n-Butyl Vinyl Ether (nBVE) Supplier South Africa

n-Butyl vinyl ether monomer for flexible polymer modification, UV-curable coatings, release coatings, and reactive diluents.

n-Butyl Vinyl Ether supplier South Africa

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Quick Specs

CAS No.	111-34-2
Formula	CH₂=CHOC₄H₉
Purity	≥99%
Appearance	Clear colorless liquid
Flash Point	-9 °C
Boiling Point	94 °C
Inhibitor	KOH stabilised

nBVE in UV-Curable and Flexible Polymer Systems

n-Butyl vinyl ether is widely used as a reactive diluent in cationic UV-curable formulations, where it reduces viscosity and participates in chain transfer with photo-generated acid to give films with good flexibility and chemical resistance. Its copolymerisation with maleic anhydride, fumaric acid, or fluoromonomers produces thermoplastic copolymers with tailored Tg and solubility. The butyl side chain imparts useful plasticising effect and reduces brittleness in vinyl ether homopolymers.

Packaging and Availability

Terracore supplies nBVE in 180 kg steel drums. Material is alkaline-stabilised and should be stored below 25 °C away from acids and oxidisers. COA reports purity (GC), acidity, and peroxide content. SDS is available.

Applications

Flexible polymer and copolymer synthesis
UV-curable reactive diluent
Release and non-stick coating systems
Fluoropolymer film comonomer
Cationic photopolymerisation systems
Specialty adhesive and sizing

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