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Hycat™ Catalysts — Discover New Possibilities in Thermoset Formulating

Dimension Technology Chemical Systems, Inc., (DTCS), specializes in the development and manufacture of chemical accelerators for the epoxy industry. Our proprietary line of Hycat™ Catalysts are made in the U.S.A. and provide unique low to moderate temperature curing performance in a wide variety of epoxy formulations. Commercial applications that benefit from the use of Hycat™ Catalysts include pultrusion, filament winding, composite manufacturing, vinyl ester synthesis, resin transfer molding and more. Request a sample today and discover what Hycat™ can do for your thermoset and other projects.

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Hycat™ Catalysts

Hycat™ Catalysts are liquid reaction accelerators that achieve truly unique curing performance for thermoset applications. Hycat™ Catalysts, recognized for ease of catalyst handling, can dramatically reduce reaction onset temperatures; however, the curing kinetics are completely different from that of other commonly used catalysts such as imidazoles or amines. Where other catalysts quickly spike at onset and release most of the reaction energy in a very short period of time, Hycat™ Catalysts have much more gradual exothermic profiles that begin at significantly lower temperatures. These performance features produce greater processing flexibility by allowing formulators to have more control over initial cure temperature, gel time and early polymer manipulation, and better heat dissipation.

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The Hycat™ Advantage

  • Lower Reaction Onset Temperatures
  • Greater Processing Flexibility
  • Improved Exothermic Control
  • Prevention of Cracks and Voids caused by Rapid Curing
  • Latent Curing Kinetics
  • Low Viscosity and Low Odor liquid product for Easy Handling and Cleanup
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Commercial Applications

  • Pultrusion
  • Filament Winding
  • Composite Parts Manufacturing
  • Vinyl Ester Synthesis
  • Potting and Encapsulation
  • Surface Coatings
  • RTM and VART (Resin Transfer Molding)
  • And More…
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Primary Chemical Reactions

  • Epoxides with Anhydrides
  • Epoxides with Carboxylic Acids
  • Epoxides with Imides
  • Epoxides with certain Amines
  • Latent Curing Kinetics

OTHER Reactions

  • Oxetanes with Anhydrides, Carboxylic Acid or Imides
  • Anhydrides with Polyols
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