Innovation & R&D

Conduite the future of specialty chemistry through relentless research, world-class laboratories, and proprietary technologies — from Qingdao to the world.

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Engagement to Recherche & Développement

At Do Sender Chem, innovation is not a department — it is the foundation of everything we do. Notre sustained R&D investment drives breakthroughs in organic peroxides, azo initiators, metal alkyls, and specialty additives that define industry standards.

With a dedicated R&D center in Qingdao, partnerships with leading Chinese universities, and a team of over 60 research scientists, we transform molecular challenges into commercial solutions.

8.5%
Annuel Revenue
Invested in R&D
60+
Recherche Scientists
& Engineers
38
Granted Patents
& Pending Applications
12
University & Institute
Collaborations

Laboratoire & Équipe Fonctionnalités

Notre R&D center in Qingdao spans 4,000 m² of purpose-built laboratory space, equipped with advanced analytical and synthesis instrumentation.

Synthesis Équipe

18 chemists specializing in free-radical initiation, organometallic synthesis, and polymerization kinetics

Analytical Équipe

14 analysts operating DSC, GC-MS, HPLC, and particle-size instrumentation for product characterization

Processus Ingénierie

12 engineers scaling from gram-level synthesis to ton-scale production with safety-first design philosophy

Réglementation & Sécurité

8 specialists ensuring REACH, GHS, and UN classification compliance across all product lines

Clé Analytical & Synthesis Equipment

DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry)

SADT & thermal stability

GC-MS (Gas Chromatographie – Mass Spectrometry)

Purity & impurity profiling

HPLC (High-Performances Liquide Chromatographie)

Assay & residual analysis

Particle Size Analyzer

Laser diffraction & morphology

Reactor Systems (1L–100L)

Automated process development

Accelerating Rate Calorimetry (ARC)

Decomposition kinetics & hazards

Peroxydes organiques — Axes de recherche

Notre organic peroxides R&D program is the largest in China\'s private sector, spanning synthesis, formulation, and application development.

Synthesis & Formulation

Clé Percée

Developed a low-temperature crystallization process for MEKP (Methyl Ethyl Peroxyde de cétone) that reduces active oxygen content variability from ±15% to ±3%, significantly improving curing consistency in FRP applications.

Domaines de recherche actuels

  • Novel phlegmatizer systems for high-concentration peroxides (DTBP, DCP)
  • Microencapsulation of organic peroxides for controlled-release initiation
  • Low-SADT formulations enabling ambient-temperature storage and transport
  • EHP (Ethyl 3,3-Dimethylbutyryl Peroxide) stabilization for PVC suspension polymerization

Demande Développement

Une première dans le secteur

Pioneered a dual-cure initiator system combining TBPB (Tert-Butyl Perbenzoate) with MEKP for RTM (Resin Transfer Molding), reducing gel time by 40% while maintaining 95%+ mechanical strength retention.

Demande Labs Serve

  • Unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) curing optimization
  • PVC suspension & mass polymerization kinetics
  • Composite manufacturing (SMC/BMC/RTM) process tuning
  • Crosslinking of polyethylene (PE-Xa) for wire & cable

Initiateurs AZO — Axes de recherche

Notre AZO initiators R&D program is among the most advanced in China, focusing on high-purity synthesis, novel derivatives, and polymerization performance.

Synthesis & Purification

Percée

Achieved 99.8% purity for AIBN (Azobisisobutyronitrile) through a proprietary recrystallization-solvent system, surpassing the industry benchmark of 99.0%. This enables ultra-precision polymerization for optical-grade PMMA.

Domaines de recherche actuels

  • Novel AZO esters (AIBME derivatives) with tunable 10-hour half-life temperatures
  • Low-dust granulation technology for ABVN and AIBN to reduce explosion risk
  • TMSN (2,2\'-Azobis(2-methylpropionamidine) dihydrochloride) aqueous solution stabilization
  • En continu-flow synthesis for AZO initiators to improve yield and safety

Polymerization Performances

Une première dans le secteur

Developed a proprietary AZO blend (ABVN + AIBME) that achieves 95%+ monomer conversion in vinyl chloride suspension polymerization at 45°C — reducing energy consumption by 20% compared to conventional initiator systems.

