POLYCAT® DBU

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.

Brand: POLYCAT (9 products)

Chemical Name: 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene

Functions: Catalyst

CAS Number: 6674-22-2

Chemical Family: Amines, Heterocyclic Compounds, Tertiary Amines

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Key Performance Benefits
  • Very strong gel capability

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Industrial Additives End Use
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Product Applications
  • POLYCAT® DBU is mainly used for specialized applications requiring very strong catalysis. These applications include formulations containing alicyclic or aliphatic isocyanates, which are much less active than aromatic isocyanates and require exceptionally strong catalysts.
  • The product is recommended for evaluation in integral skin semi-flexible foams and microcellular systems.
  • POLYCAT® DBU can be used as a highly active urethane promoting catalyst in microcellular and CASE applications.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Soluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity (at 25°C)14mPa.s-
Density (at 21°C)1.04g/cm³-
Calculated OH Number0mg KOH/g-
Flash Pointmin. 96 °CPMCC

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
min. 12 months
Storage Conditions
  • Shelf life: minimum 12 months.
  • Storage conditions: dry and cool place in factory-packed containers.
  • Optimum storage temperature: 10 to 30°C.