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Table of Contents Introduction

Introduction.........................................................................................................................................................5 Amino Resins

allnex’s expertise in crosslinking technology is part of our corporate heritage and the foundation to our leadership
in supplying the market with amino resins. This brochure provides product characteristics, compositional
High Solids Methylated Melamine Resins
information and brief general comments on CYMEL® and SETAMINE® amino crosslinkers used in industrial
Highly Methylated Melamine Resins..............................................................................................................6 coatings applications including automotive (OEM), wood kitchen cabinets and office furniture, metal food and
Methylated High Imino Melamine Resins.....................................................................................................6 beverage packaging, metal building products and general metal finishing.

Partially Methylated Melamine Resins...........................................................................................................6

Our new CYMEL NF series of formaldehyde-free crosslinkers are ideal for applications where formaldehyde
emissions and content are a concern.
High Solids Mixed Ether Melamine Resins
Highly Alkylated Melamine Resins..................................................................................................................8 allnex’s Goals in Research and Development
Several factors drive allnex’s research and Several factors drive allnex’s research and development efforts. allnex
High Imino Melamine Resins...........................................................................................................................8
focuses on gaining a fundamental understanding of the technical challenges encountered by our customers
as they work towards improving their formulations. allnex also focuses on offering solutions quickly and cost-
Butylated Melamine Resins effectively. Equally important is our commitment to developing new products that fulfill long-standing needs of
the industries we serve. Our technical specialists routinely visit customer locations worldwide to assist them in
Butylated Melamine Resins............................................................................................................................10
resolving problems and accelerating development of better products. allnex’s research and development efforts
Highly n-Butylated Melamine Resins...........................................................................................................10 are directed towards improvements that impact our 5 sustainability pillars.
n-Butylated High Imino Melamine Resins .................................................................................................10
We design our product and manufacturing process to achieve the highest efficiency in energy utilization
iso-Butylated Melamine Resins.....................................................................................................................10
across the product lifecycle.

High Solids Urea Resins We explore options to limit the consumption of resources, keep them in use as long as possible, and
Methylated Resins............................................................................................................................................12 finally recover and recycle them at the end of service life.

Butylated Resins...............................................................................................................................................12
We aim at minimal use of finite resources and reduce the impact on climate change by looking at
renewable alternatives for raw materials and energy we use.
Butylated Urea Resins
We are committed to making the substitution of potentially harmful chemicals
n-Butylated Urea Resins.................................................................................................................................14
with safer options one of our top priorities.
iso-Butylated Urea Resins..............................................................................................................................14
We focus on reducing emissions of volatile organic solvents across the product lifecycle to protect
Benzoguanamine and Glycoluril Resins people and the environment.

Benzoguanamine Resins................................................................................................................................16
True Customer Commitment
Glycoluril Resins................................................................................................................................................16 With our extensive portfolio of liquid resin & additive, radiation cured and powder coating resin & additive and
crosslinker technologies, we are ideally positioned to help customers find the solutions to all of their coating
challenges. We are dedicated to delivering value through the development of innovative, market-leading, high
Formaldehyde Free Resins
quality products that offer enhanced performance, increased ease-of-use, environmental compliance and
CYMEL NF 2000A .............................................................................................................................................18 reduced cost.
CYMEL NF 3041.................................................................................................................................................18
CYMEL NF 3030.................................................................................................................................................18

Setamine Resins
Butylated Melamine-Formaldehyde Resins...............................................................................................20

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 High Solids Methylated Melamine Resins

