Products in Industrial Additives & Materials: Catalyst

IAM Catalyst is a catalyst used for ring opening polymerization of cyclic siloxanes. This product decomposes at more than 120°C with the release of trimethylamine. It is commonly used in polymer manufacturing.

WACKER® Catalyst C 05 is a highly active, diluted platinum catalyst specifically designed for the thermal curing of solvent-based and solvent-free addition-crosslinking silicones. It exhibits very high and constant catalyst activity, making it ideal for use in automated mixing units. This catalyst enables rapid curing of addition-crosslinking silicone systems, providing efficient and reliable results. Additionally, WACKER® Catalyst C 05 is miscible with silicones in all proportions.

WACKER® Catalyst OL is a highly active and concentrated platinum catalyst specifically developed for the thermal curing of solvent-based and solvent-free addition-crosslinking silicones. This catalyst exhibits exceptional and consistent activity, providing rapid curing for addition-crosslinking silicone systems. With its high concentration of platinum, it offers efficient performance. Moreover, it is miscible with silicones in any proportion.

Wacker Chemie Silane P-Triethoxy is a colorless, clear liquid with a weak, characteristic odor. It is soluble in organic solvents but not in water. This silane is used as a component of a Ziegler-Natta olefin polymerization catalyst system. It offers several performance advantages, including increased polymer yield per unit weight of catalyst, enhanced isotactic content of polypropylene-based polymers, and improved molecular weight dispersity of the polymer.

WACKER® Catalyst EM 440 is an emulsion that contains a highly reactive platinum catalyst. This product is specifically designed to be used as a component in release coating formulations for the production of release papers and films. It exhibits high reactivity and superior wetting properties, ensuring good anchorage and shear stability in the application process.

WACKER® Catalyst EM 470 is an emulsion formulated with a highly reactive platinum catalyst. It is specifically designed for incorporation into release coating formulations used in the production of release papers and films. This catalyst demonstrates remarkable reactivity and excellent wetting properties, providing superior anchorage and high shear stability throughout the application process.

WACKER® Catalyst PT 5 is a specialized platinum catalyst designed for the efficient thermal curing of both solvent-based and solvent-free addition-crosslinking silicones. It is highly active and concentrated, ensuring rapid curing and consistent performance in silicone systems. With its high platinum concentration, this catalyst offers excellent efficiency. Additionally, WACKER® CATALYST OL is miscible with silicones in any proportion, providing versatility and ease of use in various applications.

Dragonox® 323 is an antioxidant with applications in rosin resins, such as penta rosin ester and glycerol rosin ester. Adding 0.2 ~ 0.3% of this product can greatly improve the color of rosin ester by 2 ~ 3 in Gardner measure, and 0.2% of this product will effectively improve the anti-crystallized character of rosin. It also functions as an effective catalyst in disproportionation and can be used as a substitute for platinum and palladium.

POLYCAT® SA 1 is a heat-activated, delayed-action polyurethane catalyst that is based on a strong cyclic amine called 1,5-diaza-bicyclo (5.4.0) undec-5-ene. It consists of POLYCAT® DBU and an organic acid "blocker." At room temperature, POLYCAT® SA 1 has low activity, but when heat is applied, its activity increases and becomes comparable to that of metallic salts. When POLYCAT® SA 1 is added to conventional amine catalyst systems, it acts as a delayed-action catalyst. It has a minimal impact on the initial reaction and does not significantly affect the flowability of the foaming mass. Its primary effect is on the final curing properties of the foam, allowing for accelerated curing and improved demould time. This material is a light brown liquid with low volatility and a slight amine-like odor. It is miscible with water and soluble in most organic solvents.

KOSMOS® MB 16 is a catalyst composed of bismuth carboxylate. It finds applications in the production of 2K polyurethane elastomers, sealants, coatings, or adhesives. Compared to DABCO® MB 20, KOSMOS® MB 16 exhibits reduced sensitivity to residual moisture, resulting in shorter gel times and tack-free times. Additionally, it offers improved curing times and has a lower viscosity compared to standard bismuth grades.

KOSMOS® 16 is a strong gel catalyst for polyether-based systems, utilizing a combination of tin and bismuth. It facilitates a robust gelling reaction. It is sensitive to moisture and requires the correct handling during storage and production to maintain high performance.

