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Dr. Hamid Islam

5B CHEM is a leading provider of Polyurethane additives worldwide. With a diverse and trusted range of  Polyurethane additive products, including silicone stabilizers and catalysts, our focus is on meeting the specialized needs of our global customers. Our dedicated team of research and development experts, continuously introduce new and creative solutions, that enhance the world of Polyurethane.

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Our Mission

To provide innovative chemical solutions for industrial and commercial
sectors, focusing on advanced technologies that prioritize sustainability
and efficiency in the UAE and global markets.

Our Vision

To build a global brand that reflects the core values of belief, balance,
bravery, betterment, and brilliance, focusing on delivering innovative,
human-centric solutions across multiple sectors, including footwear.

Our Mission

Believe: In the transformative power of cutting-edge chemical
technologies.
Balance: Developing products that achieve optimal performance
without compromising safety or the environment.
Brave: Exploring and adopting pioneering technologies to meet
the UAE’s growing industrial needs.
Better: Offering products that lead to better operational efficie
cies and cost savings for clients.
Bright: Advancing chemical research to stay at the forefront of
industry developments.

Our Products

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Additive for Slab Stock Foam | Catalyst TS-A1

Catalyst TS-A1 is a tertiary amine which has a strong influence on the urea (water isocyanate) reaction in flexible and rigid polyurethane foams.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Multi-purpose amine Catalyst.
  • Strong gelation catalyst.
  • Easy Handling.

Typical Physical Properties

AppearanceClear Liquid
Viscosity at 25&degC,mPas14
Specific Gravity ,20&degC o g/cm30.90
Water SolubilitySoluble
OH Number (mgKOH/g)251
Flash Point,&degC(PMCC)71

Additive for Slab Stock Foam | Catalyst TS-A33

Catalyst TS-A33 is a tertiary amine, which has a strong influence on promoting the urethane (polyol isocyanate) reaction in a variety of flexible and rigid foam as well as in case applications.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Multi-purpose amine Catalyst.
  • Strong gelation catalyst.
  • Easy Handling.

Typical Physical Properties

AppearanceClear Liquid
Viscosity at 25&degC,mPas125
Specific Gravity ,20&degC g/cm³1.03
Water SolubilitySoluble
OH Number (mgKOH/g)560
Flash Point,&degC(PMCC)110

Additive for Slab Stock Foam | Catalyst TS-T9

Tin Catalyst TS-T9 (Stannous Octoate) is designed for use in flexible urethane applications. It is a clear, colorless light yellow fluid with low viscosity and excellent solubility in polyether polyols. TS-T9 is widely accepted as the “benchmark” catalyst in the production of flexible polyether urethane foams due to its exceptional capability of promoting the isocyanate- hydroxyl reaction

Key Features and Benefits

  • Provides excellent high quality, uniform flexible foam
  • Its usage ensures economical, high-speed, high- volume foam production
  • Provides high gel catalyst activity performance

Typical Physical Properties

AppearanceClear Yellow liquid
Viscosity at 25&degC,mPas350
Specific Gravity ,20&degC o g/cm³1.25 – 1.31
Color Gardner>7
Stannous Content of total tin, % by weight>96
Total Tin % by weight>28

Additive for Slab Stock Foam | Silicon TS-L580

Silicone TS-L580 is a non-hydrolyzable silicone, designed to provide excellent foam stability and fine regular cell structure in extremely low density foams using liquid carbon dioxide as the blowing agent. In stretched formulations with high TDI, high water, high CO2, Silicone TS-L580 provides superior nucleating efficiency and dramatically reduces striations in the foam bun.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Silicone with medium efficiency
  • Excellent foam stability plus good breathability in low- density formulations blown withnliquid carbon dioxide
  • Complete hydrolytic stability in water/amine/silicone preblends
  • Works well on all commercially available CO2 equipment (Cardio/Beamech/Novaflex)

Typical Physical Properties

AppearanceClear liquid
Viscosity at 25&degC,mPas600 – 1200
Specific Gravity ,20&degC g/cm³1.02
Flash Point, Pensky- Martens Closed Cup(1), °C97

