1,6-Hexanediol (HDO)
Diol for polyurethanes, paints and coatings and adhesives and sealants.
- Shipping terms
- EXW · FCA · DAP · DDP
- Storage
- Ambient
- Certifications
- REACH
Overview
- Diol
- CAS 629-11-8
- Purity ≥ 99.5 % (GC)
- REACH registered
- Bags on pallets
1,6-Hexanediol (HDO) is a diol (CAS 629-11-8 · C₆H₁₄O₂). Main applications: polyurethanes, paints and coatings, adhesives and sealants, UV-curing formulations and plasticisers.
Supplied in bags on pallets from European stock (Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg), with delivery across Europe on EXW, FCA, DAP or DDP terms. Registered under EU REACH.
The typical analysis below is taken from the product specification sheet. Specification sheet and safety data sheet available on request.
Specifications
1,6-Hexanediol (HDO)Product sheet
Typical analysis
| Appearance | White flakes |
|---|---|
| Purity | ≥ 99.5 % (GC) |
| Acid value | ≤ 0.1 mg KOH/g |
| Moisture | ≤ 0.1 % |
| Colour (APHA) | ≤ 15 |
Specifications
| Product type | Diol |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 629-11-8 |
| Molecular formula | C₆H₁₄O₂ |
| Molecular weight | 118.17 g/mol |
| Synonyms | Hexamethylene glycol, 1,6-dihydroxyhexane |
| EU REACH | Registered |
Packaging
Bags


