EPIKURE 3140
EPIKURE™ Curing Agent 3140 is a low viscosity reactive polyamide, high imidazoline, moderate molecular weight epoxy curing agent based on dimerized fatty acid and polyamines. Epoxy resin compatibility and thin film curves are very good. Benefits include:
- Good chemical and corrosion resistance
- Good water resistance
- Good pigment and substrate wetting
- Good adhesion
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EPIKURE 3140 | Hexion Curing Agent
Low Viscosity Reactive Polyamide, High Imidazoline, Moderate Molecular Weight Epoxy Curing Agent
EPIKURE 3140 Curing Agent is a low viscosity reactive polyamide, high imidazoline, moderate molecular weight epoxy curing agent based on dimerized fatty acid and polyamines. Epoxy resin compatibility and thin film curves are very good.
EPIKURE 3140 Polyamides are one of the most popular types of amine curing agents. Benefits include superior corrosion and water resistance, flexibility and toughness, superior adhesion to metal, good impact resistance, noncritical mix ratios and long pot life. Certain modified polyamides can be used to develop higher solids formulations that offer superior performance.
Epikure 3140 Application Areas/Suggested Uses
EPIKURE 3140 Curing agent is used in adhesive applications, as well as in primer, midcoat and topcoat formulations for ships, bridges, industrial equipment, hopper cars, tank trucks, automotive refinishes and industrial flooring. They are also used in putties, sealants and electrical encapsulation.
- Metal and plastic adhesives
- Highway and bridge deck repairs
- Potting, casting, and encapsulation
- Synthetic flooring systems
- Maintenance coatings
- Tank and pipe linings
Epikure 3140 Benefits of EPIKURE 3140
- Good chemical and corrosion resistance
- Good water resistance
- Good pigment and substrate wetting
- Good adhesion
Technical Specifications
| Property | Units | Value | Test Method/Standard |
| Amine value | mg/g | 360-390 | ASTM D2896 |
| Viscosity @ 40°C | cP | 3,000-4,000 | ASTM D2196 |
| Color | Gardner | 9 | ASTM D1544 |
Typical Properties
| Property | Units | Value | Test Method/Standard |
| Flash point | °C | >110 | ASTM D3278 |
| Density @ 25 °C | lbs/gal | 8.1 | |
| Viscosity @ 25 °C | P | 130 | |
| Appearance | Clear and free of foreign particles | ||
| Equivalent weight | approx | 95 | |
| Mix ratio | |||
| EEW 190 epoxy | phr | 50 | |
Epikure 3140 Safety, Storage & Handling
Please refer to the MSDS for the most current Safety and Handling information.
Exposure to these materials should be minimized and avoided, if feasible, through the observance of proper precautions, use of appropriate engineering controls and proper personal protective clothing and equipment, and adherence to proper handling procedures. None of these materials should be used, stored, or transported until the handling precautions and recommendations as stated in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these and all other products being used are understood by all persons who will work with them. Questions and requests for information on Hexion Inc. (“Hexion”) products should be directed to your Miller-Stephenson sales representative,
Packaging
Available in quart, gallon, 5 gallon, and 55 gallon sizes.
Technical Support
Please refer to the TDS for more technical information.
If you require any further technical or application support please contact our technical staff
Krytox™ is a trademark of The Chemours Company FC, LLC.
The recommendation made here with and the information set forth with respect to the performance or use of our products are believed, but not warranted to be accurate. The products discussed are sold without warranty, as to fitness or performance, express or implied and upon condition that purchasers shall make their own test to determine suitability of such products for their particular purposes. Likewise, statements concerning the possible uses of our products are not intended as recommendations to use our products in the infringement of any patent.
EPIKURE 3140
EPIKURE 3140 TDS
Application Areas/Suggested Uses
- Metal and plastic adhesives
- Highway and bridge deck repairs
- Potting, casting, and encapsulation
- Synthetic flooring systems
- Maintenance coatings
- Tank and pipe linings
The recommendation made here with and the information set forth with respect to the performance or use of our products are believed, but not warranted to be accurate. The products discussed are sold without warranty, as to fitness or performance, express or implied and upon condition that purchasers shall make their own test to determine suitability of such products for their particular purposes. Likewise, statements concerning the possible uses of our products are not intended as recommendations to use our products in the infringement of any patent.
quarts, gallon, 5 gallon
The recommendation made here with and the information set forth with respect to the performance or use of our products are believed, but not warranted to be accurate. The products discussed are sold without warranty, as to fitness or performance, express or implied and upon condition that purchasers shall make their own test to determine suitability of such products for their particular purposes. Likewise, statements concerning the possible uses of our products are not intended as recommendations to use our products in the infringement of any patent.