Highly Methylated Melamine Resins alkylation, the resins in this series require the addition The advantages are fast cure response at 120-150°C methylolated and partially alkylated. They cure well
Highly methylated melamine resins consist of of a strong acid catalyst for acceptable cure response without the need for strong acid catalysts, fast cure at 125-150°C without the need to add a strong acid
commercial versions of hexamethoxymethylme­lamine when baked at 125-150°C. Typically, 0.2- 0.4% response in waterborne formulations, high film catalyst. The acidity of most polymers used in
(HMMM). They differ primarily in their degree of p-toluene sulfonic acid based on total binder solids hardness and low formaldehyde release on cure. In thermoset coatings is sufficient to catalyze their
alkylation and monomer content. All are efficient is recommended. The optimum concentration of addition to reacting with hydroxyl, carboxyl and amide reaction and their film performance properties are
crosslinking agents for hydroxyl, carboxyl and amide acid catalyst depends on the basicity of the other functionality on polymers, these resins also self- similar to those of the high imino resins mentioned
functional polymers. The practical equivalent weight components in the formulation and should be condense readily. Therefore, their practical equivalent in the previous category. In addition to reacting with
for most of the resins is 130-180. Advantages are low determined experimentally. Using a blocking amine weight is typically 180-240. In addition, they can be the hydroxyl, carboxyl and amide functionality of
VOCs, high film flexibility and toughness (when used for the acid catalyst and adding a stabilizing alcohol to stabilized by adding tertiary amine and stabilizing polymers they also can self-condense readily.
with inherently flexible backbone resins), excellent the formulation can enhance formulation stability. primary alcohol to the formulation. Compared to their Their practical equivalent weight is also 180-240.
formulation stability (especially in waterborne systems highly alkylated counterparts, the imino resins usually As with all melamine resins, they can be stabilized
formulated at a pH of 8-9), good mar resistance and Methylated High Imino Melamine Resins result in slightly less flexible coatings and slightly by adding amine and stabilizing alcohol to the
good intercoat adhesion properties. As typical with Methylated high imino melamine resins are partially higher VOCs when used in solvent-based systems. formulation. The major limitation of these products
melamine resins, all are low in color and color methylolated and highly alkylated. These characte­ is high formaldehyde release on baking primarily
development, have excellent exterior durability and ristics result in resins containing a significant Partially Methylated Melamine Resins due to their high free methylol content.
good heat resistance. Due to their high extent of concentration of alkoxy/imino or high NH functio­nality. Partially methylated melamine resins are highly

Non volatile content Free Formaldehyde Dyn. Viscosity Density 23°C Xylene
Product name 45min- 45°C (%) Solvent (%) 23°C (mPa*s) (kg/m³) approx. solubility Water solubility Comments

High Solids Methylated Melamine Resins

CYMEL® 300 98 minimum none < 0.25% Waxy solid 1200 Complete Insoluble Closest composition to HMMM product line.

CYMEL 301 98 minimum none < 0.2% 1550 - 4500 1200 Complete Insoluble Slightly lower alkylation than CYMEL 300 resin. Desirable for waterborne.

CYMEL 303 LF 98 minimum none < 0.1% 3000 - 6000 1200 Complete Insoluble Free formaldehyde < 0.1%.

CYMEL 304 98 minimum none < 0.1% 4000 - 9000 1200 Complete Insoluble Fast curing version of HMMM for wood coatings. Free formaldehyde < 0.1%.

CYMEL 350 97 minimum none < 1.7% 5100 - 16000 1200 Complete Complete Lower alkylation than CYMEL 303 LF resin. Completely water soluble.

CYMEL 3745 98 minimum none < 0.5% 2500 - 7500 1200 Complete Insoluble Similar in composition and film performance to CYMEL 301 resin.
Designed for use in 2K ambient and forced dry systems for temperature sensitive substrates.
CYMEL XW 3106 98 minimum none < 0.1% 4000 - 9000 1200 Complete Insoluble
Free formaldehyde < 0.1%.
CYMEL MM-100 99 minimum none ≤ 0.40% 10000 - 25000 1200 Complete Insoluble More oligomeric than CYMEL 303LF resin. Good water resistance.

High Imino Resins

CYMEL 323 76 - 82 iso-Butanol < 0.7% 2500 - 7500 1120 Partial Complete Very fast cure response. Does not require strong acid catalyst. Low formaldehyde release.

CYMEL 325 78 - 82 iso-Butanol < 0.5% 2500 - 4500 1120 Partial Partial Fast cure response. Does not require strong acid catalyst. Low formaldehyde release.

CYMEL 327 88 - 92 iso-Butanol < 0.5% 5100 - 16000 1180 Partial Complete Fast cure and good stability. Does not require strong acid catalyst.

CYMEL 328 83 - 87 Water < 0.5% 1000 - 3000 1230 Insoluble Complete Waterborne version of CYMEL 327 resin.

CYMEL 385 76 - 81 Water < 0.25% 1000 - 1600 1250 Insoluble Complete Very fast cure response in water based systems. Does not require strong acid catalyst. Low formaldehyde release.

Partially Methylated Melamine Resins

CYMEL 370 86 - 90 iso-Butanol < 3.5% 5100 - 10200 1180 Partial Partial General purpose. Fast Cure. Does not require strong acid catalyst.

CYMEL 373 83 - 87 Water < 2.1% 2500 - 6000 1260 Insoluble Complete Similar performance to CYMEL 370 but supplied in water.

CYMEL 380 76 - 82 iso-Butanol < 3.5% 1200 - 3500 1200 Partial Partial Same composition as CYMEL 370 but supplied at lower solids.

