Tetraethyl titanate is a titanium alkoxide and a very active primary titanate that hydrolyzes immediately upon contact with atmospheric moisture.
Reaction catalyst: Tetraethyl titanate is an effective catalyst for esterification, transesterification, condensation, and addition reactions, or as a Ziegler-Natta polymerization catalyst. Unique products include (meth)acrylates, polyesters, plasticizers, various esters, and polyurethanes.
Coupling agent: Tetraethyl titanate can be used to crosslink polymers or adhesives containing -OH or -COOH functional groups.
Coatings: Tetraethyl titanate can be used to treat glass, metal, plastics, and pigments to increase surface hardness, promote adhesion, improve scratch resistance, coloring effect, reflection of heat and light, and iridescence and clarity.