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Issued: July 2004

Fast Cure, Low Viscosity, Highly Flexible, Systems using EPIKURE Curing Agent 3164, EPIKURE Curing Agent 9550, and EPON Resin 8111
RP: 4036 Introduction EPIKURE Curing Agent 3164 is a proprietary oligomeric polyamine for structural and coating applications. It features exceptional strength, toughness and elongation in epoxy formulations. However, the high viscosity and slower cure speed can make it less attractive for use in coating formulations. Enhanced formulations can be prepared using EPIKURE Curing Agent 9550 to lower the viscosity and EPON Resin 8111 to accelerate the cure. These changes minimize the impact on properties, especially the flexibility, while retaining a high degree of toughness. Features Maintains high flexibility percent elongation greater than 100% Lower mix viscosities Faster dry times in under 24 hours Resistant to surface blush and amine exudates Flexible joint fillers Adhesives Castings Impact resistant coatings High flexibility coatings

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Typical Properties EPON Resin 8111 Epoxide Equivalent Weight, (EEW) Viscosity @ 25C Color Density EPIKURE Curing Agent 3164 Equivalent Weight, (AHEW), approx. Viscosity @ 25C Color Density EPIKURE Curing Agent 9550 Equivalent Weight, (AHEW), approx. Viscosity @ 25C Color Density

Test Method ASTM D1652 ASTM D445 ASTM D1544 Wt. per gallon cup

Unit g/eq cP Gardner lbs/gal

Value 140 800-1,100 <1 9.5 256

ASTM D2196 ASTM D1544 Wt. per gallon cup

cP Gardner lbs/gal

7,000 -10,000 <12 8.2 58 - 62

ASTM D2196 ASTM D1544 Wt. per gallon cup

cP Gardner lbs/gal

8 - 10 <1 7.9

General A blend of EPIKURE Curing Agent 3164 and EPIKURE Curing Agent 9550 (92.5:7.5) Information will reduce the curative viscosity by 50%, while retaining the flexibility of the neat EPIKURE 3164. This blend also has a longer pot life, and is tougher and more chemically resistant. Both the neat EPIKURE 3164, and the blended curative can be accelerated for faster drying times using a multifunctional polyacrylate-modified resin like EPON Resin 8111 with minimal loss in flexibility. Table 1 provides comparative data for these systems. Other, lower functionality, polyacrylate-modified resins like EPON 8021, EPON 8161, and EPON 8115 will NOT accelerate the cure of EPIKURE 3164, or the blend curative. Table 2 presents information on the superior flexibility of the EPIKURE 3164/ EPIKURE 9550 blend when compared with EPIKURE Curing Agent 3125, at two combining ratios; EPIKURE Curing Agent 3266, and EPIKURE 3164. The EPIKURE 3125 is a standard polyamide curative with a non critical combining ratio. The EPIKURE 3266 is another flexible curative.

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Performance Table 1 / Properties of Epoxy Resins in Combination with EPIKURE Curing Properties Agent 3164 and a blend of EPIKURE Curing Agent 9550 with EPIKURE 3164. Method Composition (parts by weight) EPON Resin 8132 EPON Resin 828 EPON Resin 8111 CARDURA E-10P EPIKURE Curing Agent 3164 EPIKURE Curing Agent 9550 Handling Properties @ 25C Resin Viscosity Resin (or resin blend) Curative (or curative blend) Mix Gel time, 100 gram mass Thin Film Dry Time (6 mil) Dry to Touch Cotton Free Thru Dry Cured State Properties Cure Schedule Tear Strength Tensile Strength Elongation Modulus Hardness, Durometer D 7 days @ RT 24 hrs @ RT, 2 hrs @ 100C Chemical Resistance 1 Water 5% acetic acid 50/50 xylene/IPA
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Units pbw pbw pbw pbw pbw pbw

A 100

B 100

C 30 50 20 152

D 30 50 20 114 9

125

92.5 7.5

ASTM D2196

cP cP cP min. hrs hrs hrs

600 10,300 3,230 82 10 >24 >24

600 4,575 1,900 138 11.2 >24 >24

371 10,300 6,900 27 0.8 1.4 16

SHYODU ASTM D5895

371 4,57 5 4,00 0 28 1.7 2 9.2

ASTM D624 ASTM D638

24 hrs @ RT, then 2 hrs @ 100C lb/in 60 270 43 61 psi % psi 695 189 --1651 233 --359 160 317 526 158 495

ASTM D2240 D D % % % 45 19 0.9 44 295 36 31 0.7 --208 25 25 1.1 38 179 21 25 0.8 37 121

Values reported as percent weight gain (3x1x0.125 specimens) after immersion for 24 hours @ 23C.

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Performance Table 2 / Properties of EPON Resin 8132 with EPIKURE Curing Agent 3125, a Properties standard polyamide curative with a non critical combining ratio; EPIKURE Curing (cont.) Agent 3164 and EPIKURE Curing Agent 3266, two flexibilizing curatives; and the EPIKURE 9550 / EPIKURE 3164 blend. Method Composition (parts by weight) EPON Resin 8132 EPIKURE Curing Agent 3125 EPIKURE Curing Agent 3266 EPIKURE Curing Agent 3164 EPIKURE Curing Agent 9550 Handling Properties @ 25C Resin Viscosity Resin Curative (or curative blend) Cured State Properties Cure Schedule Tear Strength Tensile Strength Elongation Modulus ASTM D2196 Units pbw pbw pbw pbw pbw A 100 114 B 100 200 133 125 92.5 7.5 C 100 D 100 E 100

cP cP

600 63,300

600 63,300

600 2,54 5

600 10,300

600 4,57 5

ASTM D624 ASTM D638

lb/in psi % psi

24 hrs @ RT, then 2 hrs @ 100C 399 35 74 60 2,610 98 44 99 111 0.16 168 149 154 695 189 ---

270 1,65 1 233 ---

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