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UNITHANE IC-151 NF

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UNITHANE IC-151 NF is an anionic APEO free dispersion of an aliphatic polyester-based urethane in water using a co-colvent of Dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether (CAS#111109-77-4). UNITHANE IC-151 NF is designed for industrial coating applications requiring good gloss, chemical resistance and adhesion to a variety of substrates.

Chemical Family: Polyesters, Polyurethanes (PU)

End Uses: Varnishes

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Concrete, Metal, Paper, Plastics, Steel, Wood

Features: Chemical Resistance, High Gloss, Multi-Substrate Adhesion

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Features
  • NMP-Free (NF)

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Coating Type
Application
  • UNITHANE IC-151 NF polyurethane dispersion can be compounded for a number of industrial coating applications: including clear, hard coatings for plastics, untreated aluminum, treated steel and concrete floor coatings.
  • The performance of UNITHANE IC-151 NF can be further enhanced by blending with other Union polyurethane dispersions or by the use of external crosslinking like: polyfunctional aziridines, water dispersible isocyanates or polyfunctional carbodiimides.
Application Types
  • Interior, Exterior, Flooring, Wood, Concrete, Paint, Metal, Graphic Arts, OPV, Paper, Plastics - Rigid

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Semi-translucent, Clear after curing
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Solids31 - 33
pH8.0 - 10.0
Viscosity at 25°C10 - 150cps
VOC102.24g/l
VOC (Total Weight)10.05%
Specific Gravity1.05
Gloss at 60°C90
Freezethaw Cycles3+ cyclesD2243
Harmonize tariff number3909.50.6000
Film Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile3000psiD-882
Elongation50%D-882
Cold crack5°CISO 17233
Softening point175°C
Pencil hardness4BhD-3363
Sward hardness32D-2134
Uv resistance (1000 hours at 340 nm)No damageD-4587
Impact resistance (Direct or Reverse) at 160 psiDamageD-2794
Tabor abrasion (Loss) (CS-10, 1000 cycles)20mgD-4060
Mandrel bend at 1/8CrackedD-522
Dry Time30minutesD-5895
Hydrolysis resistance (200 hours, 70ºc, 95% rh)Retained 90% of tensile properties
Hydrolysis resistance (200 hours, 70ºc, 95% rh)Retained 90%

Technical Details & Test Data

Chemical Resistance Testing

Chemical Resistance Testing (D-1308):

  • WATER: 5
  • ACETIC ACID: 5
  • AMMONIA: 5
  • METHYL ETHYL KETONE: 5
  • 2-PROPANOL: 5
  • TOLUENE: 5
  • GASOLINE: 5
Various Substrate Cross-cut Adhesion

Various Substrate Cross-cut Adhesion (D-3359)

  • COLD ROLL STEEL - UNPOLISHED: 5B
  • ALUMINUM - UNTREATED: 3B
  • BRASS - UNTREATED: 5B
  • ABS - UNTREATED: 5B
  • POLYCARBONATE - UNTREATED: 5B
  • NYLON - UNTREATED: 5B
  • HDPE - UNTREATED: 0B

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
max. 12