Aquazol®

Poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline)

A High Performance Water-Soluble Polymer

Aquazol, poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline) – also known as PEOX or PEtOx, is a unique and innovative water-soluble polymer which is non-toxic, non-hazardous, and biocompatible. Among other novel characteristics, this polymer is temperature responsive and inversely soluble above its LCST, ~66°C.

Aquazol’s numerous advantages come from its unique design, featuring a stable amide group (found in natural proteins), with the amide nitrogen in the backbone of the polymer and the amide carbonyl group in the dangling side chain. The doubly bonded, electronegative oxygen in the carbonyl is structurally positioned to readily hydrogen-bond. This novel and innovative design of the polymer backbone presents many advantages over other in-class polymers (PVA, PEG, PVP), including:

  • Increased Stability under Temperature, Shear, Oxidation, and UV
  • Unparalleled “Actives” Loading Capability
  • Incredibly Broad Solubility
  • Precise Control of Viscosity
  • Excellent Film Forming
  • No “Unzipping Mechanism” and No Rapid Off-Gassing
  • Strong Adhesion
  • Impressive Compatibility
  • Especially Broad Dispersity
  • Ease of Processing

Product Specifications

Aquazol is supplied as 100% active off-white amorphous granules in four different grades, all having a poly-dispersity range of 3 – 4. Aquazol grades are based on kinematic viscosity, as detailed in the table below:

Product
Grade
Kinematic Viscosity Range
(10% Aqueous Solution)
Aquazol 5 2 – 3 cSt
Aquazol 50 5 – 7 cSt
Aquazol 200 18 – 24 cSt
Aquazol 500 60 – 80 cSt

For Aquazol polymer with a narrow pdi (<1.9) and targeted molecular weight, please inquire about HP Aquazol.

Chemical Specifications

Chemical Name

Poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline)

Formula

-(C5H9NO)n

CAS Registry Number

25805-17-8

Physical Properties

Property Result
Appearance Off-white solid
Refractive Index 1.52
Glass Temperature 69°C
Degradation Onset 380°C in air
Vicat Softening Temperature 70°C
Cloud Point (5% w/w) 68°C
Specific Gravity 1.14
Dielectric Constant 3.68
Solubility Parameter 25.73
Solubility in Water Freely Soluble
pH in Aqueous Solution Neutral

Industrial Application

Aquazol is available in four different grades, each specifically targeted to provide customers with a different set of attributes for their products. Among other differences, the viscosity varies greatly at the different grades, providing specialized performance in a wide range of industries.

Regulatory Information

  • Listed on US TSCA Inventory
  • Approved by FDA for use as an indirect food additive (adhesive) under 21 CFR 175.105
  • Not found to be in any hazard category defined by SARA Title III, Sections 311 and 312
  • EPA approved for use as an inert ingredient when used in non-food use applications
  • RoHS (2011/65/EU) Compliant

Technical Information

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4231 S. Fremont Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85714 USA

(520) 746-8446

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7302 County Road 171
Alvin, TX 77511 USA

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Locations

Polymer Chemistry
Innovations, Inc.
4231 S. Fremont Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85714 USA

(520) 746-8876

Locations

Polymer Chemistry
Chocolate Bayou
, LLC.
7302 County Road 171
Alvin, TX 77511 USA

(520) 746-8876