CYMEL® 1133 Resin
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Crosslinking Agent
CYMEL® 1133 Resin serves as a crosslinking agent in the CASE Ingredients domain. Tailored for both automotive and transportation sectors, its applications span automotive and marine coatings, emphasizing top coats. This clear liquid is adeptly compatible with acrylics, alkyds, epoxies (EP), and polyesters, offering versatility on metal and wood surfaces.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
- Chain Extenders & Crosslinkers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- CYMEL
- End Uses
- Top Coat
- Functions
- Crosslinking Agent
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Acrylics, Alkyds, Epoxies (EP), Polyesters
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Paints & Coatings
- Catalysis
Because of its high extent of alkylation, CYMEL 1133 resin responds best to sulfonic acid catalysts, like CYCAT® 4040 catalyst or CYCAT 600 catalyst. Generally, 0.5 to 1.0% of CYCAT 4040 catalyst on total resin solids of the formulation is sufficient to provide good cure at normal baking schedules (15-20 minutes at 120-150°C) in solvent-borne systems. Water-borne systems generally require temperatures of 150°C or higher to effect cure. Higher concentrations of catalyst might be necessary if there are basic pigments or additives present in the formulation.
- Appearance
- Clear Liquid
- Shelf LIfe
- 1800 Days
- Coating Type
- Top Coat
- Insoluble In
- Water
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Partially Soluble in
- Aliphatic Hydrocarbons
- Backbone Polymer Selection
CYMEL 1133 resin contains mainly methoxymethyl and n-butoxymethyl functional sites making it a highly effective crosslinker for backbone polymer resins containing hydroxyl, carboxyl, or amide functional groups, such as those found on alkyd, polyester, or acrylic resins. Its high monomer content and low tendency to self-condense, results in films with high flexibility and formability when paired with inherently flexible polymers, such as polyester resins. The effective equivalent weight of CYMEL 1133 typically ranges from 170-250, however, its optimum loading should be determined experimentally for each formulation with consideration of the performance properties to be optimized.
- Compatible Polymers and Resins
- Acrylics
- Alkyds
- Epoxies (EP)
- Polyesters
Technical data
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4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Color | max. 70 | APHA |
| Non-Volatile Content | min. 98 | %wt |
| Free Formaldehyde Content | max. 0.1 | % |
| Viscosity (23°C) | 700-1600 | mPa.s |
