Araldite DY-E diluent for epoxy resins

Araldite DY-E

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• Reactive diluents have low viscosity owing to their low molecular weight. Their vapour pressure is higher and their physiological effectiveness greater than that of unmodified epoxy resins.
• The use of Araldite DY-E in surface technologies has the following effects, according to the amount included:
• 1.a very clear reduction in viscosity and reactivity uniformly good film surface quality (partly dependent on the hardener)
• 2.a clear improvement in processability
• 3.a moderate to good increase in flexibility
• 4.a reduction in resistance to hot water and to chemicals.

Can be mixed with unmodified bisphenol-A or bisphenol-A/F epoxy resins to formulate low-viscosity epoxy resins for solvent-free coatings, flooring screeds and mastics.
Araldite DY-E should be used when coatings come into contact with dry foodstuffs (FDA approval). A further advantage of this diluent is its low hazard potential in terms of industrial hygiene; it is better than any other reactive diluent in this respect.

Araldite DY-E 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.