ADDITIVES FOR POLYURETHANE

CASE APPLICATIONS – EMEA

CATALYSTS, CURATIVES, PERFORMANCE ADDITIVES,
SURFACTANTS & RELEASE AGENTS
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 Contents

04 Evonik – Your Partner

for Polyurethane CASE Applications
05 High-Performance Catalysts
06 Thermolatent Catalysts
08 Mercury Alternative Catalysts
09 Non-Emissive Catalysts
10 Overview of Catalyst Solutions
12 Metal Catalysts
13 Performance Additives
14 Versalink Curatives

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EVONIK –
YOUR PARTNER FOR
POLYURETHANE CASE
APPLICATIONS

Clayton, UK
Wittenburg, DE

Allentown, PA, US
Wichita, KS, US Nanjing, CN
Tokyo, JP
Essen, DE
Hopewell, VA, US

Pasadena, TX, US
Shanghai, CN

Singapore, SGP

Americana, BR

Production Site
R&D, Application Technology Center

Polyurethane is a versatile material that reaction profile and pot life, shortening organic), Release Agents, Performance
is ideally suited for a wide range of return to service time, improving surface Additives, and Curatives.
CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, appearance and adhesion, as well as
and Elastomers) applications. As the helping to enhance the physical properties Building on our deep understanding of
leading supplier of additives to the of the final product. polyurethane chemistry and with manu-
polyurethane industry, Evonik offers a facturing sites and laboratories across the
wide array of advanced technologies As a dedicated partner to the industry, globe, we are well positioned to meet
for CASE formulations. Evonik continuously provides innovative your current and future development
additive solutions. Our extensive product needs with tailored solutions.
Our solutions enable you to optimize portfolio includes Catalysts (amine and
formulation performance by controlling metal), Surfactants (silicone and

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HIGH-PERFORMANCE
CATALYSTS

• DABCO® DC 1 • Gel catalysts for extended pot life times with short
• DABCO® DC 2 tack-free time
• DABCO® DC 5 LE • Effective curing and hardness build-up
• POLYCAT® SA 20 • Reduces the use of toxic dibutyltin derivatives
• POLYCAT® SA 5 • Low-emissive grades available

Catalyst solutions from our high-perfor- It has a reactivity similar to standard free of dibutyltin. For situations that
mance range combine the typical benefits amine catalysts such as DABCO® 33 LV require both 100% tin-free and low
of metal and amine-based catalysts. while also providing a more efficient emission solutions, we offer POLYCAT®
They allow for extended front-end delay hardness build-up. DABCO® DC 2 shows SA 5 as a high-performance delayed-
while preserving an efficient back-end a higher reactivity compared to DABCO® action catalyst.
curing profile and short tack-free times. DC 1 with shorter pot life and shorter
These catalysts help formulators to return-to-service times. DABCO® DC 5 LE DABCO® DC 1, DABCO® DC 2, and
avoid the separate use of toxic dibutyltin provides a similar reaction profile as POLYCAT SA 5 can also be used at
grades in production. DABCO® DC 1 with lower emissions. lower levels as co-catalysts in existing
formulations to help increase the cure
DABCO® DC 1 is a delayed-action POLYCAT SA 20 exhibits a similar front- speed of the system, without affecting
catalyst for use in all castable (foamed end reactivity as DABCO® DC 1, while the front-end of the reaction, thus
and compact) polyurethane systems. meeting low emission requirements and is maintaining working life.

