On account of the chemical composition of the product, good weather stability can be expected. However, it is generally advisable to add light stabilisers (e.g. Tinuvin® 292 and 1130), especially when formulating clear coats for exterior automotive applications. Combinations with Desmodur® N/ultra N products display good resistance in the standard accelerated tests, e.g. 2,000 h QUV resistance of clear coat on metallic base coat.
Product description
Applications
Desmophen® VP LS 2388 is used primarily in combination with Desmodur® N 75 and Desmodur® ultra N 3390 in the formulation of fast-drying, high-solids, two-component polyurethane coatings characterised by good lightfastness and weather stability, high film elasticity and good tar resistance. Of particular note is the better QUV performance and tar resistance compared with a Desmodur® N, ultra N / Desmophen® 670 combination. The film elasticity values are comparable with those yielded by Desmophen® 670.
Form supplied
approx. 80 % in butyl acetate
Specification
| Property | Test Condition | Value | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-volatile content | (1 g, 1 h, 125 °C) | 80 ± 2 | % | DIN EN ISO 3251 |
| OH content | 3,8 ± 0,3 | % | DIN EN ISO 4629-2 | |
| Viscosity at 23 °C | 3,000 ± 500 | mPa*s | DIN EN ISO 3219/A.3 | |
| Hazen color value | < 100 | DIN EN 1557 | ||
| Acid value | < 3,0 | mg KOH/g | DIN EN ISO 2114 |
Typical Values
| Property | Test Condition | Value | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equivalent weight | approx. 450 | |||
| Density at 20 °C | approx. 1,1 | g/cm3 | DIN 53 217 | |
| Flash point | approx. 34 | °C | DIN 53 213 |
Solubility / thinnability
Desmophen® VP LS 2388 is soluble in ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, 1-methoxypropylacetate-2, xylene and mixtures of these solvents. However, the storage stability of the respective solutions must be tested.Only PU grade solvents (< 0.05 % water, free of other reactive impurities) should be used.
Compatibility
Desmophen® VP LS 2388 is compatible with a number of polyester Desmophen® products. Suitable crosslinkers are the Desmodur® products N 75, ultra N 3390, N 3600 and N 3800. Compatibility with other grades i.e. Acrylic resins has to be tested.
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 somewhat hygroscopic. The product is sensitive to moisture. Storage at higher temperatures will result in increase of color and viscosity.
Storage time
Covestro represents that, for a period of six 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 six 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 six 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 six months period.
Health and Safety Information
Before working with this product, you must read and become familiar with the available information on its risks, proper use, and handling. Information is available in several forms, e.g., in particular in the currently valid safety data sheets and product labels. For further information contact your Covestro representative.
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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