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EPIKURE 3245

EPIKURE™ Curing Agents 3200, 3223, 3234, and 3245 are unmodified aliphatic amines. They are used in a variety of applications including epoxy curing agents. Due to their tendency to form complexes with atmospheric carbon dioxide, particularly in humid conditions, they are most often formulated, adducted or otherwise reacted to inhibit amine blush. Application Include:

Epoxy curing agents
Polyamides for inks and adhesives
Wet strength resins
Corrosion inhibitors
Oil and fuel additives
Chelating agents

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EPIKURE 3245 | Hexion Curing Agent

Unmodified Aliphatic Amines, Tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA) Curing Agent

EPIKURE 3245 Epoxy Curing Agent as well as 3200, 3223, and 3234, are unmodified aliphatic amines. They are used in a variety of applications including epoxy curing agents. Due to their tendency to form complexes with atmospheric carbon dioxide, particularly in humid conditions, they are most often formulated, adducted or otherwise reacted to inhibit amine blush. As members of the ethylene amine family, they lend themselves to a wide variety of chemical reactions and enduse applications.

Epikure 3245 Application Areas/Suggested Uses

Epoxy curing agents
Polyamides for inks and adhesives
Wet strength resins
Corrosion inhibitors
Oil and fuel additives
Chelating agents

Benefits of EPIKURE 3245

As members of the ethylene amine family, they lend themselves to a wide variety of chemical reactions and enduse applications.

Technical Sales Specifications

		3200 AEP	3223 DETA	3234 TETA	3245 TEPA
Property	Units	Value	Value	Value	Value	Test Method/Standard
Amine value	mg/g	1,275 – 1,325	1,580 – 1,850	1,410 – 1,460	1,290 – 1,375	ASTM D2896
Color	Pt-Co	200 max.	30 max.	50 max.		ASTM D1209
Color	Gardner				2 max.	ASTM D1544
Water	% wt.	0.5 max.	0.5 max.	0.5 max.	0.5 max.	ASTM E1064
Purity	% wt.	98.0	98.5	96.0	95.0

Epikure 3245 Typical Properties

		3200 AEP	3223 DETA	3234 TETA	3245 TEPA
Property	Units	Value	Value	Value	Value	Test Method/Standard
Viscosity at 20°C	cP	20	10	25	100
Equivalent weight, approx.		43	20.7	24.5	27.2
Density @ 20 °C	g/ml	0.98	0.95	0.98	0.99
Boiling Point, 760 mm Hg	°C	222	207	227	Decomp.
Flash Point	°C	215	210	275	280	ASTM D56
Mix Ratio, EEW 190 epoxy	phr	22.7	10.9	12.9	14.3

Safety, Storage & Handling

To preserve Epikure 3245 product quality and prevent discoloration, it is recommended that a nitrogen blanket be maintained on the headspace of an opened container and that storage / handling temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) be avoided. Spillage around the opening of the container from dispensing operations will form a crystalline residue. This residue is not soluble in the curing agent nor the resin, and certain measures should be taken to prevent it from contaminating the remaining contents of the container. The crystalline residue should be removed with a warm damp wash cloth PRIOR to re-opening the container for dispensing.

Packaging

Available in quart, gallon, 5 gallon, and 55 gallon sizes

Technical Support

Please refer to the TDS for more technical information.

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EPIKURE 3245 TDS

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Quart, Gallon, 5 Gallon, and 55 Gallon