MONIBAC (Isobutylaluminum dichloride)

About this product

MONIBAC is an aluminum alkyl used as a co-catalyst in the Ziegler-Natta polymerization of olefins.

Chemical family: Metal Alkyls organometallics CAS number: 1888-87-5 Physical form: Liquid Regional availability: Europe, North America Molecular Weight: 155.0 Chemical name: Isobutylaluminum dichloride

Applications: MONIBAC is used as a raw material for production of Ziegler-Natta catalysts.

Market segment: Polymer production Detailed description: MONIBAC is a co-catalyst product soluble in aromatic and saturated cycloaliphatic hydrocarbons. Also used as a catalyst component in PE technology. Functions: Cocatalyst Applications: Polyethylene

Product data sheet (Polymer production, 2021-9-17): Applications: MONIBAC is used as a raw material for production of Ziegler-Natta catalysts. Storage: MONIBAC and its solutions are stable when stored under a dry, inert atmosphere and away from heat. MONIBAC slowly decomposes at temperatures above ~ 165°C. Packaging and transport: MONIBAC and its solutions are available worldwide in cylinders and portable tanks. In North America only, MONIBAC is also available in tank trailers and rail cars. Containers are fabricated from carbon steel and are equipped with dip tubes for top discharge and all connections are located in the vapor space. Both packaging and transport meet the international regulations. Safety and handling: MONIBAC may ignite upon exposure to air and reacts violently with water. Hydrocarbon solutions of MONIBAC may also ignite upon exposure to air. MONIBAC and its solutions must be handled under a dry, inert atmosphere, e. g. nitrogen or argon. Water must be scrupulously removed from process equipment prior to putting it into metal alkyls service. Failure to do so may result in an explosion. Products of complete combustion of MONIBAC and its solutions are aluminum oxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen chloride and water. MONIBAC causes severe burns to the skin and eyes. It is imperative that proper personal protective equipment be worn when handling MONIBAC. Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for further information on the safe storage, use and handling of MONIBAC. This information should be thoroughly reviewed prior to acceptance of this product. The SDS is available at nouryon.com/sds-search. Additional information: Availability: MONIBAC is available as the neat pyrophoric liquid and as pyrophoric and nonpyrophoric solutions in a variety of hydrocarbon solvents. Consult your Nouryon representative for further information.

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