Description

Poly(Dicyclopentadiene-Co-p-Cresol) is a high-performance phenolic-modified dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) resin copolymer. This engineered polymer offers a unique combination of thermal stability, chemical resistance, and excellent adhesion properties, making it a valuable intermediate for demanding industrial formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the coatings, adhesives, and advanced composite materials sectors seeking to enhance product durability and performance.

Application

• High-Temperature Resistant Coatings: Serves as a key resin component in protective coatings for automotive, aerospace, and industrial equipment, providing superior heat and chemical defense.
• Advanced Composite Matrices: Used as a matrix resin or modifier in fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP) and other composites to improve interlaminar adhesion and thermal properties.
• Specialty Adhesives and Sealants: Imparts enhanced bonding strength, flexibility, and environmental resistance to structural adhesives, potting compounds, and sealants.
• Friction Materials: Employed as a binder or modifier in brake pads and clutch facings to stabilize performance under high-temperature, high-stress conditions.
• Foundry and Molding Sands: Acts as a core binder in shell molding and no-bake foundry processes, offering good collapsibility and casting finish.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Utilized in formulations for drilling mud additives or fluid loss control agents that require stability in harsh downhole environments.
• Electrical Encapsulation: Suitable for potting and encapsulating electronic components due to its good dielectric properties and moisture resistance.
• Rubber Compounding: Functions as a tackifier or reinforcing resin in rubber formulations to improve hardness, tear strength, and heat aging resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Poly(Dicyclopentadiene-Co-p-Cresol)
CAS No.	68610-51-5
Molecular Formula	(C10H12·C7H8O)n
Molecular Weight	Varies (Polymer)
Synonyms	Dicyclopentadiene-p-Cresol Copolymer; DCPD-p-Cresol Resin; Phenolic Modified Dicyclopentadiene Resin; Poly(Dicyclopentadiene-co-4-Methylphenol); DCPD/Cresol Copolymer; Dicyclopentadiene Cresol Polymer; 4-Methylphenol, polymer with dicyclopentadiene; Dicyclopentadiene-4-methylphenol copolymer
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Quality Control

Our Poly(Dicyclopentadiene-Co-p-Cresol) is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, molecular weight distribution, and performance characteristics critical for your formulations. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as softening point, hydroxyl value, and viscosity are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 oxidizing agents and heat sources. Under these conditions, the product is stable for extended periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to amber solid or flakes
Softening Point (Ring & Ball)	80 - 120 °C (Grade dependent)
Hydroxyl Value	50 - 150 mg KOH/g
Viscosity (Melt, 150°C)	100 - 5000 mPa·s
Color (Gardner)	≤ 12
Assay (Non-volatile content)	≥ 98.0 %
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard

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