Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Catalyst Type
- Reaction Phase
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Materials Features
- Advantages
- Excellent cure response
- Similar cure profile to mercury catalysts
- Environmentally more acceptable
Applications & Uses
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Use Level
- 0.1 - 1% (as supplied on total resin solids)
- Applications
100% solids 2K urethane elastomers. K-KAT XK-618 provides gel times and cure properties similar to mercury catalysts.
- Incorporation
K-KAT XK-618 can be added directly to the polyol component of a 2K system.
Properties
- Appearance
- Pale, Light amber liquid
- Soluble in
- Glycol ethers, Ketones, n-Butanol, Aromatic, Aliphatic hydrocarbons
- Partially Soluble in
- Water
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| % Metal | 2.1 | % | — |
| Specific Gravity (25°C) | 1 | — | — |
| Volatile | Glycol ethers | — | — |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Test Data
Viscosity profile measured at ambient temperature
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 24 months
- Storage/Shelf Life
- Safe handling of this product should include the use of safety glasses and gloves.
- Avoid breathing vapors - use with adequate ventilation.
- Product should be stored in lined or glass containers away from sunlight and excessive heat.
- 24 months from the date of manufacture, when stored at ambient conditions in the original container.