Raw materials for corrosion protection –

So steel lasts longer.

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Contents
5 Building a circular future, together

6 The way ahead

9 Where corrosion protection makes all the difference

10 Industry-leading technologies

11 Solvent-based 2K poly­urethane raw materials for heavy corrosion protection

12 Pasquick® for highly productive coating processes

14 Raw materials for moisture-curing 1K corrosion protection coatings

16 100% solids aromatic 2K polyurethane raw materials

18 Pergut® chlorinated rubber – simple and good

19 Polyurethane raw materials for water-based corrosion protection coatings

20 Fast-lane access to polyurethane innovations

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Building a circular future, together

The demand for more circular solutions is rising at a faster pace than ever before as
the world collectively strives to tackle today’s global challenges. Climate change,
population growth, urbanization, digitalization and mobility are pushing players
from every sector to find more sustainable solutions and lay the foundations for
climate neutrality by driving a Circular Economy. The challenge is not only to create
these circular solutions but also to maintain quality, durability and productivity.

Innovation is key to satisfying these demands and creating added value for
customers, society and the environment by turning targets into realities. At
Covestro, our long-standing expertise in aliphatic and aromatic polyisocyanates
and more sustainable resins goes hand-in-hand with our purpose of constantly
pushing boundaries in the search for future-oriented solutions. Through joint
solutions, alternative raw materials, innovative recycling, and harnessing renewable
energy, we’re enabling coatings and adhesives producers to meet the circular
challenge, here and now.

We’re expanding our portfolio to include bio-based or recycled raw materials in

coatings, adhesives, and specialty areas ranging from cosmetics to textiles to
3D printing. Thanks to our mass balancing approach, we’re helping close the loop
by gradually replacing fossil fuels with ISCC-certified renewable resources. Our
drop-in solutions ensure the high quality, consistent performance and easy
processing that keep your production running smoothly. And we’re constantly
working to provide the global support, facilities and supply chain security you
need to forge yet more circular innovations in infrastructure, automotive, furniture
and more.

Material solutions can help turn circular targets into realities. Let’s make the world
a brighter place, together.
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The way ahead.

All kinds of steel constructions can be In a market segment specifically oriented to long-
optimally protected against corrosion through term perspectives it is particularly important to
the application of specific coatings. That is take into account long-term trends in the corro-
why corrosion protection coatings make an sion protection market:
indispensable contribution to the long-term
preservation of valuable capital investments. • Renewable energy sources: As more and
However, the precondition for achieving such more countries strive to increase the share
long-term protection is the right choice of coating of primary energy supplies generated from
system. At Covestro we supply a wide range of raw renewable sources, there is an increasing
materials for coating systems that make effective demand for corrosion-protection solutions
corrosion protection possible. for onshore and, in particular, offshore wind
turbines.

• Aging infrastructure: The corrosion protection

market is also growing as a result of aging steel
constructions in developed countries and
infrastructure booms in emerging economies.

• Increasing maintenance costs: As maintenance

costs rise, not least due to higher labor costs,
there is also a growing demand for long-lasting,
low-maintenance coatings to protect all kinds of
steel constructions.
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Where corrosion protection

makes all the difference.

