Matting Hardner (MH-600)
MH-600 is gloss reducing curing agent. It is used as matt hardener/crosslinker to formulate, Pure Epoxy or Epoxy/Polyester (Hybrid) based powder coatings with matt or semi-matt gloss finishes with excellent flow and surface smoothness with very good mechanical properties.
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Typical Properties |
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Appearance |
White Powder |
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Melting Range |
222 to 227 Deg |
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Use Level |
6 -12 PHR based on excess epoxy content (PHR = Parts per Hundred) |
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Starting Formulations of Black Pure Epoxy and Hybrid Powder Coating : |
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Gloss Range |
5 to 10 |
10 to 20 |
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Epoxy Resin (EEW 750-850) |
59 |
53 |
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Polyester Resin (AV 20-35) |
- |
6 |
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Matting Hardner MH-600 |
5.9 |
5.04 |
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Flow control agent |
1 |
1 |
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Benzoin |
0.5 |
0.5 |
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Carbon Black N220 |
0.8 to1.0 |
0.8 to 1.0 |
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Barium Sulphate Natural |
27.8 |
28.66 |
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Durcal 5 (Calcite) |
5 |
5 |
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Total |
100 |
100 |
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Applications |
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• Coating with gloss levels ranging from 5% to 60% at 60 Deg or greater may be easily formulated by the use of MH-600. |
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• Coating produced with MH-600 are characterised by good flow and surface smoothness. |
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• Minimum cure schedule recommended is 15 min @190 Deg c (object temp ) or 10 min @200 Deg C (object temp) |
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Packaging |
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• Available in Polyethylene lined Bags net weight 25kg |
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Shelf Life / Storage |
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• Store at 25-30 deg C at RH - 60 % or cool and dry place to avoid moisture absorption. |
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• Keep bag closed after use and keep away from fire. |
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• Based on our experience the shelf life of this product is at Least one year when stored under dry and cool conditions. |
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