Product Introduction
Ancamine K54 curing agent is an industrial-grade product of 3-(dimethylaminomethyl)phenol, a general-purpose Lewis base catalyst for curing epoxy resins. It is used both as a curing agent (adhesive applications) and as an activator for other curing agents including amidoamines, amine adducts and polyamides (coatings, castings, flooring, concrete and adhesive applications ). It is also the preferred catalyst for liquid epoxy resins and liquid polysulfide blends used in body solder, sealant and concrete adhesive applications. In addition, it is an efficient catalyst for epoxy resins cured with polycarboxylic acids and anhydrides (casting and lamination applications), as well as for isocyanate/polyol and isocyanate trimerization reactions (isocyanurate foam applications).
Feature parameters
Appearance |
Amber Colored liquid |
Color (Gardner) |
6 |
Viscosity @2 5 ℃(cP) |
200 |
Proportion@25℃ |
0.980 |
Density (pounds)/gallons )@25 ℃ |
8.1 |
Flash Point (Closed Cup) (℃) |
140 |
Free water content (Dean&Stark ) (%) |
0.5 |
Typical purity (%) |
97 |
Recommended level (phr ) |
1 -15 |
As an accelerator |
0.5 -5 |
For liquid polysulfides/Epoxy curing catalyst |
5 -15 |
Typical processing performance
Cure Schedule 1; Catalyst — 10 phr
Pot Life (25g @ 25°C) (min) 40
Heat Deflection Temperature (ASTM D648-264 psi) (°F) 90
Storage and processing
Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet for Ancamine K54 Hardener.
Shelf Life
At least 24 months from the date of manufacture in the original sealed container at ambient temperature. Store in an airtight container away from excessive heat and moisture.
Typical Curing Timetable
1 hour at 80°C.
Shelf Life
At least 24 months from the date of manufacture in the original sealed container at ambient temperature. Store in an airtight container away from excessive heat and moisture.
Typical Curing Timetable
1 hour at 80°C.