Dianal Hydroxyl Functional Acrylic Resins

Introduction
Dianal America has developed a series of unique acrylic bead resin which contains
hydroxyl (OH) groups. The series can be split into three groups; lower hydroxyl content
resins with solid hydroxyl value (OHV) of less than 10, medium hydroxyl content resins
with solid OHV between 50 and 100, and higher hydroxyl content resins with solid OHV
over 100.

Features and Benefits

 Reactive with isocyanate crosslinkers, for ambient cure systems
 Reactive with melamines for use in baking systems
 Improved intercoat and topcoat adhesion.
 Lower hydroxyl resins are ideal for formulating reactive hot melt adhesives
 These resins are all in solid bead form, which offers formulators maximum freedom
to choose an optimal solvent system for their requirements. The bead form also
means that the products are easy to store and handle, with no fire hazards.
 Resins can be manufactured with varying OHV, molecular weight, glass transition
temperatures (Tg), monomer compositions and with varying concentrations of
different functional groups.

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The recommendations, suggestions, and data herein are believed to be accurate and reliable at the time of printing.
Dianal America, Inc., does not represent, warrant, or guarantee the completeness or reliability of the same, or the use of
any of our products, either alone or in combination with others since conditions and methods of use of our products are
beyond our control.
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Comparative Resin Properties

Hydroxyl Solid OH Value Tg Calc. Solid Acid Molecular

Comment
Resin (mgKOH/g)* (°C) Value (mgKOH/g) Weight

TB-202 4 70 - 56,000
MB-2876 8 83 5 30,000
MB-2935 8 82 5 22,000
MB-3068 8 51 5 41,000
TB-167 45 69 7 15,000
Secondary OH and
TB-197 53 44 16 100,000
Styrene Co-pol
TB-199 86 50 10 12,500
TB-173 86 50 10 15,000
TB-180 86 65 10 21,500 Styrene Co-pol
MB-2752 90 67 7 17,000 Secondary OH
TB-179 130 69 6.5 13,500
TB-177 180 50 6.5 97,000
*Value assumes total incorporation of functional monomer
All values are indicative and do not constitute a specification

Selection of Solvent Viscosities

MB-2876 MB-2935 MB-3068 MB-2752

35% 50% 35% 50% 35% 50% 35% 50%
Toluene 95 3,720 443 6,830 92 2,180 231 9,850
MEK <30 1,200 120 1,360 31 556 <30 200
Acetone <30 780 115 1,360 33 582 <30 140
Ethyl
Acetate 85 2,760 360 4,280 64 1,900 <30 512
Aromatic
100 550 >20,000 4,860 >20,000 250 7,310 3,130 >20,000
IPA Insoluble Insoluble Insoluble Insoluble 1,170 >20,000 181 2,910
All values are indicative and do not constitute a specification

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The recommendations, suggestions, and data herein are believed to be accurate and reliable at the time of printing.
Dianal America, Inc., does not represent, warrant, or guarantee the completeness or reliability of the same, or the use of
any of our products, either alone or in combination with others since conditions and methods of use of our products are
beyond our control.
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Coating Evaluation

Coating Formulation 1
Acrylic polymer 100 parts
Thinner 290 parts MEK/toluene/xylene/Solvesso #150/Butyl
cellosolve acetate = 20/50/10/10/10
Aluminum paste 1 part 1700NL from Toyo Aluminum Co., Ltd.
UVA 1 part Tinuvin 900 from Ciba Specialty
Chemicals Co., Ltd.
HALS 1 part Sanol 292 from Sankyo Co., Ltd.
Isocyanate 28 parts Dulanate 22A-100 OH / NCO = 1/1

Coating Formulation 1 Application

The formulated coatings were diluted to 12 seconds (#4 Ford cup) using the thinner
solution. The coatings were spray applied to the panels, flash dried for 20min and then
forced dried at 70 °C for 60 min. Properties were tested after aging one week at room
temperature.

Coating Formulation 1 Performance Results

TB-173 TB-180 MB-2752 BR-106
Gloss 60 degree 86.7 88.3 86.1 74.0
20 degree 67.7 67.9 67.7 30.0
Pencil hardness H H H F
Adhesion to steel Good Good Good Fair
to ABS Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Weathering
Excellent Good Excellent Good
(Sunshine weather meter)
Resistance to xylene Excellent Excellent Excellent Poor
to methanol Good Good Good Fair
DuPont impact resistance (Steel)
30 35 25 25
(cm; in case 1/2 inch X 500g)
Erichsen distensibility (Steel mm) 9.9 10.9 9.4 6.8
Note: TB-173, TB-180 and MB-2752 are all thermosetting. The BR-106 coating is a conventional
thermoplastic and is listed for benchmarking purposes only.

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The recommendations, suggestions, and data herein are believed to be accurate and reliable at the time of printing.
Dianal America, Inc., does not represent, warrant, or guarantee the completeness or reliability of the same, or the use of
any of our products, either alone or in combination with others since conditions and methods of use of our products are
beyond our control.
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Coating Formulation 2
Acrylic Resins 80 parts MB-2752 is dissolved to 50% solids in
xylene/Dowanol PMA (80:20)
TiO2 (CR-95) 100 parts Ishihara Sangyou
Melamine (Cymel 238) 10 parts American Cyanamid
Epoxy Resin (Epon #1001) 10 parts Shell: Added after dissolved to 50% solids in
Carbitol Acetate
Catalyst (Nacure 5225) 0.5 parts King Industries

Coating Formulation 2 Application

The formulated coatings were diluted to 17 seconds (#4 Ford cup) using a thinner solution
blend of xylene/Dowanol PMA/butyl diglycol (60/30/10). The coatings were spray applied
to a panel of Bonderite #144, flash dried at room temperature for 20min and then baked at
130 °C for 20 min. Properties were tested one day after baking.

Coating Formulation 2 Performance Results

Conventional
Grade MB-2752
Solution Resin
Pencil Hardness 2H 2H
Flexibility (Ericsen) 0.2 mm 0.2 mm
Water Resistance (50 ˚C at 7 days) Good Poor
Gloss (60˚) 88 91
Crosshatch Adhesion 80/100 90/100
Solvent Resistance MEK Excellent Excellent
Xylene Good Good
Salt Spray Resistance 120 hours* Good Poor
*Temperature 35 ˚C, salt concentration 5%, spray volume 2 mL/Hr

For further information or samples, please contact your local Dianal America, Inc.
distributor, or:

Dianal America, Inc.

9675 Bayport Blvd.
Pasadena, TX 77507
Phone: +1 713-758-8100
FAX: +1 281-474-2757
E-mail: sales@dianal.com
Web : www.dianal.com

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The recommendations, suggestions, and data herein are believed to be accurate and reliable at the time of printing.
Dianal America, Inc., does not represent, warrant, or guarantee the completeness or reliability of the same, or the use of
any of our products, either alone or in combination with others since conditions and methods of use of our products are
beyond our control.
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