ARA® COOL 3077-1

ARA® Cool 3077-1 is an amine-based fast curing hardener without Nonylphenol, Benzyl alcohol, or Bisphenol-A. It is best used as an accelerator and modifier for slower reacting hardeners, such as polyamidoamines and polyamides, for curing at low temperatures.

Functions: Curing Agent, Hardener

Chemical Family: Amines

End Uses: Concrete Coating, Floor Coatings, Metal Coating

Labeling Claims: Benzyl Alcohol-free, Bisphenol A-free, Low VOC, Nonylphenol-free, Salicylic Acid-free, Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Chemicals-free

Features: Chemical Resistance, Corrosion Resistance, Early Hardness Development, Good Adhesion Property, Good Blush Resistance, Good Mechanical Properties, High Reactivity, Low Emission, Low Temperature-Curing, Low Viscosity

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Curing Agent,
Hardener
Chemical Family
Amines
Function
Accelerator,Curing Agent,Hardener
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
CASE
Product Families
CASE — Additives
Catalysts & Initiators,
Functional Additives
CASE — Resins & Binders
Epoxies

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Chemical Resistance,
Corrosion Resistance,
Early Hardness Development,
Good Adhesion Property,
Good Blush Resistance,
Good Mechanical Properties,
High Reactivity,
Low Emission,
Low Temperature-Curing,
Low Viscosity
Labeling Claims
Benzyl Alcohol-free,
Bisphenol A-free,
Low VOC,
Nonylphenol-free,
Salicylic Acid-free,
Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Chemicals-free
Features and Benefits
  • Does not contain Benzyl alcohol, Nonylphenol or Bisphenol-A
  • Low viscosity
  • Outstanding hardness development even at 0°C
  • Good blush resistance
  • Formulated araliphatic amine for fast cure.
  • Good surface aspect even at low curing temperature.

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
Concrete Coating,
Floor Coatings,
Metal Coating
Markets
Paints & Coatings
Applications
Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction
Floor Coatings
Application Information
  • Solvent-free (low emission), low temperature curing coatings for metal and concrete
  • ACCELERATOR for slower curing systems

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories
AIIC (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
KECI (Korea),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
TCSI (Taiwan),
TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Americas
  • Asia Pacific
  • Australia
  • EIMEA

Storage & Handling

Storage Information
  • ARA® Cool 3077-1 Epoxy curing agent should be stored in a dry place, in its sealed original container, at temperatures between 2°C - 40°C (36°F - 104°F).
  • Under these storage conditions the shelf life is 24 months from date of manufacture.
  • The product should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

Other

Appearance
Clear, amber liquid
Color (SDS)
Yellow
Odor (SDS)
Amine like
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Amine Hydrogen Equivalent Weight70.0-75.0 g/eqg/eq
Amine Value380.0-420.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/g
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.01 g/cm³g/cm³At 25°C
Gel Time19.0 mmat 23°C, 100g, ARALDITE® GY 250
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)80.0-100.0 °C°CCured with ARALDITE® GY 250
Viscosity200.0-400.0 mPa.smPa.sAt 25°C