RelcaLink® and Permutex® Crosslinkers for Elastomer Coatings
Crosslinkers react with binders or themselves to improve physical properties of the coating. That means they play a vital part in adding properties to a specific coating,, such as increased strength, hardness, improved adhesion or chemical resistance. Stahl offers a range of crosslinkers, amongst which our Relcalink® 10 solution, suitable for improvement of elastomer coatings.
Relcalink®: crosslinker designed for automotive elastomer coatings
Crosslinkers for elastomer coatings such as the more sustainable Relcalink®, help automotive interiors achieve new levels of comfort, safety, style and technical possibilities. For example, using RelcaLink® 10 enables rapid curing, high crosslink density, squeak and itch suppression and excellent anti-blocking properties. It ensures high chemical resistance, without losing softness and flexibility. Vital qualities the automotive industry is looking for, as each minor advantage offers a competitive edge in driving comfort.
Key Benefits
Excellent anti-blocking properties
Squeak and itch suppression
High crosslink density
Rapid curing
High chemical resistance
Soft and flexible
Enhanced adhesion
High-performance Permutex® crosslinker solutions
Apart from RelcaLink®, Stahl offers water-based and solvent-based Permutex® crosslinker systems based on different chemistries:
Carbodiimide
Isocyanate
Melamine
Aziridine
The crosslinkers in our Permutex® XR portfolio all provide specific properties that make them the best solution for elastomer coatings and materials like EPDM. Permutex® XR-13-554, for instance, is our low-VOC, more sustainable polycarbodiimide crosslinker that offers 2-stage extra reactivity for optimum resistance properties, while Permutex® XR-13-621 in its turn is the HAPs-free, multifunctional choice. Permutex® XR-5508, the water-based polycarbodiimide crosslinker is not only VOC-free, but also has an extreme long pot-life.
Key Benefits
Rapid curing
High crosslink density
Good anti-blocking properties
Increased strength, hardness, adhesion and chemical resistance
Enhanced adhesion
Long pot-life
Product overview
Product name | Solvent system | Viscosity (mPa.s) | Recommended dosage (%) | Solids (%) | Curing (°C) | Special features |
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RelcaLink® 10 | MethoxyPropylAcetate | 150 | 4 - 6 | 75 | 100 - 120 | Multi-functional reactivity. We will also launch a "label free" version of our famous RelcaLink 10 |
Permutex® XR-13-554 | - | 1200 | 3 - 6 | 100 | 70 - 140 | Polycarbodiimide Crosslinker |
Permutex® XR-13-621 | PGDA | 340 | 4 - 10 | 50 | 70 - 120 | Multifunctional Polycarbodiimide HAPs-free |
Permutex® XR-5508 | Water | 250 | 4 - 8 | 40 | 100 - 120 | Polycarbodiimide, VOC-free, extreme long pot life |
Permutex® XR-5580 | MethoxyPropylAcetate | 60 | 4 - 10 | 50 | 70 - 140 | Polycarbodiimide Crosslinker; 2-stage extra reactivity for optimum resistance properties. |
Permutex® XR-2500 | - | 200 | 2 - 3 | 100 | RT | Polyaziridine |