1-Vinylimidazol, VIM is reactive diluent for UV coatings (inks, adhesives, general coatings). A monomer for water soluble specialty polymers (oilfield and cosmetics). It has high reactivity for radical polymerization and improves wetting and adhesion on plastic.
- 1-Vinylimidazol, VIM Datasheet (English)
BASF Corporation, Chemical Intermediates develops and produces the largest range of intermediates in the world specifically adapted to the Coatings industry. These include amines, diols, polyalcohols, acids and specialties. Along with being used as starting materials for coatings, innovative BASF intermediates also help improve the properties of the final product and production process efficiency.