CYMEL® XW 3106 Resin
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Crosslinking Agent
CYMEL® XW 3106 Resin functions as an essential crosslinking agent, particularly in automotive and transportation coatings. Designed for both automotive OEM coatings and finishes, it offers compatibility with acrylics, alkyds, and polyesters. This clear liquid resin is tailored for 2K coatings and solventborne applications on various substrates, such as metal and plastic.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Automotive OEM Coatings
- Automotive OEM Coatings
Product Families
- Chain Extenders & Crosslinkers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- CYMEL
- End Uses
- 2K (2 component) Coating, Solventborne Coating
- Functions
- Crosslinking Agent
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Acrylics, Alkyds, Polyesters
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Paints & Coatings
- Catalysis
CYMEL XW 3106 resin requires the addition of a sulfonic acid catalyst, such as CYCAT® 4040 catalyst or CYCAT 600 catalyst, at levels of 2.0- 4.0% on total resin solids, in order to obtain effective cure for both ambient and heat cured applications. The acidity of other formulation components may contribute to the reaction and should be evaluated in combination with the catalyst
- Stability
FORMULATION STABILITY; CYMEL XW 3106 resin can be formulated with good catalyzed coating stability with the addition of a primary alcohol, such as ethanol or n-butanol, at loadings of 10-20% on total resin solids.; STORAGE STABILITY; CYMEL XW 3106 resin has a shelf life of 1800 days from date of manufacture when stored at temperatures below 32°C. Although low temperatures are not detrimental to stability, the viscosity of the product will increase, possibly making the resin difficult to pump or pour. Product viscosity can be returned to normal by gentle rewarming, however, care should be taken to avoid excessive localized heating which can result in an irreversible increase in viscosity.
- Appearance
- Clear Liquid
- Shelf LIfe
- 1800 Days
- Coating Type
- 2K (2 component) Coating
- Solventborne Coating
- Insoluble In
- Water
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Material Features
- Excellent Cold Cycle Flexibility
- Excellent Compatibility
- Excellent Early Hardness Development
- Excellent Hot Cycle Flexibility
- Good Surface Appearance
- Improved Catalyzed Coating Stability
- Rapid Curing Speed
- HIGHLIGHTS
BENEFITS; Fast cure response in both ambient and forced cure applications; Excellent compatibility with a wide variety of OH functional resins; Extended catalyzed coating stability; APPLICATION AREAS; CYMEL XW 3106 resin works especially well for two component, solvent-based coating systems cured below 100°C such as:; OEM auto plastic; Consumer electronics; General industrial metal
- Backbone Polymer Selection
CYMEL XW 3106 resin is a very effective crosslinker for acrylic, polyester, and alkyd polymers containing primary hydroxyl functionality. The coatings demonstrate very good flow, gloss, early film hardness, early print resistance and chemical resistance. Polyols with high Tg (>40°C) should be avoided as these may limit the network development with this crosslinker.
- Compatibility and Solubility
- SOLUBILITY
- COMPATIBILITY
- Compatible Polymers and Resins
- Acrylics
- Alkyds
- Polyesters
- Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
- Metal
- Plastics
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) | 6000-12000 | mPa.s |