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 High Solids Mixed Ether Melamine Resins

Highly Alkylated Melamine Resins weight for most is 140-200. Other advantages are low blocking amine for the acid catalyst and the addition of series, their composition contains primarily alkoxy/
The highly alkylated melamine resins in this VOCs, high film flexibility and toughness when used a stabilizing alcohol to the formulation should enhance imino or alkoxy/NH functionality. The advantages are
category are similar to the commercial versions of with inherently flexible backbone resins and excellent formulation stability. fast cure response at 120-150°C without the need
hexamethoxymethylmelamine (HMMM) except for formulation stability (especially in waterborne system for strong acid catalyst addition, fast cure response in
the type of alkylation alcohol. The resins contain at a pH of 8-9 and good mar resistance properties). High Imino Melamine Resins waterborne formulations, high film hardness and low
combinations of methoxy sites and longer chain length Due to their high extent of alkylation, the resins in this The high imino melamine resins in this category are formaldehyde release on cure. In addition to reacting
alkoxy sites (ethoxy, n-butoxy or iso-butoxy). They also series require the addition of a strong acid catalyst for similar to those in the high imino methylated melamine with hydroxyl, carboxyl and amide functional polymers,
differ from each other in their degree of alkylation and acceptable cure response when baked at 125-150°C. series in that they are partially methylated and highly the resins also self-condense readily. Therefore, their
monomer content. Longer chain length alkoxy sites Typically, 0.2-0.4% p-toluene sulfonic acid based on alkylated. They differ from methylated melamine resins practical equivalent weight is typically 200-250. They
impart lower viscosity, improved flow and leveling and total binder solids is recommended. The optimum in the type of alkylation alcohol, and they contain too can be stabilized by the addition of amine and
intercoat adhesion. All of the resins in the series are concentration of acid catalyst depends on the basicity combinations of methoxy sites and n-butoxy sites. stabilizing alcohol addition to the formulation.
efficient crosslinking agents for hydroxyl, carboxyl and of the other components in the formulation and The butoxy sites impart improved flow and leveling and
amide functional polymers. The practical equivalent should be determined experimentally. The use of a intercoat adhesion properties. As in the methylated

Non volatile content Alkoxy ratio Free Formaldehyde Dyn. Viscosity Density 23°C
Product name 45’ - 45°C (%) Solvent approx. (%) 23°C (mPa*s) (kg/m³) approx. Comments

Highly Alkylated Melamine Resins

CYMEL® 1130 96 minimum none Me/nBu = 3/1 < 0.1% 4000 - 7000 1130 Used in e-coat and high solids coatings.

CYMEL 1133 98 minimum none Me/nBu = 1/1 < 0.1% 750-1950 1080 Used in high solids coatings. Good film flexibility and recoat adhesion.

CYMEL 1141 83 - 87 iso-Butanol Me/isoBu = 3/2 ≤ 0.4% 1400-3000 1080 Carboxy functionality. Excellent adhesion to metals.

CYMEL 1161 98 minimum none Me/isoBu = 3/1 < 0.1% 1050-2000 1130 Excellent intercoat adhesion. Low VOCs.

CYMEL 1168 98 minimum none Me/isoBu = 1/1 < 0.1% 2000-4500 1080 Methylated-isobutylated version of CYMEL 1133 resin. Excellent intercoat adhesion.

CYMEL 3020 98 minimum none Me/nBu = 4/1 < 0.10% 900-1800 1120 Designed for automotive coating formulations with improved appearance.

High Imino Melamine Resins

CYMEL 202 80 - 94 n-Butanol Me/isoBu = 3/2 < 0.5% 2500-7500 1090 Low MW resin. Good balance of reactivity, film flex properties and humidity resistance.

CYMEL 203 70 -74 n-Butanol Me/nBu = 1/1 < 0.5% 400-800 1040 Excellent flow and leveling, adhesion properties.

