CYMEL® NF-3041

Catalyzed potlife can be extended by the addition of 10 to 20% primary alcohol on total binder solids. Methanol or ethanol is preferred to ensure early hardness development and sandability. The coatings demonstrate very good flow, gloss, early film hardness, early print resistance and chemical resistance.

For ambient or low bake applications, it is recommended to use 2.0% CYCAT®® 500 based on weight of total binder solids. However, the acidity of other formulation components may affect the reaction rate and should be evaluated in combination with the catalyst.

CYMEL® NF 3041 is a very effective crosslinking agent for alkyd, polyester and acrylic polymers containing primary hydroxyl functionality.

CYMEL® NF 3041 resin has a shelf life of 12 months from the date of manufacture when stored at temperatures between 5°C and 30°C. Although lower temperatures are not detrimental to stability, the viscosity of the product will increase possibly making the resin difficult to pump or pour. Product viscosity can be returned to normal by gentle re-warming, however, care should be taken to avoid excessive localized heating as this can result in an irreversible increase in viscosity.