Question:
What are the alternatives to octylphenols?
Réponse:
Several options would be available for the substitution of phenolic resins based on octylphenols:
- rosin derivatives;
- coumarone-indene resins
- aliphatic resins
- terpenes such as α or β-pinene
- resins based on 4-tert-Butylphenol
Some alternatives may not provide the same quality guarantees than phenolic resins based on octylphenols (in particular, for the manufacture of tires).