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 Butylated Melamine Resins

Highly n-Butylated Melamine Resins on the basicity of the other components in the with hydroxyl, carboxyl and amide functionalities on 120-150°C without the need to add a strong acid
Highly butylated melamine resins are similar to the formulation and should be determined experimentally. polymers, these resins self-condense readily. catalyst, high film hardness and low formaldehyde
commercial versions of hexamethoxymethyl­melamine The use of a blocking amine for the acid catalyst and Their practical equivalent weight is typically 220-280 release on cure. In addition to reacting with hydroxyl,
(HMMM), except they are n-butylated. the addition of a stabilizing alcohol to the formulation on a solids basis, and high concentrations of the carboxyl and amide functionality on polymers, the
They also are slightly more oligomeric than their should enhance formulation stability. melamine resins in the formulation result in high resins self-condense readily. Therefore, their practical
methylated counterparts. The butylation or butoxy film hardness and improved exterior durability. equivalent weight is typically 160-220. They can be
sites impart improved flow, leveling and intercoat n-Butylated Melamine Resins However, this may also yield lower film flexibility and stabilized by the addition of an amine and a stabilizing
adhesion properties. However, cure response is slower n-butylated resins in this category are very polymeric lower adhesion properties. They too can be stabilized alcohol to the formulation.
than that of the resins in the methylated category. Yet, in nature. They differ in extent of methylolation, by adding amines and stabilizing alcohol to the
highly butylated melamine resins are efficient butylation and polymerization. In general, higher formulation. iso-Butylated Melamine Resins
crosslinking agents for hydroxyl, carboxyl and amide extents of methylolation and butylation result in more The iso-butylated melamine resins in this category
functional polymers. The practical equivalent weight is hydrophobic resins with lower viscosities, higher n-Butylated High Imino Melamine Resins are similar to polymeric n-butylated resins and differ
160-220. Other advantages are high film flexibility and stability, slightly higher film flexibility, film gloss and Butylated high imino melamine resins are similar to only in that they are “iso” rather than “n”-butylated.
toughness when used with inherently flexible adhesion but slower cure response. Higher extents those in the high imino methylated melamine series as It is generally believed that iso-butylated melamine
backbone resins, excellent formulation stability and of polymerization result in faster film property they are partially methylolated and highly alkylated. resins cure faster than n-butylated resins, although
good mar resistance properties. Due to their high development but also in higher viscosities and They differ from the high imino methylated melamine differences in extent of methylolation, alkylation and
extent of alkylation, the resins require the addition of therefore higher VOCs. None of the resins in this resins in that they are n-butylated. The butoxy sites polymerization are believed to be more significant
a strong acid catalyst for acceptable cure response category require the addition of a strong acid catalyst impart improved flow, leveling and intercoat adhesion factors with respect to cure response. The comments
when baked at 125-150°C. Typically 0.2-0.4% p-toluene for adequate cure at 125-150°C. Usually, the acidity properties. As in the methylated series, their compo­ made previously concerning the n-butylated resins
sulfonic acid based on total binder solids is necessary. of the other resin components in the formulation sition contains primarily alkoxy/imino or alkoxy/NH also apply to the iso-butylated resins.
The optimum concentration of acid catalyst depends results in sufficient catalysis. In addition to reacting functionality. The advantages are fast cure response at

Non volatile content Free Formaldehyde Dyn. Viscosity Density 20°C Acid number
Product name 45min - 45°C (%) Solvent (%) 23°C (mPa·s) (g/cc) approx. (mg KOH/g) Comments

Highly n-Butylated Melamine Resins

CYMEL® 1156 96 (1) n-Butanol < 0.2% 3800 - 7500 1.05 - Good resistance properties when cured adequately. Very hydrophobic

CYMEL MB-94 94 - 97 (1) n-Butanol < 0.1% 2400 - 3800 - - Improves the water resistance of UF wood finishes. Very hydrophobic.

CYMEL MB-98 96 (1) n-Butanol < 0.1% 1700 - 4500 1.04 0.25 - 1.0 Used for improved resistance properties in acid curing industrial wood applications.

n-Butylated High Imino Melamine Resins

CYMEL 1158 78 - 82 (1) n-Butanol < 1.2% 3000 - 7000 1.05 - High solids. Fast cure response.

CYMEL 1158LF 78 - 82 (1) n-Butanol < 0.5% 3000 - 7000 1.05 - High solids. Fast cure response. Low HCHO release.

CYMEL MB-14-B 68 - 72 (2) n-Butanol < 2.5% 3800 - 5600 1.06 0 - 1.5 For general industrial baking applications specially dipping applications.

n-Butylated Melamine Resins

CYMEL 247-10 62 - 66 (3) n-Butanol < 3.5% 850 - 1900 - 1.0 max Excellent compatibility, flow and leveling.

CYMEL 651 58 - 62 (4) n-Butanol / Xylene < 1.7% 1000 - 2000 1.01 0.8 max Contains a non-silicone additive to promote flow and leveling.

CYMEL 658 53 - 57 (4) n-Butanol / Xylene < 1.6% 350 - 550 1.00 0.8 max Recommended for primer applications.

Iso-Butylated Melamine Resins

CYMEL MI-12-I 58 - 62 (2) iso-Butanol < 0.6% 1050 - 1950 0.97 0 - 1.6 For fast drying general industrial stoving applications, especially for primer formulations.

CYMEL MI-97-IX 68 - 72 (2) iso-But / Xylene < 0.6% 480 - 760 1.01 1-3 Very fast curing. Good compatibility.

