Poly(1,2-epoxydecane)

polymer

Poly(1,2-epoxydecane) is a synthetic epoxy polymer formed by ring-opening polymerization of a long-chain epoxide monomer, resulting in a backbone containing hydroxyl groups and ether linkages. This material is primarily encountered in research and specialized polymer applications rather than high-volume industrial production, where it serves as a model compound for studying epoxy resin chemistry and as a potential component in formulations requiring low-temperature flexibility combined with epoxy polymer characteristics. Its notable advantage over conventional bisphenol-A epoxies lies in its long aliphatic chain structure, which can impart enhanced flexibility and potentially improved resistance to brittle failure at low temperatures, making it relevant for environments or applications where thermal toughness is prioritized.

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Compliance & Regulations

?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg)	-94.26	°F	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

Poly(1,2-epoxydecane)

Thermal Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility