CYMEL® NF 3030
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Crosslinking Agent
- Chemical Family
- Amino Resins
CYMEL® NF 3030 resin is a water-supplied, formaldehyde-free crosslinking agent designed for 2-component, ambient or forced cure, water-borne conversion varnishes in industrial wood applications. When paired with an amine-free acrylic emulsion, it enhances catalyzed pot life compared to isocyanate-based varnishes. The resulting coatings boast excellent appearance, early hardness, resistance properties, and hot/cold cycle flexibility. As a crosslinking agent, it supports VOC-free, sustainable, formaldehyde-free, solvent-free, and environmentally friendly labeling claims. Ideal for wood coatings and finishes, it finds applications in furniture coatings and industrial coatings.
Product families
Applications
- Wood Coatings & Finishes
- Furniture Coatings
- Industrial Coatings
Product Families
- Chain Extenders & Crosslinkers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- CYMEL
- End Uses
- 2K (2 component) Coating, Waterborne Coating
- Functions
- Crosslinking Agent
- Labeling Claims
Environmentally Friendly, Formaldehyde-free, Solvent-free, Sustainable, VOC-free; Environmentally Friendly; Formaldehyde-free; Solvent-free; Sustainable; VOC-free
- Markets
- Paints & Coatings
- Catalysis
For ambient or low bake applications, it is recommended to use 1.0% CYCAT® 4040 catalyst based on weight of total binder solids. For high bake applications, the addition of catalyst isn't required as long as the acid number of the primary film former is >5.
- Stability
STORAGE STABILITY. CYMEL NF 3030 resin has a shelf life of 180 days from the date of manufacture when stored at temperatures between 5°C and 32°C. Avoid freezing.
- Appearance
- Pale Yellow to Amber
- Shelf LIfe
- 180 Days
- Soluble In
- Water
- Coating Type
- 2K (2 component) Coating
- Waterborne Coating
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- HIGHLIGHTS
BENEFITS; Does not contain formaldehyde; Does not emit formaldehyde during curing process; Excellent compatibility with a variety of OH functional resins; Fast cure response in ambient and heat cure applications; Extended catalyzed coating stability or pot life in 2K systems.; APPLICATION AREAS; Industrial wood coatings
- Country Availability
- Brazil
- Canada
- China (Mainland)
- Mexico
- USA
- Partially Soluble in
- Alcohols
- Backbone Polymer Selection
CYMEL NF 3030 resin is an effective crosslinking agent for alkyd, polyester and acrylic polymers containing primary hydroxyl functionality. Reactivity with secondary hydroxyl sites is limited under ambient cure. CYMEL NF 3030 resin has a high Tg and should be paired with softer polyols (Tg < 30°C) to avoid film checking or cracking. The equivalent weight of CYMEL NF 3030 is ~85 g/eq (solids basis). Binder ratios can vary from 85/15 to 70/30 depending upon the equivalent weight of the polyol.
- Compatibility and Solubility
- SOLUBILITY
- COMPATIBILITY
- Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
- Wood
Technical data
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2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Volatile Content | 40-45 | %wt |
| Viscosity (23°C) | max. 300 | mPa.s |