(1) (2) (3) (4)

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 High Solids Urea Resins
Methylated Resins very low temperature cure systems - for example, for the acid catalyst and the addition of a stabilizing solvent-based systems. It is very hydrophobic and
Methylated urea resins were designed for waterborne those for wood finishes - a 2-component formulation is alcohol to the formulation enhances formulation stable but slower curing than its methylated
and solvent-based formulations for interior and necessary. In such formulations, the acid catalyst is stability. The latter approach is recommended for counterparts. A strong acid catalyst is recommended
non-UV resistant applications. They differ from each added to the fully-formulated system just prior to use. 2-component formulations. for acceptable cure response at 125°C. Other
other primarily in their extent of methylolation and If the bake temperature is around 70°C, a concen­ formulation details are the same as those given for
methylation. As with other amino resins for coatings, tration of 1-2% on total binder solids of a strong or Butylated resins methylated resins.
higher extents of alkylation result in improved weak acid is recommended. In general, urea resins The one resin in this category, CYMEL U-80 resin, is
compatibility with most binders, improved stability, react with the hydroxyl, carboxyl and amide functional similar in composition to several of the methylated
better flow and leveling - but slower cure response. sites on polymers, but they also have a high tendency resins except that its alkylation alcohol is n-butanol.
These resins require the addition of a strong acid for self-condensation. Their practical equivalent weight This resin is also recommended for interior and
catalyst for acceptable cure response at 125°C. For is in the range of 180-260. The use of a blocking amine non-UV resistant coatings; it is used primarily in

Non Volatile content Free Formaldehyde Dyn. Viscosity Density 23°C Water Xylene
Product Name 45’ at 45°C (%) Solvent (%) 23°C (mPa*s) (kg/m³) approx. Solubility Solubility Comments

Methylated resins

CYMEL U 65 96 minimum Methanol ≤ 0.4 5000 - 18000 1200 Insoluble Complete Formaldehyde free, industrial wood coatings.

CYMEL UM 15 96 minimum Methanol < 0.5 6800 - 17000 1200 Insoluble Complete Formaldehyde free, high performance, heat cured coatings.

Butylated resins
Very hydrophobic. Excellent water resistance properties when cured
CYMEL U 80 96 minimum n-Butanol < 0.1 1700 - 4500 1200 Complete Insoluble
properly.

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 Butylated Urea Resins

n-Butylated Urea Resins other resin components in the formulation is sufficient wood finishes. In the latter application, the acid catalyst extent of methylolation, alkylation and polymerization
The urea resins in this category are all partially for catalysis. In addition to reacting with hydroxyl, is added to the fully-formulated system just prior to are believed to be more significant factors with respect
n-butylated and very polymeric in nature. They differ in carboxyl and amide functional polymers, the resins also use. A concentration to cure response. iso-butylated urea resins perform in
extent of methylolation, butylation, and polymerization. self condense readily. Their practical equivalent weight of 1-2% on total binder solids of a strong or weak acid much the same way as n-butylated urea resins. That is,
In general, higher extents of methylolation and is typically 220-300 on a solids basis. High concen­ is recommended for systems that require low bake high concentrations of these resins in the formulation
butylation result in more hydrophobic resins with lower trations of the urea resins in the formulation result in temperatures - typically less than 70°C. result in high film hardness, but possibly lower film
viscosities, higher stability, slightly higher film high film hardness, but possibly lower film toughness toughness and lower adhesion properties. iso-
toughness, film gloss and adhesion but a slower cure and lower adhesion properties. They can be stabilized iso-Butylated Urea Resins butylated resins can be stabilized by adding amine and
response. Higher extents of polymerization result in by amine and stabilizing alcohol addition to the The iso-butylated urea resins in this category are stabilizing alcohol to the formulation. They are
faster film property development but also in higher formulation. As with other urea resins, they are similar to the polymeric n-butylated resins, except that recommended for interior and non·UV resistant
viscosities and therefore, higher VOCs. None of the recommended for interior, non-UV resistant they are iso-butylated rather than n-butylated. It is applications as well.
resins require the addition of a strong acid catalyst for applications. The most typical applications are interior generally believed that iso-butylated urea resins cure
adequate cure at 125°C. Usually, the acidity of the container coatings and 2-component solvent-based faster than n-butylated resins, although differences in

