Catalysts

Tin, zinc, and bismuth-based catalysts have gained significant attention due to their unique properties and potential applications in various chemical processes. These catalysts are used to promote polyurethane, silicone, and esterification reactions, making them attractive candidates for use in a wide range of end use products such as adhesives/sealants, coatings, plastics, and foams.

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Reaxis C125 – Stannous Neodecanoate Stannous Neodecanoate Request A Sample
Reaxis C129 – Stannous Octoate Stannous Octoate Request A Sample
Reaxis C154 – Stannous Chloride Dihydrate Stannous Chloride, Dihydrate Request A Sample
Reaxis C154P Stannous Chloride, Dihydrate/Blend Request A Sample
Reaxis C154S Stannous Chloride, Dihydrate/Blend Request A Sample
Reaxis C154S + Stannous Chloride, Dihydrate Request A Sample
Reaxis C154T Stannous Chloride, Dihydrate/Blend Request A Sample
Reaxis C160 – Stannous Oxalate Stannous Oxalate Request A Sample
Reaxis C162 Stannous Chloride, Anhydrous Request A Sample
Reaxis C188 Stannous Oxide Request A Sample
Reaxis C2012 M70 Dibutyltin Blend Request A Sample
Reaxis C2013 Dioctyltin Diacetyl Acetonate Request A Sample
Reaxis C208 Dioctyltin bis-(2-ethylhexanoate) Request A Sample
Reaxis C214 Dioctyltin bis-(isooctyl mercaptoacetate) Request A Sample
Reaxis C216 Dioctyltin Dilaurate Request A Sample
Reaxis C218 Dibutyltin Dilaurate Request A Sample
Reaxis C220 Monobutyltin Tris-(2-ethylhexanoate) Request A Sample
Reaxis C221 Dibutyltin Dineodecanoate Request A Sample
Reaxis C226 Dibutyl Tin bis-(acetylacetonate) Request A Sample
Reaxis C227 Dibutyltin bis-(1-thioglycerol) Request A Sample
Reaxis C228 Dioctyltin Diacetate Request A Sample
Reaxis C233 Dibutyltin Diacetate Request A Sample
Reaxis C233T Dibutyltin Diacetate Request A Sample
Reaxis C248 Dibutyltin Oxide Request A Sample
Reaxis C248D Dibutyltin Oxide/ Plasticizer Blend Request A Sample
Reaxis C248DN Dibutyltin Oxide/Plasticizer Blend Request A Sample
Reaxis C248DP Dibutyltin Oxide/Plasticizer Blend Request A Sample
Reaxis C248LC Dibutyltin Oxide Request A Sample
Reaxis C248T Dibutyltin Oxide + Silane Complex Request A Sample
Reaxis C248VM Dibutyltin Oxide + Silane Request A Sample
Reaxis C311T Dioctyltin bis-(2-ethylhexyl maleate) Request A Sample
Reaxis C311X Dibutyltin bis-(2-ethylhexyl maleate) Request A Sample
Reaxis C314 Dioctyltin bis-(2-ethylhexyl maleate) Request A Sample
Reaxis C316 Dimethyltin Dioleate (Dimethyl bis(oleoyloxy stannane) Request A Sample
Reaxis C317 – Dibutyltin bis-(2-ethylhexyl maleate) Dibutyltin bis-(2-ethylhexyl maleate) Request A Sample
Reaxis C318 Dioctyltin Dineodecanoate Request A Sample
Reaxis C319 Dibutyltin Dilauryl Mercaptide Request A Sample
Reaxis C320 Dioctyltin Dilauryl Mercaptide Request A Sample
Reaxis C3208 Bismuth Neodecanoate Request A Sample
Reaxis C3209 Bismuth Neodecanoate (Low Viscosity) Request A Sample
Reaxis C3210 Bismuth Octoate (Catalyst Grade) Request A Sample
Reaxis C322 Dibutyltin bis-(2-ethylhexyl mercaptoacetate) Request A Sample
Reaxis C325 Dimethyltin Dineodecanoate Request A Sample
Reaxis C416 Dioctyltin bis-(2-ethylhexyl mercaptoacetate) Request A Sample
Reaxis C417 Dioctyltin Oxide/Silane Complex Request A Sample
Reaxis C417V Dioctyltin Oxide and Silane Request A Sample
Reaxis C417VM Dioctyltin Oxide/Silane Complex Request A Sample
Reaxis C418 Dibutyltin bis-(isooctyl mercaptoacetate) Request A Sample
Reaxis C616 Zinc Neodecanoate Request A Sample
Reaxis C620 Zinc Octoate Request A Sample
Reaxis C708 Zinc/Bismuth Neodecanoate Blend Request A Sample
Reaxis C716 Bismuth Neodecanoate Request A Sample
Reaxis C716LV Bismuth Neodecanoate (Low Viscosity) Request A Sample
Reaxis C717 Zinc/Bismuth Octoate Blend Request A Sample
Reaxis C719 Bismuth Methanesulfonate Solution Request A Sample
Reaxis C739E50 Proprietary Water Soluble Bismuth Complex Request A Sample
Reaxis C739P50 Proprietary Water Soluble Bismuth Complex Request A Sample
Reaxis C739W50 Water Soluble Bismuth Complex Request A Sample
Reaxis S25 Stannous Chloride Dihydrate Request A Sample
Reaxis S45 Stannous Chloride Dihydrate Request A Sample
Reaxis S50 Stannous Chloride Solution Request A Sample
Reaxis S72 Stannous Chloride Solution Request A Sample

Tin-Based Catalysts

Tin-based catalysts have been the work-horse catalysts for various polyurethane, silicone, and ester-based products where they promote the polymerization and/or crosslinking reactions. Both the inorganic (Sn II) and organotin (Sn IV) families form the foundation for the key commercial tin catalysts. Due to a combination of ideal reactivity and stability characteristics and the availability of a wide range of ligands, tin catalysts are the go-to products for the above-mentioned reactions. The reactivity, hydrolytic and heat stability make tin catalysts suitable for various esterification reactions. In polyurethanes, tin catalysts provide for a good balanced front-end and back reactivity owing to their ability to catalyze the various polyurethane reactions such as polymerization/gelation and crosslinking. For silicones, tin catalysts are the ideal catalyst for catalyzing a wide range of silicone condensation reactions, here acting to promote the key crosslinking reactions. Common tin catalysts include stannous octoate, stannous neodecanaote, dibutyltin dilaurate, dioctyl diacetate, dibutyltin oxide and dimethyltin dineodecanoate.

Bismuth and Zinc Catalysts

Bismuth and zinc catalysts find their main use in polyurethane reactions. Like tin catalysts, bismuth and zinc catalysts show a good balance in reactivity and stability characteristics. Additionally, they are considered lower toxicity alternatives in light of the recent issues with the toxicity of organotins. Bismuth catalysts have a similar reactivity profile compared to tin catalysts, where they are good at promoting polymerization/gelation reactions. Zinc catalysts are more preferential to the polyurethane crosslink reactions and are thus commonly used in combination with a polymerization/gelation catalyst such as bismuth. Common bismuth catalysts include, bismuth octoate and bismuth neodecanaote. Common zinc products include zinc octoate and zinc neodecanoate.

Catalysts Overview

Overall, tin, zinc, and bismuth-based catalysts have proven to be versatile and valuable tools in the formulation of various polyurethane, silicone, and esterification end-use products. Owing to the formulation-specific reactivity/behavior of these catalysts, in addition to the wide range of available ligands and the desire for products with reduced toxicity, Reaxis continues in developing new products that supplement the current selection of our commercially available products.