Ethacure® 100 is an effective curing agent for polyurethanes and epoxy resins. It may also be used as a chain extender for polyurethane and polyurea elastomers, particularly in reaction injection molding and spray applications.

Functions: Chain Extender, Curing Agent, Hardener

Chemical Family: Carbamides

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Epoxies (EP), Polyureas, Polyurethanes (PU)

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Structure

Ethacure® 100 - Structure

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Recommended Applications

Spray Polyurea Coatings

  • Truck Bed Liners - OEM, After Market
  • Water Proofing Membrane - Amusement park tanks, Bridges, Pipe, coating, High-speed rail, Concrete
  • Secondary Containment - Oil and Gas

Epoxy Composites

  • Filament wound epoxy pipe
  • Syntactic foam
  • Grinding wheel
  • Electrical laminates

Polyurethane Cast Elastomer

  • Wheels
  • Belts
  • Tools
  • Rollers

PU Foam

  • Building Insulation, Roofing

RIM

  • Vehicle parts

Polyurea Applications

  • Adjustable reaction times
  • Outstanding mechanical performance
  • Ease of processing
  • Zero dust exposure

Epoxy Applications

  • Good “wetting” characteristics
  • High glass transition temperatures (Tgs)
  • Exceptional chemical resistance
  • Low moisture accumulation
Value in Polyurea Applications

Ethacure 100 is the workhorse curative for polyurea and polyurethane applications particularly, spray applications.

It is a high quality, liquid product that delivers exceptional product benefits such as:

  • Adjustable reaction times
  • Outstanding mechanical performance
  • Ease of processing
  • Zero dust exposure

Integrating E100 in polyurea coating engineering equips formulators and end-users with increased versatility, adjustability, and dynamic performance advantages

Value in Epoxy Applications

Ethacure 100 is a viable curative for use in epoxy applications, and as an MDA replacement in the production of filament wound pipe. Cured parts display high-grade benefits such as:

  • Good “wetting” characteristics
  • High glass transition temperatures (Tgs)
  • Exceptional chemical resistance
  • Low moisture accumulation

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear, Yellow Liquid
Miscible in
Toluene, Ethanol, Toulene
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point308°C
Water1
Equivalent weight with epoxy resins44.6
Equivalent weight with isocyanates89.1
Density (20°C)8.5lb/gal
Ethanol SolubilityMiscible
Flash Point (TCC)min. 135°C
Molecular Weight178.28g/mol
Pour Point-9°C
Viscosity (20°C)280cSt
Viscosity (25°C)155cSt
Typical Composition Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
3,5-diethyltoluene-2,4-diamine75 - 81%
3,5-diethyltoluene-2,6-diamine18 - 24%
Dialkylated m-phenylenediamines Content0.5 - 3%
Watermax. 0.08%