CATALYSTS FOR INDUSTRIAL COATINGS
CYCAT® Catalysts
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Catalysts for Industrial Coatings containing resins and partially alkylated melamine-
formaldehyde resins and all conventional butylated
coats, dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid (DDBSA) catalysts,
are also very effective. Weak acids include mono and
resins benefit most by the use of weak acids as alkyl phosphates, phosphoric acid, carboxylic acids,
About allnex Catalyst Selection Criteria catalysts. In these systems, weak acids are actually and pyrophosphates such as CYCAT® 296-9 catalyst.
allnex is a global specialty chemicals company The reaction of amino resins and polyols is much more efficient catalysts than are strong acids. CYCAT XK 406N catalyst is especially designed for
and leading supplier of resins and additives for complex and often requires acidic catalysts. The However, for high temperature bake OEM auto clear phenolic resins.
architectural, industrial, protective, automotive and relative efficiency of catalysts correlates to the
special purpose coatings and inks. We are recognized
as a specialty chemicals pioneer offering the broadest
acidity, and the overall reaction rate is directly
proportional to the concentration of the catalyst.
Catalyst Selection Partially alkylated & High Imino
portfolio of high quality products. Frequently used catalysts are p-toluenesulfonic Highly alkylated
acid (PTSA), dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid (DDBSA), CH2OR CH2OR CH2OR
Our product range entails innovative liquid resins and dinonylnaphthalenesulfonic acid (DNNSA), N N N
additives, radiation cured and powder coating resins dinonylnaphthalenedisulfonic acid (DNNDSA) and CH2OR CH2OR H
and additives and crosslinkers for use on wood, metal, organic phosphoric acid esters.
plastic and other surfaces. Highly Alkylated
Ionic or covalently blocked sulfonic acid catalysts
Partially Alkyhated
Supported by 33 manufacturing and 23 research and are used in amino resin-based stoving systems. The
Strong Acid & High Imino
technology support facilities throughout the world, deactivation of the sulfonic acid is a very important
we provide responsive and local support to our tool to achieve the desired balance of storage stability
customers, helping them to rapidly bring advanced of a catalyzed system followed by rapid cure when the
Unblocked Blocked Weak Acid
coating solutions to the market. coating reaches the desired temperature.
CYCAT® Catalysts Acid Types
pTSA DDBSA Unblocked
allnex supplies acid catalysts for accelerating the cure Strong acids are most effective for highly alkylated
response of amino crosslinking agents. Each catalyst is melamine, benzoguanamine and all urea-
designed to fulfill a specific applications requirement, formaldehyde resins. CYCAT 4040 CYCAT 4107 CYCAT 6020 CYCAT 296-9
and in most cases, one catalyst will be preferable over Weak acids are most effective for both the crosslinking CYCAT 500 CYCAT 4045 CYCAT 6025 CYCAT XK 406N
another depending on formula composition and curing and self-condensation reactions of resins which CYCAT 600A CYCAT 4786 CYCAT 6030
conditions. are subject to general acid catalysis. Thus, high NH CYCAT 6051 CYCAT VXK 6395 CYCAT 6325
CYCAT 6925
CYCAT 6838
Gardner Minimum
Product Name Acid Type Volatile % Active Acid # Density g/ml Color Cure Attributes / Uses Applications
CYCAT® Acid Catalysts
CYCAT 296-9 DMAP Isobutanol 50 155 - 165 1,06 1 110°C Weak acid for high NH/polymeric melamine and phenolic crosslinkers. GI
CYCAT XK 406N Phosphate Xylene/Butanol 9.1 100 - 112 0,90 2 80°C Complies with FDA 21 CFR, Sec. 175.300 (b) (3) xiii (a&b), mainly for phenolic resins. Packaging
CYCAT 500 DNNDSA Isobutanol 40 80 - 90 0,93 12 max. RT General purpose catalyst. Excellent water, detergent and salt spray resistance. GI, Coil
General purpose catalyst. Excellent water, detergent and salt spray resistance.
CYCAT 600A DDBSA Isobutanol 70 130 - 140 0,96 4 RT Auto, Packaging
Excellent solubility characteristics, complies with FDA 21 CFR, Sec. 175.300 (b) (3) xiii (a&b).
CYCAT 4040 p-TSA Isobutanol 40 130 - 140 0,98 1 RT Most versatile and polular catalyst. GI
CYCAT 6051 DNNSA Butanol 50 60 - 65 0,95 <18 125°C Best water and corrosion resistance for high temperature applications on metal. GI, Coil
CYCAT Blocked p-TSA Catalysts
CYCAT 4045 p-TSA Ethylene glycol 20 1,16 1 100°C Excellent formulated package stability and flow properties., Coil, G.I. GI, Coil
CYCAT 4107 p-TSA Isopropanol 25 0,90 1 90°C Good metal mark resistance. GI, Coil. GI, Coil
CYCAT 4786 p-TSA n-Butanol 30 0,98 1 80°C Low temperature cure. Excellent stability. Coil, G.I. GI, Coil
CYCAT VXK 6395 p-TSA Isopropanol 25 0,95 1 80°C Low temperature cure. Excellent stability. GI, Coil
CYCAT Blocked DDBSA Catalysts
CYCAT 6020 DDBSA Isopropanol 40 0,90 2 120°C Best appearance, excellent color automotive clear coat. Automotive, GI
CYCAT 6025 DDBSA Isopropanol 25 0,85 2 120°C Balanced performance for auto top coat, general industrial. Automotive, GI
CYCAT 6030 DDBSA Isopropanol 30 0,90 2 120°C Faster cure response than CYCAT® 6020 and 6025. Automotive clear coat Automotive, GI
CYCAT 6325 DDBSA Isopropanol 25 0,90 2 120°C Broad solubility. Excellent color stability., automotive clear coat, G.I. Automotive, GI
CYCAT 6838 DDBSA Xylene 25 0,95 5 120°C Very low conductivity, corrosive resistance, good adhesion, and great film appearance Automotive, GI, Coil
CYCAT 6925 DDBSA Isopropanol 25 0,90 2 120°C Complies with FDA 21 CFR, Sec. 175.300 (b) (3) xiii (a&b), Packaging. Automotive, GI, Packaging
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