Product Overview
Eastman™ Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) is used to manufacture polyester coatings resins for use in the formulation of general metal, appliance, automotive, industrial maintenance, and coil coatings. The primary application for PTA is in combination with Eastman NPG™ Glycol in polyester powder coating resins. It has also been used in unsaturated polyesters for fiberglass-reinforced plastics applications.
Key Attributes
Excellent weathering
Good chemical and stain resistance
Good hardness/flexibility balance
Ideal glass transition temperature range
Outstanding powder flow and fluidization characteristics
Product Identity
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Applications
Application areas documented for this product grade.
Adhesives/sealants-B&C
Architectural coatings
Auto OEM
Automotive
Coil coatings
General industrial coatings
Graphic arts
Intermediates
Paints & coatings
Protective coatings
Water packaging
Wind energy
Technical Documents & Source References
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