Demande Recherche

  • Acrylic fiber & acrylic resin polymerization optimization
  • PVC K-value control through initiator selection and dosing
  • Eau-soluble AZO initiators for enhanced oil recovery polymers
  • Photoinitiator-azo hybrid systems for UV-curable coatings

Autres produits — Axes de recherche

Beyond organic peroxides and AZO initiators, we invest in specialty chemistries that complement our core portfolio.

Alkyles métalliques

Percée

Developed a triethylaluminum (TEA) formulation with 40% lower alkyl halide impurities than standard grades, critical for Ziegler-Natta catalyst performance in polyolefin production.

Axes de recherche

  • Ultra-high-purity trialkylaluminum for polyolefin catalysts
  • Methylaluminoxane (MAO) for metallocene catalyst activation
  • Safe-handling formulations with integrated quench protocols
  • Diethylaluminum chloride (DEAC) for ethylene oligomerization

Polymer & PVC Additives

Percée

A créé un lead-free PVC heat stabilizer based on calcium-zinc hydrotalcite synergism, achieving equivalent thermal stability time (TST) at 180°C as traditional lead-based systems — enabling REACH-compliant PVC profiles.

Axes de recherche

  • Lead-free & cadmium-free PVC heat stabilizer systems
  • Polymer processing aids for improved melt flow and surface finish
  • Reactive flame retardants for thermoset composites
  • Bio-based plasticizer alternatives for flexible PVC

Exclusif Portefeuille de propriété intellectuelle

Notre intellectual property is the product of years of focused R&D — each patent represents a commercially viable innovation.

24
Granted Invention Patents
14
Pending Patent Applications
9
Trade Secrets & Know-How
6
Licensed Technologies

Low-Température MEKP Crystallization Processus

CN Patent ZL2022 1 058XXXX.X

Reduces active oxygen variability to ±3%, ensuring consistent gel times in FRP manufacturing. Licensed to 3 major composite producers.

Microencapsulated Peroxyde organique System

CN Patent ZL2023 1 032XXXX.X

Controlled-release peroxide particles for precise initiation timing in multi-stage polymerization. Reduces premature decomposition by 90%.

Ultra-High-Purity AIBN Recrystallization Method

CN Patent ZL2021 1 089XXXX.X

Exclusif solvent system achieving 99.8% AIBN purity — enabling optical-grade PMMA with <0.01% haze. Industrie benchmark was 99.0%.

AZO Mélange for Low-Temp PVC Polymerization

CN Patent ZL2023 1 076XXXX.X

ABVN + AIBME blend achieving 95%+ VCM conversion at 45°C, reducing energy consumption by 20% in PVC suspension polymerization.

Low-Impurity TEA Formulation for Polyolefin Catalysts

CN Patent ZL2022 1 113XXXX.X

40% reduction in alkyl halide impurities vs. standard TEA — critical for Ziegler-Natta catalyst activity and polyolefin quality.

Lead-Free Ca-Zn-Hydrotalcite PVC Stabilizer

CN Patent ZL2024 1 015XXXX.X

Replaces lead-based stabilizers with equivalent TST at 180°C — enabling REACH-compliant rigid PVC profiles and pipes.

Innovation Milestones

Clé achievements in our journey from a regional chemical supplier to an innovation-driven specialty chemicals company.

2012
Established R&D center in Qingdao with 8 chemists. First organic peroxide synthesis laboratory commissioned.
2014
First invention patent granted — continuous MEKP production process. Partenariat with Qingdao University of Science & Technologie begins.
2016
AZO initiators R&D program launched. AIBN ultra-purification process developed, achieving 99.5% purity.
2018
R&D team expands to 35 scientists. Metal alkyls laboratory opened. ISO 9001:2015 certification for R&D processes achieved.
2020
Percée: microencapsulated peroxide system patented. Joint R&D agreement with Sinopec Beijing Recherche Institute signed.
2022
AIBN purity record raised to 99.8%. Low-impurity TEA formulation for polyolefin catalysts granted patent. R&D investment exceeds 8% of revenue.
2023
AZO blend for low-temp PVC polymerization patented. New application lab for composite manufacturing inaugurated. Total patent count reaches 30.
2024
Lead-free PVC stabilizer patent granted. 4,000 m² expanded R&D center operational. 12 university collaborations active. En continu-flow AZO synthesis pilot plant commissioned.
2025
R&D team surpasses 60 scientists. 38 total patents (24 granted, 14 pending). International patent filings initiated for microencapsulated peroxide technology.

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Whether you need custom synthesis, application development support, or co-development partnerships — our research team is ready to collaborate.