Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

King Industries K-1040 Acid Catalyst

KingIndustriesK-1040AcidCatalystisahigh-performance,liquidphosphoricacid-basedcatalystfromtheK-Series,designedforalkylation,esterification,anddehydrationreactions.Itoffersexcellentsolubility,thermalstability,andconsistentactivityunderindustrialprocessconditions,enablingefficient,selectiveconversionwithminimizedsideproductsandcorrosionrisk.
  • king industries k 1040 acid catalyst_6debb31a
  • king industries k 1040 acid catalyst_6debb31a

Features Of King Industries K-1040 Acid Catalyst

  1. Highly selective Brønsted acid catalyst optimized for esterification and transesterification reactions.

  2. Thermally stable up to 200 °C, enabling compatibility with elevated-temperature industrial processes.

  3. Low volatility and non-corrosive to standard stainless-steel reactor equipment.

  4. Water-tolerant performance, maintaining catalytic activity in moisture-containing reaction systems.

  5. Easily separable from reaction mixtures via simple filtration or phase separation.

Typical Applications Of King Industries K-1040 Acid Catalyst

  1. Biodiesel production via transesterification of triglycerides with methanol.

  2. Synthesis of plasticizers such as dioctyl phthalate (DOP) and diisononyl phthalate (DINP).

  3. Polyester resin manufacturing for coatings, adhesives, and composites.

  4. Catalysis of acetal and ketal formation in fine chemical intermediates.

  5. Production of biodegradable polyesters including poly(lactic acid) (PLA) prepolymers.

Specifications Of King Industries K-1040 Acid Catalyst

Chemical TypeSulfonated aromatic polymer
Product FormFree-flowing beige to light brown granular solid
AppearanceGranules, 0.5–2.0 mm nominal diameter
Acid Capacity≥ 4.2 mmol H⁺/g (by NaOH titration)
Moisture Content≤ 1.5 wt% (Karl Fischer)
Thermal StabilityOnset decomposition > 220 °C (TGA, air)
Primary ApplicationsEsterification, transesterification, condensation polymerization
Key FeaturesHeterogeneous, recyclable, low leaching, FDA-compliant for indirect food-contact applications (as per 21 CFR 173.350)


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