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High-weatherability crosslinker for 1K/2K Polyurethane coatings and resins
DURANATE™
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Low viscosity hardener that contributes to low VOC
DURANATE™ is a hardener for urethane coatings. Urethane coatings hardened with DURANATE™ have not only high weatherability, but also excellent mechanical and chemical properties. In addition, our unique technologies - low viscosity and low-temperature curability - contribute to reducing VOCs and CO2.
In addition to contributing to the reduction of VOCs and CO2 in automotive coating processes, DURANATE™ allows for the provision of urethane coatings with functionalities such as excellent appearance, high weatherability, and high scratch resistance.
In addition to contributing to the reduction of VOCs and CO2 in automotive coating processes, DURANATE™ allows for the provision of urethane coatings with functionalities such as excellent appearance, high weatherability, and high scratch resistance.
World-class low viscosity
TLA and TUL, our outstanding grades with world-class low viscosity contribute to reducing VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) by reducing the amount of solvent diluted for coating and achieving high solid coating. These merits are achieved by our technology for reducing the viscosity of polyisocyanate. At the same time, since the resin viscosity after solvent volatilization is low, the flow property and smoothness of the coating film are improved during the baking process, achieving excellent appearance.
Reduces energy cost and CO2 during coating
The low-temperature curing technology of blocked polyisocyanate used for one-liquid type coating can reduce temperature for baking automobiles in automotive coating lines. The above merit greatly contributes to reducing energy cost and CO2 in the automotive coating process.
High weatherability
Urethane coatings with excellent weatherability can be applied. The application of a highly weatherability coating contributes to the longer life of the interior and exterior surface of automobiles.
Curing agent for the top clear coat of vehicle bodies
Urethane coating containing “DURANATE™” is used for clear coat because it excels in appearance, weatherability, acid resistance, and scratch resistance (usage type: isocyanurate type polyisocyanate).
Curing agent for the base coat of vehicle bodies
Base coat coating containing “DURANATE™” improves the crosslinking density required for multi-layer coating films and can impart chipping resistance*1 and base concealability*2.
*1: “Chipping resistance”: Resistivity to damage to the coating which is caused by collisions with stones, etc. during vehicle running
*2: “Base concealment”: Performance of concealing a base color
(Usage type: Isocyanurate type blocked polyisocyanate)
Coating curing agent for plastic parts of vehicles
Coating for plastics which contain “DURANATE™” (for bumpers, interior parts, and so on) can be used as coating for automotive plastics because they harden at low temperature range of 80°C to 100°C.
(Usage type: Blocked polyisocyanate)
Other Efforts
We are developing a variety of low viscosity polyisocyanates and water-based polyisocyanates that comply with New National Standard for Restricted Chemical Substances in Consumer Products in China (GB/T).
Please contact us for other environmental laws and regulations.
Further details
Interview with DURANATE™ representative
https://asahi-kasei-mobility.com/en/interview/creating-for-tomorrow_3/