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Product description
Low-viscosity, aliphatic polyisocyanate resin based on isophorone diisocyanate.As the hardener component for weather-stable coating systems.
Applications
In combination with HDI hardeners, the product is suitable for the formulation of high-solids and waterborne two-component polyurethane systems for automotive refinishing, transportation and industrial coating applications.
Form supplied
approx. 80 % in butyl acetate
Specification
| Property | Test Condition | Value | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCO content | 12,0 ± 0,5 | % | M105-ISO 11909 | |
| Non-volatile content | (0.2 g/60 min/120 °C) | 80,0 ± 2,0 | % | M020-ISO 3251 |
| Viscosity at 23 °C | 2,800 ± 500 | mPa*s | M014-ISO 3219/A.3 | |
| Hazen color value | ≤ 60 | M017-EN 1557 | ||
| Monomeric IPDI | < 0,25 | % | M106-ISO 10283 |
Typical Values
| Property | Test Condition | Value | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equivalent weight | approx. 350 | |||
| Flash point | approx. 38,5 | °C | DIN EN 13736 | |
| Density at 20 °C | 1,064 | g/cm3 | DIN 51757 |
Solubility / thinnability
The product is compatible with the following solvents:ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, 1-methoxypropylacetate-2, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, cyclohexanone, xylene, solvent naphtha® 100, butoxyl, butyl glycol, butyl glycol acetate, butyl diglycol acetate, Proglyde DMM, Dowanol® PnB and mixtures thereof.Aliphatic hydrocarbons are unsuitable as solvents.Desmodur® Z 4580 BA should not be thinned to below a solids content of 40 % by weight. Prolonged storage of a solution with lower binder content may result in turbidity and sedimentation.
Compatibility
The product is miscible with the following Desmodur® and Desmophen® products:Desmodur® N 75, N 100, N 3200, ultra N 3300, ultra N 3390, N 3400, ultra N 3600, ultra N 3900, ultra Z 4470; most polyester-based Desmophen® products such as Desmophen® 670 and 680 as well as hydroxy acrylates.It is also miscible with the following Bayhydur® and Bayhydrol® products: Bayhydur® ultra 3100, ultra 304, ultra 305, ultra 2487/1 and ultra 2655. Good incorporation must be ensured when mixing the product with the acrylate-based Bayhydrol® products A 145, A 2469, A 2470 and the polyester-acrylate-based Bayhydrol® products A 2139/2.
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 at significant lower temperatures will result in solidification. This solidification is reversible by briefly heating the product without adversely affecting the quality of the product.
Storage time
Covestro represents that, for a period of nine months following the day of shipment as stated in the respective transport documents, the product will meet the specifications or values set forth in section "specifications or characteristic data" above, what ever is applicable, provided that the product is stored in full compliance with the storage conditions set forth in and referenced under section "storage" above and is otherwise handled appropriately.The lapse of the nine months period does not necessarily mean that the product no longer meets specifications or the set values. However, prior to using said product, Covestro recommends to test such a product if it still meets the specifications or the set values. Covestro does not make any representation regarding the product after the lapse of the nine months period and Covestro shall not be responsible or liable in any way for the product failing to meet specifications or the set values after the lapse of the nine months period.
Health and Safety Information
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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