Perstorp will strengthen its Engineered Fluids and Resins & Coatings segments with the addition of Isononanoic acid.
Perstorp, a specialty chemicals manufacturer, has announced that it will expand its Engineered Fluids and Resins & Coatings segments by adding Isononanoic acid to its portfolio. Production of Isononanoic Acid will start in March 2022 at Perstorp plant in Stenungsund, Sweden.
Isononanoic acid is a fundamental carboxylic acid used in polyol ester synthetic lubricants, as corrosion inhibitor in coolants, and also in alkyd resins and paint driers. Isononanoic acid will provide consistent high quality and purity for an advanced performance formulation. In addition, its unique branched structure provides stability and compatibility with today and next generation’s refrigeration gases.
“The introduction of Isononanoic acid is a natural step for us to provide a complete portfolio of high quality building blocks to our engineered fluids as well as resins and coatings customers. During the pre-marketing trials done by customers, the high quality and the minimal alterations to formulations has been confirmed. We are happy to expand our position further to be able to serve a strong demand from the market”, says Patrice Pinsard, Executive Vice President Strategic Markets & Innovation.
Volkan Goren, Vice President Engineered Fluids explains, “Isononanoic Acid has proven to pave the way for next generation lubricants compatible with non-ozone depleting and low to no global warming potential refrigeration gases. Together with other essential polyols and carboxylic acids, Perstorp offers a complete portfolio to support the cooling industry continuously moving forward to sustainability.’’
Isononanoic acid is available through Perstorp direct sales globally.