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SYNTHOESTER CC 55 is an oil-free saturated polyester resin that becomes water-thinnable after neutralization. Here are its key characteristics, properties, and applications:

Characteristics:

• Oil-free saturated polyester, water-thinnable after neutralization.

Supplied as:

• 70% in butyl glycol.

Properties:

• Viscosity: 20,000 - 30,000 mPas at 23°C (as supplied) (in-house method AV-F-V005)
• Iodine colour value: Maximum 10 (as supplied) (in-house method AV-F-F007)
• Acid value: 40 – 45 (relative to non-volatile content) (in-house method AV-F-S001)
• Non-volatile content: 70 +/- 1% (relative to non-volatile content)
• Flash point: Approximately 65°C (as supplied)
• Density: Approximately 1.15 g/ml (as supplied)
• Glass transition temperature: Approximately 3°C

Properties and fields of use:

• Following neutralization with DMEA (Dimethylethanolamine), SYNTHOESTER CC55 is combined with melamine resins, particularly the HMMM type, to produce low-yellowing, water-thinnable stoving paints. These paints are suitable for stoving temperatures from 150°C and exhibit good gloss and a favorable technological profile.

SYNTHOESTER CC 42 is an oil-free, saturated polyester resin supplied as 50% in a mixture of DBE (Dibasic Ester), Solvesso 150 ND, and butyl glycol (in a ratio of 25:20:5). Here are its key characteristics, properties, and applications:

Characteristics:

• Oil-free, saturated polyester resin.

Use:

• Combined with suitable melamine and benzoguanamine resins for applications in the can and coil coating sector.

Properties:

• Non-volatile content: 50 +/- 1% (as supplied) (in-house method AV-F-F003)
• Viscosity: 3,500-4,500 mPas (as supplied) (in-house method AV-F-V005)
• Acid value: Less than 5 (relative to non-volatile content) (in-house method AV-F-S001)
• Iodine colour value: Less than 3 (as supplied) (in-house method AV-F-F007)
• Appearance: Clear
• Density: Approximately 1.13 g/ml (as supplied) (in-house method AV-F-D001)
• Flash point: Approximately 62°C (as supplied) (in-house method AV-F-F006)

It's designed for specific applications where these properties are desirable, such as in the can and coil coating sector, where clarity, viscosity, and compatibility with melamine and benzoguanamine resins are important.

SYNTHOESTER 215 HS (formerly SE TH 1253) is a hydroxyl-group-containing high solid polyester resin supplied as 80% in butyl acetate. Here's an overview of its characteristics, properties, applications, and compatibility:

Characteristics:

• Hydroxylgroup containing, high solid polyester resin.

Use:

• In combination with melamine resins and CAB for base-coat enamels.
• In combination with aliphatic polyisocyanates for air- and oven-drying two-pack high-solid lacquers and fillers with high mechanical properties, high gloss and body, and very good chemical- and weather-resistance.
• Compatible with nearly all acrylic resins, CAB, and HL.
• VOC-value of 390 g/l lacquer at 21 sec. is possible.
• Suitable for industrial coatings, vehicles, trains, plastics, wood, pigmented pastes, etc.

Properties:

• Hydroxyl value: 205 - 235 (relative to non-volatile components) (in-house method AV-F-H003)
• Hydroxyl content: 6.7% (relative to non-volatile components)
• Viscosity: 16,000 - 24,000 mPas (delivery form) (in-house method AV-F-V005)
• Hazen color value: Less than 100 (as supplied) (in-house method AV-F-F007)
• Non-volatile content: 80 +/- 1% (as supplied) (in-house method AV-F-F003)
• Flash point: Approximately 26°C (as supplied) (In-house method AV-F-F006)
• Density: Approximately 1.05 g/ml (as supplied) (in-house method AV-F-D001)
• Acid value: 14 - 20 (relative to non-volatile components) (In-house method AV-F-S001)

Mixing Ratio with Polyisocyanate:

• Calculation of the added amount of polyisocyanate is based on equivalent reaction of the reactive groups (NCO:OH = 1:1).

