Technical Data Sheet

PAA-140

ATUL LIMITED
Polymers Division LAPOX® PAA-140
(New code AH 713)

Description:

Lapox PAA-140 is a medium viscosity polyaminoamide resin based on dimerized fatty acid and
polyethylene polyamine. This epoxy hardener is designed for use with liquid or solid epoxy resins to
produce protective and decorative solvent based coatings with excellent flexibility and adhesion to
most substrates.

Advantages

Excellent Chemical resistance

Excellent solvent resistance
Improved flexibility
Good moisture resistance
Good intercoat adhesion
Superior corrosion resistance
High peel strength

Applications

General purpose epoxy adhesive

Maintenance coating
Primers / topcoat
High solid enamel paints

Typical Data

Property Unit Test Method Value

Appearance -- Visual Yellow brown liquid

Colour GS ASTM D 1544 Max 9

Mixing Ratio with BLR ( EEW

pbw --- 35 - 55
190)
Mixing Ratio with BLR ( EEW
pbw --- 20 - 25
450)

Amine Value mg KOH/gm ASTM D 2073 350 - 400

o
Viscosity at 25 C cPs ASTM D 2196 12000 - 18000

1 o BY-K Gardner Gel

Pot Life at 25 C minutes 60 - 80
Timer
o
Density @ 25 C kg/l --- 0.95 – 0.98

1
with 190 EEW Epoxy of 100gms mix mass

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Technical Data Sheet
PAA-140

Storage and Handling

PAA-140 hardener should be stored in a dry place, preferably in the sealed container; at low
temperature PAA-140 will absorb moisture and carbon dioxide when left in open containers. This
may result in crystallization of the product. Therefore it is recommended that all containers of this
product should be kept tightly closed when not in use and stored in dry and cool place. Under this
condition the shelf life of product is 1 year from the date of manufacturing. Please refer MSDS for
detail safety instructions.

Note

All recommendations for use of our products, whether given by us in writing, verbally are to be implied, from the
results of tests carried out by us, based on the current state of our knowledge. Although the information
contained in this sheet is accurate to the best of our knowledge, no liability can be accepted in respect of such
information and no warranty or conditions are intended in respect of the products described, as the conditions
of application are beyond our control.

For more information, please contact

Atul Limited
P.O. Atul, Dist-Valsad, Gujarat (India) 396020
Phone: (91 2632) 233 204/205/514/269 Fax: (91 2632) 233 639 / 053
Email- po@atul.co.in , Website: www.atul.co.in

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