Fast drying characteristics of low viscosity odorless amine catalyst Z-130 in environmentally friendly coatings

Introduction

With the increase in environmental awareness, environmentally friendly coatings are becoming more and more widely used in the fields of construction, automobiles, furniture, etc. Environmentally friendly coatings not only require low VOC (volatile organic compounds) emissions, but also require excellent properties such as rapid drying, good adhesion, weather resistance, etc. As a highly efficient catalyst, the low viscosity odorless amine catalyst Z-130 has excellent rapid drying characteristics in environmentally friendly coatings, becoming a popular choice in the coating industry. This article will introduce the product parameters, application advantages of Z-130 and its rapid drying characteristics in environmentally friendly coatings in detail.

1. Overview of low viscosity odorless amine catalyst Z-130

1.1 Product Introduction

Low viscosity odorless amine catalyst Z-130 is a highly efficient and environmentally friendly catalyst, mainly used in environmentally friendly coatings such as polyurethane coatings and epoxy coatings. Its low viscosity properties make it easy to disperse in the coating system, while its odorless properties greatly improve the comfort of the construction environment. Z-130 significantly shortens the drying time of the coating while maintaining the excellent performance of the coating film.

1.2 Product parameters

parameter name	parameter value
Appearance	Colorless transparent liquid
Viscosity (25℃)	10-20 mPa·s
Density (25℃)	0.95-1.05 g/cm³
Flashpoint	>100℃
Amine Value	300-350 mg KOH/g
Solution	Easy soluble in water, alcohols, and ketones
Storage temperature	5-30℃
Shelf life	12 months

1.3 Product Advantages

Low viscosity: Easy to disperse in the coating system, improving the uniformity of the coating.
odorless: Improve the construction environment, reduce the health impact on construction workers.
High-efficiency catalysis: significantly shortens the drying time of the paint and improves production efficiency.
Environmental: Low VOC emissions, comply with environmental protection regulations.
Stability: Stable performance during storage and use, and is not prone to deterioration.

2. Application of Z-130 in environmentally friendly coatings

2.1 Development trends of environmentally friendly coatings

As the increasingly strict environmental regulations, the market demand for environmentally friendly coatings continues to grow. Environmentally friendly coatings not only require low VOC emissions, but also require excellent performance, such as rapid drying, good adhesion, weather resistance, etc. As an efficient catalyst, Z-130 can meet these requirements and become an important part of environmentally friendly coatings.

2.2 Application of Z-130 in polyurethane coatings

Polyurethane coatings are widely used in construction, automobile, furniture and other fields due to their excellent wear resistance, chemical resistance and decorative properties. The application of Z-130 in polyurethane coatings is mainly reflected in the following aspects:

Rapid Drying: Z-130 significantly shortens the drying time of the paint by accelerating the chemical reaction in polyurethane coatings. For example, at room temperature, polyurethane coatings using Z-130 can reach surface dryness within 1-2 hours and practical dryness within 4-6 hours.
Improving the performance of the coating: Z-130 not only accelerates drying, but also improves the hardness, wear resistance and weather resistance of the coating.
Improve the construction environment: The odorless properties of Z-130 make the construction environment more comfortable and reduce the health impact on construction workers.

2.3 Application of Z-130 in epoxy coatings

Epoxy coatings are widely used in industrial anti-corrosion, flooring and other fields due to their excellent adhesion, chemical resistance and mechanical properties. The application of Z-130 in epoxy coatings is mainly reflected in the following aspects:

Rapid Curing: Z-130 significantly shortens the curing time of the coating by accelerating the curing reaction in epoxy coatings. For example, at room temperature, using Z-130’s epoxy coating can achieve surface dryness within 2-3 hours and practical dryness within 6-8 hours.
Improving coating performance: Z-130 not only accelerates curing, but also improves the hardness, chemical resistance and mechanical properties of the coating.
Improve the construction environment: The odorless properties of Z-130 make the construction environment more comfortable and reduce the health impact on construction workers.

