Products in Automotive OEM Coatings: Catalyst

High-Performance Paint Catalyst for High Solids Alkyd ResinsBorchi® Dragon is a high-performance, organometallic ligand paint catalyst for solvent-based systems containing high solids, long oil alkyd resins. This solution is cobalt-free and allows for low volatile organic compound (VOC) formulations.

NACURE® 4054 is a hydrophobic alkyl acid phosphate catalyst supplied at 50% active in isobutanol. It is a weak acid catalyst recommended for use with high -NH/polymeric melamines and phenolic crosslinkers.

NACURE® 5225 is an amine neutralized Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid (DDBSA) catalyst. Advantages over blocked p-TSA catalysts are viscosity stability and solubility.

NACURE® 2530 is an amine neutralized p-Toluenesulfonic acid (p-TSA) catalyst. It is similar to NACURE® 2500, except supplied at a lower pH. This allows for faster cure and reduces the potential of wrinkling from volatile amines, particularly at cure temperatures of 121°C (250°F) or higher.

NACURE® 5528 is an amine blocked Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid (DDBSA) catalyst. NACURE® 5528 provides improved solubility in oxygenated solvents when compared to NACURE® 5225.

NACURE® 2500 is an amine neutralized p-Toluenesulfonic acid (p-TSA) catalyst designed for low temperature cure and maximum viscosity stability.

NACURE® 4167 is an amine neutralized phosphate catalyst. It is a weak acid catalyst that is particularly effective with polymeric or high imino melamines and phenolics.

K-KAT® 5218 is an aluminum chelate complex catalyst that provides an excellent blend of both fast dry time and increased pot life when used in combination with 2,4 pentanedione. It is recommended for 2K polyurethanes, pultrusion and RIM applications.

NACURE® 5925 is an amine neutralized DDBSA catalyst.

K-KAT® 4205 is a zirconium chelate catalyst that provides extended pot life and selectivity to NCO/OH reactions for reduced gassing in 2K PU systems. It is efficient for ambient and low temperature cure coatings.

NACURE® 5076 is a strong acid catalyst based on Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid (DDBSA) supplied at 70% active in Isopropanol.

NACURE® SC-25 is an amine neutralized p-TSA catalyst used to increase the cure response of thermoset waterborne and solventborne coatings that contain amino resin crosslinking agents.

NACURE® 115 is a strong hydrophobic sulfonic acid catalyst designed for use in bake d amino crosslinked systems. This high active catalyst is designed to help improve direct-to-metal intercoat adhesion properties while maintaining excellent exterior durability.

NACURE® XC-235 is an acid phosphate catalyst supplied at 75% active in n-butanol. It is recommended for use with high imino or partially alkylated type melamine crosslinkers.

NACURE® XC-311 is a novel latent acid catalyst designed to reduce the cure temperature of amino crosslinked systems.

CYCAT® 6925 catalyst is an amine-neutralized dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid designed for use as a catalyst in various coating applications. Compliant with FDA 21 CFR Section 175.300 for use in resinous and polymeric coatings, it ensures regulatory adherence in applications where this standard is applicable. The catalyst offers features such as faster cycle time and long pot life, making it suitable for clearcoat formulations, waterborne coatings, and solventborne coatings. Common applications include automotive OEM coatings, industrial coatings, and metal coatings.

CYCAT® 6325 catalyst is an amine-blocked dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid supplied in isopropanol and 2-butoxyethanol. It serves as a catalyst to expedite the cure of amino crosslinking agents and enhance formulated package stability. In general, systems employing a blocked catalyst will exhibit a slower cure rate compared to those with an unblocked catalyst, although package stability with an unblocked catalyst may be compromised. This catalyst is suitable for use in waterborne coatings and solvent-borne coatings, particularly in automotive OEM coatings.

NACURE® SC-55 is an amine neutralized aromatic sulfonic acid, high activity catalyst. It provides excellent balance of cure response and package stability.

