DMPA® Polyol HA-0135 High Solids
Polyurethane Dispersions Using
Desmodur I - Guide Formulation
DMPA® Polyol HA-0135
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 3
DMPA® Polyol HA-0135 is a linear polyester polyol
that contains both hydroxyl and acid functionality.
The structure of DMPA® Polyol HA-0135 has
been specifically designed to achieve maximum
hydrolytic stability in water-borne applications.
DMPA® Polyol HA-0135 can be used to formulate
high solids and NMP free polyurethane dispersions.
Technical Data Typical Properties
Appearance Clear / slightly hazy
viscous liquid
Acid Value (as supplied) 100 - 115
Hydroxyl Number (as supplied) 100 - 115
Non-volatile % 98 min
Brookfield Viscosity @ 25°C 4000 - 8000 P
@ 100% NV
@ 55°C 150 - 350 P
@ 75°C 60 - 80 P
Density @ 25°C, grams / litre 1200 - 1235
Colour, APHA 450 max
Moisture % 0.5 max
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Table 1 - Pre-polymer Formulation

Materials Wt. (g) Eq. Wt. Eq. No.

DMPA® Polyol HA-0135 103.1 500 (OH) 0.206
500 (COOH) 0.206
Diexter-G IA66-120 1 223.3 467 (OH) 0.478

CHDM 2 10.4 72.12 0.144

Desmodur I 3 151.5 111.1 (NCO) 1.364

NMP 4 120.0
TEA (for neutralization) 18.5 101.0 0.183
Di-ionised water (I) 267.0

Ethylene diamine 13.2 30.03 0.440

Di-ionised water (II) 93.0
TOTAL 1000
Properties
NCO/OH 1.65
Non-volatile % 80.3
Acid value 18.6
Free NCO % 3.7
Brookfield Viscosity @ 65°C 1600 cP
RVT#5 @ 20 rpm @ 60°C 2560 cP
@ 55°C 3600 cP

1 3
Diexter-G IA66-120 is a product of Coim USA Desmodur I is a product of Bayer
2 4
CHDM is a product of Eastman NMP is a product of Lyondell

Part I: Synthesis of NCO-terminated Pre-polymer

1. Charge DMPA® Polyol HA-0135, Diexter-G IA66-120, CHDM and NMP into a round
bottom flask equipped with agitator, inert gas sparging tube, a temperature controller
and a water-cooled condenser.

2. Heat the contents to 70-80°C. Once the solution is homogeneous, slowly add
Desmodur I. After the addition is completed continue to hold at 80-85°C until the %
NCO endpoint has been obtained. Note: %NCO is determined by the di-n-butylamine
titration method. NCO endpoint is 3.3 to 3.7%

3. When NCO content is between 3.3 and 3.7%, allow the pre-polymer solution to cool to
55-65°C.

4. At 65°C, begin transferring the pre-polymer solution to an appropriate dispersion vessel

equipped with a high-speed dispersing agitator.

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Part II: Neutralization, Chain Extension and Dispersion

1. Once the pre-polymer is transferred, begin agitation at 100-120 rpm and charge TEA
(tri-ethylamine). Allow sufficient time for the amine to mix in, approximately 10 minutes.
(Agitator: IKA RW 28 Basic equipped with cowels blade).

2. Pre-mix ethylene diamine and de-ionised water and charge to an addition funnel.

3. Increase the agitation to 300-400 rpm and begin charging de-ionised water at a rate
sufficient to maintain a vortex.

4. Once the pre-polymer is dispersed, begin the addition of the ethylene diamine solution
prepared in step 2. Add the solution to the dispersion at a continuous rate over a 20-30
minute period.

5. After step 4 is completed, reduce the agitator speed and continue to mix for an
additional 20-30 minutes.

6. Adjust pH to 8.0 with additional TEA.

Table 2 - Dispersion Properties

Dispersion properties
Non-volatile (hot plate) % 52.1
pH 8.0
Viscosity @ 25°C KU-2 Viscometer
Kreb Units 102
cP 1723

Brookfield RVT #2 @ 5 rpm, cP 5440

Density @ 25°C g / ml 1.07
Appearance opaque
Stability 4 wks @ 60°C - 0.5 pH
( with no precipitate)

Film properties 0.05 mm on glass

Sward Hardness
1 day / 1 week 26 / 26

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3 Revised: October 2009