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CYCAT® 600A catalyst is an organic acid catalyst designed to expedite the crosslinking reaction of amino resins with polymers featuring hydroxyl, carboxyl, or amide functionality. This catalyst, soluble in various solvents, including aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, esters, ketones, alcohols, glycol ethers, and water, serves as a replacement for less soluble acid catalysts like para-toluene sulfonic acid, especially in low alcohol-containing formulations. CYCAT® 600A is applied in diverse coating applications, including marine coatings, industrial coatings, and metal coatings.

Functions: Catalyst

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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Application Areas
  • Can and container coatings
  • General industrial coatings
  • Automotive coatings

Properties

Appearance
Clear Yellow-Brown
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Content50 - 54%
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value125 - 135mgKOH/g
Colormax. 5Gardner
Flash Point26°C
Density (25°C)approx. 0.99g/cm³

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • China
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • Middle East
  • North America

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
1080 Days
Storage and Handling

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