POLYCAT® SA 2 LE is a low-emissive, delayed-action tertiary amine based on DBU. It effectively enhances the urethane reaction when heat is applied, making it suitable for microcellular, integral skin, coating, adhesive, sealant, and elastomer applications. This product is especially recommended for use with low-activity aliphatic isocyanates.

POLYCAT® DBU is a powerful gel catalyst that offers excellent curing properties at high temperatures, specifically for artificial turf applications. It is a tertiary amine known as diazobicycloundecene (DBU), which greatly enhances the urethane reaction (polyol-isocyanate) in various applications such as semi-flexible microcellular foam, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers.

DABCO® T 131 is a strong catalyst for the urethane reaction (gelling), providing delayed-action catalysis. It is a high-activity organotin gelation catalyst used in polyurethane foam and elastomer formulations. The product was developed to delay the gelation of the urethane reaction, resulting in an extended time period compared to most tin catalyst systems. This delay in cream time allows for increased foam rise, mold fill, or material travel time, depending on the processing method used.

DABCO® NE 310 is an emission-optimized amine that facilitates the urea (water-isocyanate) reaction within the polyurethane matrix, thereby contributing to low emissions. This versatile compound finds application in molded and high-density foam processes, ensuring compliance with OEM emission specifications, such as VDA 278. Furthermore, it serves in flexible polyether and polyester slabstock applications, meeting requirements set by Certipur®, LGA, or Oeko-Tex® standards. As an emission-optimized alternative to DABCO® BL 11, DABCO® NE 310 offers a reliable solution for reducing environmental impact in various manufacturing processes.

POLYCAT® SA 102 is a heat-activated catalyst that offers excellent front-end delay, activated at a thermo-activation temperature of approximately 60 °C (140°F). This catalyst is specifically recommended for artificial turf applications. It belongs to the category of blocked amine catalysts, which are known for their ability to provide delayed reaction profiles.

KOSMOS® MB 10 is a strong gel catalyst for polyether-based systems, utilizing a combination of tin and bismuth. It facilitates a robust gelling reaction. It is sensitive to moisture and requires the correct handling during storage and production to maintain high performance.

DABCO® DC 2 is designed to delay the initiation of the reaction while ensuring a robust curing process by enhancing the urethane (polyol-isocyanate) reaction in flexible molded polyurethane foam and CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers) applications. Notably, DABCO® DC 2 exhibits stronger catalytic activity compared to DABCO® DC 1.

POLYCAT® 5 is a tertiary amine-blowing catalyst applicable in various rigid and flexible polyurethane foam applications. It is highly effective in continuous and discontinuous MDI rigid foam applications and can also be used in TDI, TDI/MDI, and MDI high-resilience (HR) flexible molded foams, as well as in integral skin and microcellular systems.

KOSMOS® T 100 is a dimethyl tin-based catalyst used in the production of polyurethane foams, coatings, sealants, elastomers, RIM, and spray applications. It is a liquid organic tin compound known for its exceptional catalytic activity. KOSMOS® T 100 exhibits high selectivity towards the urethane reaction, resulting in shorter gel times and tack-free times.

DABCO® T 120 is a potent catalyst used for urethane reactions (gelling), offering excellent hydrolytic stability on the resin side. It is a dibutyl tin-based catalyst that displays high catalytic activity and enhanced hydrolytic stability. This catalyst finds application in spray foam, rigid polyurethanes, and high-resiliency flexible molded products.

POLYCAT® 8 is a tertiary amine catalyst used in a wide range of rigid polyurethane foam applications. It serves as a standard catalyst for a broad range of rigid foams, including continuous and discontinuous applications such as rigid slabstock, board laminate, and refrigeration formulations. POLYCAT® 8 can be batched with polyols or metered separately. Due to their low water solubility, pre-blends containing high water levels must be checked for phase stability.

Evonik TEMPO is a versatile radical source widely used in oxidation reactions as a robust catalyst for both chemical and electrochemical pathways. It is also favored by producers of specialty vinyl monomers as an antipolymerant with some vapor pressure. TEMPO serves as a radical scavenger and oxidation catalyst.

