C.L. Hauthaway

Polyether, polyester, and polycarbonate based
aqueous polyurethane dispersions – NMP-free, NEP-free, and UV curables.

  • A soft, aliphatic, polycarbonate-based, polyurethane dispersion. HD-2501 was designed primarily for use on flexible substrates as a coating, saturant or impregnant. CHARACTERISTICS:
    • Maximum hydrolytic stability and oxidation resistance
    • Outstanding toughness and abrasion resistance
    • Good water and chemical resistance
    • Can be crosslinked to enhance performance
    • Dilution and clean-up with ordinary tap water
    • Contains n-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP) co-solvent
  • Co-solvent free, soft, aliphatic, water-borne, polyurethane dispersion. HD-2024 was designed for use as a cost effective urethane for use in coatings or finishes for textile fabrics. This unique urethane dispersion is manufactured at high solids and without the use of solvent. HD-2024 is well suited for use as a strength additive for acrylic polymers. Whether used alone or as a strength additive, HD-2024 provides increased strength, anti-fray, and abrasion resistance properties at an affordable price.     CHARACTERISTICS:
    • Co-solvent free and high solids
    • Excellent cost/performance ratio
    • Soft, tough, flexible, dry film
    • Excellent UV resistance
    • Excellent low temperature flexibility and crack resistance
    • Very good abrasion resistance
  • A low cost, aromatic, polyether-based, aqueous polyurethane dispersion. HD-3011 is a highly versatile coatings and adhesive polymer for applications where lightfastness is not critical. Its dry surface and high melting point properties prevent blocking problems. Excellent for use as a solvent (MEK) reactivate-able adhesive for bonding and laminating applications. Compatible with acrylic and other aqueous polymers for optimum cost/performance balance.   CHARACTERISTICS:
    • Medium soft, tough, flexible film
    • Unusually dry surface for non-blocking applications
    • High melting for thermal stability
    • Can be crosslinked with melamines or aziridines for true thermoset character and increased adhesion.
    • Excellent hydrolytic stability
    • Contains n-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP) co-solvent
  • Ultra-soft, aliphatic, water-borne urethane dispersion. HD-4670 was designed for use in textile applications that require an ultra-soft hand coupled with good strength, abrasion resistance, and excellent resiliency. Due to its overall properties, HD-4670 can be used as a finish or a coating. This versatile urethane is ideally suited for use as an anti-fray finish on textile fabrics that must have an ultra-soft hand. HD-4670 is also ideally suited for textile-coating applications that require excellent low temperature flex crack resistance. The extremely low melt temperature also allows HD-4670 to be used as a heat sealable coating.   Characteristics:
    • Superior flexibility
    • Ultra-soft, resilient, flexible, film
    • Excellent UV-resistance
    • Good abrasion resistance
    • Superior low temperature, flex-crack resistance
    • Low melting point (240°F)
  • Soft, aliphatic, water-borne, polyurethane dispersion. HD-4638 was designed for use in textile applications as a versatile polyurethane coating. Due to its overall properties, HD-4638 can be used as a finish or a coating for many textile applications. This product is ideally suited for use as an anti-fray finish on textile fabrics that must have a soft hand. HD-4638 is also suitable for textile coating applications that require excellent low temperature flexibility and crack resistance Characteristics:
    • Superior flexibility
    • Soft, tough, flexible, dry film
    • Excellent UV resistance
    • Very good abrasion resistance
    • Superior low temperature flexibility and crack resistance
    • High melting point (320°F)
    • Good strength properties
  • A soft, matte finish, aliphatic, polyurethane dispersion HD-4626 can be used as a companion dulling agent for basecoat and topcoat formulas on full-grain, corrected, and split leathers. HD-4626 is particularly useful where the break of the leather is a concern.   Characteristics:
    • Produces a soft, tough, dull film
