ACURE™ – Game Changing New Resin Chemistry for Coatings
ACURE™ is a new, non-isocyanate resin chemistry for coatings based on Michael Addition. Historically the Michael Addition has been too fast and difficult to control for practical use on coatings. Allnex has developed and patented new technology which harnesses ACURE™ ’s speed via use of a unique C02 blocked catalyst and kinetic control additives which give the paint formulator the tools needed to manage ACURE™ ’s use across a number of different applications and application conditions. This proprietary technology gives ACURE™ it’s tagline of “Speed and Control”.
ACURE™ – What’s “Under the Hood”?
In ACURE™ systems, allnex typically uses a relatively low molecular weight malonated polyester with a relatively low molecular weight acrylate like diTMPTA as its primary Michael Addition reactants. To enable Michael Addition, a strong base catalyst is needed. To enable Michael Addition’s extremely fast cure and create potlife, allnex blocked the catalyst with carbon dioxide. This approach preserves the inherently fast curing kinetics of Michael Addition while remarkably providing hours of potlife, orders of magnitude beyond those seen in typical 2k isocyanate or other chemistries.
ACURE™ chemistry is further enhanced by the use of kinetic additives which are used to slow the system further, providing the formulator with additional degree’s of control so as to manage coatings properties including open time, appearance in thick films and coating performance in varying environmental conditions.
Alternatives to Polyurethane systems don’t come easily. ACURE™ provides coatings properties never before seen in the Coatings Industry. If you’re looking for an Eco Friendly, Green Polyurethane coating system – Acure™ has arrived.
Features and Benefits of ACURE™ Systems
As ACURE™ systems can be formulated to do everything a 2k isocyanate based system does WITH FASTER CURE the possibilities for it’s use in your marketplace is boundless.
Faster
Dry
Increased line speeds & return to service
Longer
Pot Life
Reduced energy & capital costs
Cures at lower temperatures
Extended Painting Seasons
Thicker films per application
Reduced Paint Waste
Isocyanate, organo-tin, BPA and formaldehyde free
Easier on the enviornment
Very low VOC potential
Increased worker comfort
In What Market Applications Can I Take ACURE™?
Agricultural Equipment
Construction Equipment
Industrial
Metal
Rail
ACURE™ is ideally suited to replace 2k urethane based systems across all major metal substrate based segments where it can be expected to deliver energy and cost savings in excess of 30% and increased applicator revenues.
Fabrication
Shops
Marine & Offshore
Oil & Gas
High Value
Infrastructure
Windmill
Rotors
ACURE™ is ideally suited to replace all 2k urethane based systems when formulated over an epoxy primer in these Marine and Protective based systems including the most extreme applications requiring ISO 12944 C-5 certification.
Warehouse Floors
Parking Garages
Factory Floors
Airplane Hangars
Garage Floors
Decorative Floors
ACURE™ is being formulated into a tremendous variety of industrial and decorative floor coatings where it provides fast dry and faster return to service with better tie in times.
Pre and post finished cabinetry
High end office furniture
Hardwood Floors
ACURE™ is well positioned to replace 2k urethane systems and conversion varnishes delivering increased line productivity and coating durability in Industrial Wood Applications
FEATURED SOLUTIONS
Description
Catalyst
Function
The ACURE™ Catalyst
Technology
Proprietary allnex Catalyst
Key Parameters
29.5% NV; EW 1078 g/eq
Description
Polyester Resin
Function
A Primary ACURE™ Binder
Technology
Malonate Functional Polyester
Key Parameters
85% NV in Butyl Acetate; EW 210 g/eq
Description
100% NV version of 510-100
Function
A Primary ACURE™ Binder
Technology
Malonate Functional Polyester
Key Parameters
90% in DEM; EW 158 g/eq
Description
low EQW version of 510-100
Function
Co-binder
Technology
Malonate Functional Polyester
Key Parameters
85% in BuAc; EW 118 g/Eq
Description
Succinimide in 510-100
Function
Co-binder with kinetic additive
Technology
Succinimide Dissolved in Resin
Key Parameters
1.5% Succinimide (REACH approved) on resin NV; EW 212 g/eq
Description
Succinimide in 510-102
Function
Main binder with kinetic additive
Technology
Succinimide Dissolved in Resin
Key Parameters
90% in DEM; EW 158 g/eq
Description
Succinimide in 510-104
Function
Co-binder with kinetic additive
Technology
Malonate Functional Polyester
Key Parameters
85% in BuAc; EW 118 g/Eq
Description
SCA modified 510-100
Function
Stir in Rheological Agent
Technology
Patented new SCA crystal dispersed in Resin
Key Parameters
74% NV; 2.0% SCA crystal on resin solids; EW 245 g/eq
Description
polyester for improved adhesion
Function
A Primary ACURE™ Binder
Technology
Malonate functional polyester
Key Parameters
85% NV in Butyl Acetate; EW 172 g/eq
Description
Succinimide in 510-200
Function
Co-binder with kinetic additive
Technology
Succinimide Dissolved in Resin
Key Parameters
1.5% Succinimide (REACH approved) on resin NV; EW 172 g/eq
Description
High Flow Resin
Function
A Primary ACURE™ Binder
Technology
Malonate Functional High Flow Resin
Key Parameters
99.5% NV; EW 175 g/eq
Description
High Flow Resin with improved hardness
Function
A Primary ACURE™ Binder
Technology
Malonate Functional High Flow Resin
Key Parameters
99.5% NV; EW 147 g/eq
Description
REACH compliant High Flow Resin
Function
A Primary ACURE™ Binder
Technology
Malonate Functional High Flow Resin
Key Parameters
99.5% NV; EW 175 g/eq
Description
Succinimide in 510-300
Function
Co-binder with kinetic additive
Technology
Succinimide Dissolved in Resin
Key Parameters
1.5% Succinimide on resin NV; EW 175 g/eq
Description
Succinimide in 510-302
Function
Co-binder with kinetic additive
Technology
Succinimide Dissolved in Resin
Key Parameters
1.5% Succinimide on resin NV; EW 147 g/eq
Description
Succinimide in 510-305
Function
Co-binder with kinetic additive
Technology
Succinimide Dissolved in Resin
Key Parameters
1.5% Succinimide on resin NV; EW 175 g/eq
Description
Aceto-acetate modified Resin
Function
A Modifying Donor Resin
Technology
Aceto acetate functional resin
Key Parameters
100% NV; EW 65 g/eq
Description
Acrylate
Function
Secondary Binder
Technology
ACURE™ Certified TMPTA
Key Parameters
Proprietary Specifications; EW 99 g/eq
Description
Acrylate
Function
Secondary Binder
Technology
ACURE™ Certified diTMPTA
Key Parameters
Proprietary Specifications; EW 116 g/eq
Description
Acrylate
Function
Secondary Binder
Technology
ACURE™ Certified Polymeric Acrylate Acceptor
Key Parameters
61% NV in Butyl Acetate; EW 1280 g/eq