Cardolite® NX - 2021
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Chemical ResistanceCorrosion ResistanceEarly Water ResistanceGood Pigment WettingHigh Flash PointImproved FlexibilityLow ViscosityLow VolatilityWater Resistance
- Chemical Name
- Cardanol
Cardolite® NX - 2021 is a low viscosity multipurpose resin modifier and accelerator designed for coatings, adhesives, and other applications. Its long hydrophobic aliphatic side chain provides excellent early water resistance and corrosion protection. It enhances workability, increases solids content, and accelerates cure without sacrificing performance properties.
Identification
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Rheology ModifierThinner
Product families
Applications
- Marine Coatings
- Floor Coatings
- Marine Coatings
- Floor Coatings
- Industrial Coatings
- Marine
Product Families
- Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Cardolite
- End Uses
- Solventless & High Solids Coating
- Functions
- Rheology Modifier, Thinner
- Labeling Claims
Bio-based, From Renewable Resources, Non-Toxic, Solvent-free; Bio-based; From Renewable Resources; Non-Toxic; Solvent-free
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Epoxies (EP)
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Paints & Coatings
- Use Levels
- max. 20% (of total resin weight)
- Appearance
- Yellow brown liquid
- Shelf LIfe
- 12 months
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Benefits
Lowers viscosity while maintaining performance; Preserves chemical and water resistance; Good dilution and acceleration effects; Improves flexibility; Improves pigment wetting properties; Usable on both sides on an epoxy formulation; Low migration rate; Low volatility and high flash point; Non-toxic; Based from natural, renewable, non-food raw material feedstock
- Storage Condition
Cardolite products may absorb moisture and carbon dioxide when left in open containers, which could 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.
- Chemical Inventories
- TSCA (USA)
- Applications
Cardolite NX-2021 was designed as an accelerator and formulation tool to reduce VOC levels and viscosity on coating systems used in heavy duty marine, protective, industrial, and floor coatings.; Although higher in viscosity than some other modifiers, the structure of this product gives excellent dilution efficiency to help rapidly reduce viscosity for improved pigment wetting, flexibility, and general application properties.; Coating physical properties such as water resistance, corrosion protection, chemical resistance, and gloss are not significantly compromised with the addition of NX-2021.; This product can be added to either component of an epoxy system to provide good cure acceleration and replace or reduce levels of hazardous accelerators like nonylphenol.
- Coating End Applications
- Solventless & High Solids Coating
- Compatible Polymers and Resins
- Epoxies (EP)
Technical data
Table 1 of 3
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Point | 260.0 | °C | ASTM D93 |
| Solid Content | max. 0.5 | % | — |
| Bio Content (Calculated) | 98.0 | % | — |
Table 2 of 3
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color | max. 18 | Gardner | ASTM D1544 |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 45 - 75 | cPs | ASTM D2196 |
| Density (at 25°C) | 0.925 - 0.945 | kg/l | ASTM D1475 |
Results for each kg of NX-2021 Produced
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Abiotic depletion (minerals) | kg Sb-eq | 1.47E-07 |
| Abiotic depletion (fossil fuels) | MJ | 7.24 |
| Global warming (GWP100a)* | kg CO2-eq | 0.72 |
| Ozone layer depletion (ODP) | kg CFC-11-eq | 4.12E-08 |
| Photochemical oxidation | kg C2H4-eq | 1.38E-04 |
| Acidification | kg SO2-eq | 3.53E-03 |
| Eutrophication | kg PO4- eq | 1.47E-03 |
