BENEFITS
• Good cure at 50ºF
• Good corrosion resistance
• High aqueous acid and SkydrolA resistance
• Zero induction time at ambient temperature
• Moderate viscosity
• Good flexibility
• High-gloss finish
• Noncritical loading (70–100 phr)
APPLICATIONS
• High-solids marine and maintenance coatings
• High-solids lining coatings
• High-solids primers and coatings for concrete
• Sealants and putties
SHELF LIFE
At least 24 months from the date of manufacture in the original sealed container at ambient temperature. Store away from excessive heat and humidity in tightly closed containers.
STORAGE AND HANDLING
Refer to the Safety Data Sheet for Ancamide 2050 curing agent.
TYPICAL CURE SCHEDULE
7 days at ambient temperature.
TABLE 1: TYPICAL PROPERTIES | |
| Appearance | Clear, Amber Liquid |
| Color(1)(Gardner): | 7 |
| Viscosity(2) @ 77°F (cP) | 4,000 |
| Specific Gravity(3) @ 77°F | 1.02 |
| Amine Value(4) (mg KOH/g) | 225 |
| Flash Point(5) (closed cup) (°F) | >200 |
| Equivalent Wt/{H} | 150 |
| Recommended Use Level (phr, EEW=190) | 70 |
| TABLE 2: TYPICAL HANDLING PROPERTIES* | ||
| 70 phr | 100 phr | |
| Mixed Viscosity(2) @ 77°F (cP) | 6,400 | 5,000 |
| Gel Time(6) (150g mix @ 77°F) (min) | 100 | 80 |
| Thin Film Set Time(7) @ 77°F (hr) | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| Peak Exotherm(8) (100g mix @ 77°F) (min) | 95 | 104 |
| Peak Exotherm Time(8) (min) | 136 | 136 |
| TABLE 3: TYPICAL PERFORMANCE* | ||
| (7 days @ 77°F) | ||
| Glass Transition Temperature(9) (°F) | 108 | - |
| Heat Deflection Temperature(10) (°F) | 108 | 90 |
* Ancamide 2050 curing agent formulated with standard Bisphenol-A based (DGEBA, EEW=190) epoxy resin.
Footnotes:
(1) ASTM D1544-80
(2) ASTM D-445-83, Brookfield, RVTD, Spindle 4
(3) ASTM D 1475-85
(4) Perchloric Acid Titration
(5) Seta Flash Closed Cup
(6) Techne GT-4 Gelation Timer
(7) BK Drying Recorder
(8) ASTM D 2471-71
(9) ASTM D 3418-82
(10) ASTM D 648 @ 264 psi
(A) Monsanto Company
