EPODIL® 759 Reactive Diluent

EPODIL® 759 Reactive Diluent is an aliphatic glycidyl ether (C12–C13), serving as a monofunctional reactive diluent primarily used to reduce the viscosity of epoxy resin systems. Here's an overview of its features:

Description:

• EPODIL® 759 is designed to lower the viscosity of epoxy resin systems, enhancing their handling and processing properties.
• It is particularly useful in applications where low volatility levels are required, such as poorly ventilated areas, and can lead to slight increases in pot life when blended into epoxy systems.

Advantages:

• Less likely to crystallize under cold temperatures compared to other monofunctional diluents.
• Increases flexibility and pot life of epoxy formulations.

Applications:

• Widely used in laminates, civil engineering materials, potting compounds, and flooring applications.

Storage and Handling:

• Shelf life of at least 36 months when stored in the original sealed container at ambient temperature.
• Proper handling instructions can be found in the Safety Data Sheet for EPODIL® 759.

Typical Properties:

• Appearance: Clear Liquid.
• Color (Gardner): 1.
• Viscosity @ 77°F (25°C) (cP): 8.
• Specific Gravity @ 77°F (25°C): 0.890.
• Flash Point (Setaflash) (°F): >200.
• Hydrolyzable Chloride (max): 0.1.
• Residual Epichlorohydrin (ppm max): 10.
• Weight per Gallon (lb/gal): 7.3-7.5.
• Moisture Content (% max): 0.2.
• Equivalent Wt/{H}: 285.
• Recommended Use Level (phr, EEW=190): 5-25.

The provided table illustrates the impact of EPODIL® 759 on a simple formulated epoxy system, showcasing changes in properties such as Persoz hardness, dry time, glass transition temperature (Tg), and gel time with varying concentrations of the diluent.

EPODIL® 759 offers formulators the ability to tailor the viscosity of epoxy resin systems to meet specific application requirements, while also enhancing flexibility and pot life.