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Identification & Functionality
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Product Highlights
BENEFITS
- Excellent flow and leveling
- Fast cure speed
- Low formaldehyde release
APPLICATION AREAS
- Can and container coatings
- General industrial coatings
- Automotive coatings
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear Liquid
- Insoluble in
- Water
- Partially Soluble in
- Aliphatic Hydrocarbons
- Typical Properties
- Solubility & Compatibility
SOLUBILITY
Alcohol Complete Esters Complete Ketones Complete Aromatic hydrocarbons Complete Aliphatic hydrocarbons Partial Water Insoluble COMPATIBILITY
Acrylic resins Good Alkyd resins Very good Polyester resins Very good Epoxy resins Good
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Color | max. 50 | APHA | — |
Non-Volatile Content | 70-74 | %wt | — |
Free Formaldehyde Content | max. 0.5 | % | — |
Viscosity (23°C) | 400-800 | mPa.s | — |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Backbone Polymer Selection
CYMEL 203 resin is an effective crosslinker for backbone polymer resins containing hydroxyl, carboxyl, and amide functional groups, such as those found on alkyd, polyester or acrylic resins. Although the optimum level of CYMEL 203 resin should be determined experimentally, ratios of 25 to 35% based on resin solids are typically most effective.
- Catalysis
CYMEL 203 resin may not require the addition of an acid catalyst to the formulation to obtain effective cure. In many instances, the acidity of the backbone polymer in the formulation is sufficient to catalyze the reaction under normal baking conditions (15-20 minutes at 120-150°C). If catalyst addition is required, then 0.5-1.0% of CYCAT® 296-9 catalyst based on total resin solids is recommended.
- Stability
FORMULATION STABILITY
The stability of solvent-borne systems containing CYMEL 203 resin can be enhanced by the addition of primary alcohols, amines, or a combination of these. Low molecular weight primary alcohols such as ethanol or n-butanol are most effective. Recommended amines are TEA or DMEA at a concentration of 0.5-1.0% on total binder solids. For best stability in waterborne systems, a pH of 7.5-8.5 should be maintained using tertiary amines only.
STORAGE STABILITY
CYMEL 203 resin has a shelf life of 720 days from the date of manufacture when stored at temperatures below 32°C. Although lower temperatures are not detrimental to stability, its viscosity will increase, possibly making the resin difficult to pump or pour. The viscosity will reduce again on warming, but care should be taken to av
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 720 Days