Priacid™

Priacid™ is a bio-based* azelaic acid (calculated), a bio-based C9 saturated linear dicarboxylic acid that is commonly used as a monomer for the modification of high-performance and high molecular weight polymers such as polyamides, polyesters, and polurethane resins.

It is chosen for it's enhanced performance properties in demanding applications, such as:

• transportation,
• electronics,
• sportswear,
• textiles, 
• and furniture laminates.

This includes:

• improved flexibility
• lower melting point
• reduced moisture uptake
• good hydrolytic stability
• better solubility
• low solution viscosity
• 100% renewable carbon content (calculated)
• low color
• high clarity
• better dye receptivity
• abrasion resistance
• and excellent purity for enhanced mechanical properties

It can be used to prepare or modify nylon and polyamide hotmelt adhesives, providing a balance of good water resistance properties and mechanical properties, a low melting point required for flexibility in the polyamides manufacturing process and improves low-temperature impact strength of the polymer without sacrificing high-temperature performance, and increases the crystallinity and melting point of dimer-based hotmelt adhesives. 

*ASTM D6866

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