SETALUX® 1385 BX-51

SETALUX® 1385 BX-51 is a thermosetting hydroxylated acrylic copolymer used in coatings, specifically as a basecoat for wet-on-wet systems, especially in automotive topcoats. Here are some key details about SETALUX® 1385 BX-51:

Product Description: It is a hydroxylated acrylic copolymer supplied in a solvent composition of xylene and butanol (83/17). It offers good compatibility with cellulose aceto-butyrate resins.

Specifications:

• Non-Volatiles: 51 - 53%
• Viscosity (23°C at 100 s-1): 0.54 - 1.3 Pa.s
• Acid Value: 4.5 - 6.3 mg KOH/g
• Color APHA: Max. 50 APHA

Physical Properties:

• Density: 0.99 kg/dm3
• Flash point: 26°C

Technical Features: It has good compatibility with cellulose aceto-butyrate resins.

Application: Used as a basecoat for wet-on-wet systems, especially in automotive topcoats.

Storage Conditions: No specific conditions required.

Shelf Life: Standard shelf life is 720 days from the date of manufacturing, but it may be extended based upon retesting by allnex Quality Control.

Compatibility: It lists the compatibility with other materials, indicating suitable mixing proportions with various acrylic polyols, thermosetting acrylic resins, NAD resins, melamine resins, and other materials.

Dilutability: It can be diluted with solvents such as xylene, ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, acetone, ethanol, and butanol.

Overall, SETALUX® 1385 BX-51 serves as a versatile component in coatings, particularly in automotive applications, offering good compatibility, stability, and ease of use.