III. Rapid drying characteristics of Z-130

3.1 Rapid drying mechanism

The rapid drying properties of Z-130 are mainly attributed to its efficient catalytic action. Z-130 shortens the drying time of the paint by accelerating the chemical reaction in the paint. Specifically, Z-130 accelerates the reaction of isocyanate and hydroxyl groups in polyurethane coatings, and accelerates the reaction of epoxy groups and amine groups in epoxy coatings, thereby significantly shortening the drying time of the coating.

3.2 Advantages of rapid drying

Improving production efficiency: Rapid drying greatly shortens the construction cycle of the coating and improves production efficiency.
Reduce construction costs: Rapid drying reduces construction time and reduces construction costs.
Improve the performance of coating: Rapid drying allows the coating to form in a short period of time, reduces coating defects, and improves coating performance.
Improve the construction environment: Rapid drying reduces the volatility time of the coating in the construction environment and improves the construction environment.

3.3 Application cases for rapid drying

The following are some application cases of Z-130 for rapid drying in environmentally friendly coatings:

Application Fields	Coating Type	Drying time (show drying/hard work)	Coating performance improvement
Building exterior wall	Polyurethane coating	1-2 hours/4-6 hours	Hardness, wear resistance
Car Painting	Polyurethane coating	1-2 hours/4-6 hours	Weather resistance, decorative
Industrial Anti-corrosion	Epoxy coating	2-3 hours/6-8 hours	Chemical resistance, mechanical properties
Floor Painting	Epoxy coating	2-3 hours/6-8 hours	Hardness, wear resistance

IV. Z-130’sNotes on using

4.1 Storage and Transport

Storage temperature: Z-130 should be stored in an environment of 5-30℃ to avoid high temperatures and direct sunlight.
Transportation Requirements: Z-130 should avoid violent vibrations and collisions during transportation to prevent packaging from being damaged.

4.2 Recommendations for use

Addition amount: The amount of Z-130 is generally 0.5-2% of the total amount of paint. The specific amount of added should be adjusted according to the type of paint and construction conditions.
Even mixing: When using Z-130, make sure it is mixed with the coating well to achieve the best catalytic effect.
Construction Environment: Z-130 is suitable for room temperature construction, and the construction environment should be well ventilated to avoid high temperature and high humidity.

4.3 Safety and Environmental Protection

Safe Operation: When using the Z-130, you should wear protective gloves and goggles to avoid direct contact with the skin and eyes.
Environmental Treatment: The waste liquid of Z-130 should be treated in accordance with local environmental regulations to avoid pollution to the environment.

V. Market prospects of Z-130

5.1 Market demand

As the increasingly strict environmental regulations, the market demand for environmentally friendly coatings continues to grow. As an efficient catalyst, Z-130 can meet the requirements of rapid drying and low VOC emissions of environmentally friendly coatings, and has broad market demand prospects.

5.2 Technology development trends

In the future, the technological development trend of Z-130 is mainly reflected in the following aspects:

High-efficiency Catalysis: Further improve the catalytic efficiency of Z-130 and shorten the drying time of the paint.
Multifunctionalization: Developing Z-130 with multiple functions, such as both catalytic and toughening functions.
Environmental Upgrade: Further improve the environmental performance of Z-130 and reduce VOC emissions.

5.3 Market competitiveness

Z-130 has strong competitiveness in the environmentally friendly coating market due to its advantages such as low viscosity, odorlessness, and high efficiency catalysis. In the future, with the continuous advancement of technologyAs the market demand grows, the market competitiveness of Z-130 will be further enhanced.

Conclusion

The low viscosity odorless amine catalyst Z-130 shows excellent rapid drying properties in environmentally friendly coatings and has become a popular choice in the coating industry. Its advantages such as low viscosity, odorlessness, and efficient catalysis not only improve the performance of the coating, but also improve the construction environment and comply with the requirements of environmental protection regulations. With the continuous growth of the market demand for environmentally friendly coatings, the Z-130 has broad market prospects and will play a more important role in the coating industry in the future.