Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Covestro Bayhydur XP 7165 Waterborne Curing Agent

Covestro Bayhydur XP 7165 is a waterborne aliphatic polyisocyanate curing agent from the Bayhydur XP series, designed for high-performance two-component waterborne coatings. It delivers excellent gloss retention, weather resistance, and low VOC content while enabling fast drying and outstanding chemical resistance in automotive, industrial, and wood finishes.
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Features Of Covestro Bayhydur XP 7165 Waterborne Curing Agent

  1. High-performance aliphatic polyisocyanate crosslinker specifically engineered for waterborne hydroxyl-functional resins.

  2. Excellent compatibility with acrylic, polyester, and hybrid waterborne polyols—enabling low-VOC, high-gloss coatings.

  3. Fast ambient-cure kinetics with good pot life balance, supporting efficient industrial coating processes.

  4. Outstanding weather resistance, UV stability, and gloss retention in demanding exterior applications.

  5. REACH-compliant formulation with no added tin catalysts or hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).

Typical Applications Of Covestro Bayhydur XP 7165 Waterborne Curing Agent

  1. Architectural and industrial maintenance coatings for metal and concrete substrates.

  2. Automotive OEM and refinish clearcoats requiring high clarity and scratch resistance.

  3. Wood coatings for furniture and flooring where low emissions and rapid handling are critical.

  4. Plastic coatings for automotive interior parts and consumer electronics housings.

  5. Can and coil coatings targeting sustainable, high-throughput metal packaging solutions.

Specifications Of Covestro Bayhydur XP 7165 Waterborne Curing Agent

Chemical TypeAliphatic polyisocyanate (HDI-based trimer)
Product FormWater-dispersible liquid
AppearanceClear to slightly hazy, colorless to pale yellow dispersion
NCO Content (wt %)8.0 – 8.8%
pH (25 °C)7.0 – 8.5
Solids Content (wt %)48 – 52%
Viscosity (mPa·s, 25 °C)150 – 400
Primary ApplicationsWaterborne 2K PU topcoats for industrial, automotive, and wood segments


Covestro Bayhydur XP 7165 Waterborne Curing Agent – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the primary chemical composition of Bayhydur XP 7165?

A: Bayhydur XP 7165 is a water-dispersible aliphatic polyisocyanate based on hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) trimer chemistry, modified with hydrophilic groups to enable stable dispersion in aqueous systems without organic solvents or added surfactants.


Q2: Can Bayhydur XP 7165 be used in ambient-cure coatings?

A: Yes — it is specifically designed for ambient- and low-bake curing applications in waterborne two-component polyurethane systems, delivering good pot life and film formation at room temperature while enabling improved hardness and chemical resistance after full cure.


Q3: How does Bayhydur XP 7165 differ from solvent-based HDI trimers?

A: Unlike conventional solvent-based HDI trimers, Bayhydur XP 7165 is pre-dispersed in water with built-in hydrophilic stabilization, eliminating the need for co-solvents or external emulsifiers. This supports lower VOC formulations and simplifies handling in waterborne production environments.


Q4: Is Bayhydur XP 7165 compatible with common waterborne acrylic and polyester polyols?

A: Yes — it demonstrates broad compatibility with a wide range of commercially available anionic and nonionic waterborne polyols, including acrylic, polyester, and polyether types, though optimal performance requires formulation-specific adjustment of pH, coalescent aids, and mixing protocols.



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