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

Solvay Diacetone Alcohol

Solvay Diacetone Alcohol DAA is a high-purity ketone solvent from Solvay’s specialty solvents portfolio offering excellent solvency for cellulose esters epoxy resins and nitrocellulose with low odor fast evaporation and good compatibility in coatings inks and adhesives widely used in automotive and industrial applications.
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Features Of Solvay Diacetone Alcohol

  1. High solvency power for cellulose esters, epoxy resins, and acrylic polymers.

  2. Low volatility with favorable evaporation rate—ideal for controlled-drying coatings and inks.

  3. Excellent water-miscibility and coalescing ability in waterborne formulations.

  4. Low odor profile compared to traditional ketone solvents, supporting improved workplace safety.

  5. Stable under typical storage conditions with minimal peroxide formation risk.

Typical Applications Of Solvay Diacetone Alcohol

  1. Coatings: Acrylic and alkyd-based architectural and industrial coatings.

  2. Inks: Flexographic and gravure inks for flexible packaging substrates.

  3. Adhesives: Solvent-borne pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) and laminating adhesives.

  4. Electronics: Resist strippers and cleaning formulations for PCB manufacturing.

  5. Chemical intermediates: Precursor in synthesis of mesityl oxide and phorone.

Specifications Of Solvay Diacetone Alcohol

Chemical TypeKetone alcohol (4-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone)
Product FormLiquid
AppearanceClear, colorless liquid
OdorMild, characteristic ketonic odor
SolubilityMiscible with water, alcohols, esters, ketones, and hydrocarbons
Density (20°C)0.935–0.940 g/cm³
Boiling Point165–167°C
Flash Point (Tag Closed Cup)53°C


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