Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Product Highlights
- Enabler of fast dry times with long pot-life in ACURE™ systems
- Clear, low viscosity liquid containing water yet compatible with solvent-borne systems
- Attractive labeling
- Low odor
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Coating Type
- Recommended Uses & Known Applications
Catalyst for ACURE™ based paints used in fast drying, durable coatings for a variety of markets including, the marine and protective, agricultural, construction, rail and aerospace markets, flooring decorative and wood coating markets.
- Formulation Guidelines
Guidance related to usage levels of this resin and other kinetic additives may be found in the “ACURE™ Paint Formulating Guide” and “The ACURE™ Formulator” (an MS Excel based kinetic additive calculation tool) both of which are available upon request.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clean and Clear Liquid
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Color | max. 100 | APHA | — |
| Density | 7.93 / 0.95 | lb/gal / g/cm3 | — |
| Equivalent Weight | approx. 1078 | g/Eq | — |
| Flash Point | 80.6/ 27 | °F/°C | — |
Safety & Health
- Precautions
Before using ACURE™ 500, see the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for information on the identified hazards of the material and the recommended personal protective equipment and procedures.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 1 Year
- Storage and Handling
In the original sealed containers, this product is stable for 1 year at temperatures above -10°C and up to 30°C.
Care should be taken not to expose the product to high temperature conditions, direct sunlight, ignition sources, oxidizing agents, alkalis or acids. The formation of small amounts of CO2 are possible, if the equilibrium shifts and the pH increases. Storage and handling should be in stainless steel, amber glass, amber polyethylene or baked phenolic lined containers. Use gloves when handling. Keep container tightly closed. Use with adequate ventilation. See the SDS for the recommended storage temperature range for ACURE™ 500.