BAYHYTHERM 3146

Characterization

Bayhytherm 3146 is a water-reducible, aliphatic, self-crosslinking stoving

urethane resin. It is used as a binder for waterborne, one-component stoving
polyurethane systems.

Form supplied

Form supplied is approximately 46% waterborne dispersion.

Characteristic data
Property

Value

Unit of measurement

Non-volatile content
(1g/1h/105C)

46 1

Viscosity @ 23C
-1
(D = 186 s )

200 - 1,200

mPas

Value

Unit of measurement

Other data*
Property
Appearance

Yellowish-white, cloudy

Density

approx. 1.10

pH
(Thinned 1:10 with deionized water)

6.8 - 8.5

Dimethylethanolamine

approx. 1

Solvent

g/cm

Method

Method

%
%

Water

approx. 49

Solvent naptha 100

approx. 2

N-methyl pyrrolidone

approx. 1

1-methoxypropylacetate-2

approx. 1

*These values provide general information and are not part of the product specification.

Solubility / thinnability

Bayhytherm 3146 can be diluted with water, esters, ketones, alcohols, glycols
and glycol ethers. However, the solutions formed must be tested for their
storage ability.

Compatibility

Bayhytherm 3146 is compatible with Bayhydrol D 270, PR 135, FT 145, PT

241, VP LS 2056, VP LS 2341, Bayhytherm VP LS 2153 and Bayhytherm

VP LS 2313/1; with blocked polyurethane dispersions such as Bayhydur BL

5140 and VP LS 2310 and also with amino resins such as Cymel 1 303,

328, 370 (Cytec) and Maprenal 1 MF 904. However, the compat- ibility of the
combinations used should always be tested.
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Properties / Applications

Bayhytherm 3146 is used for the formulation of waterborne, one-component

baking systems such as waterborne fillers or general purpose industrial
coatings. Coatings films based on Bayhytherm 3146 exhibit extraordinary
impact strength, adhesion and overcoatability. Bayhytherm 3146 can also be
used as an additive to conventional waterborne stoving systems to improve
flexibility, impact strength and adhesion.
The product is characterized by greater reactivity and better pigment wetting
and thermal stability than the self-curing products, Bayhytherm VP LS 2153
and Bayhytherm VP LS 2313/1. Because it is easy to dilute, it also offers
advantages with respect to the solids content and filling power of the coating
systems at spray viscosity.
Typical curing parameters are 30 minutes at 130C. The product exhibits
overbaking stability up to 120 minutes at 190C. Slight thermal yellowing may
occur depending on the baking temperature and time. As with any product,
use of Bayhytherm 3146 in a given application must be tested (including but
not limited to field testing) in advance by the user to determine suitability.

Storage

Bayhytherm 3146 should be stored in tightly sealed containers.

Recommended storage temperatures are between 5 and 23C.

Storage time

The shelf life is three months after receipt of material by customer, under
normal conditions.

Health and Safety Information

Appropriate literature has been assembled which provides information

concerning the health and safety precautions that must be observed when
handling this product. Before working with this product, you must read and
become familiar with the available information on its risks, proper use, and
handling. This cannot be overemphasized. Information is available in several
forms, e.g., material safety data sheets and product labels. For further
information contact your Bayer MaterialScience representative or the Product
Safety and Regulatory Affairs Department in Pittsburgh, PA.

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