fiber Reinforced Composites: Employed as the matrix resin in composite materials for automotive and aerospace components, offering a good strength-to-weight ratio.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic Acid, 1,4-Dimethyl Ester, trans-, Polymer With 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol
CAS No.	219566-57-1
Molecular Formula	(C10H16O4 • C8H16O2)n
Molecular Weight	Polymer - Contact for details
Synonyms	Poly(1,4-cyclohexylenedimethylene 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylate); PCCD; Poly(cyclohexane-1,4-dimethylene cyclohexane-1,4-dicarboxylate); trans-PCCD; Cycloaliphatic Polyester Resin; Poly(1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol-co-1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid) dimethyl ester; Eastman PCCD Polyester; 1,4-CHDA-DM Polymer with CHDM
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Quality Control

Our production of this high-performance polyester adheres to strict quality management systems. Every batch is characterized for critical parameters including intrinsic viscosity, acid value, glass transition temperature (Tg), and color to ensure consistent performance in downstream formulations. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing these specifications are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong heat sources and incompatible materials. Under these conditions, the product is stable for extended periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow pellets or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Inherent Viscosity	0.50 - 0.80 dL/g (Typical)
Acid Value	≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
Glass Transition Temp (Tg)	85 - 95 °C
Color (APHA)	≤ 50
Moisture Content	≤ 0.1 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.