Low-viscosity liquid polyetheramine offering excellent flow and wetting characteristics for improved composite processing.
Fast-reacting aliphatic amine with balanced reactivity—enables efficient cure at ambient or elevated temperatures.
Provides superior flexibility, impact resistance, and low-temperature toughness in epoxy systems.
Low color and high purity ensure consistent performance and minimal yellowing in final cured products.
Compatible with standard epoxy resins and suitable for both manual and automated application methods.
Wind turbine blade adhesives and structural bonding compounds.
High-performance composite tooling resins for aerospace and automotive molds.
Electrical encapsulants and potting compounds requiring thermal stability and dielectric integrity.
Marine and infrastructure repair mortars and grouts.
Prepreg and filament-wound composite matrices demanding low exotherm and dimensional stability.
| Chemical Type | Aliphatic polyetheramine (D400-based triamine) |
| Product Form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Clear, pale yellow to amber liquid |
| Amine Value | 250–270 mg KOH/g |
| Viscosity (25°C) | 150–250 cP |
| Specific Gravity (25°C) | 0.95–0.98 |
| Reactive Amine Hydrogen Equivalent Weight | ~110 g/eq |
| Storage Stability | Stable under dry, cool conditions; recommended shelf life: 12 months unopened |
Q1: What is the primary function of ED-410 in epoxy systems?
A: ED-410 is a polyetheramine-based curing agent designed to react with epoxy resins, enabling ambient or elevated temperature cure profiles. It imparts flexibility, toughness, and moisture resistance to the cured network, making it especially suitable for structural adhesives, coatings, and composite matrices requiring extended pot life and low-viscosity processing.
Q2: How does ED-410 compare to traditional aliphatic amines in terms of reactivity and handling?
A: ED-410 exhibits significantly lower volatility and reduced skin sensitization potential compared to conventional aliphatic amines. Its polyether backbone contributes to lower odor, improved compatibility with epoxy resins, and enhanced hydrolytic stability—making it safer and more user-friendly in industrial manufacturing environments without sacrificing cure performance.
Q3: Can ED-410 be used in moisture-critical applications such as underwater or high-humidity coatings?
A: Yes—ED-410’s polyether structure provides inherent resistance to moisture interference during cure, supporting reliable performance in humid conditions and damp-surface applications. While not intended for full submersion prior to cure, it enables robust film formation and adhesion where ambient humidity would hinder conventional amine systems.
Q4: Is ED-410 compatible with standard epoxy resins like DGEBA and novolacs?
A: ED-410 demonstrates broad compatibility with liquid and solid bisphenol-A (DGEBA), bisphenol-F, and novolac epoxy resins. It typically requires no additional accelerators for room-temperature cure and offers good formulation latitude across resin molecular weights and functionalities.
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