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TYTAN™ CA-B116

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TYTAN™ CA-B116 is a bismuth-based catalyst used for curing a wide range of polyurethane formulations. TYTAN™ CA-B116 provides much-reduced environmental concern and toxicity with higher selectivity and less gassing in the presence of moisture. It is recommended in the area of coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (C.A.S.E.). Furthermore, TYTAN™ CA-B116 can be used in both one- and two-component formulations for both ambient cure and heat cure systems.

Functions: Catalyst, Crosslinking Agent

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyurethanes (PU), Silicones

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Identification & Functionality

Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Characteristics
  • Bismuth Neodecanoate.
  • 16% Bi
  • Reaction profile similar to organotin
  • Works well with secondary alcohols
  • No foam formation in the low level of moisture

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Applications
  • Condensation reaction in RTV silicone resins and accelerate the cross-linking process.
  • Catalyst for PU foams.
  • Many types of catalysts have been used for polyurethane manufacture, such as compounds of tin, mercury and organic amine compounds.
  • The most commonly used is the tin compound. In many applications, metal catalysts are preferred because they are efficient and effective.
  • For decades, organotin was commonly used as the preferred polyurethane catalyst due to its high activity and good compatibility in most formulations.
  • However, these catalysts, are not favored due to increasing regulatory awareness. This has driven the formulators to search for non-tin alternatives.
  • TYTAN™ CA-B116 provides much reduced environmental concern and toxicity with higher selectivity and less gassing in the presence of moisture. They are recommended in the area of coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (C.A.S.E.).
  • Furthermore, TYTAN™ CA-B116 can be used in both one and two component formulations for both ambient cure and heat cure systems.
Process of Manufacturing

Polyurethane is produced by the polyaddition reaction of polyisocyanate with polyalcohol (polyol) in the presence of catalyst and other additives.

TYTAN™ CA-B116 - Process of Manufacturing

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Yellow liquid
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity500.0cP
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
PU Resin100 - 500ppm
Thermoplastic Polyurethane10 - 50ppm
PU Coating500 - 1000ppm
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 10Gardener
Bismuth Content15.5 - 16.5%
Specific Gravity1.08 - 1.14g/cm³

Technical Details & Test Data

Comparision Profiles

The graph on the right depicts the comparison of the gel profiles between TYTAN CA-B116 and the Stannous Octoate in the formulation of polyester polyol and HDI trimer under the same amount of metal dosage. The reaction rate for TYTAN CA-B116 is moderate with similar profiles as organotin.

Reaction condition:
Dosage: 300ppm of metal
Solid content: 70%
Reaction temperature: 80℃

TYTAN™ CA-B116 - Comparision Profiles

On the other hand, reactivity of TYTAN CA-B116 and Stannous Octoate are comparable in the formulation of Polyester polyol/MDI prepolymer in certain condition.

Reaction condition:
Dosage: 100ppm of metal
Solid content: 70%
Reaction temperature: 80℃
Solvent: Ethyl acetate

TYTAN™ CA-B116 - Comparision Profiles - 1

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • USA