Evonik Catalyst TD 18

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Organotin Compounds

CASE Ingredients Functions

Catalyst

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Catalysts & Initiators

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Low Yellowing

Applications & Uses

Markets

Adhesives & Sealants,

Building & Construction

Applications

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Construction Adhesives

Adhesives & Sealants — Other Adhesives & Sealants Applications

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Silicones

Adhesive & Sealant Type

1K (1 Component) Adhesive,

2K (2 Component) Adhesive,

Reactive Adhesive

Use Level

0.05 - 0.4

Application

Due to its low yellowing tendency, Catalyst TD 18 is also suited for use in transparent formulations based on silane-terminated polyurethanes (Polymer ST) or condensation cure silicones. As Catalyst TD 18 contains no butyltin compounds, it may be used when non-hazardous formulations are required.

Properties

Appearance

Colorless to yellow

Technical Data

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melting Point	max. 5	°C	-
Density (at 20°C)	approx. 1	g/cm³	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

DSL (Canada),

EINECS (EU),

ELINCS (EU),

ENCS (Japan),

IECSC (China),

KECI (Korea),

NZIoC (New Zealand),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TCCA (Korea),

TCSI (Taiwan),

TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Drums

Packaging

25 kg or 200 kg drum.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

12 months

Storage

Dry, up to 30 °C (86 °F) in sealed containers, do not permanently expose to intensive sunlight.