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IMICURE® AMI-1 Curing Agent

Imicure AMI-1 is a liquid, elevated-temperature curing agent primarily designed for use with epoxy resins. Here's an overview of its features:
Description:
- Imicure AMI-1 is a catalytic curing agent suitable for both liquid and solid epoxy resins. It is used at low loadings of 1−5 phr (parts per hundred parts of resin).
- It is a dicyandiamide accelerator, which means it accelerates the curing process of epoxy resins.
Benefits:
- Compatible with both liquid and solid epoxy resins.
- Develops a glass transition temperature (Tg) of approximately 150°C in heat-cured systems.
- Soluble in water and most common polar organic solvents.
Applications:
- Commonly used in adhesives, pre-preg composites, and encapsulation applications.
Storage and Handling:
- Refer to the Safety Data Sheet for proper handling instructions.
- Shelf life of at least 24 months when stored in the original sealed container at ambient temperature, away from excessive heat and humidity.
Typical Properties:
- Appearance: Pale yellow liquid.
- Purity (min): 99%.
- Water content: <0.5%.
- Boiling Range @ 1.3 kPa (°C): 72-73.
- Melting Point (°C): -1 to -2.
- Density (g/ml): 1.04.
- Flash Point (open cup) (°C): 92.
- Recommended Use Level (phr, EEW=190): 2-4.
- Pot Life @ 25°C (200 g mass w/ 1% fumed silica) (h): 8.
Imicure AMI-1 offers a convenient and efficient curing solution for epoxy resins, with compatibility across various applications and ease of handling.

ANCAMIDE® 220-X-70 Curing Agen

Ancamide 220-X-70 is a standard reactive polyamide curing agent designed for use in curing epoxy resins. Here's a summary of its key features:
Description:
- Ancamide 220-X-70 is part of a series of standard reactive polyamides used for curing epoxy resins. It is cut to 70% solids by weight in xylene.
- Evonik also offers Ancamide 221-X-70, a similar curing agent that may be a more cost-effective alternative.
Advantages:
- Good color and light stability.
- Good chemical resistance.
- Compatible with a wide range of solvents commonly used in epoxy resin-based coatings.
- Complies with FDA regulations 21CFR 175.300 and 175.105.
Applications:
- Suitable for solvent-based maintenance coatings.
- Used in primers, sealers, and coatings for concrete.
Storage and Handling:
- Refer to the Safety Data Sheet for proper handling instructions.
- Shelf life of at least 24 months when stored in the original sealed container at ambient temperature, away from excessive heat and humidity.
Typical Cure Schedule:
- Curing typically takes 2–7 days at ambient temperature. Cure can be accelerated by force-drying, baking, or by using Ancamine K54 curing agent.
Typical Properties:
- Appearance: Clear, amber liquid.
- Color (Gardner): 7.
- Viscosity @ 77°F (cP): 1,100.
- Specific Gravity @ 77°F: 0.940.
- Density (lb/gal) @ 77°F: 7.8.
- Amine Value (mg KOH/g): 170.
- Flash Point (°F): 75.
- Equivalent Wt/{H}: 264.
- Recommended Use Level (phr, EEW=190): 70.
- Pot Life (150g mix @ 77°F—@ 40% solids using solid epoxy resin): 1-3 days.
Ancamide 220-X-70 offers reliable performance in curing epoxy resins for various coating applications, providing good color stability, chemical resistance, and compatibility with common solvents.