Free Dyn. Viscosity 23°C (mPa·s) Density 20°C Acid number

Product Name Non Volatile % Solvent Formaldehyde (%) Viscosity 72°F (Gardner-Holdt) (g/cc) approx. (mg KOH/g) Comments

n-Butylated Urea Resins

CYMEL® U-21-511 58 - 62 (2) n-But / Ethanol < 0.5% - 1.03 2-5 Exempt solvent version of CYMEL U-21-510 resin.
CYMEL U-21-510 58 - 62 (2)
n-Butanol / Xylene ≤ 0.45% - 1.03 2-5
CYMEL U-216-8 57 - 61 (3)
n-Butanol / Xylene < 1.0% 600 - 1500 1.04 0.5 - 2.0
CYMEL U-216-10 LF 58 - 62 (3) n-Butanol < 0.65% S-V 1.01 - Low free formaldehyde for metal deco, can and coil coating primers.
CYMEL U-227-8 49 - 55 (3) n-But / Xylene < 1.5% 1700 - 4500 1.00 1-4 General purpose butylated urea formaldehyde resin.
CYMEL U-1050 49 - 55 (3) n-Butanol / Xylene < 0.5% X - Z1 1.00 1-4 For fast cure industrial bake and low temperature cure wood conversion varnishes.
CYMEL U-1050-10 58 - 62 (3) n-Butanol ≤ 0.8% Z-Z2 1.01 1-4 CYMEL U-1050 resin supplied in n-butanol.
CYMEL U-1052-8 54 - 58 (3)
n-But / Xylene < 1.5% 500 - 1300 1.04 2 - 2.7 Fast-curing, compatible resin. Suitable for epoxy systems.
CYMEL U-1054 58 - 62 (3)
n-But / Ethanol < 1.0% - 1.05 5-7 Fast-curing, compatible resin. Suitable for epoxy systems.
CYMEL U-610 65 - 69 (4)
n-But / Xylene < 1.8% 10000 - 13000 1.05 2-3 For general industrial baking applications especially for metal decorating primer formulations.
CYMEL U-640 58 - 62 (4)
n-But / Xylene < 1.0% 800 - 1400 1.02 2-4 For general stoving primer formulations with excellent flow and levelling properties.
CYMEL UB-24-BX 61 - 65 (5)
n-But / Xylene < 0.7% 1700 - 2600 1.02 2-5 For general industrial stoving finishes when electrostatic spray application is required.
CYMEL UB-26-BX 61 - 65 (5)
n-But / Xylene < 0.7% 1700 - 2600 1.02 2 -5 For general industrial stoving finishes and primer formulations.
CYMEL UB-90-BX 63 - 67 (5) n-But / Xylene < 0.7% 700 - 1100 1.04 0.5 - 3 For general industrial stoving formulations special for electrostatic spray applications.
CYMEL UB-25-BE 61 - 65 (5) n-But / Ethanol < 0.7% 1000 - 3000 1.02 1.5 - 3.5 Fast-curing resin for wood finishes and general metals.
CYMEL UB-30-B 63 - 67 (5) n-Butanol < 0.6% 13000 - 25000 1.03 1-3 Fast-curing resin for wood finishes and general metals.
iso-Butylated Urea Resins
CYMEL U-662 58 - 62 (4) iso-But / Xylene < 0.3% 1200 - 2400 1.01 0.75 - 1.5 Medium-high reactivity. Recommended for wood finishes. Low HCHO emission.
CYMEL U-663 60 - 64 (4)
iso-Butanol < 0.3% 2400 - 4500 1.00 0.75 - 1.5 Medium-high reactivity. Recommended for wood finishes. Low HCHO emission.
CYMEL U-1051 58 - 62 (3)
iso-But / Xylene ≤ 0.35% 1800 - 4400 1.01 2 - 10 Fast cure and excellent compatibility.
CYMEL UI-19-I 61 - 64 (5)
iso-Butanol ≤ 0.8% 8700 - 16000 1.02 0.5 - 2 Fast curing resin for wood finishes. Low formaldehyde emission.
CYMEL UI-19-IE 58 - 62 (5)
iso-Butanol / Ethanol <1.0% 1700 - 3500 1.00 0.5 - 2 For fast drying acid curing wood coating formulations with low odor requirements.
CYMEL UI-20-E 76 - 80 (5)
Ethanol < 0.5% 1700 - 3500 1.01 0-1 High film build wood coatings.
CYMEL UI-21-E 76 - 80 (5) Ethanol < 0.5% 2500 - 4500 1.01 0-1 Good cure speed. General purpose resin.
CYMEL UI-27-EI 58 - 62 (5) Ethanol / iso-But < 0.5% 350 - 600 1.01 1-3 Good cure speed. Compatible with nitrocellulose systems.
CYMEL U-38-I 67 - 71 (5) iso-Butanol < 1.0% 12000 - 20000 1.03 2-4 Used in primers and topcoats for metal substrates. High resistivity.

