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UNITHANE IC-438 SF
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Abrasion ResistanceChemical ResistanceHigh GlossLow VOC
- Chemical Family
- Polyurethanes (PU)
UNITHANE IC-438 SF is a NMP and APEO free, uniquely hard waterbased polyurethane designed specifically for use in a formulating topcoat for concrete, metal, wood and selected plastics. UNITHANE IC-438 SF produces an extremely clear, high gloss coating with exceptional abrasion and chemical resistance properties.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Dispersion
Identification
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Binder & Resin
Product families
Applications
Paints & Coatings — Automotive & Transportation
- Automotive OEM Coatings
Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction
- Concrete Coatings & Stains
- Floor Coatings
- Wood Coatings & Finishes
Automotive & Transportation — Coatings & Finishes
- Automotive OEM Coatings
Building & Construction — Flooring & Surfaces
- Floor Coatings
Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
- Metal Coatings
Product Families
CASE Ingredients — Resins & Binders
- Polyurethanes (PU)
Other characteristics
- Brand
- UNITHANE
- End Uses
- Solventless & High Solids Coating, Top Coat
- Features
Abrasion Resistance, Chemical Resistance, High Gloss, Low VOC; Solvent Free (SF), NMP-Free (NF), Low VOC (<100 g/L)
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Concrete, Metal, Plastics, Wood
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Paints & Coatings
- Appearance
- Semi-translucent
- Shelf LIfe
- max. 12
- Coating Type
- Solventless & High Solids Coating
- Top Coat
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Labeling Claims
- APEO-Free
- Low VOC
- NMP-free
- Product Type
Interior, Automotive, Synthetic Leather, Flooring, Wood, Concrete, Paint, Plastics - Rigid
- Chemical Resistance
- Chemical Resistance Testing (D-1308):
- WATER
- 5
- ACETIC ACID
- 5
- METHYL ETHYL KETONE
- 3
- 2-PROPANOL
- 3
- TOLUENE
- 5
- GASOLINE
- 5
- Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
- Concrete
- Metal
- Plastics
- Wood
- Various Substrate Cross-cut Adhesion
- Various Substrate Cross-cut Adhesion (D-3359)
- COLD ROLL STEEL - UNPOLISHED
- 5B
- ALUMINUM - UNTREATED
- 3B
- BRASS - UNTREATED
- 5B
- ABS - UNTREATED
- 0B
- POLYCARBONATE - UNTREATED
- 0B
- NYLON - UNTREATED
- 5B
- HDPE - UNTREATED
- 0B
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Solids | 36 - 38 | — | — |
| pH | 7.5 - 9.0 | — | — |
| Viscosity at 25°C | 10 - 250 | cps | — |
| VOC | 15.36 | g/l | — |
| VOC (Total Weight) | 1.56 | % | — |
| Specific Gravity | 1.01 | — | — |
| Gloss at 60°C | 70 - 100 | — | — |
| Freezethaw Cycles | 3 | — | D2243 |
| Harmonize tariff number | 3909.50.6000 | — | — |
Table 2 of 2
15 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile | 4840 | — | D-882 |
| Tensile at 100% Elongation | 2600 | psi | — |
| Elongation | 331 | % | D-882 |
| Cold crack | below 30 | °C | ISO 17233 |
| Softening point | 155 | °C | — |
| Pencil hardness | HB | h | D-3363 |
| Sward hardness | 24.3 | — | D-2134 |
| Uv resistance (1000 hours at 340 nm) | No damage | — | D-4587 |
| Impact resistance at 160 psi Reverse | No Damage | — | D-2794 |
| Impact resistance at 160 psi Direct | Damage | — | D-2794 |
| Tabor abrasion (Loss) (CS-10, 1000 cycles) | 11 | mg | D-4060 |
| Mandrel bend | Pass 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 1 | — | D-522 |