DABCO® DC 1 vs DABCO® 33 LV POLYCAT® SA 20 vs KOSMOS® T 12 N

Hardness build-up at 70°C in standard elastomer formulation Hardness build-up at 25°C in standard elastomer formulation
100 100
90 90
80 80 86
Shore A hardness (%)

Shore A hardness (%)

70 72 70
60 60 62
59 61
50 56 50
49
40 40
38
30 30
20 20
18
10 10
8
0 0
0,5 pphp DABCO® 33 LV 0,6 pphp DABCO® DC 1 0,011pphp KOSMOS® T 12 N 0,15pphp POLYCAT® SA 20

10 min. 20 min. 30 min. 1h 2h

Adjusted to similar pot life times Adjusted to similar pot life times

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THERMOLATENT CATALYSTS –
POLYCAT® SA SERIES

Traditional polyurethane catalysts The natural exotherm generated illustration below). By choosing the right
accelerate a polyol-isocyanate reaction during the polyurethane reaction, or catalyst you can help to tailor a delayed
at ambient condition. However, when an external heat source can activate reaction to optimize the formulation.
a delayed reaction is preferred, we POLYCAT® SA catalysts at different
offer our POLYCAT® SA series catalysts. temperatures (as shown in the

> 70 °C
POLYCAT SA 8
Excellent front-end delay

50 – 70 °C POLYCAT SA 4
Excellent back-end cure
Extended pot life
Fast demould time

35 – 50 °C

POLYCAT SA 1/10
Excellent back-end cure POLYCAT SA 2 LE
Extended pot life Low Emission

20 – 25 °C

POLYCAT SA 20
POLYCAT SA 5 Excellent back-end cure
Room temperature activation Low Emission

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The graphic below depicts the subtle delay. Due to its unique compo- Additionally, the POLYCAT SA series
delayed action performance at ambient sition, POLYCAT SA 2 LE can also catalysts can also be combined with
conditions of POLYCAT SA 1/10, be utilized to help reduce amine emis- other catalysts in our portfolio to optimize
POLYCAT SA 2 LE, POLYCAT SA 4 and sions. POLYCAT SA 8 provides the material properties and curing behavior.
POLYCAT SA 8. POLYCAT SA 1/10 most delay as this catalyst offers the
and POLYCAT SA 2 LE have a more highest de-blocking temperature.

Viscosity profiles in a standard aromatic elastomer formulation

Reactivity at room temperature

2000

1800

1600

1400

1200

1000
Viscostity [Pa.S]

800

600

400

200

0 1000 10000

Time [s]
DABCO 33 LV POLYCAT SA 1/10 POLYCAT SA 2 LE POLYCAT SA 4 POLYCAT SA 8

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MERCURY ALTERNATIVE
CATALYSTS

We provide a range of catalyts that requirements. In the example We recommend an individual formu­
can work in combination to offer shown here, an 80/20 ratio blend of lation dependent on the approach taken
many of the benefits associated with POLYCAT® SA 20 and POLYCAT® SA 8 to substitute mercury.
mercury catalysts. This approach offers excellent back-end cure and pot Please talk to us for a tailored solution –
enables formulators to fine-tune life balance similar to that offered by visit www.evonik.com/pu-contacts
the required front-end, and back-end a mercury catalyst. to find your local Evonik representative.
cure profile based on processing

Shore A Hardness Reactivity comparison between mercury and POLYCAT SA catalysts

Normalized Polarization %

100
10 MINUTES 24 HOURS 80

60

40
Mercury Catalysts
(0.8 pphp) <10 72 20

0
POLYCAT SA 8 200 400 600 800
(0.8 pphp) Time s (lower case)
POLYCAT SA 20
Mercury Catalyst 0.80 pphp
(0.2 pphp) 15 72
POLYCAT SA 8 0.80 pphp POLYCAT SA 20 0.20 pphp
POLYCAT SA 8 0.80 pphp + POLYCAT SA 20 0.20 pphp

TYPICAL COMBINATIONS:
• POLYCAT SA 8 :
POLYCAT SA 20 (0.8 : 0.2 pphp)
• POLYCAT SA 8 : FRONT-END DELAY BACK-END CURE
POLYCAT SA 5 (0.8 : 0.2 pphp)
POLYCAT SA 8 X

Catalyst ratios may need to be optimized POLYCAT SA 5 X

to achieve desired curing profile and pot
life for a specific formulation. POLYCAT SA 20 X