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 Benzoguanamine and Glycoluril Resins

Benzoguanamlne Resins temperatures greater than 125°C. Their practical Glycoluril Resins properties. The highly alkylated resin, CYMEL 1170, was
Benzoguanamine resins are similar to melamine-based equivalent weights are slightly higher than the practical Glycoluril resins are similar to their melamine resins designed to replace HMMM where there is a desire to
resins in that they too are triazine based, but in this weights of their melamine counterparts and range from counterparts in that they too are based on a ring improve film flexibility. The same comments concerning
instance the triazine has a benzene group substitution. 160-220. structure, glycoluril. Similar to benzoguanamine resins, highly alkylated monomeric melamine resins also apply
Therefore, they are less functional than melamine- The less alkylated polymeric resins only require the they are less functional than melamine resins but are to the alkylated glycoluril resins.
based resins and are not UV resistant. acidity of the other components in the formulation to UV resistant and can be used in exterior coatings.
Benzoguanamine resins are noted for their enhanced cure adequately at greater than 125°C, but they have Their advantages are film toughness and flexibility,
film flexibility/toughness and for their chemical higher VOCs in a solvent-based formulation. Their ability to adhere to metals and low formaldehyde
resistance. They are typically used in primers, container practical equivalent weights are also slightly higher than release on curing. There are two categories in the
coatings and appliance finishes. Usually, highly those of their melamine counterparts and range from product line, that of unalkylated methylol glycoluril
alkylated, monomeric benzoguanamine resins result in 200-260 on a solids basis. The use of a blocking amine resins, and those which are highly alkylated. CYMEL
higher film flexibility than that which can be achieved and the addition of a stabilizing alcohol to the 1172 is unalkylated and was designed for water-based
with other types of resins, but they also require the formulation should enhance formulation stability. coatings with low temperature cure performance
addition of a strong acid catalyst for adequate cure at

Free Formaldehyde Dyn. Viscosity Density 20°C Water Xylene

Product Name Non Volatile % Solvent Alkoxy Ratio Approx. (%) 20°C (mPa*s) (kg/m³) Approx. Solubility Solubility Comments

Benzoguanamine Resins
For high quality industrial primer formulations which provide
CYMEL® 1123 98 minimum (2) - Me/Eth = 55/45 < 0.1% 3800 - 10200 1170 Insoluble Complete
excellent film flexibility and adhesion.
For electrodeposition and primer formulations requiring very
CYMEL 1125 87 - 91 (2) 2-butoxy ethanol Me/Eth = 55/45 < 0.2% 5000 - 17000 1140 Insoluble Partial
good adhesion, and resistance properties.
CYMEL 5010B 64 - 68 (3) n-Butanol n-Butyl < 0.5% 300 - 800 1000 Insoluble Complete Polymeric general purpose resin. HAPS Free.

CYMEL 659 70 - 74 (1)

Butanol n-Butyl < 1.3% 650 - 1200 1065 Insoluble Complete Excellent adhesion and corrosion resistance for direct to metal coatings.

Glycoluril Resins
Highly butylated, highly monomeric resin. Very hydrophobic.
CYMEL 1170 98 minimum (2) n-Butanol n-Butyl < 0.5% 3000 - 6000 1070 Insoluble Complete
Excellent film flex.
CYMEL 1172 43 - 47 (3) Water Unalkylated < 1.5% < 50 1210 Complete Insoluble Unalkylated resin for WB finishes. Fast curing.

(1) (2) (3)

= Pan solids 120' at 120°C = Foil solids 45' at 45°C = Pan solids 120' at 105°C

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 Formaldehyde Free Resins

CYMEL® NF 2000A to form urethane linkages. Cure can typically be emulsion allows for the formulation of a two-pack polymers containing primary hydroxyl functionality.
CYMEL NF 2000A crosslinking agent is a unique accomplished without use of a catalyst to yield films ambient or low bake system for industrial wood CYMEL NF 3041 resin requires the addition of an acid
trifunctional melamine-based crosslinker containing that exhibit excellent hardness, chemical resistance, applications with superior catalyzed pot life relative catalyst to the formulation in order to obtain effective
reactive carbamate functionality. It can be used to exterior durability and environmental etch resistance. to isocyanate-based systems. Coatings are typically cure for both ambient and heat cured applications. It is
crosslink hydroxy- and epoxy containing polymers to Addition of low levels of acid catalyst (e.g. 0.5% dodecyl sandable in 30-45 minutes following coating application recommended to use 2.0% CYCAT 500 based on weight
give highly durable, acid-resistant films that exhibit a benzene sulfonic acid on binder solids) has been found under ambient conditions. The finished coating of total binder solids. However, the acidity of other
favorable balance of hardness and flexibility. An to improve humidity resistance properties in some provides a balance of properties including early formulation components may affect the reaction rate
important feature of CYMEL NF 2000A is that it does systems. Both catalyzed and uncatalyzed formulations hardness development, chemical resistance, cold check and should be evaluated in combination with the
not contain or emit formaldehyde on cure. It can be show good 1K package stability at 23°C. CYMEL NF resistance and very good appearance with minimal catalyst. Catalyzed potlife can be extended by the
employed as the sole crosslinker in a coating or ink 2000 will react with carboxy functional backbone resins, grain-raising. addition of 10 to 20% primary alcohol on total binder
formulation, or it may be used at lower levels in but require bake temperatures >150°C. solids. Methanol or ethanol is preferred to ensure early
combination with other crosslinkers - such as CYMEL NF 3041 hardness development and sandability. The coatings
conventional amino resins or isocynanates - in order CYMEL NF 3030 CYMEL NF 3041 is a partially n-butylated crosslinking demonstrate very good flow, gloss, early film hardness,
to obtain a balance of properties. CYMEL NF 2000A is CYMEL NF 3030 is the waterborne version of CYMEL agent designed for two-pack ambient and heat cured early print resistance and chemical resistance.
recommended for high quality durable finishes such as 3041. CYMEL NF 3030 contains no organic solvent formulations for industrial wood and plastic
automotive topcoats, exterior can varnishes and coil and therefore no solvent is released on cure, allowing applications. These systems have excellent early
coatings. CYMEL NF 2000A reacts with hydroxy for formulation of ultra-low VOC coating systems. hardness, resistance properties, appearance and hot/
functional backbone resins at >125°C bake schedules Pairing with VIACRYL® SC 6834w/42WA nonionic acrylic cold cycle flexibility. CYMEL NF 3041 is a very effective
crosslinking agent for alkyd, polyester and acrylic

