Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Performance Highlights
- Low viscosity, fast curing
- Good hardness, heat and chemical resistance
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Coating Type
- Recommended Uses & Known Applications
Cross-linking agent for free radical polymerization in the ACURE™ coatings system.
- 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
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Viscosity (77°F) | 800 - 1200 | cPs | — |
| Acid Value | max. 0.1 | mgKOH/g | — |
| Color | max. 50 | APHA | — |
| Water Content | max. 0.1 | % | — |
| Hydroxyl Value | max. 10 | mgKOH/g | — |
| Density | 9.18 ± 0.10 | lbs/gal | — |
| Equivalent Weight | 99 | g/Eq | — |
| Flash Point | approx. 341.5 | °F | — |
| MEHQ | 150 - 250 | ppm | — |
Safety & Health
- Precautions
Before using ACURE™ 550-100, 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 up to 100°F.
Care should be taken not to expose the product to high temperature conditions, direct sunlight, ignition sources, oxidizing agents, alkalis or acids. Storage and handling should be in stainless steel, amber glass, amber polyethylene or baked phenolic lined containers. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container tightly closed. Use with adequate ventilation. See the SDS for the recommended storage temperature range for ACURE™ 550-100.