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Hychem XE40 Hardener — Rapid curing epoxy hardener

Product description

Hychem XE40 Hardener is a rapid curing epoxy hardener designed to be used with the epoxy resin component for SupaFloor and GP. Using XE40 Hardener will reduce the cure time of these resins to approximately half the conventional system. XE40 Hardener is recommended for use where the cure times of regular SupaFloor and GP are too long for the application. It is suitable for use as a base layer and repair mortar.

Features and benefits

  • Faster job turn around with base and topcoat achieved on the same day.
  • High resistance to mineral acids
  • High resistance to caustic and salt solutions
  • Abrasion and impact resistant
  • High mechanical strength
  • Low odour
  • Non flammable
  • Cures rapidly
  • Seamless

Application guidelines

Summary from the data sheet — follow the PDF on site.

Mixing ratios

When used with SupaFloor:

Component Quantity
Part A Resin 14 kg or 8.7 L
Pigment weight varies with colour or 1 L
XE40 Hardener 3.4 kg or 3.40 L
ESL Filler 15 kg (when used as a base layer)

When used with GP Resin:

Component Quantity
Part A Resin 2.25 kg or 2 L
XE40 Hardener 0.85 kg or 0.85 L

NOTE: Refer to the respective SupaFloor and GP technical data sheets for further information including surface preparation, environmental conditions, chemical resistance and colour.

Limitations
  • Minimum substrate temperature 10°C
  • Maximum substrate temperarure 25°C
  • Substrate temperature must be 5°C above dew point
  • Substrate moisture less than 5%

XE40 Hardener may not necessarily give the same gloss levels as the conventional SupaFloor hardener so it’s suitability is more for base coats rather that topcoats.

However, the level of finish acheived for a topcoat with XE40 Hardener may certainly be satisfactory depending on the application and also the environment under which it is applied.

If under any doubt please call Hychem for advice.

Packaging

10 litre pail 20 litre pail 190 kg drum

Shelf life

12 months from date of manufacture, stored under shelter at 25ºC in the original un-opened container.

Field support

Field support where provided, does not constitute supervisory responsibility.

Suggestions made by HYCHEM either verbally or in writing may be followed, modified or rejected by the owner, engineer or contractor since they and not HYCHEM are responsible for carrying out procedures appropriate to a specific application.

Customer responsibility

The technical information and application advice given in this publication is based on the best information available at the time of print. As the information herein is of a general nature, no assumption can be made as to the product suitability for a particular use or application and no warranty as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness either expressed or implied is given other than those required by Commonwealth or State Legislation. The owner, his representative or the contractor is responsible for checking the suitability of products for their intended use.

Hychem XE40 Hardener is a rapid curing epoxy hardener designed to be used with the epoxy resin component for SupaFloor and GP. Using XE40 Hardener will reduce the cure time of these resins to approximately half the conventional system.

Technical data

Technical data for Hychem XE40 Hardener
PropertyValueUnit / method
Pot life15minutes
Tack free time3 hours (approximately)
Recoat time3 – 24 hours (approximately)
Application Temperature10 – 30°C
Cure time6 hours – light foot traffic 24 hours – light mechanical traffic 7 days – full cure
Hardness Shore D – 7 days78
Properties measured at25°C

From the technical data sheet, updated .

Questions about Hychem XE40 Hardener

How long does Hychem XE40 Hardener take to cure?

Tack free time: 3 hours (approximately). Recoat time: 3 – 24 hours (approximately). Cure time: 6 hours – light foot traffic 24 hours – light mechanical traffic 7 days – full cure. Lower temperatures extend these times; the data sheet gives the conditions.

Where is the Hychem XE40 Hardener data sheet?

Download the Hychem XE40 Hardener technical data sheet (PDF), edition 25 July 2013. For the safety data sheet, request it and we send it the same day.

Who installs Hychem XE40 Hardener?

Hychem XE40 Hardener is supplied by Hychem and laid by an approved applicator from our national network — jobs of any size, in every state. How supply and installation works.

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