    • Crosslink-able for improved chemical resistance
    • Outstanding flexibility
    • Good spraying characteristics
    • Low tack for good pile down and plate-ability
  • A formulated, aliphatic, polyurethane topcoat which produces a soft, slick feel at low gloss levels. Suggested Uses: Hauthane HD-3830 is designed to impart a soft, rich textured coating on surfaces such as paper board, plastic films, molded rigid plastic parts and other smooth surfaces. Characteristics:
    • Soft, slick feel
    • Low gloss
    • Can be crosslinked to enhance performance
    • Forms a film at room temperature
    • Low VOC: <50 g/l less water
  • A formulated, aliphatic, polyurethane topcoat which produces a soft, silky feel at low gloss levels. Suggested Uses: Hauthane HD-3820 is designed to impart a soft, rich textured coating on surfaces such as paper board, plastic films, molded rigid plastic parts and other smooth surfaces. Characteristics:
    • Soft, silky feel
    • Low gloss
    • Can be crosslinked to enhance performance
    • Forms a film at room temperature
    • Low VOC: <50 g/l less water
  • An aliphatic, polyurethane topcoat which produces a soft, rubbery feel at low gloss levels. Suggested Uses: Hauthane HD-3810 is designed to impart a soft, rich textured coating on surfaces such as paper board, plastic films, molded rigid plastic parts and other smooth surfaces. Characteristics:
    • Soft, rubbery/grabby feel
    • Inherently low gloss without the use of external flatteners Silicone-free
    • Can be crosslinked to enhance performance
    • Forms a film at room temperature
    • Low VOC: <50 g/l less water
  • Medium hard, non-ionic, aliphatic, polyester-based polyurethane dispersion from Hauthaway. L-3632 was designed for use in fiberglass sizing applications that require very good strength, abrasion-resistance and adhesion.   CHARACTERISTICS
    • TEA-free, pyrrolidone-free, APEO-free
    • Forms medium hard, tough, flexible films
    • Good abrasion resistance
    • Superior, low temperature flex-crack resistance
    • Contains dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether
  • A hard, co-solvent free, aliphatic, polyester polyurethane dispersion from Hauthaway. L-3615 was designed for topcoat applications on a wide variety of substrates, including concrete, metal, plastic and wood. It may also be used as a blending resin with the softer L-3614 to impart greater film flexibility. A balanced composition provides good stability with acrylics and confers superior strength, abrasion resistance and low temperature flexibility properties.   CHARACTERISTICS
    • Co-solvent free, TEA free, Tin free, APEO free
    • Medium hard, tough, dry film
    • Excellent water and chemical resistance
    • Superior abrasion resistance
    • Good adhesion to a wide variety of substrates
     
  • A very soft, co-solvent free, aliphatic, polyester polyurethane dispersion from Hauthaway. L-3614 was designed for use in applications that require an ultra-soft hand coupled with good strength, abrasion resistance, and excellent resiliency. It may be used as a blending resin with the harder L-3615 to impart increased toughness. A balanced composition provides good stability with acrylics and confers superior strength, abrasion resistance and low temperature flexibility properties.   CHARACTERISTICS
    • Co-solvent free, TEA free, Tin free, APEO free
    • Ultra soft, tough, dry film
    • Very good abrasion and UV resistance
    • Exceptional low temperature flexibility and crack resistance
     
  • A soft, co-solvent free, aliphatic, polycarbonate-based polyurethane dispersion from Hauthaway. L-3529 was designed primarily for use on flexible substrates as a coating, saturant or impregnant. It may be blended with L-3528 to increase hardness.   CHARACTERISTICS
    • Maximum hydrolytic stability and oxidation resistance
    • Outstanding toughness and abrasion-resistance
    • Good water and chemical resistance
    • Can be crosslinked to enhance performance
    • Co-solvent free, tin-free, APEO-free.
    L- 3529 can be used as a sole vehicle or blended with acrylic emulsions for spray or rotogravure applications. It may be thickened with associative thickeners for knife-over-roll or similar methods.
