NANOMYTE® MEND 3000
- Chemical Family
- Polyurethanes (PU)
NANOMYTE® MEND 3000 is a solventborne, ambient cure, self-healing coating. The 2-part coating involves a unique phase-separated morphology that facilitates the delivery of the self-healing agent to the damage site (such as a scratch or crack) thereby restoring the coating appearance & function. The coating’s self-healing function is activated upon the application of a small amount of heat for several seconds with a simple device, such as a household hair dryer, or even hot water.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Industrial Coatings
Product Families
- Protective Coatings
Other characteristics
- Brand
- NANOMYTE
- Features
Cost Effective, Crack Resistant, Excellent Gloss Retention, Excellent High Surface Gloss, Good Scratch Resistance, Outdoor Durability, Self Healing; Product variations for metal, wood, and plastic substrates; Can be used as a complete coating solution or as an additive in other coating formulations; Achieves self-healing of coating surface and subsurface damage; Customized formulations possible
- Product Type
- 2K (2 component) Coating, Solventborne Coating
- 2K (2 component) Coating
- Solventborne Coating
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Metal, Plastics, Wood
- Base
- Solventborne - RT Cure
- Markets
- Paints & Coatings
- Benefits
Cost Savings - Reduces raw material, labor, and energy cost of repainting or recoating; Durability - Increases the service life of coatings by preserving esthetic and protective functions; Environment - Minimizes the environmental costs and societal impact of repainting (e.g., waste disposal and volatile-organic-compound emissions); Maintenance - Eliminates the need to frequently repaint or replace damaged coatings
- Cure
- Air Dry
- Heat Cure
- Technology
- Ready-to-Use Products
- Customization
Viscosity may be adjusted by diluting with MEND Reducer; contact NEI if a higher viscosity is desired.; Tints and pigments are available, contact NEI for further information.; DTT (dry-to-touch) time may be reduced with the addition of MEND catalyst. This will also reduce pot life.
- Labeling Claims
- Environmentally Friendly
- Application Notes
A slight, uniform haze is normal for Part A liquid. It will clear when mixed with Part B.; Dry-to-touch for thick films (> 1 mil) may be longer than 30 minutes.; Self-healing is initiated by heating the film to a temperature of 60°C or greater.; Healing response is faster at temperatures of 70°C and greater.; Deep scratches may not be completely healed or may require higher temperatures to heal.; Avoid extended exposure to temperatures in excess of 140°C.; Depending on film thickness and curing conditions, hardness and solvent resistance may continue to develop over a period of weeks to months.
- Use instructions
Use care when first damaging the surface for demonstration purposes. Sharp instruments may cause irreversible damage. Gouges or deep cuts may not fully heal.; Self-healing begins at 60°C. To demonstrate rapid self-healing properties, the film must reach a uniform temperature of 80°C or greater for at least 5 seconds. Hot water (> 80°C) is very efficient for demonstration purposes. Otherwise, use of a heat gun is recommended.; For testing purposes, complete healing can be ensured by placing the part in an oven for 5 minutes at 100°C.; Oven-healing for durations beyond 5 minutes, or at temperatures above 110°C, will not typically result in additional self-healing.
Technical data
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7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Curing Temperature | min. 20 | °C |
| Gloss (20°/60°) | 81 / 87 | GU / GU |
| Mix Ratio (A:B, by weight) | 4 : 1 | — |
| Pot Life | min. 3 | hours |
| Self-Healing Temperature | 60 - 80 | °C |
| Solids Content | 33 - 36 | % |
| Solvent | Toluene | — |
