ACCELERATOR DT 3126-4

The addition of Accelerator DT 3126-4 to powder coatings does not influence weather and yellowing resistance.

ACCELERATOR for powder coatings which allows the adjustment of the reactivity of epoxy/polyester and polyester/ARALDITE® PT910 powder systems.The addition of Accelerator DT 3126-4 to powder coatings does not influence weather and yellowing resistance.

This accelerator allows the adjustment of the reactivity of epoxy/polyester and polyester/Araldite® PT 810 & PT 910 powder systems. To accelerate epoxy / polyester (hybrid) and polyester / Araldite® PT 810 and PT 910 powder systems.

Gel times of unpigmented powder coatings formulated with and without Accelerator DT 3126-4

1. Polyester/Araldite resin (hybrid) systems 

Polyester/ Araldite GT 7004	Mix ratio (pbw SP/EP)	Gel time at 180 °C [s] without DT 3126-4	Gel time at 180 °C [s] with 2 % DT 3126-4*
Crylcoat 1514-21) Crylcoat 1716-0	50:50 70:30	120 210	75 135
Uralac P 59982) Uralac P 5127	50:50 50:50	261 88	80 58

¹⁾ Allnex, ²⁾ DSM, * in relation to binder
 

2.Polyester/Araldite PT 810 systems

Polyester/Araldite PT 810	Mix ratio (pbw SP/PT 810)	Gel time at 180 °C [s] without DT 3126-4	Gel time at 180 °C [s] with 2% DT 3126-4*
Uralac P 3500 Uralac P 3400 Uralac P 2400	93:7 93:7 93:7	240 350 120	120 170 70

Accelerator DT 3126-4 should be stored in a dry place, preferably in the sealed original container, at temperatures between 2 and 40°C. The product should not be stored exposed to direct sunlight.

Forced ventilation and dust masks or respirators should be used in order to ensure that operatives do not inhale dust generated by resin, hardener or formulated powder coatings. Mandatory and recommended industrial hygiene procedures should be followed whenever products are being handled and processed. For additional information please consult the corresponding product safety data sheets.