Cardolite® Ultra LITE 513

CASE Ingredients Features: Acetic Acid ResistanceChemical ResistanceCorrosion ResistanceDistilled Water ResistanceEthanol ResistanceFast DryingGood CompatibilityHigh Flash PointHigh Impact ResistanceHigh PerformanceHigh ReactivityHigh ViscosityImproved FlexibilityImproved HardnessImproved Substrate WettingImproved WorkabilityLong PotlifeLow Cobb ValuesLow ColorLow ViscosityLow VolatilitySalt ResistanceSoft HandleThermal Shock ResistanceWater Resistance

Cardolite® Ultra LITE 513 is a very light-colored, low-viscosity, monofunctional epoxy reactive diluent designed for coatings, adhesives, and other epoxy applications. The long hydrophobic aliphatic side chain of cardanol gives this product a very low viscosity and provides excellent water resistance, flexibility, and thermal shock resistance. High-viscosity solvent or solvent-free formulations can achieve enhanced workability and higher solids without sacrificing other performance properties using this product.

Properties

Physical Form: Liquid

Identification

Chemical Family: CNSL (Cashew Nut Shell Liquid) Resin, Epoxy & Epoxy DerivativesCNSL (Cashew Nut Shell Liquid) ResinEpoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
CASE Ingredients Functions: Chain TerminatorPot Life ExtenderReactive DiluentRheology Modifier

Product families

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Automotive & Transportation

Marine Coatings

Automotive & Transportation — Bonding & Assembly

Transportation Assembly

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Floor Coatings

Automotive & Transportation — Coatings & Finishes

Marine Coatings

Building & Construction — Flooring & Surfaces

Floor Coatings

Adhesives & Sealants — Industrial & Assembly Adhesives

Transportation Assembly

Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings

Industrial Coatings

Automotive & Transportation — Transportation

Marine

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Functional Additives
Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers

CASE Ingredients — Solvents & Carriers

Diluents

Other characteristics

Brand: Cardolite
Labeling Claims: Adsorbable Organic Halides (AOX)-free, Biorenewable, High Purity, Natural, Non-Toxic, Solvent-free; Adsorbable Organic Halides (AOX)-free; Biorenewable; High Purity; Natural; Non-Toxic; Solvent-free
Compatible Polymers & Resins: Epoxies (EP)
Carrier: Solvent-based
Markets: Adhesives & Sealants
Automotive & Transportation
Building & Construction
Paints & Coatings
Use Levels: 2 - 20 (% of total resin weight)
Appearance: Clear Liquid
Technology: CASE Ingredients
Storage Stability: Cardolite products may absorb moisture and carbon dioxide when left in open containers, which may result in increased viscosity, discoloration, reduction of reactivity, and/or crystallization of the products. These products should be kept tightly sealed in their original containers when not in use, and stored in a cool, dry place.
Coating End Applications: Epoxy Coating
Solventless & High Solids Coating
Compatible Polymers and Resins: Epoxies (EP)
Adhesives And Sealants: Solvent Free (100% Solids) Adhesive

Technical data

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Color	1	Gardner	ASTM D1544
Epoxy Equivalent Weight (Based on total product weight)	350 - 425	—	ASTM 1652
Viscosity (at 25°C)	24.0	cPs	ASTM D2196
Hydrolyzable Chloride Content	0.48	%	ASTM D1726
Epichlorohydrin Content	4.0	ppm	GC7
Volatile Loss	max. 0.5	%	ASTM D2369-98
Density (at 25°C)	0.95	kg/l	ASTM D1475
Flash Point	min. 205	°C	ASTM D93
Hydrolyzable Chlorine	max. 0.5	%	—
Biological Content	86.0	%	ISO-17025, ASTM-D6866-12