ARALDITE® GY 893

ARALDITE® GY 893 is a low-viscosity, crystallization-resistant epoxy resin based on bisphenol-A/F and modified with a reactive diluent.

Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

Functions: Binder & Resin

End Uses: Floor Screeds, Mastics, Primer

Features: Crystallization Resistant, Excellent Flexibility, Good Elasticity, Low Modulus, Low Sedimentation, Low Temperature Performance, Reduced Deposition

Physical Form: Liquid

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Coatings based on ARALDITE® GY 893 are particularly easy to process owing to their low viscosity. Within this viscosity class, they are characterized by high resistance to chemicals and reduced sedimentation of extra fine fillers and pigments.

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Application Information

ARALDITE® GY 893 can be seen as an improved version of ARALDITE® GY 793. Combined with polyamines, polyamidoamines or their adducts as a cross-linking agent, ARALDITE® GY 893 is suitable for formulating solvent-free surface technologies, self-levelling floors and mortars.

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Storage and Handling Information

ARALDITE® GY 893 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 893 is unlikely to crystallize. 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
Color (SDS)
Colorless
Odor
Slight
Chemical Properties
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Epoxy Equivalent Weight193.0 g/eqg/eqISO 3001
Physical Properties
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Density1.13 g/cm³g/cm³ISO 1675 at 25°C
Flash Point130.0 °C°CPensky-Martens Closed Cup (PMCC)
Flash Point130.0 °C°CISO 2719
Viscosity650.0-1050.0 mPa.smPa.sFalling Ball Viscometer at 25°C
Viscosity650.0-1050.0 mPa.smPa.sISO 12058-1 at 25°C