Huntsman Introduces a Brand New Series: Ara Cool

Ara Cool curing agents open new opportunities in industrial coatings with rapid curing in very cold weather conditions. Ara Cool curing agents allow formulators to break new ground in meeting the needs of applicators working in cold conditions while reducing VOC levels. The systems also achieve extremely fast cure properties while providing workable pot life in ultra-high solids formulations above 10°C. -Excellent cure speed 0-10 °C -Very long pot life -Low VOC 1) Ara Cool 3077

Distinguishing features

• SVHC-free: No Bisphenol A, phenol or alkylphenol • Benzyl alcohol-free (LOW EMISSION) • Good surface properties even at low temperatures (low yellowing tendency) • Low mixing ratio (AHEW = 70 - 75) • Low viscosity (400 – 600 mPa.s)

Customer benefits

• Very high reactivity: curing in 3 hours at 10°C • Good mechanical properties • Versatile product: SVHC-free content can replace manikbazlıların alternatives

Applications

• Universal hardener • Good surface appearance even at low cure temperatures • 0 VOC anti-corrosive primer (5-10°C) • Auxiliary curing to increase system reactivity 2) Ara Cool 1034XW90

Distinguishing features

• Ultra-high solids anti-corrosive hardener for curing down to 5°C • Exceptionally long pot life compared to ultra-low temperature reactivity

Customer benefits

• Permits very low VOC formulations with better labeling compared to existing products • Excellent hardness even at 0-5°C • Excellent flexibility and adhesion to sprayed surfaces • No need for induction risk to eliminate yellowing risk under adverse conditions (humid and cold)

Applications

• Anti-corrosive coatings at low temperatures on pre-treated steel • Applicable for marine and maintenance purposes • Many general-purpose protective/decorative paints   Salt spray test results of clear topcoats with Araldite GZ 290X90 after 504 hours on grit-blasted steel surface 3) Ara Cool 1047W80

Distinguishing features

• Excellent adhesion to critical surfaces (unblasted) • Very fast curing even at 0°C and below • No SVHC: free of Bisphenol A, phenol or alkylphenols • Low VOC and better labeling compared to existing products

Customer benefits

• Improves fast hardening at 5°C or lower temperatures • Excellent surface properties and recoatable even in humid, cold weather conditions • Excellent flexibility and adhesion on pre-treated weak surfaces

Applications

• Anti-corrosive coating at low temperatures on critical surfaces • Marine and coating applications • Numerous general-purpose protective/decorative paints

Corrosion test results on cold-rolled steel (with Araldite GZ290x90) Ara Cool 1047W80 cured at 5°C (7 days) before starting salt spray test.

 

Conclusion

Assessment: 1=excellent 2=good 3=acceptable 4=satisfactory 5=not suitable

  Serhat Aktaş Sales Manager Veser Kimyevi Maddeler A.Ş.