AP 5940

AP 5940 is a low viscosity mannich base hardener for epoxy resin based lacquers and coatings.

Principal: Admark Polycoats PVT LTD

Functions: Curing Agent, Hardener

Chemical Family: Chemical Mixtures & Blends

End Uses: Decorative Coating, Lacquers, Protective Coatings

Features: Chemical Resistance, Excellent Flow, Good Blush Resistance, Good Leveling, High Reactivity, Improved Water Spotting, Low Viscosity, Room Temperature Curing

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Function
Curing Agent, Hardener
Product Code
MITM15443
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Method
Coating End Applications
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Markets
Applications
Product Applications

It is used in combination with liquid Epoxy resins or solids epoxy resin solution or epoxy resin modified by means of reactive as well as non-reactive diluents. Suitable for application with standard one-component airless spray systems. Ideal for protective and decorative coatings e.g., structural steel, concrete etc.

Properties

Physical Form
Product Properties

Epoxy coating systems cured with AP 5940 present the following features.

  • Suitable for ambient temperature cure.
  • Low viscosity and High reactivity.
  • Excellent flow and leveling.
  • Good chemical resistance and early water spotting.
  • Excellent blush resistance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S001795
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

AP 5940 should be stored in a dry place, preferably in the sealed original container at temperatures 15 to 30°C. The Product should not be stored exposed to direct sunlight.

  • Shelf life: Months (15 to 30°C)
  • Hazardous decomposition products: (When in fire) Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen Oxides and other toxic Gases & Vapors.
Handling Information

The hardener will absorb moisture and carbon dioxide when left in open containers. This may result in increased viscosity and sometimes crystallization. Use personal protective equipments and follow industrial hygienic procedures. Recommended to use safety glasses, protective clothing, gloves, & masks suitable for chemical, solvents & their vapor.

Other

Appearance
Clear liquid
Appearance (SDS)
Clear
Color (SDS)
Pale yellow
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
Amines, liquid, corrosive, N.O.S.
IATA/ICAO UN Number
UN2735
IMO/IMDG EmS Fire
F-A
IMO/IMDG EmS Spill
S-B
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Amines, liquid, corrosive, N.O.S.
IMO/IMDG Segregation Group
SGG18, SG35
IMO/IMDG UN Number
UN2735
Item Number
Odor
Amine
Odor (SDS)
Amine - like
TDG Canada Emergency Response Guide Number
153
TDG Canada Proper Shipping Name
Amines, liquid, corrosive, N.O.S.
TDG Canada UN Number
UN2735
Temperature Control
No
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Amines, liquid, corrosive, N.O.S.
USA/DOT UN Number
UN2735
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Amine Value360.0-400.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/gISO 9702
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 2.0 GardnerGardner
Color Scalemax. 2.0-ASTM D1544
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density0.99-1.1-ASTM D1475 at 25°C
Dry to Set Time1.5-3.0-BK Dry Time Recorder at 25°C, Thin film 8 mils, 200 microns Wet Film Thickness
Gelling Time15.0-25.0-at 25°C, 150g
Viscosity200.0-400.0-DIN 53015 at 25°C
Viscosity200.0-400.0-ISO 12058 at 25°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (SDS)0.99-1.1 g/cm³g/cm³ASTM D1475 at 25°C
Flash Point (SDS)min. 93.0 °C°C
Viscosity (SDS)200.0-400.0-DIN 53015 at 25°C
Viscosity (SDS)200.0-400.0-ISO 12058 at 25°C
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life12.0-