CYCAT® 500

CYCAT® 500 is a catalyst used in electrostatic spraying applications, particularly in coil coating, e-coat & electrodeposition, primers, and solventless or high solids coatings. It features good cure acceleration, high electrical resistance, improved adhesion, and low energy consumption. It functions as a catalyst in CASE ingredients.

Principal: allnex Crosslinkers

Functions: Catalyst

Chemical Family: Chemical Mixtures & Blends

End Uses: Coil Coating, E-Coat & Electrodeposition, Enamel, Primer, Solventless & High Solids Coating

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Function
Catalyst
Product Code
MITM00209
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Technical Details & Test Data

Solubility Data

CYCAT® 500 catalyst is soluble in most commonly used organic solvents. Its solubility in water is limited.

Catalysis Information

CYCAT® 500 catalyst contains approximately 40% active acid. Recommended dosage is 1-3% on total resin solids depending upon cure schedule.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000001
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

CYCAT® 500 catalyst has a shelf life of 365 days when stored at temperatures below 32°C.

Other

Appearance (SDS)
Liquid
Color (SDS)
Amber
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
Isobutanol solution
IATA/ICAO UN Number
UN1212
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Isobutanol solution
IMO/IMDG UN Number
UN1212
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Isobutanol
Other Hazards
Not applicable
Protect from Freezing
Yes
TDG Canada Proper Shipping Name
Isobutanol solution
TDG Canada UN Number
UN1212
Temperature Control
Yes
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Isobutanol solution
USA/DOT UN Number
UN1212
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value80.0-90.0mg KOH/gISO 2114
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 12.0GardnerDIN EN ISO 4630-1
Color Scalemax. 12.0GardnerGardner Color Scale
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density0.93g/mLDIN EN ISO 2811
Storage Temperature64.0-77.0°F
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)108.0°CIsobutanol
Boiling Point (SDS)108.0°C
Density (SDS)0.93g/cm³
Flash Point (SDS)33.0°CClosed Cup
Lower Explosion Limit (SDS)1.7%(V)Isopropanol
Upper Explosion Limit (SDS)10.9%(V)values for isobutanol
Vapor Density (SDS)2.6g/mLAir=1
Vapor Density (SDS)2.6g/mLair = 1, Isobutyl Alcohol
Vapor Pressure (SDS)10.0mm Hgat 30°C
Vapor Pressure (SDS)10.0mm Hgat 30°C, Isobutanol
Volatile Content (SDS)60.0%(W/W)
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life365.0d