Modifier NC 513 (CNSL Epoxy Diluent)
Modifier NC 513 is a low viscosity, monofunctional epoxy reactive diluent designed for coatings, adhesives, and other epoxy applications. The long hydrophobic aliphatic side chain of cardanol 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. While usable in many epoxy applications, modifier NC 513 was designed for solvent based and solvent free epoxy systems used in heavy duty marine, protective, industrial, and floor coatings.
It can lower the viscosity and bring extra flexibility to coating formulations without sacrificing water resistance and anti-corrosion properties. This product is also useful as an epoxy chain terminator for extending the pot life of systems. As formulations reach higher levels of solids, this product serves as an excellent tool for controlling these critical formulation parameters. Modifier NC-513 has shown very low migration levels compared to other diluents.
Properties
- Lowers viscosity
- Adds flexibility
- Very good thermal shock properties
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Non toxic
- Compatible with most epoxy resins systems
- Helps overcome epoxy resin and hardener incompatibilities
- Low volatility and high flash point
- Manufactured from natural, renewable, raw material feedstock
Safety, Handling and Storage
Please refer to the SDS for the most current Safety and Handling information.
Exposure to these materials should be minimized and avoided, if possible, through the practice of safe precautions, proper personal protective clothing and equipment, and adherence to proper handling methods and procedures. These materials should be used, stored, or transported until the precautions and recommendations stated in the Safety Data Sheet are read and understood by all personnel involved with them.