Polyurethane-based protective coatings The outstanding protective properties of

At Covestro we develop and produce the raw polyurethane systems mean they are the ideal
materials used for protective coatings that are solution for protective marine coatings since
applied in a wide variety of fields: they cure quickly (even at low temperatures)
• Oil and gas production, treatment and are resistant to sea- and freshwater, diesel
and distribution oil and most chemicals. The raw materials we
• Infrastructure provide for primers, intermediate coatings and
• Power generation topcoats make long-lasting and reliable corrosion
• Industrial processing protection possible. These raw materials include
aromatic and aliphatic polyisocyanates from
Whatever the application – industrial plants, cranes, the ­Desmodur® range and their co-reactants
wind turbines, power pylons, etc. – tried-and- from the Desmophen® range. Aliphatic
test­ed polyurethane coating systems provide polyurethane systems are particularly suitable
lasting protection against corrosion, aggressive for marine coatings in view of their high degree
chemicals, salts and solvents for all kinds of of lightfastness and weathering resistance. Last
heavy steel constructions. Moreover, these but not least, coat­ing systems based on Pergut®,
coating systems bring the additional benefits Covestro’s trade name for a group of chlorinated
of good adhesion on steel, speedy and efficient rubber-based raw materials, are frequently used
application, a high degree of weathering and for marine repairs as a result of their excellent
chalking resistance, and long-lasting color and water resistance and simple processability.
gloss fastness.
Effective pipeline coatings
Specific advantages of Pasquick® Effective corrosion protection for the steel
Covestro offers polyaspartic technology under pipelines used to transport oil, gas or water is of
the brand name Pasquick®. Polyaspartic acid great economic significance. Liquid polyurethane
esters not only offer the customary proven systems are particularly suitable for this kind of
benefits of 2-component (2K) polyurethane application because they can be applied directly
coating systems but also make significantly to the substrate in a single layer up to 2 mm thick
higher productivity levels in the coating process without a primer. Our Desmodur® and
possible since the number of coatings can be ­Desmophen® raw materials are particularly suitable
reduced. Pasquick® polyaspartic technology for solvent-free polyurethane pipeline coatings. As
permits a higher film thickness than conventional these coatings systems offer the advantages of
2K polyurethane coatings and cure two or three fast, pore-free curing, even at low temperatures,
times faster than conventional systems at normal excellent long-lasting elasticity, high impact
ambient temperatures. As a result, significant resistance and good cathodic protection, they are
cost savings are possible in the protective even suitable for field joints and repair coatings.
coating process. What’s more, 2K polyurethane systems are ideal
for use in even the toughest conditions, e.g.,
Marine coatings permanent wet stress, service temperatures
Marine coatings have to offer long-term protection above 80°C, and extremely salty soils.
to steel hulls in a highly aggressive environment.
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Industry-leading
technologies

Our outstanding binders are particularly suitable Depending on the application area and technology
for use in heavy corrosion protection systems. This required, we provide a range of solutions for heavy
is particularly important if the longevity and safety corrosion protection.
of steel structures are to be significantly improved.

APPLICATION AREAS TECHNOLOGIES

WATER-BASED SOLVENT-BASED AND NEAR ZERO VOC SYSTEMS

SYSTEMS
BAYHYDUR®/ DESMODUR®/
BAYHYDROL® DESMOPHEN® DESMODUR® E PERGUT® PASQUICK®
2K 2K MOISTURE- CHLORINATED POLY­-
PU PU CURING PU RUBBER ASPARTICS

Protective coatings

Marine coatings To some extent

Pipeline coatings To some extent

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Solvent-based 2K
polyurethane raw materials for
heavy corrosion protection.
Solvent-based 2K polyurethane systems are wind, weather and atmospheric pollutants, can be
extremely popular for heavy corrosion protection applied in almost any weather conditions, and are
applications. This is particularly true of topcoats, impact-resistant. The systems most frequently
where these solutions are currently state of the used are based on hydroxyacrylates in combination
art. They offer long-term protection at an excellent with polyisocyanates.
price-performance ratio, are lightfast, resistant to

A selection of polyisocyanates for 2K solvent-based corrosion protection coatings is listed below:

PRODUCT SOLID CONTENT VISCOSITY AT 23°C

[%] [mPa · s]

TYPE NCO ON SOLIDS CHARACTERISTICS

[%]

Chemical and weather resistant,

Desmodur® N 75 MPA/X HDI biuret 75 16.5 250
good mechanical resistance.

Good chemical and weather

Desmodur® ultra N 3390 BA/SN HDI trimer 90 19.6 550 resistance, high mechanical resistance;
suitable for high-solid coatings.

100% solids; otherwise the same

Desmodur® ultra N 3300 HDI trimer 100 21.8 3,000
characteristics as N 3390.

