ADVANTAGES
• Very low color and good color stability
• Good chemical resistance (see attached)
• High gloss
• Good resistance to amine blush
• Low viscosity
APPLICATIONS
• High-solids coatings
• Self-leveling and pebble finish flooring
• Chemically resistant tank linings, mortars, and grouts
• Decorative tile grouts
STORAGE AND HANDLING
Refer to the Safety Data Sheet for Ancamine 1618 curing agent.
SHELF LIFE
At least 24 months from the date of manufacture in the original sealed container at ambient temperature. Store away from heat and excessive humidity in tightly closed containers.
TYPICAL CURE SCHEDULE
2 to 7 days at ambient temperature.
| TABLE 1: TYPICAL PROPERTIES | |
| Appearance | Clear Liquid |
| Color (Gardner) | <2 |
| Viscosity @ 77°F (cP) | 450 |
| Amine Value (mg KOH/g) | 272 |
| Specific Gravity @ 77°F | 1.03 |
| Density @ 77°F (lb/gal) | 8.6 |
| Flash Point (closed cup) (°F) | 205 |
| Equivalent Wt{H} | 115 |
| Recommended Use Level (phr, EEW=190) | 60 |
| TABLE 2: TYPICAL HANDLING PROPERTIES | ||
| A* | B* | |
| Use Level (Phr) | 60 | 58 |
| Mixed Viscosity @ 77°F (Cp) | 2,400 | 1,370 |
| Gel Time (150G Mix @ 77°F) (Min) | 50 | 74 |
| Thin Film Set Time @ 77°F (HR) | 7.0 | 7.3 |
| Thin Film Set Time @ 50°F (HR) | - | 19 |
| Peak Exotherm (100G Mix @ 77°F) (°F) | 196 | - |
| Peak Exotherm Time (Min) | 60 | - |
TABLE 3: TYPICAL PERFORMANCE (7 DAY CURE @ 77ºF) | ||
| A* | B* | |
| Glass Transition Temperature (°F) | 123 | 111 |
| Compressive Strength @ Yield (psi) | - | 9,500 |
| Compressive Modulus (thousand psi) | - | 312 |
| TENSILE STRENGTH (PSI) | 7,140 | 6,100 |
| Tensile Modulus (thousand psi) | 322 | 204 |
| Tensile Elongation (%) | - | 7.0 |
| Flexural Strength (psi) | 13,380 | 10,100 |
| Flexural Modulus (thousand psi) | 344 | 378 |
| Hardness (Shore D) | 81 | 82 |
| Abrasion Resistance Weight Loss @ 1,000 cycles with wheel no. 10 (gm) | - | 0.056 |
| Mar Resistance (kg) | - | 1.05 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (°F) | 115 | - |
| Bond Strength(mild steel to mild steel) (psi) | 820 | - |
* Ancamine 1618 curing agent formulated with standard Bisphenol-A based (DGEBA, EEW=190) epoxy resin.
* Ancamine 1618 curing agent with 90% DGEBA resin (EEW=190) and ??
