HS Number: 390729

Ymer™ N180 is a polymeric nonionic dispersing monomer containing two primary hydroxyl groups which are incorporated in the polymer and can be used to disperse the polymer (polyurethanes, alkyds and polyesters) in water. Ymer™ N180 can help you meet your customers’ specific requirements when it comes to the properties of your polyurethane dispersions. It has been designed with a short ethoxylated chain, which makes it perfect for improving dispersibility or hardness.

Improve the hardness and durability of your PUDs

By using Ymer™ N180, it’s possible to enhance the hardness and durability in solvent-free polyurethane dispersions while minimizing the level of harmful amines in production. This grade is optimal for durable wood flooring coatings and weather resistant coatings for outdoor surfaces.

Segment applications

  • Waterborne resins systems (e.g. alkyd, epoxy, polyester, polyurethane)
  • Polyurethane dispersions
  • Hydrophilic PU-systems
  • Surfactants
  • Fiber sizing
  • Chemical building block

Product comparison

  Ymer™ N90  Ymer™ N120  Ymer™ N180
 Chain length, EO  Long  Medium  Short
 Delivery form  Solid at room temperature  Solid at room temperature  Liquid at room temperature
 Viscosity in PUD  High, shear thinning  Medium  Low, Newtonian
 Shear stability  Good  Good  Good
 pH and electrolyte stability  Excellent  Excellent  Excellent
 Freeze/thaw stability  Good  Good  Best
 Ethanol resistance  Excellent  Good  Fair
 König hardness  Softest  Soft  Hard
 E-modulus  Low  Low  High
 Tensile strength  Low  Low  High

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Polyurethane dispersions (PUD)

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