Catalysts for Adhesives
Adhesives are integral to modern manufacturing and construction, providing critical bonding strength across a wide range of substrates—from metals and plastics to wood and composites. Dorf Ketal‘s Tyzor® and Unilink® catalysts deliver advanced performance solutions in solvent- and water-based adhesive systems, improving bond strength and curing behavior, processing efficiency, and long-term durability.
Tyzor® catalysts function as multifunctional additives in adhesive formulations. Their primary roles include acting as crosslinkers, adhesion promoters, and curing catalysts. These organotitanium compounds can react with functional groups—such as hydroxyl, carboxyl, or amine groups—on polymeric backbones like polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), epoxy resins, polyurethane dispersions (PUD), and acrylic emulsions. A tightly crosslinked adhesive network enhances mechanical strength and resistance to water, chemicals, and heat.
In water-based adhesives, Tyzor® catalysts provide fast reactivity without compromising open time—an essential parameter for industrial laminating and assembly processes. Solvent-based adhesives improve cohesion and enable stronger bonding between dissimilar materials, including plastics and treated metals. This is particularly valuable in applications such as flexible packaging, automotive interiors, footwear, electronics, and laminated building materials.

Tyzor® and Unilink® Solutions
Crosslinking for Water-Based Adhesives
Crosslinking for Water-Based Adhesives
High-Performance Solvent-Based Bonding
High-Performance Solvent-Based Bonding
Extended Open Time Laminating
Extended Open Time Laminating
Controlled Cure in Polyurethane Adhesives
Controlled Cure in Polyurethane Adhesives
Low-VOC Metal-Free Formulations
Low-VOC Metal-Free Formulations
Adhesives for Flexible Packaging
Adhesives for Flexible Packaging
Smart Reactivity for Adhesives
Smart Reactivity for Adhesives
The Unilink® catalyst series complements Tyzor® in polyurethane-based adhesives, where curing kinetics and hardness development must be finely controlled. Unilink® 2200 and 2500 catalysts offer delayed reactivity, ideal for two-component adhesive systems requiring long pot life and high final performance. They also contribute to consistent curing under variable ambient conditions, especially in field-applied adhesives or construction sealants.
Environmentally, both catalyst platforms support the industry's move toward low-VOC, heavy metal-free formulations. They effectively replace organotin and mercury compounds, enabling compliance with REACH, RoHS, and global sustainability standards without sacrificing technical performance.
In demanding industrial bonding applications—where strength, speed, and reliability are essential—Dorf Ketal's Tyzor® and Unilink® catalysts provide the performance edge needed to meet modern challenges. Whether you are developing adhesives for automotive assembly, structural laminates, or high-end consumer goods, these catalysts deliver superior control, durability, and sustainability.
Recommended Products
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Primary Products
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EPOXY, PU, PVA (Water-Based}
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Tyzor 217, Tyzor LA, Unilink 1030, Unilink 2130, Unilink 2500
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EPOXY, PU, PVA (Solvent-Based)
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Tyzor 722, Tyzor 726, Tyzor 728, Tyzor 9000, Tyzor AA-105, Tyzor AA-75, Tyzor IBAY, Tyzor OGT, Tyzor PITA, Tyzor PITA-SM, Clearlink 1000, Clearlink 1080, Unilink 4100, Unilink 4200, Unilink 4230
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