WorléeKyd S 351

WorléeKyd S 351(50% In White Spirit 180-210) is a medium oil length alkyd resin modified with soya oil, primarily used for air-drying applications. Here's a summary of its specifications and applications:
Description:
- W´Kyd S 351 is designed for the manufacture of fillers with structural viscosity for brushing, primer surfacers, and semi-gloss and flat wall paints.
Technical Data:
- Oil content: Approximately 51%
- Oil type: Soya oil
- Content of phthalic anhydride: Approximately 23%
- Non-volatile content, 1h/125 °C, DIN EN ISO 3251: 50% ± 1
- Colour (40% in white spirit 180 - 210, DIN ISO 4630): Maximum 10
- Acid value, on solids, DIN EN ISO 3682: Maximum 15
- Flow time, 20 °C, 40% in white spirit 180 - 210, DIN 53211-4: 80 - 100 sec.
- Delivery form: 50% in white spirit 180 - 210
Compatibility:
- W´Kyd S 351 is completely compatible with most air-drying medium and long oil alkyd resins, maleic resins, phenolic modified rosins, raw oils, and chlorinated rubber. It is partially compatible with low viscous stand oils.
Solubility:
- Well soluble in all solvents except for low alcohols.
Application and Properties:
- Recommended for primers with very good flow properties and excellent brushability. Good film flow is obtained even at high PVC (pigment volume concentration).
- Despite quick drying, the film remains open long enough for painting large surfaces, with sanding possible after approximately 20 hours of drying time.
- Addition of thixotropic agents or combination with thixotropic alkyd resins (e.g., W´Thix V 727) enables the production of flat wall paints with excellent brushability and no tendency to sag or drip from the brush.
- Well suited for use in flat and semi-gloss interior paints with good yellowing resistance and brushability, particularly for primed and porous substrates.
Driers:
- Recommended driers:
  - 0.04 - 0.06% Co
  - 0.05 - 0.09% Zr
  - 0.10 - 0.20% Ca (metal content on 100% alkyd resin)
  - Alternatively, 6.5% Nuodex Combi APB (Elementis) of drier solution on 100% alkyd resin.
WorléeKyd S 351 offers versatility and performance in various coating applications, providing properties such as good flow, brushability, and sag resistance, particularly in flat wall paints and primers.

WorléeKyd S 351

WorléeKyd S 351(50% In Isoparaffin HC 170-200) is a medium oil length alkyd resin modified with soya oil, primarily used for air-drying applications. Here's a breakdown of its specifications and applications:
Description:
- W´Kyd S 351 is designed for the manufacture of fillers with structural viscosity for brushing, primer surfacers, and semi-gloss and flat wall paints.
Technical Data:
- Oil content: Approximately 51%
- Oil type: Soya oil
- Content of phthalic anhydride: Approximately 23%
- Non-volatile content, 1h/125 °C, DIN EN ISO 3251: 50% ± 1
- Colour (40% in isoparaffin. HC 170 - 200, DIN ISO 4630): Maximum 10
- Acid value, on solids, DIN EN ISO 3682: Maximum 15
- Flow time, 20 °C, 40% in isoparaffin. HC 170 - 200, DIN 6 mm cup, DIN 53211-6: 70 - 100 sec.
- Delivery form: 50% in isoparaffin. HC 170 - 200
Compatibility:
- W´Kyd S 351 is completely compatible with most air-drying medium and long oil alkyd resins, maleic resins, phenolic modified rosins, raw oils, and chlorinated rubber. It is partially compatible with low viscous stand oils.
Solubility:
- Well soluble in all solvents except for low alcohols.
Application and Properties:
- Recommended for primers with excellent flow properties and brushability. Good film flow is achieved even at high PVC (pigment volume concentration).
- Despite quick drying, the film remains open long enough for painting large surfaces, with sanding possible after approximately 20 hours of drying time.
- Addition of thixotropic agents or combination with thixotropic alkyd resins enables the production of flat wall paints with excellent brushability and no tendency to sag or drip from the brush.
- Well suited for flat and semi-gloss interior paints with good yellowing resistance and brushability, especially for primed and porous substrates.
- Addition of small amounts of matting agent can produce flat and semi-gloss paints.
- Ready-made paints with W´Kyd S 351 have no tendency to sink on porous substrates.
Driers:
- Recommended driers:
  - 5.00 - 6.50% Nuodex Combi APB-solution (Elementis) on solid alkyd resin.
  - Alternatively, 0.10 - 0.20 % Co and 0.05 - 0.07% Zr (metal content on solid alkyd resin).
WorléeKyd S 351 offers versatility and performance in various coating applications, providing properties such as good flow, brushability, and sag resistance, particularly in flat wall paints and primers.

