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Product description
Applications
DESMODUR 1520 A20 is a liquid, dark-brown polymeric isocyanate based on diphenylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate with isomers and homologues of higher functionality.
Sampling
Moisture access should be prevented when taking product samples.
Specification
| Property | Test Condition | Value | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density 20 °C | approx. 1,23 | g/cm3 | DIN 51757 | |
| NCO-content | 30,5 - 32,5 | % by wt. | MDI-01-01 | |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | 0,000659 | K^-1 | ||
| Viscosity at 25 °C * | 160 - 240 | mPa*s | MDI-01-02 | |
| Acidity | max. 200 | ppm HCI | MDI-01-03 | |
| Specific heat (cp) | approx. 1,51 | kJ/kgK |
Storage
Storage in original sealed Covestro containers.Recommended storage temperature: 10 – 30 °CProtect from moisture, heat and foreign material.Covestro represents that, for a period of 6 months following the day of shipment as stated in the respective delivery documents, the product will meet the values set forth in section "specification" above provided that the product is stored in full compliance with the storage conditions and is otherwise handled appropriately. The lapse of this period does not necessarily mean that the product no longer meets specifications. However, prior to using said product, Covestro recommends to test such a product if it still meets the specifications. Covestro does not make any representation regarding the product after the period and Covestro shall not be responsible or liable in any way for the product failing to meet specifications after the period.
Processing
DESMODUR 1520 A20 may undergo partial crystallization at temperatures below 0 °C. The product can, however, be brought back into the liquid state by heating the entire contents of the drum for a short time to a maximum of 70 °C, although this may lead to an increase in the solids content. Drums including empty ones should always be kept tightly sealed. The product should never be allowed to come into contact with water, which reacts withDESMODUR 1520 A20 to form polyureas and carbon dioxide. Contact with water in any form (damp drums, solvents containing water, moist air) must be prevented not only during storage, but also when removing material from drums and during processing. Failure to do so may lead to a dangerous build up of pressure in tanks and drums due to the generation of carbon dioxide. In addition, polyureas forming in DESMODUR 1520 A20 can cause solids to separate out, leading to blockages in the filters, pumps and pipelines of the processing equipment and resulting in production problems.
Health and Safety Information
Disclaimer
General
The manner in which you use our products, technical assistance and information (whether verbal, written or by way of production evaluations), including any suggested formulations and recommendations, are beyond our control. Therefore, it is imperative that you test our products to determine suitability for your processing and intended uses. Your analysis must at least include testing to determine suitability from a technical, health, safety, and environmental and regulatory standpoint. Such testing has not necessarily been done by Covestro, and Covestro has not obtained any approvals or licenses for a particular use or application of the product.
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Non Medical and non Food Contact
This product is not designated for the manufacture of a medical device or of intermediate products for medical devices (1). This product is also not designated for other specifically regulated applications (e.g. including cosmetics, plant protection, fertilisers, plant strengtheners, food processing, food contact and others). If the intended use of the product is for the manufacture of a medical device or of intermediate products for medical devices or for other specifically regulated applications Covestro must be contacted in advance to provide its agreement to sell such product for such purpose. Nonetheless, any determination as to whether a product is appropriate for use in a medical device or intermediate products for medical devices, for Food Contact products or cosmetic applications must be made solely by the purchaser of the product without relying upon any representations by Covestro.
1) Please see the Guidance on Use of Covestro Products in a Medical Application document.
Sample
Any samples provided by Covestro are for testing purposes only and not for commercial use.
Typical value
These values are typical values only. Unless explicitly agreed in written form, they do not constitute a binding material specification or warranted values
Contact
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