NACURE 155
NACURE 155 is a hydrophobic sulfonic acid catalyst based on dinonylnaphthalene disulfonic acid supplied as a 55% concentrate in isobutanol. Its primary use is as a catalyst for promoting the cure of hydroxy, carboxy and amide functional polymers with melamine and urea-formaldehyde crosslinking agents.
ADVANTAGES:
Excellent water, salt spray, detergent resistance
Superior adhesion to a variety of substrates
Low conductivity for electrostatic spray
Soluble in aromatic hydrocarbons
TYPICAL PROPERTIES:
Appearance: Clear, amber liquid
% Active: 55
Acid value: 115
Weight per gallon, 25°C: 8.3 lbs.
Volatile: Isobutanol
SOLUBILITY:
Soluble in alcohols, glycol ethers, glycols, esters, ketones and aromatic hydrocarbons. Insoluble in water and aliphatic hydrocarbons.
APPLICATIONS:
Waterborne can coatings
Coil coatings
Automotive primers
Appliance finishes
Printing inks
Electrostatic spray applications
Electrocoatings
General industrial
TYPICAL USAGE LEVELS:
0.5 to 2.0% as supplied on total resin solids.