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NON-EMISSIVE CATALYSTS –
DABCO® NE SERIES

From automotive to flooring applica- proven to help meet strict emissions catalysis and DABCO® NE 1070,
tions – emissions matter. Evonik is the standards, such as VDA 278. DABCO® NE 1091, or DABCO® NE 1550
industry leader in non-emissive, reactive for gelling, the amine emissions drop
catalyst technology. Conventional amine catalysts do not to non-detectable levels and the total
react into the polymer matrix and emissions are dramatically reduced.
Our innovative DABCO® NE catalysts contribute to emissions. Instead, when
have excellent catalytic activity and are using DABCO® NE 300 for blowing

VOC emission from HR molded foam according to VDA 278 (90 °C / 0.5 hr)

1000
DABCO® NE 900
1070 Non-emissive gel catalyst
800

700
High efficient non-emissive 600
DABCO® NE gel catalyst improving
1091 humid aging properties 500
[ppm]

400
Latest non-emissive, 300
highly efficient, and
DABCO® NE 200
polycarbonate-friendly gel
1550 catalyst 100

0
Industrial standard DABCO NE 1070 DABCO NE 1550
DABCO 33 LV and and DABCO NE 300 and DABCO NE 300
DABCO® NE Non-emissive blowing
DABCO BL 11
300 catalyst
Others Amine

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 Overview of DABCO®, KOSMOS® and POLYCAT® catalyst solutions

WORKING TIME

FDA APPROVED
MINIMUM CURE
TEMPERATURE
GEL / BLOW /

CALCULATED
HYDROLYTIC

(MG KOH/G)
OH NUMBER
(cPs @ 25⁰C)
RETURN TO

VISCOSITY
POT LIFE /

STABILITY

GRAVITY
(@ 25 ⁰C)
SPECIFIC
SERVICE
TRIMER
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

