Pentaerythritol | 115-77-5

Description :

Pentaerythritol Supplier and Exporter for the UK

Chemical Bull supports Pentaerythritol sourcing for UK buyers, serving resin manufacturers, polyurethane formulators and speciality ester producers. Share your required grade, specification and order quantity to request a supply quotation. Our role is to coordinate the offered material and commercial details against your purchasing requirements.

What Is Pentaerythritol?

Pentaerythritol is a crystalline polyhydric alcohol with four hydroxyl groups. It is used as a building block for resins, ester products and selected industrial additive systems.

CAS number: 115-77-5. Confirm this identity against the documentation for the supplied material.

Pentaerythritol Uses and Industrial Applications

Alkyd resin production

The multifunctional polyol contributes branching during resin manufacture. Hydroxyl value and composition affect processing and the properties of the final binder.

Synthetic ester manufacture

Pentaerythritol can be reacted with fatty acids to manufacture speciality esters. Feedstock purity and moisture should suit the esterification process.

Intumescent coating systems

It is used as a carbon source in selected intumescent formulations. Fire performance must be established for the complete tested coating system.

Choosing the Right Pentaerythritol Grade

For bulk Pentaerythritol procurement, specify mono-pentaerythritol content, hydroxyl value, moisture, ash and particle form. Where the manufacturer uses a trade grade or a particular test method, include that reference in your enquiry. The offered specification should match the material you intend to approve for production.

Select the polyol against its hydroxyl functionality, composition and the water limits required by the process. In reactive systems, those values affect stoichiometry and reaction behaviour. A nominal molecular mass or trade description is not a complete specification. Share the approved hydroxyl value range and any limits on acidity, ash or other relevant impurities. Assess the influence of physical form and viscosity on charging, mixing and heat transfer before approving a different source.

Production Trials and Quality Checks

Validate the material in the full resin or polyurethane system. Compare processing behaviour, conversion and finished properties against the approved control. Keep the required analytical basis consistent when calculating the reactive equivalents and reviewing batch certificates.

For repeat supply, agree the acceptance limits and document requirements before the first commercial order. Review the batch Certificate of Analysis against that specification, and keep a retained sample where your quality procedure requires it. If a test method differs between sources, resolve that difference before treating the results as equivalent.

When comparing an alternative source, record the original manufacturer grade, the candidate specification and the results of your own evaluation. This gives purchasing and production teams a clear basis for approval. A lower quoted unit price should be considered alongside the material delivered, processing behaviour and any additional testing needed for the change.

Storage and Handling

Use storage and transfer conditions consistent with the offered material and its SDS. Protect against moisture or other contamination when this matters to the reaction. Confirm whether the material needs controlled warming or dissolution and follow the manufacturer instructions. Packaging should support clean sampling and repeatable transfer into production equipment.

Pentaerythritol MSDS, SDS and Technical Documentation

Request the current Pentaerythritol MSDS or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the exact offered grade. The document covers hazard identification, handling, storage, exposure controls and transport information. Ask separately for the product specification, Technical Data Sheet where available, and a batch Certificate of Analysis. An SDS supports safe-use assessment; it does not replace a quality specification or demonstrate finished-product approval.

Pentaerythritol Price and Bulk Supply for UK Buyers

The Pentaerythritol price for UK delivery depends on the grade, quantity, packaging, source and agreed delivery terms. Include your delivery postcode, required date and purchasing frequency when requesting a quotation. State whether the destination is in Great Britain or Northern Ireland so the relevant supply arrangements can be reviewed. Availability, freight and any import responsibilities should be confirmed in the quotation before an order is placed.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Pentaerythritol?

Pentaerythritol is a crystalline polyhydric alcohol with four hydroxyl groups. The CAS number is 115-77-5.

2. What is Pentaerythritol used for?

Applications include alkyd resin production, synthetic ester manufacture, intumescent coating systems. The required grade and finished-product suitability depend on the actual formulation or process.

3. Is pentaerythritol a finished flame retardant?

No. It can act as one component of an intumescent package. The performance and classification belong to the complete formulation and tested construction.

4. How can I request a bulk Pentaerythritol price for the UK?

Send the product name, approved specification, required quantity, packaging preference and UK delivery postcode. Include your target date and documentation requirements for a relevant quotation.

5. Can I request a Pentaerythritol MSDS?

Yes. Ask for the current SDS/MSDS for the offered grade, together with the product specification and available COA or TDS. Review the documents before approving the material.

Request a Pentaerythritol Quotation

To buy Pentaerythritol for a UK business requirement, contact Chemical Bull. Share your specification, quantity and delivery details. Our team can review your enquiry and confirm the offered grade, available documentation and commercial supply terms.