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POLYCAT® DBU is a powerful gel catalyst that offers excellent curing properties at high temperatures, specifically for artificial turf applications. It is a tertiary amine known as diazobicycloundecene (DBU), which greatly enhances the urethane reaction (polyol-isocyanate) in various applications such as semi-flexible microcellular foam, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers.

KOSMOS® T 100 is a dimethyl tin-based catalyst used in the production of polyurethane foams, coatings, sealants, elastomers, RIM, and spray applications. It is a liquid organic tin compound known for its exceptional catalytic activity. KOSMOS® T 100 exhibits high selectivity towards the urethane reaction, resulting in shorter gel times and tack-free times.

KOSMOS® 75 is a solution of potassium octoate in diethylene glycol. It promotes the isocyanurate reaction and is extensively used in a diverse range of rigid foam applications. It is known for its high activity and efficiency as a trimerization catalyst, with its high conversion rates making it the standard catalyst in several rigid polyurethane foam applications.

POLYCAT® SA 2 LE is a low-emissive, delayed-action tertiary amine based on DBU. It effectively enhances the urethane reaction when heat is applied, making it suitable for microcellular, integral skin, coating, adhesive, sealant, and elastomer applications. This product is especially recommended for use with low-activity aliphatic isocyanates.

DABCO® NE 310 is an emission-optimized amine that facilitates the urea (water-isocyanate) reaction within the polyurethane matrix, thereby contributing to low emissions. This versatile compound finds application in molded and high-density foam processes, ensuring compliance with OEM emission specifications, such as VDA 278. Furthermore, it serves in flexible polyether and polyester slabstock applications, meeting requirements set by Certipur®, LGA, or Oeko-Tex® standards. As an emission-optimized alternative to DABCO® BL 11, DABCO® NE 310 offers a reliable solution for reducing environmental impact in various manufacturing processes.

CHROMATOCEL® S-060 is a 230 x 400 mesh (37 - 63 mincron) powdered silica gel (silicon dioxide) specifically designed for chromatography, batch extractions, and decolorizations. It serves as an effective general adsorbent for impurities as well. The optimized particle size, surface area, pH, and purity of CHROMATOCEL® S-060 make it particularly valuable for separating small molecules, peptides, lipids, alkaloids, and various other compounds.

CHROMATOCEL® N-060 is a gamma-phase granular/powdered activated alumina, specifically designed for chromatography, batch extractions, and decolorizations. It serves as an effective general adsorbent for impurities as well. The optimized particle size, surface area, pH, and purity of CHROMATOCEL® N-060 make it particularly valuable for separating small molecules, peptides, lipids, alkaloids, and various other compounds.

POLYCAT® 8 is a tertiary amine catalyst used in a wide range of rigid polyurethane foam applications. It serves as a standard catalyst for a broad range of rigid foams, including continuous and discontinuous applications such as rigid slabstock, board laminate, and refrigeration formulations. POLYCAT® 8 can be batched with polyols or metered separately. Due to their low water solubility, pre-blends containing high water levels must be checked for phase stability.

KOSMOS® 16 is a strong gel catalyst for polyether-based systems, utilizing a combination of tin and bismuth. It facilitates a robust gelling reaction. It is sensitive to moisture and requires the correct handling during storage and production to maintain high performance.

KOSMOS® 33 is a solution of potassium acetate in diethylene glycol. KOSMOS® 33 promotes the isocyanurate reaction and finds utility in a wide range of rigid PU foam applications. It exhibits low viscosity and high efficiency as a standard trimerization catalyst for laminated rigid insulation panels. KOSMOS® 33 is also a suitable co-catalyst in PUR formulations, enhancing the curing process.

DABCO® DC 1 is designed to delay the initiation of the reaction while ensuring a robust curing process by enhancing the urethane (polyol-isocyanate) reaction in various flexible molded polyurethane foams, making it particularly suitable for NVH applications. It is a suitable option for applications that demand lower or no emissions from amines.

POLYCAT® SA 102 is a heat-activated catalyst that offers excellent front-end delay, activated at a thermo-activation temperature of approximately 60 °C (140°F). This catalyst is specifically recommended for artificial turf applications. It belongs to the category of blocked amine catalysts, which are known for their ability to provide delayed reaction profiles.

CHROMATOCEL® B-150 is a basic granular/powdered activated alumina, specifically designed for chromatography, batch extractions, and decolorizations. It serves as an effective general adsorbent for impurities as well. The optimized particle size, surface area, pH, and purity of CHROMATOCEL® B-150 make it particularly valuable for separating small molecules, peptides, lipids, alkaloids, and various other compounds.

