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DeCAL 9160 is an efficient zirconium-based crosslinker for water-based coatings. Due to its crosslinking capacity, DeCAL 9160 can improve the bonding power and strength of dried coatings. It is mainly used in combination with CMC, oxidized starch, proteins, SBR latexes, and acrylic binders.

Chemical Family: Zirconium Compounds

Functions: Crosslinking Agent

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylics, Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR)

End Uses: Waterborne Coating, Waterborne Ink

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Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Coating Type
Ink & Toner Type
Applications

DeCAL 9160 mainly reacts with the free carboxylic groups of the binder system. During the drying process covalent bonds are formed. Besides the main reaction with carboxylic groups, DeCAL 9160 reacts with hydroxylic groups. The bonding between DeCAL 9160 and hydroxylic groups is less strong as the covalent bond formed with the carboxylic reaction.

Paper and board coatings:

In paper coating applications, DeCAL 9160 insolubilizes the coating and increases the water resistance. Normal addition levels are about 5% DeCAL 9160 as it is, based on the dry binder content. In practice, this means about 0.15 to 0.60 parts DeCAL 9160 based on the coating formulation.

Ink
In water-based inks, DeCAL 9160 is used to improve the scrub resistance and adhesion of the inks.

Glass fiber wallcoverings:
In glass fiber wallcovering applications, DeCAL 9160 can improve the water resistance and tear strength of the wall coverings. Normal addition levels are between 0.5% and 1.0% on the dry binder

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear colourless liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH (at 20°C)9.5——
Density (at 20°C)1.35g/cm³—
Viscosity (at 20°C)max. 50mPa.s—
ZrO₂ Content20.0%—

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • USA

Storage & Handling

Storage Condition

Store only in sealed, clearly marked packages away from strong acids, strong alkalies, organic peroxides and other strong oxidizing agents in an area which is dry, well ventilated and in which is not affected by extremes of temperature.