Byk® -Catalyst 450

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Solution of an amine salt of para-toluene sulfonic acid (p-TSA). Acts as an acid catalyst for solvent-borne and aqueous paint systems.

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Chemical Composition

amine salt of para-toluene sulfonic acid (p-TSA)

Advantages
  • Accelerates the cross-linking of amino resins with resins containing hydroxyl groups
  • Exhibits considerably low viscosity increase on storage which extends the shelf life 1.5-3 times
Other Applications

Waterborne
Solventborne
Automotive refinishing
Varnishes / Over print varnish
General Industrial /Maintenance

Handling

Recommended Use Levels : 1.5 - 6.0 %

Technical data

Quantity Value Unit Comment
Appearance Properties
Physical state Fluid
Physical Properties
Density 0.907 g/ml
Thermal Properties
flash point 35 ºC
Chemical Properties
Non-volatile materials 26.5 % wt
Acidity number 60 mg KOH/g
Amin number 10 mg KOH/g