Tyzor® TEAZ, zirconium chelate

Tyzor® TEAZ is a 100% actives ethanolamine zirconium complex. When exposed to water it forms a reactive hydroxyl zirconium chelate that is stable for an extended period of time. This hydrated chelate can form complexes with hydroxyl and carboxyl functional groups on polymers. In oil well fracturing fluid applications, Tyzor® TEAZ is used to cross link dispersion of guar to form high viscosity aqueous gels to be used for fracturing. Tyzor® TEAZ can also be added to paint formulations to cross link functional polymers. This decreases drying time, improves adhesion, and increases durability of dried films. Additionally, Tyzor® TEAZ can form polymeric films of zirconium dioxide by hydrolytic and pyrolytic processes. It is often used to treat metal and glass surfaces to promote adhesion of coatings, improve light reflection, increase scratch resistance, an add coloring effects. In chemical manufacturing applications, Tyzor® TEAZ acts a low toxicity Lewis acid catalyst and improves reaction yield while eliminating unwanted by-products.