QIDA APAO
General information:
Common chemical name: Amorphous copolymer of propylene
Formula: -CH2CH(CH3)-x(-CH2CH2-)y
Generic name: Polyolefines
CAS number: 9010-79-1
Synonym(s): Amorphous poly alpha olefin copolymer
Color and Appearance property: Small block in white or pale yellow
APAO (Amorphous Poly Alpha Olefin) is a kind of low molecular, non-polar, atactic thermoplastic polyolefins, co-polymerized by propylene and ethylene or other alpha-olefin. APAO exhibits excellent chemical stablity, high/low temperture property, anti-UV, acid and alkali resistance and insulation resistance.
In protective& marine coating:
APAO is a modifier for brittle resin like epoxy resin.
Epoxy resin coating is one of the most widely used coating products thanks to the superior stickness to metal and the mechanical&chemical performance of epoxy resin. However, after curing the epoxy resin coating tends to be brittle, which results in bad anti-impact performance and peeling strength.
1. APAO is used in epoxy resin coating formulation as an non-active impact strength improver as well as carrier resin, which facilitates to keep the coating intact for long time to assure the anti-corrosion performance.
2. APAO improves the high temperature property of the epoxy resin coating, especially in circumstances of high moisture.
3. APAO also works as thickener, helping to raise the filling rate.
4. APAO improves the anti-UV performance of the coating.
APAO (Amorphous poly alpha olefin), an amorphous polymer produced by co-polymerization of olefin under a special catalyst, is well-known as good asphalt modifier, polymer modifier, and a component of hot melt adhesive and sealing materials. Established in 2002, Liaoyang Liaohua Qida Chemicals Co., Ltd is the only manufacturer to produce APAO products in China and Asia. As an innovative manufacturer, we are committed to providing clean, environment-friendly and high quality APAO to various industries, and to helping our customers to achieve the goal of low- carbon production.
QIDA Principles
A: To be Accurate in production
P: To be Professional in allround management
A: To be Active in style of work
O: To be Optimistic in thinking
Key Milestones
2002.05 Groundbreaking Ceremony;
2002.06 The patent on APAO production was applied;
2002.10 Liaoyang Liaohua Qida Chemicals Co. Ltd was founded;
2003.03 The plant started operation;
2004.10 The independent import & export license was approved;
2005.02 First export business;
2005.07 The patent on APAO production was approved;
2006.09 Qida Chemicals was given the tile of Provincial High-Tech Enterprise;
2007.01 Collaboration with three key universities started;
2010.11 QIDA® APAO has been exported to Europe, North America, South America, Mideast, Asia.
