D.E.H.® 581

D.E.H.® 581 curing agent is a low viscosity amine hardener for epoxy resins. It is a fast curing hardener and offers good low temperature cure. It results in a blush-free product and has good water spot resistance and excellent chemical resistance to acids and solvents. It can also be used as an accelerator for other hardeners in coatings and civil engineering.

Principal: Olin Epoxy

Functions: Accelerator, Curing Agent, Curing Agent, Hardener

Chemical Family: Amines

End Uses: Industrial Floorings, Primer, Sealer, Tank Lining, Tank Linings

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Epoxies (EP)

Features: Acid Resistance, Blush-free, Chemical Resistance, Fast Cure, Low Blush, Low Temperature-Curing, Low Viscosity, Solvent Resistance, Water Resistance, Water Spot Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Curing Agent,
Hardener
Chemical Family
Amines
Function
Curing Agent, Hardener, Accelerator
Industrial Additives Functions
Accelerator,
Curing Agent
Product Code
MITM03861
Technologies
CASE,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
CASE — Additives
Functional Additives
Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids
Other Processing Additives

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Acid Resistance,
Blush-free,
Chemical Resistance,
Fast Cure,
Low Blush,
Low Temperature-Curing,
Low Viscosity,
Solvent Resistance,
Water Resistance,
Water Spot Resistance
Product Advantages
  •  Good low temperature cure
  •  Very good chemical resistance to acids and solvents
  •  Good water spot resistance

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
Primer,
Sealer,
Tank Lining
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Epoxies (EP)
Industrial Additives End Use
Industrial Floorings,
Tank Linings
Markets
Paints & Coatings
Applications
Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings
Primers & Lacquers
Product Applications

D.E.H.® 581 is suitable for use in applications such as:

  •  Industrial flooring
  •  Sealers and primers
  •  Tank lining
  •  Accelerator for other hardeners

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Drums,
Pails

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002520
Principal
Olin Epoxy

Other

Appearance
Clear yellow
Color (SDS)
Clear
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
Amines, liquid, corrosive, N.O.S. (1,3-cyclohexanebis(methylamine), nonylphenol)
IATA/ICAO UN Number
UN 2735
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Amines, liquid, corrosive, N.O.S. (1,3-cyclohexanebis(methylamine), nonylphenol)
IMO/IMDG UN Number
UN 2735
Item Number
ITM07191,
ITM07269
Odor (SDS)
Amine
Protect from Freezing
Yes
Temperature Control
Yes
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Amines, liquid, corrosive, N.O.S. (1,3-cyclohexanebis(methylamine), nonylphenol)
USA/DOT UN Number
UN3267
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Mix Ratio51.0-by weight
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Amine Hydrogen Equivalent Weight95.0 g/eqg/eq
Amine Value400.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/gISO 9702
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Elongation2.6-
Flexural Strength12865.0 psipsi
Hardness79.0-
Hardness79.0-ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength8412.0 psipsi
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 3.0 GardnerGardnerGardner Color Scale
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.03 g/mLg/mLASTM D4052 at 25°C
Drying Time1.8-ASTM D1640-03
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)68.9 °C°CDifferential Scanning Calorimetry
Storage Temperature32.0-86.0 °F°F
Viscosity250.0-600.0-ASTM D445 at 25°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)min. 204.0 °C°C
Flash Point (SDS)min. 93.3 °C°C
Relative Vapor Density (SDS)min. 1.0-Air = 1
Shelf Life (SDS)24.0-
Specific Gravity (SDS)1.0-Water = 1
Storage Temperature (SDS)0.0-30.0 °C°C
Vapor Pressure (SDS)max. 5.0-at 20°C
Viscosity (SDS)250.0-500.0 cPscPsASTM D445 at 25°C
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life24.0-