⁰C
HIGH PERFORMANCE CATALYSTS High performance curing catalysts that support hard segment formation. They can be used alone, or at low levels with existing amine catalysts to improve back-end cure.
DABCO DC 1 G S F ++ 400 1.19 689 RT Catalyst that gives a back-end cure similar to a tin catalyst and a similar working time as an amine catalyst.
DABCO DC 2 G S F ++ 391 1.25 603 RT Catalyst that gives a back-end cure similar to a tin catalyst and a similar working time as an amine catalyst. DABCO DC 2 is more reactive than DABCO DC 1.
DABCO® DC 5 LE G S F ++ 4300 1.08 138 RT Low emission catalyst that gives a back-end cure similar to a tin catalyst and a similar working time as an amine catalyst.
5000 –
POLYCAT SA 20 G S F + 1.09 45 RT DBT-free low emission catalyst that gives a back-end cure similar to a tin catalyst and a similar working time as an amine catalyst.
11000
POLYCAT SA 5 G S F + 60 1.05 119 RT Metal-free catalyst that provides excellent back-end cure.
THERMOLATENT CATALYSTS Temperature-activated catalysts that strongly promote the urethane reaction and enable the extension of back-end cure.
POLYCAT SA-1/10 G E F +++ 600 1.06 0 35 Acid-free heat activated catalyst that provides excellent back-end cure. Can provide an extended pot life. It stays liquid at low temperature.
POLYCAT SA 2 LE G E F + 2600 1.03 0 35 Low emission heat activated catalyst that exhibits a front end delay with rapid back end-cure.
POLYCAT SA 4 G E F +++ 2600 1.03 0 50 Heat activated catalyst with higher de-blocking temperature and longer pot life time than POLYCAT SA-1.
Heat activated co-catalyst with an excellent front-end delay.
POLYCAT SA 8 G E F + 9500 1.18 258 >70
When used in conjunction with an enhanced back-end curing catalyst, one can achieve a similar reaction profile to a mercury catalyst.
DELAYED ACTION CATALYST Catalysts that can enhance pot life time while maintaining curing property or demold time as compared to traditional TEDA technology.
Non-acid-blocked delayed action catalyst that is useful in microcellular applications requiring stronger back-end cure.
DABCO 1027 G E S +++ 75 1.1 1195 RT
It is a controlled activity catalyst for MEG extended polyester and polyether systems.
Non-acid-blocked delayed action catalyst that is useful in microcellular applications requiring stronger back-end cure.
DABCO 1028 G E S +++ 125 1.03 900 RT
It is a controlled-activity catalyst for 1,4-butanediol extended polyester and polyether systems.
DABCO 8154 G E S +++ 160 1.04 0 RT Acid-blocked delayed action catalyst that is useful in extending pot life.
LOW EMISSION AMINE CATALYSTS Low-emissive amine-based strong gelling catalysts. Available in a variety of carriers for different applications.
DABCO NE 1070 G S S +++ 1200 1.06 780 RT Low emission gel catalyst suitable for replacement of traditional TEDA catalysts like DABCO 33 LV or DABCO EG.
Highly efficient low emissive gel catalyst suitable for replacement of traditional TEDA catalysts like DABCO 33 LV or DABCO EG.
DABCO NE 1091 G S S + 425 0.99 117 RT
It can be used to improve humid aging properties.
DABCO NE 1550 G S S +++ 579 0.93 311 RT Latest non-emissive, highly efficient, and polycarbonate-friendly gel catalyst suitable for replacement of traditional TEDA catalysts like DABCO 33 LV or DABCO EG.
DABCO NE 300 B S S +++ 0.91 276 RT Highly efficient low emissive blow catalyst suitable for replacement of BDMAEE catalysts.
BISMUTH CATALYSTS Alternatives to tin catalyst that can be used as co-catalysts with amines or as standalone alternatives to other metals
DABCO MB 20 G S E – ~5000 1.22 177 RT Bismuth-based gel catalyst developed for a wide range of urethane formulations. It does not contain 2-EHA, DBT or TBT.
TRIMERIZATION CATALYSTS Catalysts that promote the trimer reaction. They contribute to increased Tg, high temperature performance, improved hardness and back-end cure.
DABCO TMR 20 T S F +++ RT Unique highly efficient trimerization catalyst with improved back-end cure.
DABCO TMR 31 T S F +++ RT Catalyst with improved back-end cure without sacrificing front-end activity.
AMINE CATALYSTS Amine-based strong gelling catalysts. Available in a variety of carriers for different applications.
POLYCAT DBU G S S – 14 1.04 0 RT Strong gel catalyst that provides snap cure at ambient temperature.
DABCO CRYSTALLINE G S S – NA 1.14 0 RT YES 100% solid triethylene diamine (TEDA). Used in the synthesis of prepolymers and curing of polyurethanes. Soluble in a wide range of carriers.
DABCO 33 LV G S S +++ 125 1.03 560 RT YES 33% TEDA dissolved in dipropylene glycol. Used in the synthesis of prepolymers and curing of polyurethanes.
DABCO EG G S S +++ 60 1.09 1207 RT 33% TEDA dissolved in ethylene glycol. Used in the synthesis of prepolymers and curing of polyurethanes.
DABCO 33 S G S S +++ 135 1.02 830 RT 33% TEDA dissolved in 1,4-butanediol. Used in the synthesis of prepolymers and curing of polyurethanes.
DABCO 25 S G S S +++ 110 1.02 934 RT 25% TEDA dissolved in 1,4-butanediol. Used in the synthesis of prepolymers and curing of polyurethanes.
1K CATALYST Isocyanate-stable blowing catalyst that is used in 1K formulations
DABCO DMDEE B S E +++ 18 1.05 0 RT Amine catalyst that is isocyanate stable. Commonly used in one component moisture cured applications in CASE.
TIN CATALYSTS Tin-based strong gelling catalysts. Available in a variety of cure speed and hydralitic stability.
DABCO T 9 G F F – 250 1.29 0 RT YES Stannous octoate. Strong gel catalyst. Very low hydrolytic stability.
DABCO T 12 G F F – 120 1.03 0 RT YES Dibutyltin dilaurate. Strong gel catalyst. Moderate hydrolytic stability.
KOSMOS® T 100 G F F – 2500 1.05 0 RT Fastest initiating tin catalyst particularly suitable for fast curing applications such as spray coatings and RIM.
DABCO T 120 G F F + 20 1.02 0 RT Strong gel catalyst with good hydrolytic stability.
DABCO T 131 G E F + 33 1.11 0 RT Strong gel catalyst with good hydrolytic stability which provides a more delayed action than DBTDL.