  • A soft, NMP-free, aliphatic, polycarbonate-based, polyurethane dispersion from Hauthaway. L-3121 was designed primarily for use on flexible substrates as a coating, saturant or impregnant. CHARACTERISTICS
    • Maximum hydrolytic stability and oxidation resistance Outstanding toughness and abrasion resistance
    • Can be crosslinked to enhance performance
    • Dilution and clean-up with ordinary tap water
    • Contains dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether (DMM) co-solvent
  • An aliphatic, APEO-free, co-solvent free, polyether-based, polyurethane dispersion from Hauthaway. L-3037 was designed for base coats or intermediate coats intended for plating/embossing. Films based on this polymer exhibit excellent print retention properties. CHARACTERISTICS
    • Excellent print retention properties
    • Contains no co-solvent
    • Produces soft, tough films
    • Good water and solvent-resistance for a soft polymer Dries to clear, glossy film
  • An NMP-free/APEO-free aliphatic, polyester-based, polyurethane dispersion designed to produce unequaled clarity and gloss from Hauthaway. L-3040 was designed for wood finishing applications, but it can be used on a wide variety of both rigid and flexible substrates. Use wherever gloss and clarity are of paramount importance. CHARACTERISTICS
    • Wet look gloss
    • Glass-like clarity
    • Adhesion to a wide variety of substrates including wood, plastics, textiles, leather
    • Dilution and clean up with ordinary tap water
    • Contains dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether co-solvent
  • A hard, co-solvent free, aliphatic, polyester polyurethane dispersion. This is a self-coalescing version of HD-4675 from Hauthaway. L-3225 was designed for topcoat applications on a wide variety of substrates, including concrete, metal, plastic and wood. CHARACTERISTICS
    • Self-coalescing at temperatures above 60° F
    • Contains no co-solvent
    • Produces clear, durable films with low levels of co-solvent (<100 g/l) Excellent non-yellowing properties
    • Good water and chemical resistance
  • An aliphatic, co-solvent free, polyether-based, aqueous polyurethane dispersion from Hauthaway. L-2641 was designed for leather basecoat applications where plate-release and print retention are important. CHARACTERISTICS
    • Contains no co-solvent
    • Produces soft, tough films
    • Good water and solvent-resistance for a soft polymer Dries to clear, glossy film
    • Dilution and cleanup with water
  • An anionic, aliphatic, aqueous polyurethane dispersion from Hauthaway. L-2183 is an adhesive grade polyurethane suggested for modifying industrial laminating adhesives. L-2183 may also be used in low tack pressure sensitive applications. CHARACTERISTICS
    • Low activation temperature (200 F)
    • Can be crosslinked to improve bond strength and heat-resistance.
    • Non-crystalline nature
    • Contains n-methyl pyrrolidone co-solvent.
  • A high solids, anionic, aliphatic, aqueous polyurethane dispersion from Hauthaway. L-2255is an adhesive grade polyurethane suggested for industrial laminating applications. Suitable for bonding plasticized vinyl sheet to itself and to other substrates such as rubber, wood, cardboard and textiles. CHARACTERISTICS:
    • High solids (48%), co-solvent free
    • Can be crosslinked to improve bond strength and heat-resistance.
    • Non-crystalline nature
     
  • An anionic, aliphatic, aqueous polyurethane dispersion with a low activation temperature from Hauthaway. L-2245 is an adhesive grade polyurethane suggested for industrial laminating applications where a pre-lamination coating is applied to a substrate and then dried. Ideal for bonding plasticized vinyl sheet to itself and to other substrates such as rubber, wood, cardboard and textiles.   CHARACTERISTICS:
    • May be crosslinked for improved adhesion and heat-resistance.