WorléeKyd S 351

WorléeKyd S 351 (60% In Dearomatized HC 180-220) is a medium oil length alkyd resin modified with soya oil, designed for air-drying applications. Here are its specifications and applications:
Description:
- W´Kyd S 351 is a medium oil length alkyd resin modified with soya oil. It is primarily used in the manufacture of fillers with structural viscosity for brushing, primer surfacers, and semi-gloss and flat wall paints.
Technical Data:
- Non-volatile content, 1h/125 °C, DIN EN ISO 3251: 60% ± 1
- Content of phthalic anhydride: Approximately 23%
- Oil type: Soya oil
- Oil content: Approximately 51%
- Acid value, on solids, DIN EN ISO 3682: Maximum 15
- Colour (40% in dearomat. HC 180 - 220, DIN ISO 4630): Maximum 10
- Flow time, 20 °C, 40% in dearomat. HC 180 - 220, DIN 53211-4: 25 - 35 s
- Delivery form: 60% in dearomatized HC 180 - 220
Compatibility:
- W´Kyd S 351 is compatible with most air-drying medium and long oil alkyd resins, maleic resins, phenolic modified rosins, raw oils, and chlorinated rubber. It is partially compatible with low viscous stand oils.
Solubility:
- Well soluble in all solvents except for low alcohols.
Application and Properties:
- Recommended for primers with excellent flow properties and brushability. Even at high PVC (pigment volume concentration), good film flow is achieved.
- Quick drying, yet the film remains open long enough for painting large surfaces. Sanding is possible after approximately 20 hours of drying time.
- Addition of thixotropic agents or combination with thixotropic alkyd resins enables the production of flat wall paints with excellent brushability and no tendency to sagging or dripping.
- Well suited for flat and semi-gloss interior paints with good yellowing resistance and brushability, especially for primed and porous substrates.
- Addition of small amounts of matting agent can produce flat and semi-gloss paints.
- Ready-made paints with W´Kyd S 351 have no tendency to sink on porous substrates.
Driers:
- Recommended driers:
  - 0.04 - 0.06% Co
  - 0.05 - 0.09% Zr
  - 0.10 - 0.20% Ca (metal calculated on solid alkyd resin)
  - Alternatively, 5.00 - 6.50% Nuodex Combi APB (Elementis) of solution on solid alkyd resin.
WorléeKyd S 351 offers versatility and performance in various coating applications, providing properties such as good flow, brushability, and sag resistance, particularly in flat wall paints and primers.

WorléeKyd RM 232

WorléeKyd RM 232 is a short oil drying alkyd resin primarily based on conjugated castor oil and special fatty acids. It is commonly used in the production of air and forced drying primers and top coats, as well as in acid curing systems. Here are its specifications and applications:
Description:
- W´Kyd RM 232 is a short oil drying alkyd resin based on conjugated castor oil and special fatty acids. It is mainly used for the manufacture of air and forced drying primers and top coats, and it is also suitable for acid curing systems.
Technical Data:
- Oil content: Approximately 32%
- Content of phthalic anhydride: Approximately 37%
- Non-volatile content, 1h/125 °C, DIN EN ISO 3251: 60% ± 1
- Colour (50% in xylene, DIN ISO 4630): Maximum 10
- Acid value, on solids, DIN EN ISO 3682: Maximum 15
- Flow time, 20 °C, 50% in xylene, DIN 53211-4: 100 - 120 sec.
- Delivery form: 60% in xylene
Compatibility:
- W´Kyd RM 232 is compatible with most short oil alkyds, unmodified urea formaldehyde and melamine resins, and nitrocellulose. However, due to the variety of products on the market, it is advisable to conduct trials in advance.
Solubility:
- Completely soluble in aromatics, glycol ethers, esters, and ketones.
- Partially soluble in low alcohols and aliphatics.
Application and Properties:
- Used in conjunction with reactive unmodified urea and/or melamine resins for stoving primers, top coats, and one-coat paints.
- Recommended ratio for combinations with urea formaldehyde resins is 6:4 or 7:3, and with melamine resins is 7:3 or 8:2, calculated on solids content.
- Recommended stoving conditions: 30 min. - 130 °C to 10 min. - 160 °C.
- Exhibits good air drying properties, leading to anti-corrosive primers and top coats with good adhesion, elasticity, and resistance properties.
- Combining with short oil alkyd resins can enhance flexibility and reduce brittleness.
- Suitable for acid curing paints, achieving medium reactivity when combined with amino resins in ratios between 6:3 and 6:4.
WorléeKyd RM 232 offers versatility in various coating applications, from air drying to stoving systems, with enhanced properties such as adhesion and flexibility.

