COATING RESINS

TECHNICAL DATA CRAYAMID 115X(70%)

SALES SPECIFICATION OTHER PROPERTIES

Non-volatile content, % @ 150°C 68 - 72 Volatile Xylene
(ISO 3251)

Viscosity in CPS at 40°C 1200 - 1800 Flash point, °c (Iso3679 ) 24 ( Typical)

Colour, Gardner scale ≤ 11

(ISO 4630)
Density at 20°c 0.97
Acid value, mg KOH/g NA
(ISO 3682)
Typical hydrogen Equivalent Weight 240
Amine value, mg KOH/g 205 – 220
( HCL Method)

Note: Amine Value relative to solid resin

65:35 based on solid resin. Excess polyamide in a coating will

PRODUCT INFORMATION :
Impart flexibility and adhesion at the expense of solvent
resistance.
CRAYAMID 115X is a general purpose liquid amino polyamide
resin supplied at 70% solid content in xylene.It is used in
CURE RATE:
conjuction with suitable epoxy resins to produce both top coats
A 65:35 epoxy resin :CRAYAMID115X blend on solid resin will
and primers for wide variety of substrates. The main
reach a tack free time in 30 mins. At 25°c. Film will obviously dry
characteristics are it’s excellent resistance properties and
more rapidly if higher molecular weight epoxy resins are used. An
adhesion to metallic substrates. It is compatible with many
induction period to ensure complete compatibility is recommended.
synthetic resins, varnishes , oils and other media.
Cure of epoxy::polyamide can be accelerated by the addition of
catalysts and in particularly Tris ( dimethylaminomethyl) phenol types
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE :
which are recommended for use at a level of 1 – 5 % ( calculated by
The selection of a particular grade of epoxy will depend upon the
weight on total resin). It should be noted, that when catalysts are
end use of the product.It is recommended that for high build
employed pot life will be reduced and there may be an adverse effect
coating it is always recommended to use low molecular weight
on flexibility and colour.
epoxy. In solvent based coatings medium molecular weight and
unmodified liquid epoxy resins may be used , while for adhesive
POTLIFE :
applications either the unmodified or modified liquid epoxy resins
Reaction between the epoxy resin and CRAYMID 115X will
are recommended. While the mixing ratio using CRAYAMID
commence as soon as the reactants are mixed . A65:35 epoxy:
polyamides is not critical, optimum performance of the coating is
CRAYAMID115X mixture on solid resin will have a limited pot life.
achieved by stoichiometric mixing of the epoxy resin and
Solvents will have a considerable effect on pot life e.g. alcohols tend
CRAYAMID 115X. The mix ratio is calculated on the basis of one
to reduce it’s pot life where as esters and ketones tend to extend it.
Active Hydrogen Equivalent weight of the polyamide resin, will
Since ketones and esters form complexes with amino polyamides on
react with each epoxy group in the base resin. The AHEW of the
storage , these solvents should only be incorporated into the epoxy
polyamide resin CRAYAMID115X is typically 240 on solid resin.
resin component.
Considering that each epoxy reacts with one active hydrogen the
mix ratio of CRAYAMID115X and an epoxy resin with epoxide ADHESIVES:
equivalent approx. 500 is calculated as follows;
CRAYAMID 115X : epoxy resin systems demonstrate excellent
adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces , such as glass , wood ,
Resin Mass of solid Mass of Resin ceramics, masonry, leather and plastic substrates. The pot life of a
Resin Solution CRAYAMID 115X : epoxy resin adhesives will cure at ambient
CRAYAMID115X 240g 343g temperature but cure time can be reduced by heating to elevated
75% Epoxy resin 1 500g 667g temperature.

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The information contained in this document is based on trials carried out by our Technical centres and data selected from literature, but shall in no event be help to constitute or
imply any warranty, undertaking, expressed or implied commitment from our part. Our formal specifications define the limit of our commitment. No liability whatsoever can be
accepted by CRAY VALLEY with regard to the handling, processing or use of the product or products concerned which must in all cases be employed in accordance with all
relevant laws and/or regulations in force in the country or countries concerned.

CRAY VALLEY (I) PVT. LTD

D-43(1) MIDC Industrial AREA Navi Mumbai - 400706
TELEPHONE: 55907102-08
 COATING RESINS
TECHNICAL DATA CRAYAMID 115X(70%)

The resulting epoxy:polyamide mix ratio in this case is approx. NOTES:

1. Epoxy resins epoxide equivalent approx. 500
Araldite 6100 - Cieba Geigy limited.
2. Unmodified epoxy resin epoxide equivalent 200
Epikote 828 - shell Chemicals.

3. Modified epoxy resins epoxide equivalent approx. 200

Epikote 915 - Shell Chemicals

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The information contained in this document is based on trials carried out by our Technical centres and data selected from literature, but shall in no event be help to constitute or
imply any warranty, undertaking, expressed or implied commitment from our part. Our formal specifications define the limit of our commitment. No liability whatsoever can be
accepted by CRAY VALLEY with regard to the handling, processing or use of the product or products concerned which must in all cases be employed in accordance with all
relevant laws and/or regulations in force in the country or countries concerned.

CRAY VALLEY (I) PVT. LTD

D-43(1) MIDC Industrial AREA Navi Mumbai - 400706
TELEPHONE: 55907102-08