China and the United States are the leading exporters of stannous octoate (CAS 301-10-0), accounting for the largest shares of global supply, while Germany, South Korea, and India represent the top importing markets. Stannous octoate prices have remained relatively stable amid steady cross-border flows, reflecting consistent industrial demand in polyurethane catalyst applications. Exports from China have expanded modestly over the past two years, while U.S. exports have plateaued, and European imports—particularly from Germany—have shown resilience despite broader chemical trade fluctuations.
Stannous octoate is a colorless to pale yellow, viscous liquid with a faint characteristic odor; it is non-volatile and decomposes before boiling, with a melting point typically below 30 °C. It is an organotin compound—specifically, the tin(II) salt of 2-ethylhexanoic acid—and functions as a metal-based catalyst rather than a reaction intermediate. It is widely employed as a gelling and polymerization catalyst in the production of polyurethane foams, elastomers, and coatings. Its primary applications are in the polymer and coatings industries, where it accelerates the reaction between isocyanates and hydroxyl-containing compounds. It is also used in silicone rubber curing and certain specialty adhesive formulations.
A polymerization catalyst
Colorless to yellow liquid
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