Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Product Highlights
BENEFITS
- Does not contain formaldehyde
- Does not emit formaldehyde during curing process
- Excellent compatibility with a variety of OH functional resins
- Fast cure response in ambient and heat cure applications
- Extended catalyzed coating stability or pot life in 2K systems.
APPLICATION AREAS
Industrial wood coatings
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Coating Type
Properties
- Appearance
- Pale Yellow to Amber
- Soluble in
- Water
- Partially Soluble in
- Alcohols
- Typical Properties
- Solubility & Compatibility
SOLUBILITY
Alcohol Partially Soluble Esters Insoluble Ketones Insoluble Aromatic hydrocarbons Insoluble Water Soluble COMPATIBILITY
Acrylic resins Excellent Alkyd resins Excellent Polyester resins Excellent
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Non-Volatile Content | 40-45 | %wt | — |
Viscosity (23°C) | max. 300 | mPa.s | — |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Backbone Polymer Selection
CYMEL NF 3030 resin is an effective crosslinking agent for alkyd, polyester and acrylic polymers containing primary hydroxyl functionality. Reactivity with secondary hydroxyl sites is limited under ambient cure. CYMEL NF 3030 resin has a high Tg and should be paired with softer polyols (Tg < 30°C) to avoid film checking or cracking. The equivalent weight of CYMEL NF 3030 is ~85 g/eq (solids basis). Binder ratios can vary from 85/15 to 70/30 depending upon the equivalent weight of the polyol.
- Catalysis
For ambient or low bake applications, it is recommended to use 1.0% CYCAT® 4040 catalyst based on weight of total binder solids. For high bake applications, the addition of catalyst isn’t required as long as the acid number of the primary film former is >5.
Packaging & Availability
- Country Availability
- Regional Availability
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 180 Days
- Stability
STORAGE STABILITY
CYMEL NF 3030 resin has a shelf life of 180 days from the date of manufacture when stored at temperatures between 5°C and 32°C. Avoid freezing.