WorléeKyd P 151

WorléeKyd P 151 is a very low viscosity, long oil alkyd resin primarily designed for the production of highly concentrated pigment preparations. Here are its specifications and applications:
Description:
- W´Kyd P 151 is a very low viscosity, long oil alkyd resin based on special fatty acids, primarily used for manufacturing high concentrated pigment preparations.
Technical Data:
- Content of phthalic anhydride: Approximately 22%
- Oil content: Approximately 64%
- Oil type: Special fatty acids
- Colour (80%, in white spirit 145-195 Gardner, DIN ISO 4630): Maximum 10
- Acid value (DIN EN ISO 3682): Maximum 10
- Flow time, 20 °C, 80% in white spirit 145-195, DIN 53211-4: 130 - 190 sec.
- Hydroxyl value (DIN EN ISO 4629): Approximately 60
- Non-volatile content, 1 h, 125 °C, DIN EN ISO 3251: > 98%
- Delivery form: Approximately 100%
Compatibility:
- Compatible with all types of alkyd resins and physical drying binders.
Solubility:
- Soluble in all normally used solvents.
Application and Properties:
- Shows outstanding compatibility properties with a large number of binders.
- Due to its very low viscosity and excellent wetting properties, it enables the manufacturing of highly concentrated pigment pastes.
- Particularly excels in wetting fine particle size, transparent iron oxide pigments.
- Pastes based on W´Kyd P 151 offer universal usage, leading to rationalization in paint production.
Drying:
- Recommended addition of driers:
  - 0.03 - 0.06% Co metal
  - 0.15 - 0.30% Ca metal
  - 0.04 - 0.08% Zr metal (calculated on 100% alkyd resin)
WorléeKyd P 151 facilitates the production of highly concentrated pigment pastes with excellent wetting properties, offering versatility and compatibility with various binders.

WorléeKyd MH 439

WorléeKyd MH 439 (60% In Xylene) is a short oil, fast-drying alkyd resin designed for the production of air and forced drying primers and top coats, including low aromatic-containing paints. Here are its specifications and applications:
Description:
- W´Kyd MH 439 is a short oil, fast-drying alkyd resin based on special fatty acids for the production of air and forced drying primers and top coats, suitable for low aromatic-containing paints.
Technical Data:
- Content of phthalic anhydride: Approximately 32%
- Oil content: Approximately 39%
- Oil type: Special fatty acids
- Content of hard resin: Approximately 7%
- Colour (Gardner, 50% in xylene, DIN ISO 4630): Maximum 10
- Acid value (DIN EN ISO 3682): Maximum 25
- Viscosity, 20 °C, 50% in xylene, DIN 53211-4: 100 - 130 sec.
- Delivery form: 60% in xylene
Compatibility:
- Compatible with most short oil and medium oil length alkyd resins.
- Compatible with some physical drying binders like vinyl mix polymerisates (e.g., Laroflex from BASF) and chlorinated rubber (e.g., Pergut from Bayer).
Solubility:
- Well soluble in aromatics, esters, ketones, and glycol ether esters.
- Partially soluble in white spirit.
Application and Properties:
- Developed primarily for good drying primers and top coats.
- Due to its excellent compatibility with physical drying binders, W´Kyd MH 439 can also be used for fast-drying and highly resistant industrial enamels.
Drying:
- Recommended addition of driers:
  - 0.04 - 0.06 % Co metal
  - 0.05 - 0.10 % Zr metal
  - 0.20 - 0.25 % Ca metal (calculated on 100 % alkyd resin)
WorléeKyd MH 439 offers versatility and compatibility, making it suitable for various applications requiring fast drying and good adhesion properties.