Good chemical and weather

Desmodur® ultra N 3600 HDI trimer 100 23.0 1,200 resistance, high mechanical resistance;
suitable for high-solid coatings.

Partly bio-based hardener,

Desmodur® CQ ultra N 7300 PDI trimer 100 21.5 9,500
perfomance similar to N 3300.

The combination partners mainly used with these Desmodur® N grades are hydroxyacrylates. However,
­hydroxypolyesters may also be used as co-reactants when particularly high chemical resistance is required.

The following table lists a selection of polyesters for 2K solvent-based corrosion protection coatings:

PRODUCT OH CONTENT CHARACTERISTICS/

[%] APPLICATIONS

SOLID CONTENT VISCOSITY AT 23°C

[%] [mPa · s]

Suitable for weather-resistant topcoats

Desmophen® 650 65 5.3 20,000
with high chemical resistance.

Co-binder for the flexibilization of hard

Desmophen® 670 BA 80 3.5 3,000
­Desmophen® products.

High solid binder/co-binder to increase solid

Uralac® SY944 96 8.3 5,500 content, sprayability, overspray pick-up,
high gloss, chemical resistance.
Pasquick® for
highly productive
coating processes

Since Pasquick® technology can be applied at

high film thicknesses, the number of layers can be
reduced. More­over, Pasquick® technology cures
fast at normal ambient temperatures. All this
helps to achieve greater productivity in coating
operations, which makes the coating process
more economical. Last but not least, Pasquick®
technology is also suitable for formulating ultra-
high solids. In recent years, numerous practical
A frequent challenge facing protective coating examples of protective coating applications made
manufacturers is to increase the productivity possible by our Pasquick® technology have shown
of coating operations. This is especially true the benefits this technology brings:
for the fast-growing market of direct-to-metal
(DTM) coatings. The answer to this challenge • Increased productivity through high film
is Pasquick®, our new brand for polyaspartic thickness, fewer coating layers and shorter
technology. Pasquick® technology is suitable for curing times
high-quality aliphatic 2K topcoats based on the • Suitable for ultra-high solid coatings
Desmophen® NH and Desmodur® N ranges.
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The most suitable Pasquick® raw materials we offer are listed in this table:

PRODUCT EQUIVALENT REACTIVITY/

WEIGHT CHARACTERISTICS
SOLID CONTENT VISCOSITY AT 25°C
[%] [mPa · s]

Desmophen® NH 1520 100 290 1,400 Low reactivity.

Similar to NH 1520 with

improved industrial hygiene
Desmophen® NH 1523 LF 100 280 2,000 due to significantly reduced
fumaric acid diethylester
content (< 0.1 wt.–%).

Desmophen® NH 1420 100 276 1,450 Medium reactivity.

Medium, better gloss

retention than NH 1420 and
improved industrial hygiene
Desmophen® NH 1423 LF 100 274 1,500
due to significantly reduced
fumaric acid diethylester
content (< 0.1 wt.–%).

Desmophen® NH 1220 100 234 90 High reactivity.

Flexibilisation in
Desmophen® NH 1720 100 295 100 combination with
NH1420.

Similar to NH 1720 with

improved industrial hygiene
Desmophen® NH 1723 LF 100 290 110 due to significantly reduced
fumaric acid diethylester
content (< 0.1 wt.–%).

The most suitable polyisocyanate crosslinkers are listed in this table:

PRODUCT SOLID CONTENT VISCOSITY AT 23°C

[%] [mPa · s]

TYPE NCO CONTENT CHARACTERISTICS/

[%] APPLICATIONS

Good chemical and weather

Desmodur® ultra N 3390 BA HDI biuret 90 19.6 550 resistance, high mechanical
resistance.

Good chemical and weather

resistance, high mechanical
Desmodur® ultra N 3600 HDI trimer 100 23.0 1,200
resistance; suitable for high-
solid coatings.

HDI polyiso- Suitable for ultra-low

Desmodur® ultra N 3900 100 23.5 730
cyanate VOC coatings.

HDI/IPDI Longer pot life and extended

Desmodur® NZ 486 BA 86 10.2 2,300
blend recoat window.