E = Extended, F = Fast, S = Standard; + = Good ++ = Very Good +++ = Excellent - = Not Recommend; RT= Room Temperature

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METAL CATALYSTSHigh

KOSMOS® DABCO® DABCO®

16 T 131 T 120
KOSMOS®
Hydrolytic Stability

54
KOSMOS®
KOSMOS® T 100
T 12 N
(DBTDL)
DABCO®
T9 DABCO®
MB 20
Low

Low Catalytic Activity High

Evonik provides a portfolio of metal highest activity within this portfolio with a more beneficial EHS profile
catalysts consisting of various tin and has a fast viscosity build-up in fast compared to standard DBTDL.
compounds, bismuth, and zinc catalysts. curing spray and RIM applications. KOSMOS® 54 is a unique zinc-
DABCO® MB 20 is a tin-fee alternative DABCO® T 131 provides longer pot life based catalyst providing improved
with exceptionally low acid content. times. If tin (IV) compounds with organic tack-free times.
In addition to the industry standard ligands are not an option due to EH&S
KOSMOS® T 12 N, our tin portfolio concerns, our DABCO® T9 can help to The illustration above shows the
includes DABCO® T 120 which provides fulfil more stringent EH&S requirements. hydrolytic stability and catalytic
improved shelf life stability in formulated KOSMOS® 16 is a delayed-action, activity of these products.
systems. KOSMOS® T 100 offers the hydrolytically stable tin compound

Isothermal (25°C) Viscosity Profiles in a standard aromatic elastomer formuation

100.000
Viscostity [Pa.S]

80.000

60.000

40.000

20.000

0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Time [min]

DABCO® T 120 KOSMOS® T 12 N KOSMOS® T 100* DABCO® T 131 DABCO® MB 20 DABCO® T 9

Use level: 0.02 pphp *0.01pphp

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PERFORMANCE ADDITIVES
AND RELEASE AGENTS
Performance additives and surfactants range of products help to ensure a safe
from our ORTEGOL®, DABCO®, and molding process of any PU based elasto-
TEGOSTAB® product lines help formula- mer and any isocyanate bound material
tors tailor material as well as processing combination. Whilst being designed for
properties to their specific needs. Our optimal processing and efficiency they are
additives enhance miscibility, promote adapted to meet any specific need with
electrical conductivity and abrasion respect to surface appearance and hap-
resistance, support adhesion, or can tics. The products below provide a selec-
also serve as degassing agents. tion, but please contact us for a specific
Release agents from the GORAPUR® recommendation or for tailored products.
ELASTOMERS
ADHESIVES

SEALANTS
COATINGS

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

ORTEGOL® AST 8 Highly potent antistatic agent with no impact on physical properties.

ORTEGOL® AB Silicone-based abrasion reducer; easy to blend into the system.

Emulsifier enhancing miscibility of polyester or polyether polyols with

ORTEGOL® NOP natural oil based polyols.

ORTEGOL® 215 Emulsifier for enhanced miscibility of 1,4-BDO in polyols.

Organic surfactant that serves as a good emulsifier, epsecially for 1,4-BDO in

DABCO® LK 221 E polyol blends, and improves adhesion.

