PU Catalysts

Umicore synthesizes and produces polyurethane catalysts under the Valikat trade name for CASE applications: coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers. Our Valikat^TM line of polyurethane catalysts enables formulators and manufacturers to replace toxic mercury catalysts by non-toxic bismuth and zinc catalysts.

Our Valikat product range is being used in:

• Adhesives
• Artificial leather
• Automotive (coatings, interior, sound dampening materials)
• Food contact materials
• Printing
• Shoe industry
• Soft-feel materials
• TPU