ARALDITE® GY 279

ARALDITE® GY 279 is a liquid, low-viscosity, bisphenol-A–based resin modified with a reactive diluent.

Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

Functions: Binder & Resin

End Uses: Floor Screeds, Flooring, Trowelling Compound

Features: Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistance, Excellent Storage Stability, Good Mechanical Properties, High Mechanical Properties, Low Risk of Crystallization, Low Viscosity, Low Viscosity

Physical Form: Liquid

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
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Features
  • Low tendency to crystallize.
  • Easy application due to low viscosity.
  • Good mechanical properties.
  • Chemical resistance is lower than that of unmodified resins, but still good

Applications & Uses

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Applications
Application Information

Cured with polyamines, polyamidoamines or their adducts for solvent-free coatings, flooring screeds, trowelling compounds, etc.

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Americas

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling Information

Araldite® GY 279 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. Araldite® GY 279 may crystallize crystallize if stored for protracted periods under certain conditions. If crystallization occurs, it can be restored to its original condition by heating it to 50 - 70 °C and stirring it thoroughly.

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Appearance
Clear liquid
Odor
Slight
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Epoxy Equivalent Weight201.0 g/eqg/eqISO 3001
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.12 g/cm³g/cm³ISO 1675 at 25°C
Flash Point200.0 °C°CPensky-Martens Closed Cup (PMCC)
Flash Point200.0 °C°CISO 2719
Viscosity800.0-1500.0 mPa.smPa.sFalling Ball Viscometer at 25°C
Viscosity800.0-1500.0 mPa.smPa.sISO 12058-1 at 25°C