Solubility/Dilutability:

• Compatible with various solvents, including ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, methoxypropyl acetate, MEK, MIBK, toluene, xylene, and others.

Compatibility:

• Compatible with various reaction partners and additives, as listed in the provided compatibility table.
• Compatibility with specific polyisocyanates such as Desmodur N 75, Desmodur HL, Desmodur N 3390, Desmodur VP-LS 2025, Desmodur L 75, Vestanat T 1890 L, Desmodur L 67, Tolonate HDT-LV, and Desmodur IL.

SYNTHOESTER 186 HS is a hydroxyl-group-containing high solid polyester resin supplied as 80% in butyl acetate. Here's an overview of its characteristics, properties, applications, and compatibility:

Characteristics:

• Hydroxyl-group-containing, high solid polyester resin.

Use:

• In combination with melamine resins and CAB for base-coat enamels.
• In combination with aliphatic polyisocyanates for air- and oven-drying two-pack high-solid lacquers and fillers with high mechanical properties, high gloss and body, and very good chemical- and weather-resistance.
• Suitable for industrial coatings, vehicles, trains, plastics, wood, pigmented pastes, etc.

Properties:

• Hydroxyl value: 185-205 (relative to non-volatile components) (in-house method AV-F-H003)
• Hydroxyl content: 6.0% (relative to non-volatile components)
• Viscosity: 1,000-1,600 mPas (70% Buac) (in-house method AV-F-V005)
• Gardner color value: Less than 1 (as supplied) (in-house method AV-F-F007)
• Non-volatile content: 80 +/- 1% (as supplied) (in-house method AV-F-F003)
• Flash point: Approximately 26°C (as supplied) (in-house method AV-F-F006)
• Density: Approximately 1.03 g/ml (as supplied) (in-house method AV-F-D001)
• Acid value: 14-20 (relative to non-volatile components) (in-house method AV-F-S001)

Mixing Ratio with Polyisocyanate:

• Calculation of the added amount of polyisocyanate is based on equivalent reaction of the reactive groups (NCO:OH = 1:1).

Solubility/Dilutability:

• Compatible with various solvents, including ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, methoxypropyl acetate, MEK, MIBK, toluene, xylene, and others.

Compatibility:

• Compatible with nearly all acrylic resins, CAB, and HL.
• VOC-value of 370 g/l lacquer at 21 sec. is possible.
• Compatibility with various reaction partners and additives is listed in the provided compatibility table.

Storage:

• Should be stored in closed containers, protected from moisture, with a shelf life of 6 months.

SYNTHOESTER 1690 is a hydroxyl-group-containing polyester supplied as 60% in xylene. Here are its characteristics, properties, and applications:

Characteristics:

• Hydroxyl-group-containing polyester.

Properties:

• Hydroxyl value: Approximately 60 (relative to non-volatile components) (in-house method AV-F-H003)
• Hydroxyl content: Approximately 1.8% (relative to non-volatile components)
• Viscosity: 2,000-3,000 mPas (as supplied) (in-house method AV-F-V005)
• Iodine color value: Maximum 3 (50% in xylene) (in-house method AV-F-F007)
• Density: Approximately 1.13 g/ml (as supplied) (in-house method AV-F-D001)
• Flash point: Approximately 25°C (as supplied) (in-house method AV-F-F006)

Use:

• Combined with Desmodur N for high-quality two-pack paints, including 2-pack automotive refinishing paints.

Mixing Ratio with Polyisocyanate:

• Best results are obtained with a mixing ratio of 100 parts by weight SYNTHOESTER 1690 with 27 parts by weight Desmodur N.

Compatibility:

• Compatible with the polisocyanates Desmodur N, L, and IPDI-Trimer.
• Compatible with pigment concentrations based on alkyd resin. However, compatibility should be tested in special cases.

