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Dicyanex® 1400B
Dicyanex® 1400B
Epoxy Curing Agents and Modifiers
Dicyanex®1400B curing agent is a micronizedgrade of dicyandiamide containing 3% of an inertflow control additive to inhibit clumping andimprove handling. It is designed for use as alatent curing agent for epoxy resins.
Category:Hardener


PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES

Finest particle size available in Dicyanex productseries for maximum reactivity

• Easily dispersed in liquid resins

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

• Activation temperature can be varied easily from180°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

45 min @ 120℃ with 0.5 parts Imicure™ AMI-2 curing agent


TYPICAL PROPERTIES
AppearanceWhite, Crystalline Particles
Melting point (°C)405-412
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 (℃) **250

When accelerated with Ancamine 2014AS

239


* Measured using DSC with 50 °F (10 °C)/minramp. Value will be higher when acceleratedwith an imidazole