Products in Metal Coatings: Crosslinking Agent

Luwipal® 066 ULF serves as a crosslinking agent and binder with high durability and performance. It targets markets like automotive and transportation, building and construction, consumer goods, and paints and coatings. Applications include marine coatings, floor coatings, wood coatings and finishes, furniture coatings, industrial coatings, and marine coatings. It is compatible with alkyds and is available in liquid form.

HPA is one of the reasonable hydroxyalkyl acrylates like HEA. It is second choice for crosslinking site of acrylic resin of paintings, adhesives, inks etc. HPA is also useful to control Hydrophilicity and adhesiveness to polar substrate because of it polar hydroxyalkyl moiety. HPA has low di-ester because the reactivity of secondary hydroxyl group is lower than primary hydroxyl group.

HEA is the most reasonable hydroxyalkyl acrylate. It is first choice for crosslinking site of acrylic resin of paintings, adhesives, inks etc. HEA is also useful to control Hydrophilicity and adhesion to polar substrate because of it polar hydroxyalkyl moiety. Our HEA has lower Di-ester impurities than any other companies. It is useful for many industries who want to control cross-linking side reaction. Be careful handling HEA because it has toxicity, corrosivity, mutagenicity because of its fundamental reactivity. We also have lower toxic hydroxyalkyl acrylate, 4-HBA (4-hydroxybutyl acrylate).

PHENODUR® VPW 1946 46WA is used in the paint and coatings industry as a crosslinking agent in metal, furniture, and industrial coatings. Designed specifically for use in coatings for metal and other packaging materials, this product performs very well in producing strong and long-lasting finishes. Make sure it works with different surfaces and substrates, especially metal. This crosslinking agent improves the overall durability and endurance of coatings, fulfilling the demanding needs of a variety of applications in the paint and coatings industry.

PHENODUR® PR 411/75B is a heat-curable phenolic resin designed for various applications. It functions as both a plasticizer and a cross-linking agent. This resin is recommended for coating the interior and exterior surfaces of packaging containers and cans. Additionally, it serves as a high-adhesion, chemically resistant protective coating for apparatus, vessels, pipelines, and more. Its applications include use in industrial coatings, metal coatings, and other industrial coating formulations.

ADDITOL® P 932, designed as a crosslinking agent and belonging to the urethane chemical family, stands out as a crucial component in powder coating formulations. ADDITOL® P 932 plays a pivotal role in enhancing the crosslinking process, contributing to improved coating performance. Tailored for applications in the automotive and transportation sectors, including aerospace coatings, automotive OEM coatings, and rail and mass transit coatings, it ensures superior results and reliability in a variety of coating applications within these industries.

BECKOCOAT® PU 428/51XMPAC is a one-component polyurethane resin featuring light stabilization, oil-free composition, and moisture-curing properties. Its versatile applications include use in floor sealers, wood coatings, concrete impregnation, and as crosslinkers for alkyd resins in two-component systems. Primarily functioning as a crosslinking agent and binder, it meets labeling claims of being tin-free and formaldehyde-free. Widely employed in decorative paints, industrial coatings, and metal coatings.

CYMEL® 1141 resin is a highly methylated/iso-butylated, carboxy-modified melamine crosslinker provided in iso-butanol. It's specifically crafted for electro-deposition primer formulations, excelling in corrosion protection and resistance. Featuring chelating groups, it forms colored compounds with heavy metal ions like iron and zinc. Consequently, it's recommended for use in dark single-coat applications or primers and is not suitable for pastel colors. Serving as a crosslinking agent, it finds application in primer formulations for automotive OEM coatings, coil coatings, industrial coatings, and metal coatings.

CYMEL® NF 2000A resin is a distinctive trifunctional melamine-based crosslinker with reactive carbamate functionality, supplied in n-butanol. It effectively crosslinks polymers containing hydroxyl and epoxy, resulting in robust, acid-resistant films with a well-balanced blend of hardness and flexibility. Notably, CYMEL NF 2000A resin is formaldehyde-free throughout the curing process, making it a preferred choice for high-quality, durable finishes like automotive topcoats, exterior can varnishes, and coil coatings. Its functions include serving as a crosslinking agent in waterborne and solventborne coatings, particularly in top coats.

ACURE™ 550-105, an acid-free tetra-functional polyester acrylate, acts as an acceptor in ACURE™ chemistry, contributing to exceptional coating properties. Notable for its light color, low irritancy, and overall excellence, ACURE™ 550-105 imparts high cross-link density, good gloss, early hardness development, and robust chemical and mechanical resistance to formulations. The resulting cured film is resilient, avoiding brittleness. Additionally, it meets labeling claims of being VOC-free, isocyanates-free, and having a low carbon footprint (PCF), offering an eco-friendly choice for solvent-borne coatings.

PHENODUR® VPW 1942/52WA is used in paints and coatings, printing, packaging, and automotive and transportation industries. This product is designed specifically for coatings and finishes in automotive OEM and marine coatings, but it can also be used in industrial and metal coatings. PHENODUR® VPW 1942/52WA, which is compatible with metal surfaces, promotes a strong crosslinking process that improves coating performance. Because it is easier to apply when in liquid form, it is a good option for different coating formulas.

