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Ethacure® 100-LC

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Ethacure® 100-LC is a low-color 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

Chemical Family: Amines, Diamines

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

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Structure

Ethacure® 100-LC - Structure

Features & Benefits

Materials Features
Product Highlights
  • Lower color in final parts
  • Reduced pigment loading
  • Easier color matching
  • Increased shelf life in epoxy coatings, polyurethane and polyurea spray coatings

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Recommended Applications

Polyurea Cast Elastomer

  • Optically clear wheels
  • Ballistic-proof applications
  • Optically clear eye glasses
  • Golf balls
Value in Low Color Applications

Ethacure 100-LC is the lowest-colored aromatic diamine commonly available. Specialized production techniques and a proprietary, patented stabilizer system produce a curative with extremely low initial color and increased color stability.

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--
Viscosity (25°C)155cSt-
Equivalent weight with isocyanates89.1--
Viscosity (20°C)280cSt-
Ethanol SolubilityMiscible--
Flash Point (PMCC)169°C-
Molecular Weight178.28g/mol-
Pour Point-9°C-
Density (20°C)8.5lb/gal-
Color (When Packaged)approx. 2--
Typical Composition Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Watermax. 0.08%-
Dialkylated m-phenylenediamines Content0.5 - 3%-
3,5-Diethyltoluene-2,6-diamine Content18 - 24%-
3,5-Diethyltoluene-2,4-diamine Content75 - 81%-

Technical Details & Test Data

Test Data

Ethacure® 100-LC - Test Data