Araldite GY 250: Advanced Materials

Advanced Materials
Araldite® GY 250#
Specialty Components
DATA SHEET
Medium-viscosity, unmodified epoxy resin based on bisphenol-A

Applications Araldite GY 250 is suitable for the formulation of solvent-free coatings, flooring screeds,
trowelling compounds, etc. when cured with polyamines, polyamidoamines or their
adducts.
Properties General purpose, liquid Araldite epoxy resin.
Excellent mechanical properties and resistance to chemicals, which can be modified within
wide limits by using various hardeners and fillers.
Key data Specified key data
Aspect (visual) clear liquid
Colour (Gardner, ISO 4630) ≤2
Epoxy index (ISO 3001) 5.30 - 5.45 [eq/kg]
Epoxy equivalent (ISO 3001) 183 - 189 [g/eq]
Viscosity at 25 °C (Falling-ball, ISO 12058-1) 10000 - 12000 [mPa s]
Specified key data are individually checked throughout and guaranteed.
Typical key data

Medium epoxy equivalent (ISO 3001) 187 [g/eq]
Vapour pressure at 20 °C (balance) ≤ 0.01 [Pa]
Density at 25 °C (ISO 1675) 1.17 [g/cm3]
Flash point (Pensky Martens, ISO 2719) ≥ 200 [°C]
As-supplied form liquid
Odour slight
Shelf life (at storage temperature between 2 - 40 °C) (see several years
expiry date on original container)
Hazardous decomposition products carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
(when disposed of in fire) and other toxic gases and
vapours
Disposal regular procedures approved by
local authorities
Typical key data are spot checked; the values are typical for the product and are indicated for information only. The
values are not guaranteed.
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In addition to the brand name product denomination may show different appendices, which allows us to differentiate between our production sites: e.g.
BD = Germany, US = United States, IN = India, CI = China, etc. These appendices are in use on packaging, transport and invoicing documents.
Generally the same specifications apply for all versions. Please address any additional need for clarification to the appropriate Huntsman contact.
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Viscosity Viscosity (ISO 12058-1) of Araldite GY 250 as a function of temperature
Temperature [°C] 15 20 25 30 35 40
Viscosity [mPa s] 90000 30000 11500 5300 3000 1800
Mix ratios Components Parts by weight

Araldite GY 250 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
Aradur 830 45 - - - - - - - - -
Aradur 850 15 60 - - - - - - - -
Aradur 837 - - 35 - - - - - - -
Aradur 847 - - - 40 - - - - - -
Aradur 848 - - - - 70 - - - - -
Aradur 943 - - - - - 20 - - - -
Aradur 2963 - - - - - - 45 - - -
Aradur 2965 - - - - - - - 50 - -
Aradur 2969 - - - - - - - - 60 -
Aradur 3203 - - - - - - - - - 27
Viscosity [mPa s] 9000 - 10000 - 4100 - 1000 - 3200 -
at 25 °C (ISO 12058- - 13000 - 2400 - 10300 - 1300 - 5000
1)
Gel time [min] 120 30 25 40 180 15 45 31 150 15
(Tecam, 100 ml,
20 °C, 65% RH)
Storage Araldite GY 250 should be stored in a dry place, preferably in the sealed original container,
at temperatures between 2 and 40 °C. The product should not be stored exposed to direct
sunlight.
Araldite GY 250 may crystallize if stored for protracted periods under certain conditions. If
this occurs, it can be restored to its original condition by heating it to 70 - 80 °C and stirring
it thoroughly.
Handling Mandatory and recommended industrial hygiene procedures should be followed whenever
precautions our products are being handled and processed. For additional information please consult
the corresponding product safety data sheets and the brochure "Hygienic precautions for
handling plastics products".
Note Araldite® is a registered trademark of Huntsman LLC or an affiliate thereof.
Huntsman Advanced Materials warrants only that its products meet the specifications agreed with the user. Specified data
are analysed on a regular basis. Data which is described in this document as 'typical' or 'guideline' is not analysed on a
regular basis and is given for information purposes only. Data values are not guaranteed or warranted unless if specifically
mentioned.
The manufacture of materials is the subject of granted patents and patent applications; freedom to operate patented
Huntsman Advanced Materials processes is not implied by this publication. While all the information and recommendations in this publication are, to the
best of Huntsman Advanced Material’s knowledge, information and belief, accurate at the date of publication, nothing
(Switzerland) GmbH herein is to be construed as a warranty, whether express or implied, including but without limitation, as to merchantability or
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Switzerland The behaviour of the products referred to in this publication in manufacturing processes and their suitability in any given
end-use environment are dependent upon various conditions such as chemical compatibility, temperature, and other
variables, which are not known to Huntsman Advanced Materials. It is the responsibility of the user to evaluate the
Tel: +41 (0)61 299 11 11 manufacturing circumstances and the final product under actual end-use requirements and to adequately advise and warn
Fax: +41 (0)61 299 11 12 purchasers and users thereof.
Products may be toxic and require special precautions in handling. The user should obtain Safety Data Sheets from
Huntsman Advanced Materials containing detailed information on toxicity, together with proper shipping, handling and
www.huntsman.com/advanced_materials storage procedures, and should comply with all applicable safety and environmental standards.
Email: [email protected] Hazards, toxicity and behaviour of the products may differ when used with other materials and are dependent on
manufacturing circumstances or other processes. Such hazards, toxicity and behaviour should be determined by the user
and made known to handlers, processors and end users.
Except where explicitly agreed otherwise, the sale of products referred to in this publication is subject to the general terms
and conditions of sale of Huntsman Advanced Materials LLC or of its affiliated companies including without limitation,
Huntsman Advanced Materials (Europe) BVBA, Huntsman Advanced Materials Americas Inc., Huntsman Advanced
Materials (UAE) FZE, Huntsman Advanced Materials (Guangdong) Company Limited, and Huntsman Advanced Materials
(Hong Kong) Ltd.
Huntsman Advanced Materials is an international business unit of Huntsman Corporation. Huntsman Advanced Materials
trades through Huntsman affiliated companies in different countries including but not limited to Huntsman Advanced
Materials LLC in the USA and Huntsman Advanced Materials (Europe) BVBA in Europe.
All trademarks mentioned are either property of or licensed to Huntsman Corporation or an affiliate thereof in one or more,
but not all, countries.
Copyright © 2012 Huntsman Corporation or an affiliate thereof. All rights reserved.
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Viscosity [mPa s] 90000 30000 11500 5300 3000 1800

Mix ratios Components Parts by weight

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