Flexibilization in combination
Desmodur® ultra N 3800 HDI trimer 100 11.0 6,000
with N 3600 or N 3900.

HDI Lower viscosity and higher

Desmodur® E 30700 100 11.0 1,350
prepolymer elongation than N 3800.
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Raw materials for moisture-

curing 1K corrosion
protection coatings

Moisture-curing polyurethane systems are

well-proven coating solutions, in particular
for primers and intermediate coats, and offer
a number of benefits:

• Long-lasting corrosion protection

• Simple processability as no mixing is required
• Curing even at cold ambient temperatures

The most suitable products we offer are listed in this table:

PRODUCT SOLID CONTENT VISCOSITY AT 23°C

[%] [mPa · s]
TYPE NCO CONTENT CHARACTERISTICS/
[%] APPLICATIONS

Fast curing, blistering-proof;

Desmodur® TDI
61 6.8 500 suitable for primers and
E 1361 MPA/X pre-polymer
intermediate coats

Slower curing than E 1361, higher

MDI
Desmodur® E 21 100 16.0 5,400 solids content; suitable for primers
pre-polymer
and intermediate coats

Slower curing than E 21, higher

MDI solids content than E 1361;
Desmodur® E 23 100 15.4 1,800
pre-polymer suitable for primers and
intermediate coats

TDI
Desmodur® E 14 100 3.3 6,800 Co-resin for flexibilization
pre-polymer

Stabilizer for pigmented

MDI
Desmodur® MT 100 16.8 900 moisture-curing aromatic
pre-polymer
1K polyurethane coatings

Desmodur® HDI Suitable for weather-proof

70 10.0 1,400
ultra E 3370 pre-polymer topcoats

Stabilizer for pigmented

HDI
Desmodur® LD 100 12.0 75 moisture-curing aliphatic 1K
pre-polymer
polyurethane topcoats
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100% solids aromatic

2K polyurethane
raw materials

100% solids aromatic 2K polyurethane raw corrosion protection, and abrasion resistance to be
materials are mainly used for pipeline coatings, customized to meet your specific requirements.
with a clear focus on repair and field joint coatings. The raw materials used are mainly polyethers and
The broad range of raw materials we offer allows MDI-based isocyanates.
properties such as flexibility, adhesion, cathodic

The following table shows a selection of suitable polyethers for 100% solids aromatic 2K
poly­urethanes:

PRODUCT VISCOSITY AT 23°C

[mPa · s]
OH CONTENT CHARACTERISTICS
[%]

Rigid to flexible properties, very good

chemical resistance and very good
Desmophen® 1400 BT 12.1 370
impact resistance in combination with
Desmophen® 2061 BD.

Good adhesion, very good chemical

Desmophen® 1380 BT 11.7 600 resistance and very good impact resistance
with Desmodur® VL as a hardener.

Very good adhesion and impact resistance

and very good cathodic disbonding properties
Desmophen® 4050E 18.8 19,200
at ≥ 80°C in combination with Desmophen®
2061 BD or Desmophen® 1400 BT.

Very good adhesion and very good

Desmophen® 4051B 14.2 5,400 cathodic disbonding properties at ≥ 80°C
with Desmodur® E XP 2753 as a hardener.

Desmophen® 2061 BD 1.7 345 Co-resin with flexibilization properties.

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The following table shows a selection of suitable isocyanates for 100% solids aromatic 2K
polyurethanes:

PRODUCT NCO CONTENT [%] CHARACTERISTICS

TYPE VISCOSITY AT 23°C

[mPa · s]

