Products in Catalysts & Initiators: Waterborne Coating

Tin Catalyst for PolyurethaneBorchers® LH 10 is a tin catalyst for water-based two-component polyurethane systems. Borchi® Kat 28 works well in solvent-based systems.

ADDITOL® BCPK is a pale yellow, solvent-free, and VOC-free liquid designed for various markets, including automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging. Specifically formulated as a clearcoat or topcoat, its versatility extends to applications such as automotive OEM coatings, wood finishes, industrial coatings, and specialty coatings. Compatible with diverse substrates like metal, paper, plastics, and wood, it stands out as a waterborne coating option.

K-KAT® XK-661 is a novel Zinc-amine complex catalyst with excellent hydrolytic stability, making it useful for waterborne 2K PU coatings as well as 1K moisture cure polyurethane adhesives. K-KAT® XK-661 is supplied 80% active in butyl acetate for easier incorporation into waterborne systems.

NACURE® 2107 is an amine neutralized para-Toluenesulfonic (p-TSA) catalyst designed for fast cure response. It improves metal scratch resistance of acid catalyzed formulations.

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

NACURE® 2547 is an amine blocked para-Toluenesulfonic acid (p-TSA) catalyst that is diluted with water for easier incorporation into aqueous systems.

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® 5925 is an amine neutralized DDBSA catalyst.

K-CURE® 1040W is a very high quality para-Toluenesulfonic acid (p-TSA) catalyst that is dissolved in water.

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.

CYCAT® VXK 6364 is a catalyst specifically designed to expedite the curing process of fully alkylated melamine formaldehyde resins. Films incorporating CYCAT® VXK 6364 may undergo post-curing. This catalyst serves various applications, including clearcoat, waterborne coating, and solventborne coating. Additionally, it aligns with labeling claims related to a low carbon footprint (PCF). Common applications involve its use in furniture coatings, industrial coatings, and metal coatings.

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.

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.

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® 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.

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.

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

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.

K-KAT® 6212 is a selective, non-persistent catalyst for solventborne and waterborne 2K PU coatings. It is recommended that the catalyst is stored in the isocyanate component or added as 3rd component. Recommended applications for K-KAT® 6212 include PU coatings, adhesives, RIM and resin synthesis.

Omnirad 2022 is a highly efficient liquid curing agent that is used to initiate radical polymerization of unsaturated resins after exposure to UV light. Omnirad 2022 is the first choice for use in pigmented formulations of all colors, for curing of thick sections or for UV-stabilized clear coatings. Unsaturated resins that are particularly suitable are those based on a prepolymer – e.g., acrylates or unsaturated polyesters – in combination with mono- or multifunctional monomers as reactive diluents. Omnirad 2022 is a photoinitiator mixture with well-balanced surface and through cure.

Esacure 1001 M is a difunctional Type II photoinitiator of the ketosulphone class. It is used to initiate radical polymerisation of unsaturated oligomers e.g. acrylates after UV exposure.

Omnirad 500 is a highly effective liquid photoinitiator, used for UV-polymerisation of suitable resins. The low viscosity allows lower of the viscosity of the total formulation. Well suited for water-based formulation.

Omnirad 4PBZ is an effective Type II photoinitiator used to initiate radical polymerization of unsaturated oligomers e.g. acrylates after exposure to UV light.

Esacure KIP 75 LT is a liquid mixture of Esacure KIP 150 (75%) and Tripropyleneglycoldiacrylate(25%). It is an oligomeric polyfunctional α-hydroxyketone characterized by high reactivity and non-yellowing properties. It is particularly recommended when low odor is a required characteristic.

Omnirad MBF is a highly efficient, liquid, Type II photoinitiator used to initiate radical polymerization of unsaturated oligomers e.g. acrylates, after exposure to UV light. It forms free radicals through an intramolecular hydrogen abstraction process. The use of amines is not recommended as this may lead to efficiency decrease, stability upon storage issues or stronger odor. It can be used in combination with mono or multi functional monomers as reactive diluents

Esacure KIP 100F is a liquid mixture of Esacure KIP 150 (70% ) and Omnirad 1173 (30%) and is particularly recommended for high reactivity, low odor and color stability.

Omnirad 81 is a eutectic photoinitiator blend of benzophenone and 4-Methylbenzophenone. Omnirad 81 is liquid at room temperature and has excellent solubility characteristics. The high photochemical efficiency of omnirad 81 makes it an ideal photo-catalyst for UV initiated formulations

Omnirad 4265 is a highly effective liquid photoinitiator blend, used for UV-polymerisation of suitable resins. Omnirad 4265 is easily incorporated into waterborne formulations.

Omnirad TPO-L is a highly efficient, liquid, Type I photoinitiator used to initiate radical polymerization of unsaturated oligomers e.g. acrylates and unsaturated polyesters containing styrene, after exposure to UV light. It can be used in combination with mono or multi-functional monomers as reactive diluents.

Omnirad 127 D is a highly efficient Type I Photoinitiator that may be used to initiate the photo polymerization of unsaturated pre-polymers like acrylates – in combination with mono- or multifunctional monomers. Omnirad 127 D is especially suitable for all types of pigmented UV inks (offset, screen, flexo and inkjet) and clear coatings, particularly in thin coatings (such as overprint varnishes) but also in a variety of coating applications.

Omnirad 2100 is a highly efficient liquid curing agent to initiate radical polymerization of unsaturated resins after exposure to UV light such as those based on a prepolymer – e.g., acrylates and unsaturated polyesters – in combination with mono- or multifunctional monomers as reactive thinners. It is well suitable for formulations in which Omnirad TPO is used. Omnirad 2100 provides all the handling advantages of a liquid product. In thicker coatings Omnirad 2100 offers improved bottom curing compared with that of Omnirad TPO. It is especially suitable for white-pigmented formulations with minimal yellowing after curing and for coatings with low pigment volume concentration. Therefore Omnirad 2100 can be offered in almost all applications as a one-to-one replacement for Omnirad TPO with certain advantages.

Omnipol BP is a difunctional benzophenone photoinitiator specifically designed for use in inks and coatings requiring low migration and low volatility. It is particularly suited to use in combination with amine synergists and non-pigmented coatings as an alternative to benzophenone.

Omnirad 2959 is a highly efficient non-yellowing Type I photoinitiator for the UV curing of systems comprising of unsaturated monomers and prepolymers. It is especially suited where low odor is required and for use in water-borne systems based on acrylate or unsaturated polyester resins. The active hydroxy group can be reacted with suitable functionalized unsaturated resins

Omnirad 73 is a highly efficient, low yellowing, Type I photoinitiator used to initiate radical polymerization of unsaturated oligomers e.g. acrylates, after exposure to UV light. It can be used in combination with mono or multi functional monomers as reactive diluents.

Omnirad EMK is a bimolecular photoinitiator, suitable for UV-polymerisation of mono- or multifunctional (meth)acrylates.