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Dicyanex® 1400F
Dicyanex® 1400F
Epoxy Curing Agents and Modifiers
Dicyanex®1400F curing agent is a micronized grade of dicyandiamide containing 3-4% of an inert flow control additive to inhibit clumping and improve handling. It is designed for use as a latent curing agent for epoxy resins.
Category:Hardener

PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES

Finest particle size available in Dicyanex product series for maximum reactivity

• Easily dispersed in liquid resins

• Shelf stability of up to 6 months @ 25°C in properly  formulated systems

• Activation temperature can be varied easily from  180°C-95°C with appropriate accelerator selection


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APPLICATIONS

• One-component adhesives

• Recreational and industrial pre-preg Composites

• Powder coatings


STORAGE 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.


HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for CNX-20545-68 curing agent.


TYPICAL CURE SCHEDULE

1-2 hr @ 180°C


TYPICAL PROPERTIES
AppearanceWhite, Crystalline Particles
Melting point (°C)209-212
Particle Size (Microns)
D90 < 10um
D50 < 5um
DICY purity, %99 *
Equivalent Wt/{H}21
Recommended Use level (phr, EEW=190)4-15


TYPICAL HANDLING PROPERTIES *
Gel Time (month) (150g mix @ 25°C)12


SUGGESTED ACCELERATORS
Amicure UR-D


TYPICAL PERFORMANCE
Tg (℃) **120

When accelerated with Amicure UR-D

120-130 ***


* Purity without flow control additive

** Measured using DSC with 10℃/min ramp

*** The range depend on different usage