AP 5977

AP 5977 is a low viscosity modified polyamide curing agent for epoxy resin based lacquers and coatings.

Principal: Admark Polycoats PVT LTD

Functions: Curing Agent

Chemical Family: Chemical Mixtures & Blends

End Uses: Epoxy Coating, Lacquers, Solventless & High Solids Coating

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Epoxies (EP)

Features: Corrosion Resistance, Excellent Adhesion, Excellent Cure, Fast Drying, Good Working Properties, Low Viscosity, No Induction Time, Solvent Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Function
Curing Agent
Product Code
MITM14740
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
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. The product have wide applications in the area high-solids marine and maintenance coatings, Concrete primers, coatings and bonding agents, adhesives.

Properties

Physical Form
Product Properties

Epoxy coating systems cured with AP 5977 present the following features.

  • Fast dry
  • Good cure at 5°C
  • High solvent resistance
  • Outstanding adhesion to wet concrete and sand-blasted steel
  • No induction time
  • Very good corrosion protection
  • Good working properties with low viscosity

Regulatory & Compliance

Contains any chemicals listed on Prop 65 (including impurities, residues, catalysts, monomers, and by-products and excluding heavy metals)?

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S001795
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

AP 5977 should be stored in a dry place, preferably in the sealed original container at temperatures 15 to 3°C. The Product should not be stored exposed to direct sunlight.

  • Shelf life: 12 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 and solvents & their vapor.

Other

Appearance
Clear straw colored liquid
Appearance (SDS)
Clear
Color (SDS)
Dark yellow
IATA/ICAO Emergency Response Guide
8L
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
Polyamines, liquid, corrosive, N.O.S. (formaldehyde, polymer with benzenamine, hydrogenated ; benzyl alcohol ; 2,4,6- tris(dimethylaminomethyl)phenol ; triethylenetetramine)
IATA/ICAO UN Number
UN2735
IMO/IMDG EmS Fire
F-A
IMO/IMDG EmS Spill
S-B
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Polyamines, liquid, corrosive, N.O.S. (formaldehyde, polymer with benzenamine, hydrogenated ; benzyl alcohol ; 2,4,6- tris(dimethylaminomethyl)phenol ; triethylenetetramine)
IMO/IMDG Segregation Group
SGG18, SG35
IMO/IMDG UN Number
UN2735
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Odor
Amine
Odor (SDS)
Amine - like
TDG Canada Emergency Response Guide Number
153
TDG Canada Proper Shipping Name
Polyamines, liquid, corrosive, N.O.S. (formaldehyde, polymer with benzenamine, hydrogenated ; benzyl alcohol ; 2,4,6- tris(dimethylaminomethyl)phenol ; triethylenetetramine)
TDG Canada UN Number
UN2735
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Polyamines, liquid, corrosive, N.O.S. (formaldehyde, polymer with benzenamine, hydrogenated ; benzyl alcohol ; 2,4,6- tris(dimethylaminomethyl)phenol ; triethylenetetramine)
USA/DOT UN Number
UN2735
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 10.0Gardner
Color Scalemax. 10.0ASTMASTM D1544
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Amine Value310.0-350.0mg KOH/gISO 9702
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life12.0mo
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density0.99-1.02kg/LASTM D1475 at 25°C
Dry to Set Time4.0-5.0hrBK Dry Time Recorder at 25°C, Thin film 8 mils, 200 microns Wet Film Thickness
Gelling Time50.0-60.0mat 25°C, 100g
Viscosity2500.0-3500.0mPa.sDIN 53015 at 25°C
Viscosity2500.0-3500.0mPa.sISO 12058 at 25°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (SDS)0.99-1.2g/cm³ASTM D1475 at 25°C
Flash Point (SDS)min. 93.0°C
Viscosity (SDS)2800.0-3200.0mPa.sISO 12058 at 25°C