Non volatile content Dyn. Viscosity Density 20°C

Product Name (%) Solvent 23°C (mPa*s) (g/cc) approx. Water Solubility Xylene Solubility Comments
CYMEL NF 2000A 48 - 52 (2) Butanol 10 - 50 0.95 Insoluble Complete Formaldehyde free, high performance, heat cured coatings.

CYMEL NF 3041 62 - 66 (1) Butanol 300 - 1000 1.00 Insoluble Complete Formaldehyde free, industrial wood coatings.

CYMEL NF 3030 40 - 45 (3) Water < 300 1.17 Soluble Insoluble Formaldehyde free, industrial wood coatings, no VOC.

(1)
= Foil solids 45’ at 45°C (2)
= Pan solids 120’ at 105°C (3)
= Pan Solids 60’ at 125°C Please contact your local allnex representative regarding our full portfolio and product availability in specific countries and regions.

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 Setamine Resins

SETAMINE® resins are amino crosslinkers developed

and supplied to the market by Nuplex Resins prior to
the merger with allnex. The SETAMINE product
portfolio includes butylated melamine-formaldehyde
resins used primary for automotive top coats.

Non Volatile by Free Formaldehyde Dynamic Viscosity Density 23°C Acid Value
Product Name Weight (%) Solvent (%) 23°C (mPa-s) (kg/m3) (mg KOH/g) Comments

Butylated Melamine-Formaldehyde Resins

Used in automotive topcoats. Very good compatibility, high reactivity with low
SETAMINE US-138 BB-70 68 - 72 n-Butanol ≤ 0.4 1100 - 1700 1.03 0.3 max
viscosity, excellent sprayability, good petrol and acid resistance, high gloss.
Used in automotive OEM clearcoats in combination with thermosetting acrylic
SETAMINE US-146 BB-72 70 - 74 n-Butanol ≤ 0.4 1500 - 4500 1.04 0.7 max resins. Excellent appearance and gloss, excellent water resistance, high reactivity,
good acid resistance, good mechanical properties.
Very good compatibility, high reactivity with low viscosity, excellent sprayability,
good petrol and acid resistance, high gloss, excellent second coat adhesion. Used
SETAMINE US-148 BB-70 68 - 72 n-Butanol ~ 0.4 700 - 1500 1.03 0.3 max
in automotive top coats in combination with alkyd, polyester, or thermosetting
acrylic resins.
Used in low bake or forced dry (80°C) finishes, such as car body repair finishes.
SETAMINE US-132 BB-71 69 - 73 n-Butanol ≤ 0.8 700 - 1100 1.05 1.5 max
Good film hardness, body, gloss, and alkali resistance.
Used in low bake or forced dry (80°C) finishes, such as car body repair finishes.
SETAMINE US-146 BX-65 65 - 67 n-Butanol / Xylene ~ 0.3 600 - 1200 1.02 0.7 max
Good film hardness, body, gloss, and alkali resistance.
In combination with thermosetting acrylic resins: automotive top coats
SETAMINE US-144 BB-60 58 - 62 n-Butanol ≤ 0.4 500 - 1000 0.99 1.2 max (particularly clear coats). Very good compatibility, excellent sprayability, good
petrol and acid resistance, excellent appearance and gloss.

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