D.E.H.® 488

D.E.H.® 488 Epoxy Curing Agent is a low viscosity, modified cycloaliphatic polyamine based, curing agent for epoxy resins.

Principal: Olin Epoxy

Functions: Curing Agent, Curing Agent

Chemical Family: Cycloaliphatic Amine

End Uses: Floor Coatings, Grouts, Mortar, Primer, Protective Coatings, Self-Leveling Floors, Surface Impregnation

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Epoxies (EP)

Features: Acid Resistance, Chemical Resistance, Early Water Resistance, Low Viscosity, Self-leveling

Labeling Claims: Nonylphenol-free

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Function
Curing Agent
Industrial Additives Functions
Product Code
MITM03837
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Industrial Additives Features
Labeling Claims
Product Benefits
  • D.E.H.® 488 is not manufactured with nonylphenol. It has low viscosity and good acid and chemical resistance.
  • Epoxy resin systems cured with D.E.H.® 488 at temperatures above 10 °C show tack-free and colorfast surfaces. D.E.H.® 488 has an outstanding resistance to early water spotting.

Applications & Uses

Application Method
Coating End Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Industrial Additives End Use
Markets
Applications
Product Applications
  • Building & Civil Engineering: Mortars & Grouts
  • Building & Civil Engineering: Primers & Impregnation
  • Building & Civil Engineering: Roller Coating Flooring
  • Building & Civil Engineering: Self-leveling Flooring
  • Industrial Coatings: Marine and Protective

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In

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
S002520
Principal

Other

Color (SDS)
Colorless
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 UN Number
UN2735
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Amine
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Amines, liquid, corrosive, N.O.S.
USA/DOT UN Number
UN2735
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 2.0 GardnerGardnerASTM D1544
Color Scalemax. 2.0 GardnerGardnerGardner Color Scale
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Amine Hydrogen Equivalent Weight93.0 g/eqg/eq
Amine Value300.0-330.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/gISO 9702
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life12.0 momo
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Compressive Strength76.0 MPaMPaISO 604 at 23°C, 50% RH, 14 days
Elongation at Break2.0 %%ISO 527-2 at 23°C, 14.0 day, 50% RH
Flexural Strength60.0 MPaMPaISO 178 at 23°C, 8.0 day, 50% RH + 3 hrs, 80°C
Hardness32.0 Shore DShore DDIN 53505 at 13°C, 80% RH, 1 day
Hardness56.0 Shore DShore DDIN 53505 at 13°C, 80% RH, 2.0 day
Hardness78.0 Shore DShore DDIN 53505 at 13°C, 80% RH, 7.0 day
Hardness56.0 Shore DShore DDIN 53505 at 23°C, 50% relative humidity, 1day
Hardness66.0 Shore DShore DDIN 53505 at 23°C, 50% relative humidity, 2days
Hardness74.0 Shore DShore DDIN 53505 at 23°C, 50 % RH, 7 days
Pendulum Hardness9.0 HVHVDIN 53157 at 13°C, 80% RH, 1 day
Pendulum Hardness23.0 HVHVDIN 53157 at 13°C, 80% RH, 2 days
Pendulum Hardness54.0 HVHVDIN 53157 at 23°C, 50% RH, 1.0 day
Pendulum Hardness107.0 HVHVDIN 53157 at 23°C, 50% RH, 2.0 day
Pendulum Hardness159.0 HVHVDIN 53157 at 23°C, 50% RH, 7.0 day
Tensile Strength32.0 MPaMPaISO 527-2 at 23°C, 50% RH, 14 days
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Kinematic Viscosity280.0-380.0 cStcStASTM D445 at 25°C, Solution
Storage Temperature41.0-86.0 °F°F
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Pot Life25.0 mmGELNORM Geltimer-TC at 23°C, 100g
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)min. 200.0 °C°C
Flash Point (SDS)110.0 °C°CClosed Cup
Shelf Life (SDS)12.0 momo
Specific Gravity (SDS)1.05-
Storage Temperature (SDS)5.0-30.0 °C°C
Vapor Pressure (SDS)max. 5.0 hPahPaAt 50°C
Viscosity (SDS)300.0 mPa.smPa.sAt 20°C
pH (SDS)8.0-11.0-