ARALDITE® GY 279

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

 

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Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

Product Functions: Binder

Product End Uses: Floor Screeds, Floorings, Trowelling Compound

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

Physical Form: Liquid

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
Function
Binder & Resin
Product Functions
Binder
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
CASE,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
CASE — Resins & Binders
Epoxies
Industrial Additives & Materials — Construction Chemicals
Cement & Concrete Additives

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Solvent-free
Product Features
Chemical Resistance,
Excellent Storage Stability,
Good Mechanical Properties,
High Mechanical Properties,
Low Risk of Crystallization,
Low Viscosity
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

Product End Uses
Floor Screeds,
Floorings,
Trowelling Compound
Markets
Automotive & Transportation,
Paints & Coatings
Applications
Automotive & Transportation — Coatings & Finishes
Other Coatings & Finishes
Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
Industrial Coatings
Application Information

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

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories
AIIC (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
KECI (Korea),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TCSI (Taiwan),
TSCA (USA)

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.

Other

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