Cardolite® Lite 2020
- Chemical Family
- Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
Cardolite® Lite 2020 is a low viscosity multipurpose resin modifier designed for use in coatings, adhesives, and other applications. It features a long hydrophobic aliphatic side chain of the cardanol molecule, providing excellent early water resistance and corrosion protection. It can be used as an epoxy diluent, allowing for enhanced workability and higher solids in formulations without sacrificing performance properties. It can also be used in alkyds, urethanes, and acrylics.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Cardolite
- Labeling Claims
Biorenewable, Environmentally Friendly, Low VOC, Natural, Non-Reactive, Non-Toxic, Solvent-free; Biorenewable; Environmentally Friendly; Low VOC; Natural; Non-Reactive; Non-Toxic; Solvent-free
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
Acrylics, Alkyds, Epoxies (EP), Polyurethanes (PU)
- Markets
- Adhesives & Sealants
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Paints & Coatings
- Use Levels
- 1 - 20% (of total resin weight)
- Appearance
- Orange brown liquid
- Shelf LIfe
- 24 months
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Industrial Additives & Materials
- Benefits
Lowers viscosity while maintaining performance; Preserves chemical and water resistance; Good dilution effect; Reduces high shear; Compatible and usable in a variety of coating chemistries; Improves pigment wetting; Reacts with urethanes, alkyds, and acrylic resin; Low volatility and high flash point; 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
- AICS (Australia)
- IECSC (China)
- KECI (Korea)
- MITI Listed (Japan)
- NZIoC (New Zealand)
- PICCS (Phillipines)
- TSCA (USA)
- Applications
Cardolite LITE 2020 was designed as a 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, color stability, chemical resistance, and gloss are not significantly compromised with the addition of LITE 2020, and the product can be added in in either component of multi-part formulations.
Technical data
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9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color | max.14 | Gardner | ASTM D1544 |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 30 - 115 | cPs | ASTM D2196 |
| Hydroxyl Value | 170.0 | — | ASTM D1957 |
| Iodine Number | 188.0 | — | ASTM D2075-92 |
| Solid Content | min. 97 | w% | ASTM D2369-98 |
| Density (at 25°C) | 8.03 | lbs/gal | ASTM D1475 |
| Flash Point | min. 118 | °C | ASTM D93 |
| pH Value | 6.7 - 9.7 | — | — |
| Free Cardanol Content | max. 2.5 | % | — |
