


Versatic™ Acid 10 is the chemical intermediate of choice to safeguard businesses affected by the 2‑ethylhexanoic acid reclassification and subsequent regulatory actions.
2‑ethylhexanoic acid and most of its salts have been reclassified as Reprotoxic Category 1B by the Risk Assessment Committee of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) taking effect November 2023.
Possible consequences for users of these materials include reclassification of derived products, loss of certification, and prohibition of use.
Versatic Acid 10 is not classified as a hazardous product (per Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008). Following the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), there are no specific risk phrases for Versatic Acid 10.
2‑Ethylhexanoic acid CAS No.: 149-57-5 REACH C&L 23rd November 2023 | Versatic Acid 10 (Neodecanoic acid) CAS No.: 26896-20-8 | |
Classification | Reproductive toxicity Category 1B | ✓ Not classified |
Labeling | Danger (signal word)![]() | ✓ No signal word |
Versatic Acid 10 is an already proven and commercially available alternative to 2‑ethylhexanoic acid in a broad series of applications.
Versatic Acid 10 is a synthetic sterically hindered carboxylic acid with a long and highly branched alkyl chemical structure.
Benefits include:
Versatic Acid 10 is the ideal chemical intermediate to produce:
The unique performance profile of Versatic Acid 10 over other carboxylic acids serves a growing application market that covers: tire adhesion promoters, fuel additives, metal working fluids, antifreeze, bitumen emulsifying agents, esters for solvents or lubricants, cosmetics, personal care, detergents, metal extraction, polymerization initiators, and more.
Versatic Acid 10 is just one of the specialty products within our broader portfolio of Versatic Acids and Derivatives, which is comprised of a range of unique chemical intermediates and building blocks.