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Amine-cured epoxy formulations are widely used in ambient temperature cured coatings
and flooring applications. Theses products are also used more and more in cold
temperature applications. (See Successful Cold Temperature Application on the
Technology Update page). If amine-cured epoxy resins polymerize during conditions of
cool ambient temperatures or high humidity, i.e. condensation on the coating, they may
develop an amine blush. The amine at the coating surface develops as an oily, waxy or
milky film, sometimes amber to clear in color.
The amine component reacts with moisture and atmospheric carbon dioxide to form
ammonium bicarbonate and/or ammonium carbamate. This may or may not be visible
on the coatings surface but can interfere with adhesion if overcoated. Contractors and
inspectors should be alert to this phenomena and test suspect surfaces.
These amine compounds are often hygroscopic and very efficient scavengers of carbon
dioxide from the air, even though carbon dioxide is generally present at about 360ppm
in outdoor environments. In indoor environments with human activity this may be
increased 2-3 times. In the presence of gas burning motors (fork lifts, tow motors) and
salamanders etc., the carbon dioxide would be even greater. These sources of heat may
also produce copious quantities of water vapor resulting is exacerbated blushing
problems.
If amine blush is detected it should be removed. Thorough washing of the surface with
water and detergent (contact coating manufacturer) is recommended followed by
retesting to ensure complete removal. If inside buildings, outer edges nearer walls are
always suspect areas. If no overcoating is to be accomplished and no removal
completed, the surface will be left very slippery. Horizontal surfaces for foot and/or
forklift traffic may be hazardous. Shoes and tires will pick-up the amine and re-deposit
it onto other surfaces.
Polyamide and polyamine curing agents can both produce amine blush. Polyamide
curing agents have fewer tendencies to blush than polyamines but both are suspect to
blushing.
RUBOR DE AMINA
Las formulaciones Epxicas curadas con Amina son ampliamente utilizadas en
curado de capas y aplicacin de pisos a temperatura ambiente. Estos
productos son tambin ms usados y ms usados en aplicaciones a
temperaturas fras. (Vase el uso acertado de aplicacin a temperaturas fras
en Technology Update page). Si las resinas Epxicas curadas con Amina se
polimerizan durante condiciones ambientales de temperaturas frescas o
humedad alta, es decir condensacin en la capa, pueden desarrollar Rubor de
Amina. La amina en la superficie de la capa se convierte como pelcula
aceitosa, cerosa o lechosa, mbar para despejar a veces en color.