WorléeKyd MH 439

WorléeKyd MH 439 (60% In White Spirit 135/175/SOLVENON PM) is a short oil, fast-drying alkyd resin formulated for the production of air and forced drying primers and top coats, including low aromatic-containing paints. Here are its specifications and applications:
Description:
- W´Kyd MH 439 is a short oil, fast-drying alkyd resin based on special fatty acids for the production of air and forced drying primers and top coats, suitable for low aromatic-containing paints.
Technical Data:
- Content of phthalic anhydride: Approximately 32%
- Oil content: Approximately 39%
- Oil type: Special fatty acids
- Content of hard resin: Approximately 7%
- Colour (Gardner, 50% in xylene, DIN ISO 4630): Maximum 10
- Acid value (on solids, DIN EN ISO 3682): Maximum 25
- Flow time, 20 °C, 50% in ws /Solvenon PM, DIN 53211-4: 140 - 170 sec.
- Delivery form: 60% in white spirit 135 - 175 / Solvenon PM
Compatibility:
- Compatible with most short oil and medium oil length alkyd resins.
- Compatible with some physical drying binders like vinyl mix polymerisates (e.g., Laroflex from BASF) and chlorinated rubber (e.g., Pergut from Bayer).
Solubility:
- Well soluble in aromatics, esters, ketones, and glycol ether esters.
- Partially soluble in white spirit.
Application and Properties:
- Developed for good drying and flexible primers and top coats.
- Main properties include good substrate and intercoat adhesion, even after a longer salt spray test.
- Due to its excellent compatibility with physical drying binders, W´Kyd MH 439 can also be used for fast-drying and highly resistant industrial enamels.
Drying:
- Recommended addition of driers:
  - 0.06% Ca metal
  - 0.07% Co metal
  - 0.60% Pb metal (calculated on 100% alkyd resin)
WorléeKyd MH 439 offers versatility and excellent compatibility, making it suitable for various applications requiring fast drying and good adhesion properties.

WorléeKyd MH 42

WorléeKyd MH 42 is an air-drying alkyd resin designed for use in anti-corrosion primers and top coats. Here are its specifications and applications:
Description:
- W´Kyd MH 42 is an air-drying alkyd resin based on special mixed fatty acids for use in anti-corrosion primers and top coats.
Technical Data:
- Content of phthalic anhydride: 24%
- Oil content: 42%
- Oil type: Special mixed fatty acids
- Colour (Gardner, 50% in ws 135-175, DIN ISO 4630): Maximum 15
- Acid value (DIN EN ISO 3682): Maximum 20
- Viscosity, 20 °C, 50% in ws, DIN 53211-4: 120 - 150 sec.
- Delivery form: 60% in white spirit 135-175
Compatibility:
- Compatible with short oil, medium oil, and some long oil alkyd resins.
- Good compatibility with physical drying binders like vinyl mixed polymerisates (e.g., Laroflex, BASF) and chlorinated rubber (e.g., Pergut, Bayer).
Solubility:
- Soluble in white spirit and aromatic hydrocarbons, esters, ketones, and terpene hydrocarbons.
Application and Properties:
- W´Kyd MH 42 is an all-round alkyd resin with very good drying properties in base and top coats.
- Its good solubility and dilutability in white spirit make it suitable for environmentally friendly, xylene-free anti-corrosion and weather-resistant paint systems.
Driers:
- Recommended driers for W´Kyd MH 42:
  - 0.04 - 0.07% Co metal
  - 0.10 - 0.30% Ca metal (based on 100% alkyd resin)
Overall, WorléeKyd MH 42 offers versatility, good drying properties, and compatibility with various alkyd resins and other binders, making it suitable for anti-corrosion primers and top coats in various applications.