Lucac CAT-588 is a delayed-action, fast-curing amine catalyst specially developed for polyurethane footwear applications. It provides extended cream time, improved mould flowability and rapid demoulding performance, helping enhance production efficiency. CAT-588 may also improve selected physical properties of polyurethane foams, including tensile strength and tear strength.
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, yellow liquid |
| Color (Pt-Co) | 0-600 |
| Specific Gravity (25°C) | 1.10 |
| Water Content (%) | 1-2 |
| OH Value (25°C) | 817 |
| Viscosity (25°C), cSt | 30-100 |
| Pensky-Martens Closed Cup, °C | >61 |
CAT-588 is recommended for polyurethane footwear applications. It has been evaluated against commonly used catalysts in typical polyester-based footwear formulations using low-pressure moulding machines.
| Component | CAT-A533 | CAT-588 | Catalyst X | Catalyst Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester polyol | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Ethylene glycol | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| H₂O | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 |
| Silicone AC-193 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Catalyst dosage (pphp) | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Cream Time (s) | 10 | 15 | 12 | 17 |
| Tack Free Time (s) | 39 | 46 | 40 | 50 |
| Pinch Time (s) | 61 | 64 | 63 | 77 |
| Property | CAT-588 | CAT-A533 | Catalyst X | Catalyst Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength, N/cm | 720 | 707 | 704 | 578 |
| Elongation, % | 326 | 328 | 278 | 258 |
| Tear Strength, MPa | 1.62 | 1.38 | 1.53 | 0.41 |
| Hardness, Asker C | 78 | 77 | 78 | 76 |
| Molded Density, g/cc | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Cream Time, sec. | 15 | 10 | 12 | 17 |
| Minimum Demold Time, min. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4.5 |
| Minimum Fill Weight, g | 225 | 274 | 243 | 254 |
Store in a cool and dry environment. Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption or contamination. Recommended storage temperature: 10-35°C. The product is classified as non-hazardous chemical material and may be transported as general cargo.