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Ancarez  AR555
Ancarez AR555
Epoxy Curing Agents and Modifiers
Ancarez AR555 resin is a waterborne solid epoxy resin dispersion delivered at 55% solids in water. It is designed for use in two-component, ambient-cure epoxy systems. Ancarez AR555 resin delivers superior performance at lower cost when compared to conventional solid resin dispersions. The unique nature of Ancarez AR555 resin allows film formation without high levels of coalescing solvent, which enables the formulation of low-odor, zero-VOC systems.
Category:Resin

ADVANTAGES

• Zero VOC capability

• Fast dry speed:  <30 minutes

• Excellent universal colorant acceptance

• Early water resistance: 2 hours

• Long pot life:  >3 hours

• High gloss

• Zero induction time

• Low resin viscosity

• Low odor

• Lower cost-in-use

• High Corrosion Resistance


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APPLICATIONS

• OEM, industrial maintenance, and transportation coatings

• Floor sealers and paints

• Anticorrosive primers, mid-coats and topcoats

• Institutional coatings


STORAGE LIFE

At least 12 months from the date of manufacture in the original sealed container below 45 °C.Store in tightly closed containers away from excessive heat. Do not freeze.


HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for Ancarez AR555 Resin.


TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance, LiquidMilky White
Appearance, FilmClear, Glossy
Solids Content (wt %) 55
Solvent (contains no organic solvents)Water
Viscosity @ 25 °C (cPs)①200
Flash Point (°C)②> 249
Specific Gravity @ 25 °C③1.08
Weight per Gallon③9.1
Epoxy Equivalent Weight (EEW, g/eq)③550


TYPICAL COATING HANDLING PROPERTIES*
Pot Life (hr)3+
Volume Solids (%)42
Weight Solids (%)57
Formulation Viscosity (cPs)①1100
Clean-upWarm, Soapy Water


TYPICAL PERFORMANCE*
(14-day cure @ 25 °C) 
60° Gloss90
Pencil Hardness2H
¼ inch Mandrel Bend180°
Direct Impact (in-lb)40
Reverse Impact (in-lb)4


* Ancarez AR555 resin formulated with AnquamineTM 401 curing agent in a high-gloss metal enamel formulation.


Footnotes:

1 Brookfield viscosity, Spindle #3, 12 rpm

2 Seta flash, closed cup

3 Specific Gravity, weight per gallon, and EEW reported on as delivered basis (EEW = 315 on solids basis)