POLYCAT® 557 is a catalyst that belongs to the category of standard TEDA (triethylenediamine) and DBU (1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene)-based catalysts. It is specifically designed to deliver high-performance foam reactions, catering to the requirements of applications like spray foam. Additionally, it is utilized in 2K PU (polyurethane) leather applications.

KOSMOS® MB 10 is a strong gel catalyst for polyether-based systems, utilizing a combination of tin and bismuth. It facilitates a robust gelling reaction. It is sensitive to moisture and requires the correct handling during storage and production to maintain high performance.

TEKUCEL™ is a high-purity alumina support specifically designed for catalysts used in fluidized beds. It offers a combination of exceptional performance and economic feasibility while allowing for customized final specifications. This commercially available alumina is an economically viable option for use in fluidized bed reactors. TEKUCEL™, consisting of more than 99.5% pure gamma-phase alumina microspheres, finds applications in oxychlorination, propane dehydrogenation, and other related markets. Catalysts can be loaded onto TEKUCEL™ and effectively utilized in fluidized bed reactors.

DABCO® T 12 (dibutyltin dilaurate, DBTDL) is a catalyst that enhances the urethane (polyol-isocyanate) reaction in the manufacturing of flexible and rigid polyurethane foams, coatings, adhesives, and sealants. It promotes rapid gel and tack-free times, contributing to improved mechanical properties in molded and slabstock foams.

DABCO® DMDEE is an amine blow catalyst specifically designed for single and/or multicomponent polyurethane systems. It is a low-activity catalyst that demonstrates high blow selectivity. This catalyst allows for excellent shelf life in OCF applications and offers good system stability when used with HFO blow agents.

DABCO® T 131 is a strong catalyst for the urethane reaction (gelling), providing delayed-action catalysis. It is a high-activity organotin gelation catalyst used in polyurethane foam and elastomer formulations. The product was developed to delay the gelation of the urethane reaction, resulting in an extended time period compared to most tin catalyst systems. This delay in cream time allows for increased foam rise, mold fill, or material travel time, depending on the processing method used.

DABCO® DC 2 is designed to delay the initiation of the reaction while ensuring a robust curing process by enhancing the urethane (polyol-isocyanate) reaction in flexible molded polyurethane foam and CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers) applications. Notably, DABCO® DC 2 exhibits stronger catalytic activity compared to DABCO® DC 1.

DABCO® Crystalline is a high-purity triethylenediamine (TEDA), serving as a powerful catalyst for urethane (polyol-isocyanate) reactions. It finds application in a variety of polyurethane applications. DABCO® Crystalline is used in all types of polyurethane foams, including flexible slabstock, flexible molded, rigid, semi-flexible, and elastomeric. Additionally, it is utilized in polyurethane coating applications. The main function of DABCO® Crystalline is to accelerate the reactions between isocyanate and water, as well as between isocyanate and organic hydroxyl groups.

CHROMATOCEL® A-150 is an acidic granular/powdered activated alumina, specifically designed for chromatography, batch extractions, and decolorizations. It serves as an effective general adsorbent for impurities as well. The optimized particle size, surface area, pH, and purity of CHROMATOCEL® A-150 make it particularly valuable for separating small molecules, peptides, lipids, alkaloids, and various other compounds.

DYNOCEL® 900 is a 20 x 50 mesh granular alumina scavenger designed to eliminate process impurities from vapor or liquid phase streams, whether aqueous or hydrocarbon. It serves as a highly effective desiccant in all applications, with a particular advantage in removing low-level polar and/or ionic species. Its high porosity facilitates faster diffusion rates, while the extensive surface area offers enhanced capacity. This adsorbent is widely utilized for extracting impurities across a diverse range of applications.

CHROMATOCEL® S-200 is a 70 x 230 mesh (63 - 200 micron) powdered silica gel (silicon dioxide) specifically designed for chromatography, batch extractions, and decolorizations. It serves as an effective general adsorbent for impurities as well. The optimized particle size, surface area, pH, and purity of CHROMATOCEL® S-200 make it particularly valuable for separating small molecules, peptides, lipids, alkaloids, and various other compounds.

Evonik TEMPO is a versatile radical source widely used in oxidation reactions as a robust catalyst for both chemical and electrochemical pathways. It is also favored by producers of specialty vinyl monomers as an antipolymerant with some vapor pressure. TEMPO serves as a radical scavenger and oxidation catalyst.