    • Non-crystalline nature
    • Low level of n-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP) co-solvent (~2%)
     
  • A hard, NMP-free, APEO-free, aliphatic, polyester-based, aqueous polyurethane dispersion with an exceptional balance of properties from Hauthaway. L-2877 was designed for topcoat applications on a wide variety of substrates, including concrete, metal, plastic and wood. CHARACTERISTICS:
    • Balance of toughness, abrasion- and mar-resistance
    • Outstanding water and chemical resistance
    • Excellent exterior weathering performance
    • Can be crosslinked to enhance performance
    • Dilution and clean-up with ordinary tap water
    • Contains dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether (DMM) co-solvent
     
  • A co-solvent free, polycarbonate-based, aliphatic, polyurethane dispersion from Hauthaway. L-3528 was developed for general coatings use on wood, plastic and metal substrates. The product offers exceptional resistance to hydrolysis, oxidation and UV-degradation. L-3528 is ideally suited for exterior applications where film durability and longevity are important considerations. CHARACTERISTICS:
    • Excellent exterior weathering durability
    • Excellent humidity resistance
    • Outstanding toughness and abrasion-resistance
    • Co-solvent free, tin-free, APEO-free
  • A soft, halogen-free, flame retardant, aliphatic, polyurethane dispersion from Hauthaway. L-3192 was designed for use as a coating or finish for synthetic textile fabrics that must have permanent flame retardancy. This unique urethane dispersion is manufactured at high solids and without the use of solvent. Low add-on levels of L-3192 will enable synthetic fabrics to pass various FR tests including NFPA-701 and MVSS-302. L-3192 is well suited for use in textile coatings, such as automotive upholstery, that require outstanding strength and flame retardancy. Using L-3192, a coating can be formulated to pass MVSS-302 and maintain required strength properties at a much lower coating weight than conventional coatings. This results in a much softer hand and possible cost savings. CHARACTERISTICS:
    • Permanent, non-leaching flame retardancy
    • Halogen-free
    • Excellent cost/performance ratio
    • Soft, tough, flexible, dry film
    • Excellent low temperature flex crack resistance
    • Contains n-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP)
  • A partially bio-renewable resource based, NMP-free, soft, aliphatic, water-borne, polyurethane dispersion from Hauthaway. L-3360 was designed for use in textile applications as a versatile polyurethane coating. Due to its overall properties, L-3360 can be used as a finish or a coating for many textile applications. This product is ideally suited for use as an anti-fray finish on textile fabrics that must have a soft hand. L-3360 is also suitable for textile coating applications that require excellent low temperature flexibility and crack resistance. CHARACTERISTICS:
    • 50% bio-based, renewable resource content
    • Superior flexibility
    • Produce soft, tough, flexible, dry films
    • Good UV resistance
    • Very good abrasion resistance
    • Superior low temperature flexibility and crack resistance
    • Contains n-ethyl pyrrolidone (NEP)
  • A partially, renewable resource-based, hard, aliphatic, polyester-based, aqueous polyurethane dispersion with good chemical and water-resistance properties from Hauthaway. L-3369 was designed for topcoat applications on a wide variety of substrates, including concrete, metal, plastic and wood. L-3369 produces glossy films with excellent leveling properties and good stain- and chemical-resistance to a variety of household food and cleaning products. CHARACTERISTICS:
    • 42% bio-based, renewable resource content
    • Good water and chemical resistance
    • Low VOC content (<80 g/l less water)
    • Can be crosslinked to enhance performance
    • Dilution and clean-up with ordinary tap water
  • A water-borne, UV-curable, polycarbonate-based polyurethane dispersion. Suggested Uses: L-3685 is designed for UV-cured plastic topcoat applications where exterior weathering durability, abrasion-resistant and chemical-resistant films are required. Potential end-use applications include automotive plastics, kitchen cabinets and wood flooring. Characteristics:
    • Excellent chemical- and stain-resistance
    • Superior humidity resistance
    • Forms durable, films under ambient or force-dried conditions
    • APEO-free
    • Fast water-release properties
    • Contains n-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP) co-solvent
  • A branched, aliphatic, co-solvent free, polyether-based, polyurethane dispersion. L-2357 was designed for a variety of coating and adhesive applications where the chemical- and thermal-resistance of a crosslinked system are required, but the use of a multiple component system is neither feasible nor desirable.
    • Contains no co-solvent
    • Medium hard, tough film
    • Polymer branching improves film resistance properties
    • Dries to clear, glossy, non-discoloring film
    • Dilution and cleanup of wet material with water
  • A water-borne, UV-curable, polycarbonate-based polyurethane dispersion. L-3790 is designed for UV-cured plastic topcoat applications where exterior weathering durability, abrasion-resistant and chemical-resistant films are required. Potential end-use applications include automotive plastics, kitchen cabinets and wood flooring. CHARACTERISTICS:
    • Excellent chemical- and stain-resistance
    • Superior humidity resistance
    • Forms durable, films under ambient or force-dried conditions
    • APEO-free
    • Fast water-release properties
    • Contains dipropylene glycol dimethylether (DMM) co-solvent
  • A self-crosslinking, aliphatic, water-based polyurethane dispersion designed for use in high performance concrete and wood floor coatings. L-3786 employs a unique air-dry, self-crosslinking mechanism to impart chemical-resistance, abrasion-resistance and mar-resistance properties which equal or exceed those of two-component, water-based floor coating systems currently used in the market.
