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Carboxylic Acids
Carboxylic acids are small organic acids with one or more carboxylic acid groups (R-COOH). Their properties vary significantly with their carbon chain length and molecular structure.
Applications for Carboxylic acids are wide and diverse in (but not limited to) the production of detergents, pharmaceuticals, plastics, dyes, textiles, flavours & fragrances, animal feed, lubricants, antifreeze, paint driers, intermediates and many more.
Univar Solutions offer a wide portfolio of Carboxylic Acid under the tradename CAFLON CA, see below to learn more.
Applications for Carboxylic acids are wide and diverse in (but not limited to) the production of detergents, pharmaceuticals, plastics, dyes, textiles, flavours & fragrances, animal feed, lubricants, antifreeze, paint driers, intermediates and many more.
Univar Solutions offer a wide portfolio of Carboxylic Acid under the tradename CAFLON CA, see below to learn more.
Univar Solutions presents: Carboxylic Acids
Our Carboxylic Acid filling operation is strategically located at our Zwijndrecht facility in the Netherlands, a pivotal hub for our Toll-Blending, Diluting and Chemical services across Europe.
With our robust international supply chain and team of professional operators, we can ensure you receive your products when you need them whilst adhering to the highest quality standards and safety.
By choosing our CAFLON carboxylic acids, you not only benefit from superior quality but also from a commitment to innovation and reliability of supply.
We offer:
- Strategic Storage - From Zwijndrecht we can deliver to any part of the Benelux, UK, France & The Nordics.
- World Class Quality - Product is sourced from reputable producers, filled and QC checked locally with the highest standards on quality & Safety.
- Supply Chain efficiency - We optimized the supply chain routes and fully operate from our own site & warehouse reducing complexity and adding flexibility.
- Samples - Univar Solutions offers samples to be tested for your convenience.
Learn more about our CAFLON CA product line
CAFLON CA-INNA M
Isononanoic acid is key in making synthetic lubricants for aviation/refrigeration, acting as a corrosion inhibitor, and used in alkyd resins and paint driers.
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CAFLON CA-2EHA
2-Ethylhexanoic acid (2-EHA), also called octanoic acid, is used to make metal derivatives and as a key ingredient in corrosion inhibitors for coolants and polyolesters for synthetic lubricants.
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CAFLON CA-PELA HP
Pelargonic acid, a nine-carbon fatty acid, is an oily liquid with a rancid smell, insoluble in water but soluble in solvents. Used as a herbicide, it's found in many weed killers.
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CAFLON CA-NHPA HP
n-Heptanoic (Enanthic) acid, a 7-carbon oily liquid with a rancid smell, slightly water-soluble but ethanol/ether-soluble. Used in fragrances/flavors as esters like ethyl heptanoate.
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CAFLON CA-NBA
n-Butyric acid, or n-butanoic acid, is an oily liquid with a bad odor, used to make butyrate esters and cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB) for tools, paints, and coatings.
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CAFLON CA-NDA
Neodecanoic acid (NDA), with formula C10H20O2, is mainly an intermediate for chemicals like metal salts used in paint driers, PVC stabilizers, and polymerization initiators.
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| APPLICATION | CAFLON CA-NBA n-Butyric Acid C4 (n) |
CAFLON CA-NHPA HP n-Heptanoic Acid C7 (n) |
CAFLON CA-2EHA 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid C8 |
CAFLON CA-INNA M Isononanoic Acid C9 (iso) |
CAFLON CA-PELA HP n-Nonanoic Acid C9 (n) |
CAFLON CA-NDA Neodecanoic Acid C10 (n) |
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| Paint Driers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| PVB Plasticisers | ✓ | |||||
| Detergent Additives | ✓ | |||||
| Carboxylates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Antifreeze | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Chemical Intermediates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Lubricants | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Polymerisation Catalysts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Agrochemicals | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Flavours & Fragrances | ✓ | |||||
| Cosmetic Ingredients | ✓ | ✓ |
CAFLON by Univar Solutions
CAFLON is the trusted brand for Univar’s surfactants and related products.
We multi-source high quality materials from approved, reputable producers enabling our customers to be competitive in their markets with full confidence in our product integrity and security of supply.
The flexibility of our CAFLON range can provide bespoke customer solutions in response to market and regulatory requirements.
Our CAFLON brand also extends to our market leading range of blends and concentrates, encompassing surfactant-based solutions that can be designed to meet specific customer needs.
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With a relentless focus on continuous improvement & innovation, we go beyond logistics to deliver the type of value-added solutions designed to help you achieve success.
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