Polyurethane performance additives for improved processing and performance
The Lupragen® product line from BASF includes commodity and specialty amine catalysts that are used in the polyurethane forming process and a range of other applications. Univar Solutions is proud to offer amine catalysts from a world leader in the segment as part of our broad portfolio of amines.
Characteristics
- Catalyst can be chosen to favor the gelling or blowing reaction
- Can be used as the sole amine catalyst or in combination
- Low VOC options available
- Colorless options available
Trade Name |
Chemical Name |
Applications |
Features & Benefits |
Lupragen® N 201 |
Triethylenediamine in DPG |
Automotive Coatings |
Versatile. Suitable for production of polyurethanes and as catalyst for two-components paints (automotive OEM and repair paints, plastic paints and paints for general industry).
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Lupragen® N 203 |
Triethylenediamine in MEG |
Automotive Coatings |
Suitable for production of polyurethanes and as catalyst for two-components paints (automotive OEM and repair paints, plastic paints and paints for general industry).
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Lupragen® N 500 |
Tetramethyl-1.6-hexanediamine |
Well-balanced high performance polyurethane catalyst for flexible, semi-rigid, and rigid coatings
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Colorless liquid, miscible with water and almost all organic solvents |
The advantages of BASF’s Baxxodur® products are featured in many applications - as highly efficient curing agents in various coating applications and sealing compounds, such as polyurea, castings, adhesives, and epoxy systems.
Characteristics
- Good toughness, good flexibility, excellent adhesion, impact resistance
- High strength, high temperature resistance, good moisture resistance
- Increased flexibility and toughness in epoxies
- Increased peel strength in adhesives
- Blush reduction
- Anti-sag in polyurethanes
- Improved hydrophobicity
Trade Name |
Chemical Name |
Coating Applications |
Features & Benefits |
Baxxodur® PC 136 |
Modified IPDA |
Light-stable OEM and polyurethane coating and light-stable top coats, rapid curing gel coats |
Faster film property development and green strength , excellent UV and color stability, easy formulations with amine systems, slower gel times for better adhesion, flow and leveling, high temp stability
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