Covestro certifies that the product meets specifications for 9 months from the date of shipment, provided it is stored and handled in accordance with the conditions specified in the ‘Storage’ section. After this period, product performance is not assured; Customers are responsible for retesting material before use. Covestro assumes no liability for product performance after 9 months.
Product description
Aliphatic polyisocyanate (low-viscosity HDI trimer).
Use as the hardener component for flexible, lightfast polyurethane coating systems.
Applications
Desmodur® N 3600 FR is used primarily as the hardener component for lightfast two-component polyurethane coatings with high resistance to chemicals and weathering, very good gloss retention and outstanding mechanical properties. Preferred co-reactants are polyacrylate or polyester polyols.
The main applications for systems based on Desmodur® N 3600 FR are air- and force-drying coatings for automotive OEM, automotive refinishing, transportation, industrial finishing and plastics. On account of its low viscosity, Desmodur® N 3600 FR is particularly suitable for the formulation of high-solids coatings and can also be used as the hardener for aqueous two-component polyurethane coatings.
Specification
| Property | Test Condition | Value | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCO content | 22.0 - 24.0 | % | M105 - ISO 11909 | |
| Monomer content | < 0.20 | % | M106 - ISO 10283 | |
| Dynamic viscosity | 25 °C | 900 - 1,500 | mPa·s | M014 - ISO 3219/A.3 |
| Color | Hazen | ≤ 40 | M017 - EN 1557 |
Typical Values
| Property | Test Condition | Value | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 20 °C | 1.17 | g/cm³ | DIN 53217 |
| Flash point | 1,013 hPa | 158 | °C | DIN 53213 |
Solubility / thinnability
Desmodur® N 3600 FR can be thinned with esters, ketones and aromatic hydrocarbons such as ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, methoxypropylacetate, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, cyclohexanone, toluene, xylene, solvent naphtha® 100 and mixtures thereof.
Generally speaking, it has good compatibility with the solvents listed. However, the solutions formed must be tested for their storage stability. Only PU grade solvents should be used (max. 0.05 % water, absence of reactive groups such as hydroxyl or amino groups). Aliphatic hydrocarbons are unsuitable as solvents.
Desmodur® N 3600 FR should not be thinned to below a solids content of 40 %. Prolonged storage of a solution with a lower binder content may result in turbidity and sedimentation.
Compatibility
Generally speaking, Desmodur® N 3600 FR can be mixed with the following products: Aliphatic polyisocyanates such as Desmodur® N 100, N 75, N 3200, ultra N 3300, N 3400 and Desmodur® Z 4470; aromatic polyisocyanates such as Desmodur® L/ultra L, HL and IL/ultra IL; polyester polyols such as Desmophen® 670 and polyacrylates. However, the compatibility of the combinations used should always be tested.
Desmodur® N 3600 FR is not compatible with branched polyester polyols such as Desmophen® 651 or polyether polyols such as Desmophen® 1380 BT.
Storage
- Storage in original sealed Covestro container.
- Recommended storage temperature: 0 - 30 °C.
- Protect from moisture, heat and foreign material.
General information: The product is sensitive to moisture. Storage at higher temperatures will result in increase of color and viscosity.
Storage time
Health and Safety Information
Before working with this product, you must read and become familiar with the available information regarding its risks, proper use, and safe handling. This information is provided in various formats, including the current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and product label. SDS can be accessed via the following link:
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for Covestro products | Covestro
For further questions, please use the contact information provided on this technical data sheet.
Important
The product is mainly used as a hardener in coating materials or adhesives. The handling of coating materials or adhesives containing reactive polyisocyanates and residual levels of monomeric HDI requires appropriate protective measures (see safety data sheet). They may therefore only be used in industrial or professional applications. They are not suitable for use in do-it-yourself applications.
Disclaimer
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Restrictions on Regulated Applications
This product is not intended for use in regulated applications such as agriculture, cosmetics, drinking water contact, food contact, medical products (e.g., medical devices), toys, or similar uses subject to specific regulatory requirements. Prior written approval from Covestro is required before this product may be used in any regulated application. The customer is solely responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and determining product suitability. Covestro disclaims all liability and warranties for unauthorized regulated uses.
Typical Value
The values provided are typical only and do not represent binding specifications. Unless expressly confirmed in a written contract, these values are not part of the contractual quality agreement and must not be relied upon as a warranty or guarantee of product performance.
Sample
Samples provided by Covestro are intended solely for evaluation and testing purposes by the customer and may not be used in commercial applications, resold, transferred to third parties (except qualified testing service providers acting on behalf of the customer), reverse engineered, modified, or used in any manner not explicitly authorized in writing by Covestro. Samples are provided ‘as-is’ without any warranties, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose. Customers are solely responsible for ensuring safe handling, regulatory compliance, and suitability of the material for their intended evaluations. Covestro disclaims all liability for damages or losses arising from the use of samples.
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