Desmodur® VLR 20 MDI 31.5 200 Higher reactivity than VL

Desmodur® VL MDI 31.5 90 Standard type

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Pergut® chlorinated rubber –

simple and good

As a binder in premium corrosion protection The benefits include:

coatings, Pergut® displays an impressive • Easy processing and fast curing
combination of properties, such as good adhesion • Good adhesion to metals such as steel,
to numerous substrates, easy processing, and high iron and zinc
resistance. The various Pergut® grades are suitable • E xcellent repaintability even after many years
for a broad range of primer, intermediate coat and • High corrosion resistance
topcoat applications in solvent-based, fast-curing • Resistant to chemicals, acids and alkali,
corrosion protection coatings. water and saline solutions
• Resistant to environmental influences
• Suitable for anti-fouling coatings
• Soluble in many solvents
• Good compatibility with numerous resins, polymers,
plasticizers, pigments and fillers
• High paint storage stability in closed
containers
• 1K application
• Resistant to bacteria, mold and fungi

The most suitable Pergut® grades are listed in this table:

VISCOSITY AT 23°C
[mPa · s] CHARACTERISTICS/
PRODUCT (18.5% solution in toluol) APPLICATIONS

MOLECULAR WEIGHT IODINE COLOR

(g/mol) VALUE 1

Suitable for fast-curing, weather-, water- and chemical-

Pergut® S 5 60,000 5 ≤7
resistant coatings.

Suitable for fast-curing, weather-, water- and chemical-

Pergut® S 10 85,000 11 ≤7
resistant coatings.

Suitable for fast-curing, weather-, water- and chemical-

Pergut® S 20 135,000 20 ≤7
resistant coatings; combination partner for alkyd resins.

Suitable for fast-curing, weather-, water- and chemical-

Pergut® S 40 165,000 42 ≤7 resistant coatings; improves curing and resistance to
inorganic acids.
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Polyurethane raw materials

for water-based corrosion
protection coatings
Water-based 2K polyurethane systems are 2K polyurethane systems can significantly
suitable for coatings that provide light to moderate reduce the VOC content of coatings while largely
corrosion protection, and are mainly used as maintaining the performance properties of
topcoats for in-shop applications. Water-based conventional 2K polyurethane systems.

The most suitable polyurethane dispersions for water-based 2K systems are listed in this table:

PRODUCT SOLID CONTENT VISCOSITY AT 23°C

[%] [mPa · s]
TYPE OH CONTENT CHARACTERISTICS/
[%] APPLICATIONS

Good pigment wetting, high shear

Polyacrylic stability; suitable for high-gloss
Bayhydrol® A 145 45 3.3 950
dispersion topcoats with good adhesion and
solvent and water resistance.

Polyacrylic 2,000–
Bayhydrol® A 2695 40–43 5.0 Superior chemical resistance.
dispersion 3,500

Polyacrylic 1,000– Suitable for low-VOC water-based

Bayhydrol® A 2542 48–51 3.8
dispersion 3,500 coatings.

The most suitable polyisocyanate crosslinkers for water-based 2K systems are listed in this table:

PRODUCT SOLID CONTENT VISCOSITY AT 23°C

[%] [mPa · s]
TYPE NCO CONTENT CHARACTERISTICS/
[%] APPLICATIONS

HDI Hardener that can be easily

Bayhydur® ultra 304 100 18.2 4,000
polyisocyanate emulsified in the aqueous phase.

High gloss, good chemical

Desmodur® ultra N
HDI trimer 100 23 1,200 and weather resistance, high
3600
mechanical resistance.

Same characteristics as N 3600,

Desmodur® ultra N HDI
100 23.5 730 but more easily emulsified in the
3900 polyisocyanate
aqueous phase.
Fast-lane access
to polyurethane
innovations.
At Covestro, innovation is in our DNA.
Ever since Otto Bayer discovered
polyurethanes in 1937, we have been
driving polyurethane innovations in
coatings and adhesives as well as
in other application areas. As our
partner, you enjoy fast-lane access
to polyurethane innovations, and
can help us in developing the next
generation of polyurethanes to meet
the industry’s upcoming challenges
and needs. What can we offer you?

• Powerful know-how on
both established and new
polyisocyanates, as well as on new
poly­urethane hybrid technologies.
• The prospect of new application
technologies to enable efficient
processes.
• More sustainable, biomass- or
CO2-based materials that do not
sacrifice high performance.

Join us to shape the future!

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