BCAT-E16 is a highly reactive catalyst based on bismuth carboxylate used as accelerator for two-component polyurethane systems. It contains no additional organic complexing agents without the toxicity concerns. BCAT-E16 is an ecologically safe replacement for other polyurethane catalysts, especially for tin-based products like DBTDL, organic mercury/lead and amines. It can pass China and EU environmental regulations.
Product Model: BCAT-E16
Typical Properties:
Appearance: Clear, light yellow transparent liquid
Color (Fe-Co): ≤4
Density (g/cm3, 25℃): 1.104
Viscosity (mPa.s, 25℃): 1400±200
Metal content (%): 16±0.5
Solubility:
Soluble in normal polyurethane raw materials (polyether polyol, plasticizer)
Applications:
BCAT-E16 is a wide applicable catalyst, with recommended to be used in 2-component polyurethane systems on almost all of CASE applications, without VOC concerns.
Features and Advantages:
BCAT-E16 is fine controlled synthetic bismuth carboxylate catalyst. The unique characteristics are as following:
◢ It can be used as a replacement for tin-based products like dibutyl tin dilaurate (DBTDL), in many cases yielding better properties than for systems catalyzed by DBTDL. Additionally, it can be used as a replacement for organic mercury or organic lead in some applications.
◢ Much better hydrolysis resistance than T9 (stannous octoate).
◢ Accelerating the reaction of NCO-OH, performing to reduce the reaction of NCO-H2O and decrease the CO2 bubbles compare with DBTDL. But for much better performance of reducing reaction of NCO-H2O, please select CUCAT series catalyst.
◢ Good compatibility, can be used alone or in combination with other metal carboxylate.
User’s Guide:
● Suggest adding in polyol component after vacuum degassing.
● Levels of 0.02-0.8% as supplied by weight on total polyol volume.
● No recommendation to add into isocyanate component. To avoid gel, please do test before adding in isocyanate component to make sure the storage stability.
● For coatings application, suggest separating packaged with supply form to get better catalytic properties.
Handling & Storage:
Exposure to atmosphere should be avoided. Please store in a cool, dry environment away from sunlight and excessive heat.
Package: 25kg/200kg in HDPE drum
Shelf Life: The unopened shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture.
