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4-Vinylpyridine in Coatings
4-Vinylpyridine (4VP) is used in multiple end applications within the coatings space. It can be found in paints and inks, automotive paint, and specialty plastics.
Vinylpyridines provide a unique set of properties to wide range of applications due to good thermal stability, chemical stability, mild basicity, mild pH trigger, and compatibility with most polymerization techniques.
Applications
Coatings and Inks
4-Vinylpyridine is a high performing component of polymeric dispersants, that promotes stable dye dispersion. The unique properties of flexibility and hydrophobic/hydrophilic balance of the 4-vinylpyridine polymer chain raise the performance bar for inks and coatings.
Automotive Paint
4-Vinylpyridine in premium automotive finishes.
Specialty Plastics
Because of their high temperature stability, good porosity, and excellent chelation by the pyridine ring, 4-vinylpyridine based polymers find use as carriers for metal catalysts for many industrial reactions and in specialty plastic manufacturing.
Features
- High purity with consistent and reliable product quality
- Large volume production capability
- Manufactured in North America; security of supply
- Backward integrated supply chain
Typical Properties
Solution | Acid Value | Hydroxyl Value | Saponification Value | Iodine Value | Melt Point (°C) | Specific Gravity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Castorwax | 3 | 158 | 179 | 5 | 85 | 1.023 |
Values shown in the above table are typical properties.
Application Highlights
Paints and Inks

Promotes stable dye dispersion
Automotive Paint

Offers high temperature stability
Specialty Plastics

Acts as a BPA catalyst
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Features
- High purity with consistent and reliable product quality
- Large volume production capability
- Manufactured in North America; security of supply
- Backward integrated supply chain
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