Storage:

• Should be stored in closed containers, protected from moisture, with a shelf life of 6 months.

SYNTHOESTER 1402 is a highly elastic polyester containing hydroxyl groups, supplied as 100% solvent-free. Here are its characteristics, properties, and fields of use:

Characteristics:

• Highly elastic, hydroxyl group-containing polyester.

Properties:

• Hydroxyl value: 120 – 140 (in-house method AV-F-H003)
• Hydroxyl content: Approximately 4% (relative to non-volatile content)
• Viscosity: 15,000-25,000 mPas (at 23°C, as supplied)
• Iodine color value: Less than 3 (as supplied)
• Density: 1.1227 g/ml (as supplied)
• Acid value: Less than 15 (relative to non-volatile content)

Fields of Use:

• Used in combination with suitable isocyanates for producing "soft-feeling" paints. These paints are likely to have a softer texture compared to conventional paints.

Dilutability:

• Compatible with xylene, butyl acetate, and methoxypropyl acetate.

Compatibility:

• Compatible with isocyanates such as Desmodur N 3300 and Desmodur N 3200.
• Compatible with polyols for soft-feeling paints, such as Synthalat A-HD 5667.
• Other compatibilities should be checked in each individual case.

SYNTHOESTER 1170 is a linear polyester containing hydroxyl groups, supplied as 100% (medium viscosity). Here are its characteristics, properties, and fields of use:

Characteristics:

• Linear polyester containing hydroxyl groups.

Properties:

• Hydroxyl value: 40-50 (in-house method AV-F-H003)
• Hydroxyl content: Approximately 1.5% (relative to non-volatile content)
• Viscosity: 400-650 mPas (thinned to 70% with ethyl glycol acetate)
• Iodine color value: Less than 2 (as supplied)
• Non-volatile content: 100% (as supplied)
• Acid value: Less than 3 (relative to non-volatile content)
• Flash point: Greater than 200°C (as supplied)
• Density: 1.19 g/ml (as supplied)

Fields of Use:

• Primarily used for elastizing Synthoester combinations with aliphatic and aromatic isocyanate prepolymers.
• When combined with Synthoester 1120, it achieves good flexibility and distensibility, providing excellent results when coating highly elastic rubber parts and various substrates such as paper, cardboard, glass, polyamide, nylon, and cotton fabrics.

Dilutability:

• Soluble in esters, ether esters, and ketones. Aromatic solvents can be used as diluents, but aliphatic solvents may not be used.

Storage:

• When properly stored in tightly closed containers, Synthoester 1170 has an unlimited shelf life. Clouding may occur when stored in rooms with temperatures below 10°C, which can be eliminated by briefly heating to 60-80°C.

SYNTHOESTER 1165 is a low-branched, saturated hydroxy polyester supplied as 65% in methoxy propyl acetate/xylene (1:1). Here are its characteristics, properties, and fields of use:

Characteristics:

• Low-branched, saturated hydroxy polyester.

Properties:

• Hydroxyl number: 240 - 290 (relative to non-volatile content)
• Hydroxyl content: Approximately 8.0% (relative to non-volatile content)
• Viscosity: 350 - 750 mPas (thinned to 50% with methoxy propyl acetate)
• Iodine color value: Less than 3 (thinned to 50% with methoxy propyl acetate)
• Non-volatile content: 65 +/- 1% (as supplied)
• Acid number: Less than 4 (relative to non-volatile content)
• Flash point: Approximately 32°C (as supplied)
• Density: 1.12 g/ml (as supplied)

Fields of Use:

• Used in combination with aliphatic or aromatic polyisocyanates for air- and stove-drying two-component coatings with good weatherability.
• Particularly suitable for outdoor coatings when combined with Desmodur N, offering excellent lightfastness, gloss retention, weathering resistance, chemical resistance, and abrasion resistance.

Mixing Ratio with Polyisocyanate:

• Best results are obtained with a mixing ratio of 100 parts by weight of Synthoester 1165 with 80 parts by weight of Desmodur N 75%.

