Alphamethylstyrene
Discover alphamethylstyrene, a product used in the production of plasticizers, resins and polymers. It is a co-product resulting from a variation of the cumene process.
Technical characteristics
AlphamethylstyreneCAS N°: 98-83-9
Molecular mass: 118.18 g/mol
Empirical formula: C6H5C(CH3)=CH2
Aspect: Colourless Liquid

ABout
Alpha-methylstyrene (AMS) is a colourless liquid used as a co-monomer in a range of polymerization processes to improve impact and heat resistance.
The primary use of AMS is in acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS)resin but it is also used in adhesives, resins, printing ink, tackifier.
Certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 50001
- OHSAS 18001
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