Cardolite® NX-5594 is a modified tert-butyl phenol-free and low-viscosity phenalkamine curing agent suitable for formulating high-solids and solvent-free epoxy systems for heavy-duty and pipe coatings, flooring applications, adhesives, and mortars. This product cures very fast, even at lower temperatures, and provides excellent cathodic disbondment performance. NX-5594 can also be used as an accelerator or co-curing for both amine- and polyamide-based hardeners.

Chemical Family: Phenalkamines

Labeling Claims: Non-Toxic, Solvent-free, tert-Butyl Phenol-free

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Epoxies (EP), Polyamides

Features: Acid Resistance, Alkali Resistance, Chemical Resistance, Corrosion Resistance, Excellent Bondability, Excellent Cathodic Disbondment Performance, Fast Cure, Good Blush Resistance, High Bond Strength, Low Viscosity, Sulfuric Acid Resistance

End Uses: Flooring, Mortar, Solventless & High Solids Coating

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Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Appearance
Orange brown liquid
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Glass Transition Temperature95°CASTM D2369-98
Tensile Strength73MPa-
Flexural Strength127MPa-
Compressive Strength105MPa-
Elastic Modulus3098MPa-
Lap Shear⁽²⁾14.0MPa
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 17GardnerASTM D1544
Viscosity (at 25°C)750 - 1,400cPsASTM D2196
Amine Value385 - 420mg KOH/gASTM D2074
Theoretical Active Hydrogen Equivalent (AHEW)⁽¹⁾76--
Volatile Lossmax. 2.0wt.%ASTM D2369-98
Density (at 25°C)1.03kg/lASTM D1475
Flash Pointmin. 104°CASTM D93
Typical Cured Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Thin Film Dry Times (8 mils at 0°C, hard)11hoursASTM D5895
Thin Film Dry Times (8 mils at 25°C, hard)2.5hoursASTM D5895
Thin Film Dry Times (8 mils at 5°C, hard)8hoursASTM D5895
Thin Film Dry Times (8 mils at 0°C, through)14hoursASTM D5895
Thin Film Dry Times (8 mils at 25°C, through)3.5hoursASTM D5895
Thin Film Dry Times (8 mils at 5°C, through)11hoursASTM D5895
Liquid Epoxy Resin Content (EEW 190)50pbw-
Cardolite NX-5594 Content20pbw-
Mix Viscosity (at 25°C)7312.0cPs
Gel time (at 25°C, 50 g)13 - 18minNTM-15
Film Appearance (at 10°C, 92% Relative Humidity)Hazy-Visual
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⁽¹⁾ Based on total product weight

⁽²⁾ Sand blasted substrate Test specimen cured at 40°C for 16 hours with liquid epoxy (EEW 190)

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Shelf Life
12 months
Stability and Storage

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.