    • One-component, self-crosslinking polymer
    • High level of toughness, abrasion- and mar-resistance Outstanding water and chemical resistance
    • Excellent exterior weathering performance
    • Contains dipropylene glycol dimethylether (DMM) co-solvent
    L-3786 can be used as a sole vehicle or blended with acrylic emulsions for spray, brush or roller applications. Rheology modifications can be made with associative thickeners to optimize application properties.
  • A pyrrolidone-free, acrylic polyurethane dispersion with an exceptional balance of properties. L-3773 was designed for topcoat applications on a wide variety of substrates, including concrete, metal, plastic and wood. L-3773 can be used as a sole vehicle or blended with acrylic emulsions for spray or rotogravure applications. Rheology modifications can be made with associative thickeners for alternative application methods.   CHARACTERISTICS: <          Excellent toughness, abrasion and mar resistance <          Good water and chemical resistance <          Excellent exterior weathering performance <          Can be crosslinked to enhance performance <          Dilution and clean-up with ordinary tap water <          Contains dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether (DMM) co-solvent  
  • Soft, aliphatic, polyester-based, water-borne polyurethane dispersion. HD-2001was designed for use in textile applications that require a soft hand coupled with abrasion resistance, excellent adhesion and excellent resiliency. This versatile urethane is ideally suited for use as a finish for nylon and polyester threads and as a coating for nylon and vinyl substrates. HD-2001is also suitable for textile-coating applications that require excellent low temperature flex crack resistance. The low melt temperature also allows HD-2001to be used as a heat-sealable coating. When properly formulated, HD-2001can be used as a coating for awning fabrics, boat cover fabrics, and other architectural fabrics. CHARACTERISTICS:
    • Superior flexibility
    • Soft, tough, flexible film
    • Excellent UV resistance
    • Good abrasion resistance
    • Superior low temperature, flex-crack resistance
    • Low softening point (265ºF)
  • A soft. aliphatic, polyester-based, aqueous polyurethane dispersion. HD-2101 was designed primarily for use on flexible substrates as a coating, saturant or impregnant. CHARACTERISTICS:
    • Outstanding toughness and abrasion resistance
    • Excellent water and chemical resistance
    • Exceptionally high melting point for a medium soft polymer
    • Can be crosslinked to enhance performance
    • Dilution and clean-up with ordinary tap water
    • Contains n-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP) co-solvent
  • An aliphatic, polyester-based, aqueous polyurethane dispersion with an exceptional balance of properties. HD-2107was designed for topcoat applications on a wide variety of substrates, including concrete, metal, plastic and wood. CHARACTERISTICS:
    • Extreme toughness, abrasion and mar resistance
    • Outstanding water and chemical resistance
    • Excellent exterior weathering performance
    • Can be crosslinked to enhance performance
    • Dilution and clean-up with ordinary tap water
    • Contains n-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP) co-solvent
  • An extremely hard, aliphatic, polyester-based, aqueous polyurethane dispersion with exceptional chemical and early water-resistance properties. HD-2117was designed for topcoat applications on a wide variety of substrates, including concrete, metal, plastic and wood. HD-2117 produces films with exceptional adhesion to aluminum, excellent leveling properties and high levels of chemical resistance. CHARACTERISTICS:
    • Outstanding water and chemical resistance
    • Fast early water resistance development
    • Can be crosslinked to enhance performance
    • Dilution and clean-up with ordinary tap water
    • Contains n-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP) co-solvent
  • A very hard, aliphatic, polyester polyurethane dispersion. HD-2120was developed for use on flexible and rigid PVC. Coatings containing this polymer form hard, tough, hydrolysis-, chemical- and stain-resistant films, which approach 2-component polyurethane performance levels. Superior adhesion to PVC makes it the ideal candidate for automotive interior parts, vinyl furniture and components. CHARACTERISTICS:
    • Superior adhesion to PVC
    • Excellent UV resistance
    • Exceptional alcohol resistance
    • Humidity resistance
    • Contains n-methyl pyrrolidone co-solvent