AP 5946

AP 5946 is a low viscosity, non-blushing, cycloaliphatic amine modified 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, Floor Coatings, Lacquers, Solventless & High Solids Coating

Features: Excellent Flow, Good Blush Resistance, Good Leveling, High Gloss, Low Color, Low Viscosity, Room Temperature Curing, Self-Leveling

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Function
Curing Agent
Product Code
MITM15731
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Product Features

Epoxy coating systems cured with AP 5946 present the following features.

  • Low viscosity
  • Low color, high gloss
  • Suitable for ambient temperature cure.
  • Rapid development of water spotting resistance
  • Excellent flow and leveling.
  • Resistance to blush

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
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 solventfree and high solids coatings for general purpose and decorative coatings, and self-leveling and floorings.

Properties

Physical Form
Product Properties

Epoxy coating systems cured with AP 5942 present the following features.

  • Suitable for ambient temperature cure.
  • Low viscosity and High reactivity.
  • High acid and solvent resistance
  • Excellent early water-spot resistance
  • Resistant to blush

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S001795
Principal

Storage & Handling

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 and solvents & their vapor.
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.

Storage Conditions

AP 5946 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: (15 to 30°C) 12 Month.
Hazardous decomposition products: (When in fire) Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen Oxides and other toxic Gases & Vapors.

Other

Appearance
Clear liquid
Appearance (SDS)
Clear
Color (SDS)
Pale yellow
IATA/ICAO Emergency Response Guide
8L
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
Protect from Freezing
Yes
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
Yes
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Amines, liquid, corrosive, N.O.S.
USA/DOT UN Number
UN2735
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Amine Value255.0-295.0 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
Density1.01-1.05-ASTM D1475 at 25°C
Dry to Set Time4.0-6.0-BK Dry Time Recorder at 25°C, Thin film 8 mils, 200 microns Wet Film Thickness
Gelling Time60.0-75.0-at 25°C, 100g
Storage Temperature59.0-86.0 °F°F
Viscosity50.0-250.0-DIN 53015 at 25°C
Viscosity50.0-250.0-ISO 12058 at 25°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (SDS)1.01-1.05 g/cm³g/cm³ASTM D1475 at 25°C
Flash Point (SDS)min. 93.0 °C°C
Viscosity (SDS)50.0-250.0-DIN 53015 at 25°C
Viscosity (SDS)50.0-250.0-ISO 12058 at 25°C
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life12.0-