Additive for Shoe Grade PU | Catalyst TS-EG

TS-EG catalyst is a tertiary amine that is a strong urethane (polyol-isocyanate) catalyst that can be used in flexible foam applications and is commonly used for shoe soles.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Strong gelation catalysis
  • Convenient liquid form

Typical Physical Properties

AppearanceColorless to Amber Liquid
Viscosity at 25°C,mPas60
Specific Gravity ,20°C g/cm³1.09
Water SolubilitySoluble
Flash Point, °C(PMCC)>100
Calculated OH number (mgKOH/g)1195

Additive for Shoe Grade PU | Catalyst TS-1027

TS-1027 is a modified triethylenediamine solution and a structurally delayed tertiary amine catalyst. It can delay the Milky time and increase the early liquidity; Accelerate the curing of the rear end, shorten the demoulding time and improve the production efficiency; Improve the fluidity of the system, improve the dimensional stability of foam, avoid product shrinkage, and have high catalytic effect on the reaction between polyols and isocyanates. It is an amine fast demoulding catalyst developed for polyester and polyether microporous sole and self-skinning foam system.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Extremely high reactivity in microcellular systems.
  • Increased processing flexibility due to shorter demold time.

Typical Physical Properties

AppearanceColorless to Amber Liquid
Viscosity at 25°C,mPas75
Specific Gravity ,20°C g/cm³1.07
Water SolubilitySoluble
Flash Point, °C(PMCC)>100
Calculated OH number (mgKOH/g)1195

Additive for Shoe Grade PU | Catalyst TS-193

TS-193 surfactant is the industry standard silicone surfactant for most conventional rigid polyurethane foam and shoe sole systems. It provides excellent flame retardant properties in rigid foam applications and excellent cell structure in the shoe sole applications.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Proven performance in most rigid foam applications, laminated panels.
  • Spray foam, pouring-place systems, packaging and bun stock Increased.
  • Microcellular foam systems: footwear(shoe soles), integral skin.

Typical Physical Properties

AppearanceColorless to Amber Liquid
Viscosity at 25°C,mPas305
Specific Gravity ,20°C g/cm³1.08
Water SolubilitySoluble
Flash Point, °C(PMCC)>139
Calculated OH number (mgKOH/g)75

ONE COMPONENT FOAM BINDER 6040

PU Foam binder 6040 is a solvent-free moisture cure one- component adhesive, based on polyurethane technology


Application Areas

The Substance can be bond to one another or to materials. laminated panels, various plastic, rigid doams made for polystyrene, polyurethane and others. The main application area is the manufature of sandwich elements such as partition walls (thermal insulation, sound protection), facade elements with mineral fiber core or mats bonded to primed sheet metal or compression moulding compounds and plaster boards
For faster curing PU binder 6040 can be cured in a heated press.
Maximum temprerature must not exceed 70°C

Properties and Technical Features

AppearanceGreen Liquid
Density g/cm³1.05
Viscosity (20°C)7000 – 8000 mPas
Shear Strength (-40°C)>7MPa
Shear Strength (+20°C)>6MPa
Shear Strength (+80°C)>3MPa
Service Temperature Range-40 to 80°C
Short Exposure100°C, up to 1 hour

ONE COMPONENT RUBBER BINDER

A rubber binder is a versatile adhesive compound that is used to bind or hold together various rubber components. It is formulated to provide strong adhesion, flexibility, and durability.

Application Areas

Rubber binders have a wide range of application areas across industries. In tire manufacturing, they play a vital role in bonding different tire layers, ensuring structural integrity, and enhancing overall performance. Automotive industries utilize rubber binders in the production of belts, hoses, gaskets, seals, and vibration dampeners for secure connections and prevention of leaks. In construction, rubber binders are used in rubberized asphalt, enhancing road durability, flexibility, and skid resistance. Industrial manufacturing relies on rubber binders for conveyor belts, industrial seals, O-rings, and other rubber products requiring strong adhesion and flexibility. The electrical and electronics sector utilizes rubber binders in cables, connectors, and insulating materials for reliable connections and electrical hazard protection. Additionally, rubber binders find application in medical devices like gloves, tubing, and seals, ensuring secure and hygienic bonding of rubber components. These versatile binders contribute to the performance, safety, and durability of various products in numerous industries.

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