by Steve Pekarcik
March 8, 2012 20:01
Novolyte Performance Materials is the world's leader in custom molten sodium chemistry.
We have over 30 years of experience and process over 1 million pounds of sodium per year using our state of the art handling systems.
Our Metallic Sodium Reaction Capabilities include:
Acyloin Reaction
Sodium Reductions
Wurtz Coupling Reaction
Williamson Ether Synthesis
NaK for Cooling
To learn more: http:/www.novolyte.com/performance-materials/custom
by Steve Pekarcik
July 11, 2011 20:31
Novolyte offers multiple options for customers looking to replace N Methyl Pyrrolidone (NMP) in coatings and other applications. NMP has been discovered to be a reproductive toxin and many formulators will need to replace NMP. Novolyte has many lower toxicity alternatives that have successfully replaced NMP in various application. Our NMP replacement products are; Polyglyme, Ethyl Diglyme and 1,3 Dioxolane. Proglyme and Ethyl Diglyme are very stable glycol diethers, while 1,3 Dioxolane excells as a small molecule, powerful solubilizing and penetrating solvent in polymer applications. All share the same aprotic properties of NMP. You can find out more by visting our website at www.novolyte.com
by Steve Pekarcik
May 5, 2011 22:40
Novolyte’s 1,3 Dioxolane has successfully replaced MEK in many applications due to its strong solvency and superior toxological profile. 1,3 Dioxolane is a highly polar, aprotic solvent which excels in solubilizing polar polymers such as polyesters and vinyls. In addition, 1,3 Dioxolane is completely miscible in water and common organic solvents. To find out more about 1,3 Dioxolane as a MEK replacement please visit our website at www.novolyte.com/performance-materials/high-performance-solvents/dioxolane.aspx
by Steve Pekarcik
April 12, 2011 23:04
1,4-Dioxane is a highly polar aprotic, relatively inert solvent with outstanding stability at high pH. It is ideally suited for use in closed-loop applications such as vented reactors for the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals. 1,4-Dioxane is a process and a reaction solvent.
by Corky
September 30, 2010 01:56
Manufacturers of paint, coatings, and adhesives are increasingly seeking VOC-exempt solvents to meet regulatory and marketplace demands. Novolyte Performance Materials' line of "green" solvents includes dimethyl carbonate (DMC), a VOC-exempt linear carbonate solvent that is a cost-effective alternative to halogenated solvents and N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NMP) with excellent toxicity properties, low odor, and rapid evaporation.More...
by Ralph Wise
May 1, 2010 08:00
Green Chemistry - Six Ways to Green
Novolyte Technologies takes a look at how solvent choice can make the difference in a product’s or a process’s green credentials.
The Six Ways to Green that are discussed are:
- Solvent strength
- Boiling point or evaporation rate
- Water solubility or insolubility
- Stability in the presence of aggressive reactants
- Safety in handling
- Toxicological profile
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