ARALDITE HARDENER 8579
Harmonization Code : 3506.91.90.99 | Prepared glues and other prepared adhesives, not elsewhere specified or included; products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1 kg ; Adhesives based on polymers of headings 3901 to 3913 or on rubber; Other ; Other
Main features
- Paste Hardener Formulation
- Easy to Mix and Apply
- High-Viscosity Placement Control
Product Description
Hardener 8579 US is a gray paste epoxy curing agent used as the hardener component in the ARALDITE® 8579 adhesive system. The material is supplied as a high-viscosity paste with a specific gravity of 1.71 and is designed for mixing with compatible epoxy resin components. Hardener 8579 is supplied for professional and industrial use and should be handled in accordance with applicable safety requirements. The product is provided in paste form and is intended for use as a reactive hardener in epoxy adhesive formulations.
Key features
- Paste hardener formulation: Supplied as a gray paste suitable for incorporation into epoxy adhesive systems.
- Specific gravity of 1.71: Typical density value reported for the hardener component.
- High-viscosity material: Typical viscosity of 60,000 cP at 25°C.
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
Technical Specifications
General Properties
Physical Properties
Additional Information
As-supplied / before-processing properties
Typical properties for Hardener 8579 as supplied.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Gray paste | — | Visual appearance |
| Specific Gravity | 1.71 | — | ASTM D-792 |
| Viscosity | 60,000 | cP | ASTM D-2393 at 25°C |
| Relative Density | 1.6 | — | SDS value |
| Flash Point | >94 | °C | Closed cup |
