POLYCAT®

Technical Information

POLYCAT® SA 5

Description Recommended storage conditions

POLYCAT® SA 5 is a tertiary amine that strongly POLYCAT® SA 5 has a shelf life of 24 months from
promotes the urethane reaction for use in coating, the date of manufacture and under the condition
adhesive, sealant, elastomer and PU composite that it is stored in factory-packed containers and
applications. protected against extreme weather conditions,
particularly against heat and moisture.
Special properties/Highlights
The optimum storage temperature of POLYCAT®
 Very fast cure speed SA 5 is in between 10 °C and 30 °C. Lower and
 Delayed front-end reactivity higher storage temperatures are not preferable
 Fast demoulding and should be avoided.
 Increased productivity
Hazardous goods classification
Application
Information concerning
POLYCAT® SA 5 is recommended for coatings,
 classification and labelling according to
adhesives, sealants, elastomer or composite
regulations for transport of chemicals
applications where a fast cure speed is required to
 protective measures for storage and handling
increase productivity and to achieve faster
 measures in case of accidents and fire
demolding and processing time.
 toxicological and ecotoxicological effects
Pot life of POLYCAT® SA 5 based formulations can is given in our safety data sheets.
be improved when combining with appropriate pot
life extenders available from Evonik.

The recommended use level of POLYCAT® SA 5 is

0.1 - 1.0 pphp.

Physical properties

Appearance Clear liquid

Viscosity (25 °C) 60 mPa⋅s

Density (25 °C) 1.05 g/cm³

Calculated OH number 119 mg KOH/g

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Evonik Nutrition & Care GmbH І POLYCAT® SA 5 І July 2017