ARALDITE® GY 281

ARALDITE® GY 281 is an unmodified, low-viscosity bisphenol-F epoxy resin. Due to its higher functionality of 2.1, ARALDITE® GY 281, combined with an appropriate hardener, can be formulated into high-performance, corrosion- and chemical-resistant systems.

 

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Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

Product Functions: Binder

Product End Uses: Composite Materials, Drilling Application, Floorings, Paper & Pulp, Refineries, Self-Levelling Screed, Storage Tanks, Trowelling Compound

Material Compatibility: Metal Substrate, Mineral Substrate, Polyamine Polymers

Product Features: General Purpose, Improved Chemical Resistance, Medium Viscosity

Physical Form: Liquid

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CAS Number
9003-36-5
Chemical Family
Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
Chemical Name
Formaldehyde-Phenol-Epichlorohydrin Copolymer
Function
Resin,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

Product Features
General Purpose,
Improved Chemical Resistance,
Medium Viscosity
Features and Benefits
  • Low viscosity
  • Higher functionality than bisphenol-A epoxy resins
  • Excellent chemical resistance
  • Outstanding resistance to solvents
  • Excellent mechanical properties
  • Good flexibility

Applications & Uses

Markets
Automotive & Transportation,
Building & Construction,
Paints & Coatings,
Industrial
Applications
Automotive & Transportation — Coatings & Finishes
Other Coatings & Finishes
Building & Construction — Flooring & Surfaces
Floor Coatings
Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
Industrial Coatings
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing
Application Details
  • Storage tanks
  • Chemical manufacturing and food processing plants
  • Pipes
  • Industrial flooring
  • Adhesives
  • Electrical
  • Petroleum refineries
  • Pollution control equipment
  • Offshore drilling rigs
  • Waste disposal
  • Ships and barges
  • Pulp and paper mills
  • Composites

Regulatory & Compliance

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

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Americas
  • Asia Pacific
  • EIMEA
Packaging Information

ARALDITE® GY 281 Resin is supplied in 484 pound steel drums.

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

It should be stored in a dry place, in the sealed original container, at temperatures between +2°C and +40°C (+35.6°F and +104°F). Under these storage conditions the shelf life is 6 years (from date of manufacture). The product should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

Other

Appearance
Clear, no contamination
Color (SDS)
Light yellow
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Labeling Claims
Solvent-free
Material Compatibility
Metal Substrate,
Mineral Substrate,
Polyamine Polymers
Odor (SDS)
Slight
Physical Form
Liquid
Processing & Application Methods
Casting
Product End Uses
Composite Materials,
Drilling Application,
Floorings,
Paper & Pulp,
Refineries,
Self-Levelling Screed,
Storage Tanks,
Trowelling Compound
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.2g/cm³at 25°C
Flash Pointmin. 93.0°CClosed Cup