CYMEL® U-21-511

CYMEL® U-21-511 Resin is a partially n-butylated urea resin supplied in n-butanol and is the HAPs compliant version of CYMEL® U-21-510. It has excellent compatibility with epoxy resins. It is recommended in primer formulations which are to be topcoated and re-baked. Low viscosity and epoxy solution compatibility make this product an ideal modifier.

Principal: allnex Crosslinkers

Functions: Crosslinking Agent

Chemical Family: Formaldehyde Based Resins

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Epoxies (EP)

End Uses: Can Coating, Coil Coating, Decorative Coating, Metal Coating, Primer

Labeling Claims: Listed in California Prop 65

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Function
Crosslinking Agent
Product Code
MITM00268
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Markets
Applications
Product Applications
  • Metal Deco Coatings
  • Can Coatings 
  • Coil Coating Primers
Formulation Stability
  • The stability of baking enamels containing CYMEL® U-21-511 Resin can be enhanced by the addition of alcohols, amines or 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.

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Catalysis Information
  • CYMEL® U-21-511 Resin may not require the addition of an acid catalyst to the formulation to obtain effective cure.
  • In many instances, the acidity of the backbone polymer in the formulation is sufficient to catalyze the reaction under normal baking conditions (15-20 minutes at 120-150°C).
  • If catalyst addition is required, then 0.5-1.0% of CYCAT® 4040 catalyst or CYCAT 296-9 catalyst based on total resin solids is recommended.
Backbone Polymer Selection
  • CYMEL® U-21-511 Resin not only reacts with the hydroxyl and carboxyl functionalities of the other binders in the formulation, but it also has a tendency for self-condensation.
  • Therefore, its practical equivalent weight, on a solids basis, is typically 200-280.
  • The resulting films are harder and more resistant to chemical attack with increasing levels of CYMEL® U-21-511 Resin, but they may also be more brittle.
  • The optimum level of the resin in a given formulation should be determined experimentally.

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-21-511 Resin has a shelf life of 6 months from 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 an irreversible increase in viscosity.

Other

Appearance
Clear liquid
Appearance (SDS)
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
Odor (SDS)
Butanol
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. 70.0 APHAAPHA
Color Scalemax. 70.0 GardnerGardnerISO 6271
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Free Formaldehyde Contentmax. 1.7 %%Sulfite Method
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life16.0 momo
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Content58.0-62.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)at 105°C, 90 min, Pan
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)118.0 °C°C
Density (SDS)1.01-1.04 g/cm³g/cm³
Flash Point (SDS)27.0 °C°Cn-butanol solvent
Flash Point (SDS)27.0 °C°Cvalue for n-butyl alcohol
Lower Flammable Limit (SDS)1.0 %(V/V)%(V/V)
Volatile Content (SDS)40.0 %%