VERSAMID® EH 50

VERSAMID® EH 50 is a tertiary amine ACCELERATOR and curing agent for epoxy coatings, adhesives, and polyurethane foam systems, offering fast reactivity with a variety of resins.

Functions: Accelerator, Accelerator, Accelerator, Accelerator, Catalyst, Catalyst, Curing Agent, Curing Agent, Curing Agent

Chemical Family: Tertiary Amines

End Uses: Catalyst, Patching Compounds, Polyurethane Foams, Polyurethane Foams

Applicable Processes: Electrical Encapsulation, Potting

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Amidoamines, Epoxies (EP), Polyamides, Polyisocyanates, Polymercaptan

Labeling Claims: Formaldehyde-free

Features: High Reactivity, Light Color, Low Odor, Non-Corrosive

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Labeling Claims
Materials Features
Features Information
  • Non-corrosive
  • Accelerator and catalyst for polyamides, polymercaptans, aliphatic polyamines, amidoamines and polyisocyanates
  • Room and low temperature cure
  • Low odor
  • Light color
  • Non-formaldehyde chemistry

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Industrial Additives End Use
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Markets
Applications
Application Information
  • Coatings
  • Concrete patching compounds
  • Adhesives
  • Electrical potting and encapsulation
  • Urethane foams
  • Laminates and low color castings

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Processing Information

Processing Data :

Recommended mix ratio as a curing agent is 5 – 10 phr; as an accelerator is 1 – 5 phr. Due to chemical reaction, VERSAMID® EH-50 curing agent and epoxy resins should not be mixed until just prior to use.

Study Gel Time (200g mass), minutes :

Product Control (min) +5phr VERSAMID® EH-50 +5phr VERSAMID EH-30
VERSAMID® G151 81 66 56
VERSAMID® 140 108 84 66
VERSAMID® 115 178 125 144
VERSAMID® C30 38 25 30

 

Through Cure (6 mils DFT), hours :

Product Control +5phr VERSAMID® EH-50 +5phr VERSAMID EH-30
VERSAMID® G151 10 6 6
VERSAMID® 140 8 5 5
VERSAMID® 115 5 4 5
VERSAMID® C30 6 3 3

 

VERSAMID® 690 CE / VERSAMID® EH-50 Water Immersion Weight Gain, % :

Product Control +5phr VERSAMID® EH-50 +5phr VERSAMID EH-30
VERSAMID® G151 0.05 0.11 0.24
VERSAMID® 140 0.59 0.4 0.61
VERSAMID® 115 0.55 0.91 1.98
VERSAMID® C30 0.45 0.36 0.4

 

 

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Americas
  • Asia Pacific
  • EIMEA

Storage & Handling

Storage Information
  • VERSAMID® EH-50 curing agent should be stored in a dry place, in its sealed original container, at temperatures between 2°C to 40°C (35.6°F to 104°F).
  • Under these storage conditions the shelf life is 12 months from date of manufacture.
  • The product should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

Other

Appearance (SDS)
Liquid
Color (SDS)
Yellow
Odor (SDS)
Ammoniacal
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Amine Value465.0-510.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/g
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density8.0 lb/gallb/gal
Viscosity150.0-400.0 cPscPsThermosel Viscosity Analyzer