General purpose silicone surfactant that serves as a good emulsifier, especially for
TEGOSTAB® B 8950 1,4-BDO in polyol blends.

TEGOSTAB® B 8900 Silicone-based surfactant with strong cell-opening and degassing properties.

Silicone-based additive reducing stickiness of soft elastomers and gels to

ORTEGOL® IR 2 facilitate processing of final parts.

ORTEGOL® BW 1 Isocyanate-stable wetting agent for binder applications.

Additive to improve hydrolytic stability of PU sealants and adhesives, especially

DABCO® BA 306 when reactive catalysts are used.

Internal mold release agent to improve process stability and reduce the necessary
GORAPUR® IMR 412 T amount of external mold release.

High solid, solvent-based mold release agent for elastomers with a silky matt
GORAPUR® LI 0245-29 B surface finish. Ready to use or dilutable up to 1:2.

100% pure silicone based release agent concentrate for dilution with organic
solvents; for demolding parts of isocyanate bound rubber chips such as anti-slip
GORAPUR® LS 1459-19 and protective mats, sports and leisure applications.

GORAPUR® LS 1035-2 W Water-based, general purpose release agent for PU elastomers. Dilutable up to 1:20.

GORAPUR® LS 1646-119 B Highly efficient solvent-based release agent for glossy elastomers.

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VERSALINK CURATIVES

Our VERSALINK® products are specialty can be liquid-processed with monomeric By using our VERSALINK® curatives
diamines for use as curatives and chain and polymeric MDI or TDI prepolymers as formulators can combine the material
extenders in high-performance polyurea well as other diisocyanates and diisocay- performance of polyurea with the
and polyurea-hybrid applications. anate prepolymers. VERSALINK® 740 M ease of use that comes with long
is a non-hazardous monomeric aromatic pot-life and safe processing.
VERSALINK® P series oligomeric diamine for use in mixed isomer liquid
diamines are low-reactivity non- polyurethane prepolymers or as chain
hazardous aromatic amines which extender in polyol pre-blends.

Benefits • Excellent adhesion

• Hardness from 40A– 80D
• High temperature resistance • VERSALINK® 740 M is FDA approved
• Excellent heat aging • Long pot life
• Excellent abrasion resistance • Less sensitive to moisture than butanediol/
• Excellent tear resistance polyol systems
• Low linear shrinkage • Non-hazardous aromatic diamines

VISCOSITY (cPs @ 25 ⁰C) PHYSICAL STATE (25 °C) AMINE EQUIVALENT

VERSALINK 740 M solid solid (mp 130 °C) 157

VERSALINK P 250 solid solid (mp 60 °C) 220 – 250

VERSALINK P 650 2,500 liquid 335 – 475

           

VERSALINK P 1000 3,000 liquid 575 – 625

VERSALINK P 2000 solid solid (mp 35 °C) 940 – 1245

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Processing and Final Elastomer Properties of Liquid MDI Cured with VERSALINK P-series:

VERSALINK P 250 VERSALINK P 650 VERSALINK P 1000 VERSALINK P 2000

Liquid 4,4´- MDI Liquid 4,4´- MDI Liquid 4,4´- MDI Liquid 4,4´- MDI
Isocyanate (29wt% NCO) (29wt% NCO) (29wt% NCO) (29wt% NCO)

Mix Ratio* by weight

(VERSALINK to Isocyanate) 0.5 1.9 3.3 5.7

Approximate pot life

(min) 2 12 20 40

FINAL ELASTOMER PHYSICAL PROPERTIES**

Hardness
(Shore D) 84 55 50 35

Ultimate Tensile Strength

(MPa) 66 55 31 28

Ultimate Elongation
(%) 10 350 460 550

Die C Tear Strength

(N/mm) 1051 806 736 578

*Calculated based upon a 95% stoichiometry

**Cured @ 25 °C for 7 days

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