Polyalkylene glycols for technical formulations

Our (alkyl) polyalkylene glycol (PAG) types are derived from synthetic feedstock like alkylene oxides (EO or PO). Depending on molecular weight and on molecular structure the properties are different. For example, a PAG can contain a reactive (vinylic or allylic) end group or consist of a terminated end group whereas the other side of the molecule provides functionality. Thus they are also to be considered as mono, di and tri functional building block. 

Due to their structure polyalkylene glycols are not classified as surfactants usually. Using PAG as an educt for a reaction with a lipophilic group they can be transferred into a molecule providing amphiphilic properties, for example PAG-ester.

BTC Europe’s Pluriol® polyalkylene glycols are used in formulations for chemical processing applications. They are applied as an educt to produce super plasticizers or as a plasticizer itself. Polyalkylene glycols (PAG) are used in formulations in the textile industry and in the plastics industry to provide lubrication properties. In focussing on the reactive units they can be applied as co-monomers in emulsion polymerization processes, or as an educt to synthesize specialties like UV-curing resins which are special esters of acrylic acid.