Cardolite®  NX-­8101  

Epoxy  Curing  Agent  

Preliminary  Technical  Datasheet  

 
DESCRIPTION  
 
   Cardolite   NX-­8101   is   an   epoxy   curing   agent   based   on   latest   modified   CNSL   waterborne   technology.   This   product   is  
supplied   in   water   and   provides   excellent   performance   to   anticorrosion   coatings,   epoxy   primers   and   self-­levelers   for  
concrete  floors.  
 
TYPICAL  PROPERTIES  
 
PROPERTY   TYPICAL  VALUE   TEST  METHOD  
Appearance     Amber  liquid   Visual  
Color  (Gardner)   ≤  10   ASTM  D1544  
Viscosity  @  25°C  (cPs)   15,000  -­  55,000   ASTM  D2196  
Amine  Value  (mg  KOH/g)   140  -­  180   ASTM  D2074  
1  
Theoretical  Active  Hydrogen  Equivalent  (AHEW) 270   Calculated  
Solids  (%  by  weight)   48  -­  52   ASTM  D2369-­98  
Density  @  25°C    (kg/L)   1.03  
ASTM  D1475  
(lbs/gal)   8.61  
Recommended  Use  Level    
(phr,  EEW  190)    
Metal  primer   105  -­  130  
Thin  films  for  concrete  (clear  or  pigmented)   130  -­  142   -­  
Self-­levelers:    
Highly  filled  with  various  particle  sizes   120  -­  142  
Lower  filler  content  and  high  film  build   92  -­  102  
Typical  properties  are  not  to  be  construed  as  specifications  
1  
Based  on  total  product  weight  
 
 
CURE  PROPERTIES  
 
  FORMULATION   TEST  METHOD  
Liquid  Epoxy  Resin  (pbw,  EEW  190)   100    
Cardolite  NX-­8101  (pbw)   142    
Mix  viscosity  @  25°C  (cPs)   1,850    
Gel  time,  50  g  @  25°C  (min)   45   NTM-­15  
Thin  film  dry  times,  8  mils  (200  micron)      
@  25°C  (77°F)  (hrs  hard/through)   3/4   ASTM  D5895  
@  5°C  (41°F)  (hrs  hard/through)   9/17   ASTM  D5895  
Film  appearance  @  10°C,  80%  RH   Clear   Visual  
   
   

Cardolite  Preliminary  Technical  Datasheet   Issue  Date:  9/2016  

NX-­8101   Copyright  ©  2007-­2016  Cardolite  Corporation   Page  1  
 REGULATORY  STATUS  
 
Please  refer  to  the  material  safety  data  sheet  (MSDS).  Specific  information  regarding  chemical  inventory  listing  can  be  
obtained  from  your  local  sales  representative.  
 
SAFETY  PRECAUTIONS  
 
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via  your  local  sales  representative.    
 
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  that  does  not  exceed  40°C.    
 
 
 
 

CONTACT  INFORMATION  
             
 
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DISCLAIMER  &  COPYRIGHT  
 
All   statements,   technical   information   and   recommendations   contained   herein   are   based   on   tests   Cardolite   believes   to   be  
reliable,  but  the  accuracy  or  completeness  thereof  is  not  guaranteed.  Actual  test  method  procedures  may  differ  from  listed  
standards;;  major  differences  are  noted.  Limitation  of  liability  and  remedy:  Purchase  or  use  of  these  products  constitutes  an  
agreement  with  seller  and  manufacturer  that,  if  the  product  proves  to  be  defective  or  unsuitable,  seller’s  and  manufacturer’s  
liability  and  the  exclusive  remedy,  regardless  of  tort  or  contract  theory  or  of  incidental  or  consequential  damages  shall  be  to  
receive,   at   seller’s   or   manufacturer’s   option,   an   equivalent   quantity   of   replacement   product   or   a   refund   of   the   purchase  
price.  This  datasheet  is  copyrighted  to  Cardolite  Corporation  and  may  be  reproduced  but  not  altered  in  any  way.    
 
Cardolite  Preliminary  Technical  Datasheet   Issue  Date:  9/2016  
NX-­8101   Copyright  ©  2007-­2016  Cardolite  Corporation   Page  2