CYCAT® VXK 6395 functions as a specialized catalyst within the CASE Ingredients portfolio. Tailored for use in the automotive and transportation sectors, especially in enamel applications such as automotive OEM coatings, this additive ensures optimized performance. Its appearance varies from clear and colorless to a subtle yellow hue.

NACURE® X49-110 is an amine neutralized Dinonylnaphthalenesulfonic acid (DNNDSA) catalyst that provides an excellent combination of package stability and cure response.

ACTIRON® NX 464 is a catalyst based on specific amine salt of p-TSA (para-toluene sulfonic acid) specially designed for low temperature cure and maximum stability in cold conditions

NACURE® 2501 is an amine blocked Toluenesulfonic acid (TSA) catalyst that has been formulated for higher electrical resistivity. Compared to NACURE® 2500, NACURE® 2501 will have improved ketone solubility, and lower conductance and higher electrical resistance.

NACURE® 5414 is a polymeric blocked sulfonic acid ester catalyst recommended for use with amino crosslinking resins.

NACURE® SC-52 is an amine neutralized aromatic sulfonic acid, high activity catalyst. It provides excellent balance of cure response and package stability.

CYCAT® 6030 catalyst is an amine-neutralized dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid supplied in isopropanol. It functions as a catalyst to hasten the cure of amino crosslinking agents and enhance package stability. Typically, systems utilizing a blocked catalyst will exhibit a slower cure rate compared to those with an unblocked catalyst. However, unblocked catalysts may compromise package stability. This catalyst is suitable for use in clearcoat formulations, waterborne coatings, and solvent-borne coatings. It finds applications in automotive OEM coatings, industrial coatings, and metal coatings.

ACURE™ 500 represents the first generation of blocked catalysts employed in ACURE™ systems. ACURE™ systems empower paint formulators to craft 2k coatings that boast exceptionally rapid drying times paired with unusually extended pot lives. The composition of ACURE™ 500 comprises a robust base that undergoes blocking with di-ethyl carbonate.

NACURE® 155 is a hydrophobic sulfonic acid catalyst based on dinonylnaphthalene disulfonic acid supplied as a 55% concentrate in isobutanol. Its primary use is as a catalyst for promoting the cure of hydroxy, carboxy and amide functional polymers with melamine and urea-formaldehyde crosslinking agents.

NACURE® XC-320 is a novel catalyst designed to reduce the cure temperature of amino crosslinked systems. It is especially effective in OEM clearcoats and can be used in waterborne basecoats when added to the resin components before the addition of water.

Catana™ CAA 2340 is a solid consisting of dodecyltrimethylammonium bromide. Catana™ CAA 2340 can be used as catalyst for polymerization of e.g. Coatings and powder coatings.

CYCAT® 6020 catalyst is an amine-neutralized dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid supplied in isopropanol. It serves as a catalyst to expedite the cure of amino crosslinking agents and enhance package stability. Generally, systems utilizing a blocked catalyst will exhibit a slower cure rate compared to those with an unblocked catalyst. However, unblocked catalysts may compromise package stability. This catalyst finds application in clearcoat formulations, waterborne coatings, and solvent-borne coatings, with common uses in automotive OEM coatings, industrial coatings, and metal coatings.

NACURE® 3525 is an amine neutralized Dinonylnaphthalenedisulfonic acid (DNNDSA) catalyst that utilizes a slower releasing amine for higher bake temperatures. NACURE® 3525 is formulated for increased solubility, especially in high solids polyester and alkyd formulations.

ACTIRON® NX 458 is a non labelled DDBSA (dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid) amine salt catalyst for solvent borne and water borne systems.

Bisomer® PTE (Paratoluidine Ethoxylate) is an amine accelerator for peroxide cure formulations.

Resicure® 2MI is commonly used as a sole curing agent or as a dicy and anhydride cure accelerator in epoxy resin based formulations. Typical loading level as a sole curing agent is about 3-5 phr and as a dicy and anhydride cure accelerator is about 0.5 – 1.5 phr. Jet milled grade of Resicure imidazole is available as Resicure 2MI-J.