Thixotropic Agent DT 5039 Mineral powder additive - Lindberg ...

Ciba Specialty ChemicalsPerformancePolymersTooling systemsKey PropertiesThixotropic AgentDT 5039Mineral powder additive• Can be stirred in without development of dust or lumps• Added in amounts depending on the desired consistencyApplications• DT 5039 is used to increase the viscosity of resin systems in the tool shop• Especially useful with epoxy systems• Production of trowelling and repairing compounds• Production of bonding agents and channellingTypical productdataProperty Thixotropic Agent DT 5039BasisAppearanceBulk densitymagnesium silicatevoluminous powder100 - 150 g/lMoisture content ca. 10%Shelf lifeunlimitedProcessingAddition of 5 - 20 parts by weight of thixotropic agent to 100 parts by weight of theresin/hardener mix results in any desired consistency.The light, practically dust-free powder can be readily mixed into liquid epoxy,polyurethane or silicone synthetic resins at the place of work by hand, using a troweland without the formation of lumps.Important note:Important note:Some polyurethane systems (for example Ureol ® 6414 systems) are accelerated bythixotropic agents. Moisture-sensitive polyurethane systems (for example Ureol 6426A/B) foam during curing. In the presence of unsaturated polyesters (UP systems),curing can be delayed or hindered by Thixotropic Agent DT 5039.February 1998 Publication No. T 160 a GB Page 1 of 2

StorageThe powder should be stored under optimally dry conditions and in closed containers.Partly used containers should be closed again immediately after use.HandlingprecautionsCiba Specialty ChemicalsPerformancePolymersDuxford, CambridgeEngland CB2 4QATel: +44 (0) 1223 832121Fax: +44 (0) 1223 493322CautionCiba Specialty Chemicals’ products are generally quite harmless to handle provided that certain precautionsnormally taken when handling chemicals are observed. The uncured materials must not, for instance, be allowed tocome into contact with foodstuffs or food utensils, and measures should be taken to prevent the uncured materialsfrom coming in contact with the skin, since people with particularly sensitive skin may be affected. The wearing ofimpervious rubber or plastic gloves will normally be necessary; likewise the use of eye protection. The skin shouldbe thoroughly cleansed at the end of each working period by washing with soap and warm water. The use ofsolvents is to be avoided. Disposable paper - not cloth towels - should be used to dry the skin. Adequateventilation of the working area is recommended. These precautions are described in greater detail in Ciba SpecialtyChemicals publication No. 24264/3/e Hygienic precautions for handling plastics products of Ciba SpecialtyChemicals and in the Ciba Specialty Chemicals Material Safety Data sheets for the individual products. Thesepublications are available on request and should be referred to for fuller information.All recommendations for the use of our products, whether given by us in writing, verbally, or to be implied from the resultsof tests carried out by us, are based on the current state of our knowledge. Notwithstanding any such recommendations theBuyer shall remain responsible for satisfying himself that the products as supplied by us are suitable for his intended processor purpose. Since we cannot control the application, use or processing of the products, we cannot accept responsibilitytherefor. The Buyer shall ensure that the intended use of the products will not infringe any third party’s intellectual propertyrights. We warrant that our products are free from defects in accordance with and subject to our general conditions ofsupply.© Ciba Specialty Chemicals PLC, 1998® Registered Trademark of Ciba Specialty Chemicals Holding Inc.February 1998 Publishing No. T 160 a GB Page 2 of 2