ACETAMINO TEMPO is a versatile radical source with a wide range of applications. It serves as a robust catalyst in oxidation reactions, suitable for both chemical and electrochemical pathways. Additionally, it is preferred by producers of specialty vinyl monomers as an antipolymerant. ACETAMINO TEMPO plays a crucial role in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty monomers.

DABCO® 33 LV is the industry standard tertiary amine catalyst used to promote the gel (polyol-isocyanate) reaction in the production of flexible and rigid foam, as well as CASE applications. It provides strong gel catalysis with high efficiency and serves as a versatile amine catalyst for various foam types.

DYNOCEL® 900 is a 28 x 48 mesh granular alumina scavenger designed to eliminate process impurities from vapor or liquid phase streams, whether aqueous or hydrocarbon. It serves as a highly effective desiccant in all applications, with a particular advantage in removing low-level polar and/or ionic species. Its high porosity facilitates faster diffusion rates, while the extensive surface area offers enhanced capacity. This adsorbent is widely utilized for extracting impurities across a diverse range of applications.

CHROMATOCEL® N-150 is a neutral granular/powdered activated alumina, specifically designed for chromatography, batch extractions, and decolorizations. It serves as an effective general adsorbent for impurities as well. The optimized particle size, surface area, pH, and purity of CHROMATOCEL® N-150 make it particularly valuable for separating small molecules, peptides, lipids, alkaloids, and various other compounds.

POLYCAT® SA 1 is a heat-activated, delayed-action polyurethane catalyst that is based on a strong cyclic amine called 1,5-diaza-bicyclo (5.4.0) undec-5-ene. It consists of POLYCAT® DBU and an organic acid "blocker." At room temperature, POLYCAT® SA 1 has low activity, but when heat is applied, its activity increases and becomes comparable to that of metallic salts. When POLYCAT® SA 1 is added to conventional amine catalyst systems, it acts as a delayed-action catalyst. It has a minimal impact on the initial reaction and does not significantly affect the flowability of the foaming mass. Its primary effect is on the final curing properties of the foam, allowing for accelerated curing and improved demould time. This material is a light brown liquid with low volatility and a slight amine-like odor. It is miscible with water and soluble in most organic solvents.

DABCO® T 120 is a potent catalyst used for urethane reactions (gelling), offering excellent hydrolytic stability on the resin side. It is a dibutyl tin-based catalyst that displays high catalytic activity and enhanced hydrolytic stability. This catalyst finds application in spray foam, rigid polyurethanes, and high-resiliency flexible molded products.

POLYCAT® 41 is a tertiary amine catalyst employed in a wide variety of polyurethane foam and non-foam applications. It is a gel catalyst with added mild PIR selectivity, making it suitable for a wide variety of rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foam and non-foam applications. It is recommended as a co-catalyst in combination with other polyurethane and polyisocyanurate catalysts, particularly in formulations with an isocyanate index greater than 105–110.

KOSMOS® MB 16 is a catalyst composed of bismuth carboxylate. It finds applications in the production of 2K polyurethane elastomers, sealants, coatings, or adhesives. Compared to DABCO® MB 20, KOSMOS® MB 16 exhibits reduced sensitivity to residual moisture, resulting in shorter gel times and tack-free times. Additionally, it offers improved curing times and has a lower viscosity compared to standard bismuth grades.

POLYCAT® SA 8 is a tertiary amine utilized to enhance the urethane reaction either through heat activation or when combined with co-catalysts at ambient temperature. This product finds application in coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, and composites. By using formulations containing POLYCAT® SA 8, it is possible to achieve an extended pot life comparable to that of mercury catalysts.

DYNOCEL® 600 is a 14 x 28 mesh granular alumina scavenger designed to eliminate process impurities from vapor or liquid phase streams, whether aqueous or hydrocarbon. It serves as a highly effective desiccant in all applications, with a particular advantage in removing low-level polar and/or ionic species. Its high porosity facilitates faster diffusion rates, while the extensive surface area offers enhanced capacity. This adsorbent is widely utilized for extracting impurities across a diverse range of applications.

POLYCAT® 5 is a tertiary amine-blowing catalyst applicable in various rigid and flexible polyurethane foam applications. It is highly effective in continuous and discontinuous MDI rigid foam applications and can also be used in TDI, TDI/MDI, and MDI high-resilience (HR) flexible molded foams, as well as in integral skin and microcellular systems.