Overview
REAXIS® C218 (Dibutyltin Dilaurate), commonly abbreviated to DBTDL, is one of the most commonly used specialty metal-based catalysts for polyurethanes and silicone condensation reactions. With a long history of usage in a wide range of formulations, dibutyltin dilaurate is a good benchmark tin catalyst when starting development work on new formulations. Typically supplied in a neat liquid form, DBTDL can be supplied in a wide range of diluents including amines, silanes, and plasticizers.
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Technical Information
- Product Category Organotin
- Chemical Name Dibutyltin Dilaurate
- CAS Number 77-58-7
Typical Specifications
Parameter | Range |
---|---|
Tin Content (%) | 18.0 Min |
Density (g/ml) | 1.03 - 1.07 |
Refractive Index (nD @20°C) | 1.469 - 1.476 |
Acid Number (mgKOH/g) | 165 - 180 |
Color (Gardner Number) | 3 Max |
International Regulatory Listings
- TSCA (US) Yes
- DSL (Canada) Yes
- REACH (EU) Yes
- AICS (Australia) Yes
- KECI (South Korea) Yes
- IECSC (China) Yes
- ENCS (Japan) Yes
- TCSI (Taiwan) Yes
- NZloC (New Zealand) Yes
- PICCS (The Philippines) Yes
Applications
REAXIS® C218 is a work-horse tin catalyst used primarily in polyurethane and silicone chemistries. It also can be used as an esterification and transesterification catalyst. DBTDL can be used in a wide range of applications within the above-mentioned chemistries, including coatings, adhesives and sealants, elastomers, foams, and plastics. Given the lubricious nature of tin metal, dibutyltin dilaurate is also used in select lubricant formulations.
Reactivity
Reactivity-wise, REAXIS® C218 provides a balanced reactivity profile, front-end to back-end. In regard to polyurethanes, a good balanced cure is achievable given the presence of both a low tin metal content and large ligand. Thus, a balanced front-end/pot-life and back-end/final cure reactivity profile can be achieved in, as an example, 2K polyurethane coatings. REAXIS® C218 is a carboxylate specialty metal-based catalyst that is built with a biobased ligand and thus color formation is possible especially when heat is added or generated. Typical of the organotin carboxylate family of catalysts, REAXIS® C218 will catalyze most polyurethane reactions; it is primarily selective toward the polyol-isocyanate and water-isocyanate reactions. REAXIS® C218 is hydrolytically stable within typical formulation moisture levels, but this stability will break down with increasing moisture content.
Package & Storage
- 44 lb (20 kg) plastic pail
- 485 lb (220 kg) steel drum
REAXIS® C218 should be stored in the original packaging at moderate temperatures and kept from freezing. The container should be closed tightly after each use to maximize shelf life. Characteristic of most Sn (IV) organotins, the primary cause of instability would be hydrolysis. Hydrolysis results in the formation of tin oxide insolubles leading to deactivation.
Safety and Handling
Hazard Classification (US SDS)
Section | Hazard Class | Category | Hazard Statement |
---|---|---|---|
A.3 | serious eye damage/eye irritation | 2 | H319 |
A.4S | skin sensitization | 1 | H317 |
A.5 | germ cell mutagenicity | 2 | H341 |
A.7 | reproductive toxicity | 1B | H360FD |
A.8 | specific target organ toxicity - single exposure | 1 | H370 |
A.9 | specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure | 1 | H372 |
Hazard Pictograms (US SDS)
Transportation Information (US SDS)
DOT | IMDG | ICAO | Environment Hazard | |
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UN Number | UN 3082 | UN 3082 | UN 3082 | hazardous to the aquatic environment |
UN Proper Shipping Name | Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. | ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. | Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. | |
Transport Class | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
Packing Group | lll | lll | lll |
Primary Composition Substance(s)
- Dibutyltin dilaurate
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