NACURE 4054

NACURE 4054 is a hydrophobic alkyl acid phosphate catalyst supplied at 50% active in isobutanol. It is a weak
acid catalyst recommended for use with high -NH/polymeric melamines and phenolic crosslinkers.

ADVANTAGES:
Excellent solubility
Good package stability
Good adhesion and salt spray resistance
Excellent water resistance compared to other phosphate catalysts

TYPICAL PROPERTIES:
Appearance:                            Clear, straw liquid
Gardner Color                          1
% Active:                                  50
Acid value:                               160
Weight per gallon, 25°C:          7.5 lbs.
Volatile:                                    Isobutanol
 

SOLUBILITY:
Soluble in alcohols, glycol ethers, glycols, esters, ketones and aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Insoluble in water.
 

APPLICATIONS:
Particularly effective with polymeric melamines for;
Appliance finishes
Automotive topcoats and primers
General industrials
Wood coatings

TYPICAL USAGE LEVELS:
0.5 to 3.0% as supplied on total resin solids.