Why source Dimethoxymethane from Neuchem?

• Neuchem enjoys relationships with world-class producers of Dimethoxymethane, enabling us to supply our customers with minimal lead times and cost savings.
• As an integral link in your supply chain, we deliver raw materials to your doorstep in a secure, cost-competitive, and friendly environment.
• Neuchem carefully selects our suppliers to guarantee high quality materials on a consistent basis.

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Uses/Applications

Solvent in Paints and Coatings
Dimethoxymethane is used as a solvent in the formulation of industrial coatings, such as automotive paints and industrial coatings for machinery and equipment. It helps dissolve and disperse the coating ingredients, ensuring proper application and adhesion to substrates.

Solvent in Adhesives
Dimethoxymethane serves as a solvent in the production of solvent-based adhesives and sealants. It helps dissolve the adhesive components, ensuring proper mixing and application properties, such as viscosity and tackiness. Dimethoxymethane-based adhesives are used in applications such as automotive assembly, construction, and packaging.

Chemical Intermediate for Polymer Production
Dimethoxymethane is used as a chemical intermediate in the production of polymers and resins. For example, it can be reacted with formaldehyde to produce polyoxymethylene (POM), a high-performance engineering plastic used in automotive parts, gears, and bearings due to its excellent mechanical properties and chemical resistance.

Fuel Additive for Diesel Engines
Dimethoxymethane can be added to diesel fuel as a fuel additive to improve combustion efficiency and reduce emissions. By promoting more complete combustion of diesel fuel, dimethoxymethane helps reduce particulate matter emissions and improve fuel economy in diesel engines, contributing to cleaner and more efficient transportation.

Foaming Agent for Polyurethane Foams
Dimethoxymethane is used as a foaming agent in the production of polyurethane foams. It reacts with polyol and isocyanate components to generate carbon dioxide gas, which forms bubbles and expands the foam. Dimethoxymethane-based polyurethane foams are used in various applications, including insulation, cushioning, and packaging.

Extractive Distillation Agent
Dimethoxymethane is utilized as an extractive distillation agent in chemical processes for the separation and purification of organic compounds. For example, it can be used to extract and purify ethanol from fermentation broths or to separate and purify specific chemicals from complex mixtures in pharmaceutical synthesis processes.

End Markets

Paints and Coatings Industry
Adhesives Industry
Polymer Production Industry
Automotive Industry (Fuel Additives)
Foam Production Industry