PUREti™ PS4 is a titanium complex of ethyl acetoacetate with Alkyl silane. PUREti PS4 is used in a variety of industrial applications e.g. as an adhesion promoter, as a crosslinking agent for hydroxylic compounds and as a cure catalyst for neutral cure RTV silicone sealants. PUREti PS4 is also useful as a binder and also can be used as an adhesion promoter or crosslinking agent for –OH, or –COOH functional polymer and paints.

PUREti™ PS 2 is di-iso-propoxy titanium chelate. The chelating groups confer enhanced moisture stability to the titanate compared with the corresponding titanium alkoxide. PUREti PS 2 is an effective cure catalyst for neutral cure silicone sealants.

PUREti™ TAA 75 is a solution in isopropanol of a titanium chelate, d-iso-propoxy titanium bis(2,4 pentanedionate) or di-iso-propoxy titanium acetylacetonate. The acetylacetonate ligands confer increased hydrolytic stability to the titanate compared with the titanium alkoxides. PUREti TAA 75 is used as a printing ink additive to improve adhesion, heat stability & other resistance properties, as a cross linking agent for hydroxylic compounds, as a cure catalyst and as a coupling agent for fillers and glass fibers.

ADDITOL® P 965, functioning as a crosslinking agent and belonging to the urethane chemical family, is a vital component in powder coating formulations. This product, claiming to be VOC-free and TMA-free, aligns with stringent environmental standards. Targeted for applications in the automotive and transportation sectors, including aerospace coatings, automotive OEM coatings, and rail and mass transit coatings, ADDITOL® P 965 contributes to enhanced crosslinking processes, ensuring superior results and reliability in various coating applications within these industries.

ADDITOL® VXW 6251 is a clear, slight yellow formulation designed for the paints and coatings industry, with a focus on automotive and transportation applications. This product stands out for being APEO-free, bisphenol A-free, and tin-free, making it suitable for aerospace coatings, automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and rail and mass transit coatings. Specifically formulated for compatibility with metal substrates, it serves various transportation sectors, including aerospace and aviation, commercial, marine, and rail and mass transit.

Tetra 2-Ethyl Hexyl Titanate, PUREti TEHT is a titanium tetrakis (2-ethylhexanolate) complex. It can be used as a direct esterification catalyst & is also suitable for transesterification reactions when the alcohol in the catalyst needs to be compatible with that in the end product. PUREti TEHT is also less moisture sensitive when compared to tetra iso propyl titanates.

ADDITOL® VXK 6365 is a whitish 2K (2-component) coating formulated for the paints and coatings industry, focusing on applications within the automotive and transportation sectors. This product is APEO-free and boasts low VOC labeling claims, making it suitable for aerospace coatings, automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and rail and mass transit coatings. Specifically designed for compatibility with metal substrates, it serves various transportation segments, including aerospace and aviation, commercial, marine, and rail and mass transit.

PUREti™ TEAT is a solution of bis(triethanolamine) titanium di-iso-propoxide in isopropanol. The triethanolamine ligands confer increased hydrolytic stability on the titanium center. The rate of hydrolysis is dependent on the pH of the system to which the titanate is added. PUREti TEAT is used as a crosslinking agent for hydroxylic compounds and as a cure catalyst.

ADDITOL® VXW 6385 is a clear formulation tailored for the paints and coatings industry, particularly within the automotive and transportation sectors. This product boasts being APEO-free, bisphenol A-free, and tin-free, emphasizing its suitability for applications like aerospace coatings, automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and rail and mass transit coatings. Designed for compatibility with metal substrates, it caters to various transportation segments, including aerospace and aviation, commercial, marine, and rail and mass transit.

PHENODUR® PR 263/70B serves as a curable phenolic resin designed as a binder for shop- and washprimers, particularly excelling in pigment wetting properties. It functions as a crosslinking agent and finds applications in clearcoat and primer formulations. Notably, it is labeled as Bisphenol A-free and boasts features such as good pigment wetting, improved gap-filling properties, and the enhancement of coating hiding power, all while maintaining low viscosity.

PHENODUR® PR 909w/50WA is a flexible binder and crosslinking agent used in the paint and coatings industry packaging coatings, metal coatings, and industrial coatings. This product is used exclusively as a liquid dark brown transparent binder when creating solvent-resistant interior coatings for non-food metal packaging products. Its endurance is ensured by its compatibility with metal substrates, making it ideal for roller- or spray-coating applications.

PHOTOMER® 4056 is a clear, high boiling, water soluble monomeric di-ester liquid. PHOTOMER® 4056 is a long chain crosslinking agent, when polymerized it is a flexible, clear infusible resin.

PHOTOMER® 2006 (TMPTMA) is a highly reactive trifunctional crosslinking agent which has polymerizing characteristics similar to those of methyl methacrylate.

PHOTOMER® 5662 is a tetra functional oligomer used in UV/EB curable systems. The product exhibits a medium viscosity. It gives a high crosslinking density with a high reactivity.

PHOTOMER® 5850 is an amine modified polyether acrylate used in UV/EB curable systems. The product exhibits a low viscosity. It gives a high crosslinking density with a high reactivity.