Properties
VESTAMIN IPD can be used in all typical amine reactions, such as reaction with carboxylic acid, phosgene, aldehydes, ketones and epoxies.It is miscible in all proportions at room temperature with a wide range of compounds such as water, alcohols, esters, ethers, ketones as well as many aliphatic, aromatic and halogenated hydrocarbons.
VESTAMIN IPD is a diamine with a special structure due to the multiple alkyl substituted cyclohexane ring, amino groups with different reactivity and cis-trans configuration. When compared to other commercially available amines, differences become apparent in the properties of its derivatives and polymer compounds.
Application
VESTAMIN IPD is used to produce hardeners for solventless, room temperature curing epoxies and as hardener in heat cured epoxies.
Hardeners based on VESTAMIN IPD have low viscosity, low tendency to form carbamates, and humidity resistance. Epoxy systems cured with VESTAMIN IPD based hardeners exhibit excellent chemical resistance,
high heat distortion temperatures, and color stability. VESTAMIN IPD has large application in epoxy-based self-leveling and trowelable flooring systems, and various civil engineering applications such as
paving, concrete protection and repair.Other applications include coatings for superior corrosion protection of metal, adhesives and anchoring compounds.
VESTAMIN IPD has many other uses based on amine chemistry, such as the production of non-crystalline specialty polyamides with high ardness and optical transparency. It also is used as a chain extender in
polyurethanes and as an intermediate in dyes.
| Specification | |||
| Property | Value | Unit | Test method* |
| Color (APHA) | max.15 | - | DIN ISO 6271ASTM D1209 |
| Appearance | clear liquid | - | visual |
| Water content | max.0.2 | % by wt. | Karl Fischer** |
| Purity | at least 99.7 | % by wt. | gas chromatography |
| Aminonitrile | <0.15 | % by wt. | gas chromatography |
| Secondary and tertiary amino compounds | <0.15 | % by wt. | gas chromatography |
* DIN，ISO or ASTM methods describe our analytical procedures in general. The actual methods used internally are more precise and can be obtained upon request.
** Modified by using a solution of 30% salicylic acid in methanol under cooling.
| General physical data | |||
| Property | Value | Unit | Test method |
| Molecular weight C10H22N2 | 170.3 | g/mol | |
| Equivalent weight | 85.2 | g/val | |
| H-active-equivalent weight | 42.6 | g/val | |
| Density at 20℃ | 0.920-0.925 | g/cm | DIN 51 757,ASTM D 2111 |
| Boiling point at 1013 hPa | 247 | ℃ | DIN 53 171 |
| Vapor pressure at 50℃ | <1 | hPa | |
| Viscosity at 23℃ | 16 | mm²/s | DIN 51 562 |
| Viscosity at 20℃ | approx.18 | mPas | DIN EN ISO 3219 (Brookfield) |
| Melting point | 10 | ℃ | ISO 1392 |
| Flash point | 117 | ℃ | DIN EN 22 719 |
Transport and Packaging
Europe: VESTAMIN IPD is supplied in 25 kg non-returnable cans and 180 kg non-returnable drums respectively and in bulk. As a result of the existing exceptional approval to the appendix C/GGVE and GGVS we can also deliver this product to European users in rail tank wagons and road tankers provided, however, that such transport is covered by special bilateral agreement concerning appendix I/RID(CIM) or ADR.
NAFTA: VESTAMIN IPD is supplied in 7.7 and 35 pound non-returnable cans, 397 pound non-returnable drums, and 2000 pound returnable totes. It is also available in bulk.
Asia: VESTAMIN IPD is supplied in 180 kg non-returnable steel drums as well as in road tankers.
Storage
VESTAMIN IPD is slightly hygroscopic and tends to form carbamates by reaction with atmospheric CO₂. It should be stored free from moisture and carbon dioxide in glass, stainless steel and similar containers. Carbon steel is adequate under normal circumstances but the use of aluminum should be avoided.VESTAMIN IPD is stable for at least one year when stored in original containers at temperatures below 25°C.
VESTAMIN IPD crystallizes below 15°C.It is necessary to completely liquify the entire contents of the container by warming to a maximum of 60°C and mix thoroughly before use.
Safety and Handling
For information on toxicity and handling, consult our Material Safety Data Sheet for this product.
Special Note
Further information about handling VESTAMIN IPD can be taken from our brochure "VESTAMIN IPD / VESTAMIN TMD -Properties and Handling"(brochure no.43.01.065ew).
