CYMEL® U-1050-10

CYMEL® U-1050-10 Resin is a partially n-butylated urea resin supplied in n-butanol and is the HAPS compliant version of CYMEL® U-1050-10 Resin. CYMEL® U-1050-10 Resin has wide compatibility with other film formers and is useful in fast curing industrial baking finishes and low temperature curing conversion varnishes for wood.

Principal: allnex Crosslinkers

Functions: Crosslinking Agent

Chemical Family: Urea Formaldehyde (UF)

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylics, Alkyds, Epoxies (EP), Polyesters

End Uses: Baking Enamel, Primer, Varnishes

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Function
Crosslinking Agent
Product Code
MITM00262
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Markets
Applications
Formulation Stability
  • The stability of baking enamels containing CYMEL® U-1050-10 Resin can be enhanced by the addition of alcohols, amines, or a combination of these. Low molecular weight primary alcohols, such as n-butanol, are most effective.
  • Recommended amines are TEA, DMEA, or 2-AMP at a concentration of 0.5-1.0% on total binder solids. Ambient cure systems are usually stabilized only by the addition of adequate amounts of primary alcohol, such as ethanol or butanol.

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Catalysis Information
  • CYMEL® U-1050-10 Resin does not need the addition of an acid catalyst to the formulation to obtain effective cure in baking enamels. In many instances, the acidity of the backbone polymer in the formulation is sufficient to catalyze the reaction.
  • If catalyst addition is required, then 0.5 - 1.0% of CYCAT® 4040 catalyst based on total resin solids is recommended for baking schedules of ~125°C for 15 minutes. For wood coating formulations, 6 - 10% CYCAT 4040 catalyst on total resin solids of the formulation is sufficient to obtain fast drying behavior at room temperature.
Backbone Polymer Selection
  • CYMEL® U-1050-10 Resin is a very effective crosslinking agent for backbone polymer resins containing hydroxyl, carboxyl, and amide functional groups, such as those found on alkyd, polyester, or acrylic resins.
  • CYMEL® U-1050-10 Resin has a high reactivity and a high tendency for self-condensation, providing fast-drying films with very good gloss, hardness, stackability, and adhesion properties.
  • Although the optimum level of CYMEL® U-1050-10 Resin resin in a given formulation should be determined experimentally, ratios of 25-35%, based on resin solids, are typically most effective over a range of polymer backbone resins.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Contains any chemicals listed on Prop 65 (including impurities, residues, catalysts, monomers, and by-products and excluding heavy metals)?

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000001
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • CYMEL® U-1050-10 Resin has a shelf life of 48 months from the date of manufacture when stored at temperatures between 5°C and 30°C. Although low temperatures are not detrimental to stability, the viscosity of the product will increase, making the resin more 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 cause polymerization.

Other

Appearance
Clear liquid
Color (SDS)
Colorless
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
Resin solution
IATA/ICAO UN Number
UN1866
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Resin solution
IMO/IMDG UN Number
UN1866
Item Number
Other Hazards
Not applicable
TDG Canada Proper Shipping Name
Resin solution
TDG Canada UN Number
UN1866
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Resin solution
USA/DOT UN Number
UN1866
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 1.0 GardnerGardnerGardner Color Scale
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Free Formaldehyde Contentmax. 3.0 %%Sulfite Method
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life48.0 momo
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Content58.0-62.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)at 105°C, 2 hrs, Pan
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)0.5-1.0 %%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)118.0 °C°C
Density (SDS)1.02 g/cm³g/cm³
Evaporation Rate (SDS)0.43 %%Butyl acetate = 1
Flammable Limits (SDS)1.4-11.2 %(V/V)%(V/V)value for butanol
Flash Point (SDS)41.0 °C°CClosed Cup
Vapor Density (SDS)2.55 g/cm³g/cm³air = 1, value for n-butanol
Vapor Pressure (SDS)5.0 mm Hgmm Hgat 20°C
Volatile Content (SDS)40.0 %%n-butanol solvent