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Identification & Functionality
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Applications & Uses
- Applications
- 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.