CYCAT® 600 Catalyst

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CYCAT® 600 Catalyst is a specialized component within the CASE Ingredients' additives range, primarily serving as a catalyst. Tailored for specific segments, it's particularly relevant for applications in the automotive and transportation sectors, including marine coatings and finishes. Designed for compatibility with metals, this catalyst is integral for clearcoat and enamel coating types.

Functions: Catalyst

End Uses: Clearcoat, Enamel

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Identification & Functionality

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Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Coating Type
Use Level
0.5 – 5.0% solid binder
Special Properties and Uses

CYCAT 600 catalyst is a liquid, organic acid catalyst recommended to accelerate crosslinking of amino resins with polymers containing hydroxyl, carboxyl or amide functionality. CYCAT 600 catalyst is soluble in aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, esters, ketones, alcohols, glycol ethers and water. It may be used as a replacement for less soluble acid catalysts, such as toluene sulfonic acid, in low alcohol-containing finishes.

In typical alkyd/amino baking enamels made with CYMEL 303 hexamethoxymethylmelamine, 0.5 % (based on total resin solids) of CYCAT 600 catalyst is usually sufficient for normal baking schedules. Since CYCAT 600 catalyst is soluble in aromatic hydrocarbon solvents, it is possible, using CYMEL 303 resin, to formulate finishes with low levels of alcohol, using small amounts of amines to stabilize the systems.

Safety & Health

Health and Safety Information

Direct contact with CYCAT 600 catalyst may cause severe eye injury, including corneal opacity and skin burns.

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling

At temperatures from 5 °C to 30 °C storage stability packed in original containers amounts to at least 1080 days.