p-Toluenesulfonamide
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
p-Toluenesulfonamide (PTSA) is a high-purity crystalline powder that serves as a versatile industrial intermediate and solid plasticizer.
It is highly valued for its exceptional thermal stability and seamless compatibility with a wide range of thermosetting resin systems.
As a Technical Grade reactive additive, it significantly improves the flexibility and surface gloss of melamine and urea-formaldehyde resins.
Its chemical profile ensures uniform solidification and high-quality finishes in industrial molding and coating applications.
In the healthcare sector, PTSA acts as a crucial organic building block for the synthesis of antibacterial sulfonamide-based drugs.
It also functions as a primary precursor for manufacturing industrial disinfectants and specialized chemical blowing agents.
APPLICATIONS
- Resin Modification: Acts as an efficient solid plasticizer for phenolic and amino resins to enhance impact resistance and mechanical durability.
- Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a key organic intermediate in the production of sulfonamide-based drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
- Disinfectant Precursor: Serves as the primary raw material for manufacturing Chloramine-T, widely utilized in industrial water treatment and sanitation.
SAFETY & RISKS
Classified as a skin and eye irritant; contact may cause significant inflammation or respiratory discomfort. Always use nitrile gloves, protective goggles, and a NIOSH-approved dust mask during handling to prevent exposure.
PACKAGING
- 1 kg / 5 kg Aluminum Foil Bags
- 25 kg Fiber Drums / Woven Bags
