Araldite® GT 6099

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Bisphenol A Type Epoxy,

Bisphenol Epoxy Resins,

Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

CASE Ingredients Functions

Binder & Resin

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Resins & Binders

Epoxies

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Chemical Resistance,

High Reactivity,

Improved Flexibility

Properties

Package linings and heat-cured enamels have

• Excellent flexibility and impact strength
• Excellent deep-drawing capability
• Good general chemical resistance

Coatings formulated in combination with polyisocyanates exhibit

• High reactivity
• Outstanding mechanical properties
• Good chemical resistance.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Paints & Coatings,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Automotive & Transportation

Marine Coatings

Automotive & Transportation — Coatings & Finishes

Marine Coatings

Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings

Industrial Coatings,

Industrial Maintenance

Printing & Packaging — Packaging Coatings

Primers & Lacquers

Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings

Primers & Lacquers

Automotive & Transportation — Transportation

Marine

Cure Method

Heat Cure,

Other Cure Method

Coating Type

Enamel,

Primer

Application

Araldite® GT 6099 N can be cured with amino or phenolic resins for the formulation of

• Linings for cans, tubes and metal containers of all types.
• Mechanically and chemically highly resistant heat-curing primers and enamels.

Araldite® GT 6099 N can be cured with polyisocyanates for anticorrosive paints, epoxy pitch and tank linings including ballast tanks which can be cured at room temperature.

Properties

Physical Form

Flakes,

Solid

Appearance

Clear, No Contamination

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Color (Gardner)	max. 2	—	ASTM D-1544
Epoxy Value	0.34 - 0.42	eq/Kg	ASTM D-1652
Weight per Epoxide	2380 - 2940	g/eq	ASTM D-1652
Viscosity at 25°C (77°F)	5000 - 10000	mPa.s	ISO 12058-1
Softening Point (Mettler)	143 - 158	°C	ASTM D-3461
Density at 25°C	~ 1.20	g/cm3	ISO 8130
Flash Point	min. 200	°C	ISO 2592
Hydroxyl Content	~ 3.4	eq/Kg	ISO 4629

Safety & Health

Hazardous Decomposition Products

when disposed of in fire

Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide and other toxic gasses and vapors

Disposal

• Rregular procedures approved by local authorities

Handling Precautions

Forced ventilation and dust masks or respirators should be used in order to ensure that operatives do not breath in dust generated by resin, hardener or formulated powder coatings.

Mandatory and recommended industrial hygiene procedures should be followed whenever our products are being handled and processed.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags

Package

Araldite® GT 6099 N is available in 20 Kg. & 500 kg. bags.

Storage & Handling

Shelf life (stored in proper temperature between 2-40°C)

6 years