DABCO® DC 1 is designed to delay the initiation of the reaction while ensuring a robust curing process by enhancing the urethane (polyol-isocyanate) reaction in various flexible molded polyurethane foams, making it particularly suitable for NVH applications. It is a suitable option for applications that demand lower or no emissions from amines.

POLYCAT® SA 8 is a tertiary amine utilized to enhance the urethane reaction either through heat activation or when combined with co-catalysts at ambient temperature. This product finds application in coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, and composites. By using formulations containing POLYCAT® SA 8, it is possible to achieve an extended pot life comparable to that of mercury catalysts.

DABCO® 33 LV is the industry standard tertiary amine catalyst used to promote the gel (polyol-isocyanate) reaction in the production of flexible and rigid foam, as well as CASE applications. It provides strong gel catalysis with high efficiency and serves as a versatile amine catalyst for various foam types.

KOSMOS® 33 is a solution of potassium acetate in diethylene glycol. KOSMOS® 33 promotes the isocyanurate reaction and finds utility in a wide range of rigid PU foam applications. It exhibits low viscosity and high efficiency as a standard trimerization catalyst for laminated rigid insulation panels. KOSMOS® 33 is also a suitable co-catalyst in PUR formulations, enhancing the curing process.

POLYCAT® 557 is a catalyst that belongs to the category of standard TEDA (triethylenediamine) and DBU (1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene)-based catalysts. It is specifically designed to deliver high-performance foam reactions, catering to the requirements of applications like spray foam. Additionally, it is utilized in 2K PU (polyurethane) leather applications.

ACETAMINO TEMPO is a versatile radical source with a wide range of applications. It serves as a robust catalyst in oxidation reactions, suitable for both chemical and electrochemical pathways. Additionally, it is preferred by producers of specialty vinyl monomers as an antipolymerant. ACETAMINO TEMPO plays a crucial role in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty monomers.

DABCO® T 12 (dibutyltin dilaurate, DBTDL) is a catalyst that enhances the urethane (polyol-isocyanate) reaction in the manufacturing of flexible and rigid polyurethane foams, coatings, adhesives, and sealants. It promotes rapid gel and tack-free times, contributing to improved mechanical properties in molded and slabstock foams.

KOSMOS® 75 is a solution of potassium octoate in diethylene glycol. It promotes the isocyanurate reaction and is extensively used in a diverse range of rigid foam applications. It is known for its high activity and efficiency as a trimerization catalyst, with its high conversion rates making it the standard catalyst in several rigid polyurethane foam applications.

DABCO® Crystalline is a high-purity triethylenediamine (TEDA), serving as a powerful catalyst for urethane (polyol-isocyanate) reactions. It finds application in a variety of polyurethane applications. DABCO® Crystalline is used in all types of polyurethane foams, including flexible slabstock, flexible molded, rigid, semi-flexible, and elastomeric. Additionally, it is utilized in polyurethane coating applications. The main function of DABCO® Crystalline is to accelerate the reactions between isocyanate and water, as well as between isocyanate and organic hydroxyl groups.

POLYCAT® 41 is a tertiary amine catalyst employed in a wide variety of polyurethane foam and non-foam applications. It is a gel catalyst with added mild PIR selectivity, making it suitable for a wide variety of rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foam and non-foam applications. It is recommended as a co-catalyst in combination with other polyurethane and polyisocyanurate catalysts, particularly in formulations with an isocyanate index greater than 105–110.

DABCO® DMDEE is an amine blow catalyst specifically designed for single and/or multicomponent polyurethane systems. It is a low-activity catalyst that demonstrates high blow selectivity. This catalyst allows for excellent shelf life in OCF applications and offers good system stability when used with HFO blow agents.

Harcros Ammonium Acetate 60% is an inorganic acid and organic salt solution used in chemical manufacturing. It belongs to the acetates, ammonium salts, and inorganic acids chemical families. The chemical name is ammonium acetate, and it functions as a processing aid and additive in various industrial applications, offering versatility in processing and formulation.

WACKER® eco Catalyst C 05 is a highly active, diluted platinum catalyst specifically designed for the thermal curing of solvent-based and solvent-free addition-crosslinking silicones. This catalyst is formulated using renewable raw materials in accordance with the "Standard REDcert²." It offers a very high and consistent catalyst activity, making it well-suited for use in automated mixing units.