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UNITHANE IC-850 NF

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Unithane IC-850 NF is a NMP free, uniquely soft, low VOC, medium gloss, APEO free, waterbased polyurethane dispersion; requiring soft feel, flexibility and automotive grade properties. Specifically designed for use in a formulated coating for graphic arts, metal, paint, textiles and selected plastics.

Chemical Family: Polyurethanes (PU)

End Uses: Varnishes

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Metal, Paper, Plastics, Textiles

Features: Improved Flexibility, Low VOC

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Features
  • NMP-Free (NF), Low VOC (<100 g/L)

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Coating Type
Application Types
  • Interior, Exterior, Automotive, Aircraft, Synthetic Leather, Paint, Graphic Arts, OPV, Paper, Textiles, Plastics - Flexible, Plastics - Rigid, Adhesive/Primer

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Opaque, Clear after curing
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Solids34 - 36
pH8.0 - 10.0
Viscosity at 25°C150cps
VOC83.26g/l
VOC (Total Weight)8.29%
Specific Gravity1.03
Gloss at 60°C88
Freezethaw Cycles0cyclesD2243
Harmonize tariff number3909.50.6000
Film Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile3600psiD-882
Tensile at 100% Elongation1100psi
Elongation700%D-882
Cold crackbelow -30°CISO 17233
Softening point170°C
Pencil hardness4BhD-3363
Sward hardness6D-2134
Uv resistance (1000 hours at 340 nm)No damageD-4587
Impact resistance (Direct or Reverse) at 160 psiN0 DamageD-2794
Tabor abrasion (Loss) (CS-10, 1000 cycles)13mgD-4060
Mandrel bend at 1/8Pass 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 1D-522
Dry Time95minutesD-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: 4
  • METHYL ETHYL KETONE: 2
  • 2-PROPANOL: 1
  • TOLUENE: 3
  • GASOLINE: 5
Various Substrate Cross-cut Adhesion

Various Substrate Cross-cut Adhesion (D-3359)

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

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
max. 12