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.

 

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Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

Product Functions: Binder

Product End Uses: Floor Screeds, Mastics, Primers

Product Features: Crystallization Resistance, Good Elasticity, High Flexibility, Low Modulus, Low Sedimentation, Low Temperature Applications, Reduced Deposition

Physical Form: Liquid

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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
Crystallization Resistance,
Good Elasticity,
High Flexibility,
Low Modulus,
Low Sedimentation,
Low Temperature Applications,
Reduced Deposition
Key Properties

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.

Applications & Uses

Product End Uses
Floor Screeds,
Mastics,
Primers
Markets
Building & Construction
Applications
Building & Construction — Flooring & Surfaces
Other Flooring & Surface Applications
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.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Regulatory & Compliance

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

Technical Details & Test Data

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Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • EIMEA

Storage & Handling

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.

Other

Appearance
Clear liquid
Color (SDS)
Colorless
Odor
Slight
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Epoxy Equivalent Weight193.0g/eqISO 3001
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.13g/cm³ISO 1675 at 25°C
Flash Point130.0°CPensky-Martens Closed Cup (PMCC)
Flash Point130.0°CISO 2719
Viscosity650.0-1050.0mPa.sFalling Ball Viscometer at 25°C
Viscosity650.0-1050.0mPa.sISO 12058-1 at 25°C