Solubility/Dilutability:

• SYNTHOESTER 1165 can be diluted in any proportion with ketones and glycol ether esters. Esters and aromatic solvents can be incorporated in small amounts as extenders. It's important to use only anhydrous solvents and solvents without hydroxyl groups.

Compatibility:

• Compatible with the polyisocyanates Desmodur N and L. Also compatible with Synthoesters 1080, 1110, 1120, and 1165, though compatibility with Synthoesters is limited and should be tested.

Storage:

• Store in closed containers, protected from moisture. Shelf life is 6 months.

SYNTHOESTER 1130 is a product issued by Synthopol, described as a saturated polyester containing hydroxyl groups, modified with a non-drying fatty acid. Here are the key details:

Characteristics:

• It is supplied as two forms: A = 75% in xylene, B = 75% in butyl acetate.

Properties:

• Hydroxyl value: 128-152
• Hydroxyl content: Approximately 4.3% relative to non-volatile components
• Viscosity:
  • Form A (50% Xylene): 50-95 mPas
  • Form A (as supplied): 3,100 – 3,800 mPas
  • Form B (as supplied): 1,300-1,500 mPas
• Iodine colour value: Less than 4
• Non-volatile content: 75 +/- 1%
• Acid value: Less than 15
• Flash point: 36°C for Form A, 32°C for Form B
• Density: 1.03 g/ml for Form A, 1.05 g/ml for Form B

Properties and Fields of Use:

• SYNTHOESTER 1130 is used in combination with isocyanate pre-polymers for air-drying two-component polyurethane coatings.
• It is particularly suitable for fast-drying polyurethane coatings when used with certain Desmodur products.
• Its low OH-content allows for relatively long pot lives of mixtures, providing good application possibilities with casting machines.

Mixing Ratio with Polyisocyanate:

• The recommended mixing ratio varies depending on the specific Desmodur product used.

Processing Information:

• Solvents containing hydroxyl groups should not be used. Suitable solvents include ketones, esters, and most aromatic solvents.
• Solubility and compatibility with reaction partners are provided for various solvents and polyisocyanates.

Storage:

• It has an unlimited shelf life when stored in closed containers protected from moisture.

SYNTHOESTER 1110 is a product issued by Synthopol, described as a branched, saturated polyester containing hydroxyl groups. Here are the key details:

Characteristics:

• It is supplied as 100%.

Properties:

• Hydroxyl value: 220-240
• Hydroxyl content: Approximately 6.5% relative to non-volatile components
• Viscosity: 300-600 mPas (70% MPA)
• Acid value: Less than 4 relative to non-volatile components
• Iodine colour value: Less than 4 (70% MPA)
• Non-volatile content: 100%
• Density: 1.16 g/ml
• Flash point: Approximately 64°C

Properties and Fields of Use:

• SYNTHOESTER 1110 is used in combination with aromatic polyisocyanates for air- and stove-drying two-component coatings.
• It is particularly suitable for anti-corrosive primers with excellent adhesion when used with Desmodur L as the crosslinking partner.
• When combined with SYNTHOESTER 1018 or 1080, it produces impact-resistant and hard films.

Pigmentation:

• All neutral pigments and fillers are suitable for pigmentation.
• Basic pigments and those containing soluble metallic compounds may affect curing and shorten the pot life of mixed batches.

Mixing Ratio with Polyisocyanate:

• The recommended mixing ratio is based on the equivalent reaction of the reactive groups (NCO:OH = 1:1).

Dilutability:

• SYNTHOESTER 1110 can be diluted in any proportion with esters, ketones, and glycol ether esters.
• Aromatic compounds can be incorporated in small amounts.

Compatibility:

• It is compatible with various polyisocyanates, including Desmodur N, L, HL, IL, and VL.
• It is also compatible with other SYNTHOESTER products.

Storage:

• It has a shelf life of at least 6 months when stored in closed containers protected from moisture.