TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand) Ltd. (Epoxy Division)

EPOTEC YD 128ED

Description Epotec YD 128ED is an unmodified liquid epoxy resin with medium viscosity
produced from bisphenol-A and epichlorohydrin.

This resin is specifically designed and developed with very low levels of metal
impurities such as sodium ion and iron ion impurity which interferes with the
throwing power of the electro-deposition coatings and also the integrity and the
anti-corrosion performance of these coatings. Epotec YD 128ED also has very low
hydrolysable chlorine content.

The main application of epotec YD 128ED is for use in automobile primers viz.
electro-deposition coatings, although, it can be used in other epoxy coatings after
curing with appropriate curing agents.

Applications
• Electro-deposition coatings
• Solvent based and solvent free coatings
• Civil engineering and construction industry
• Automotive coatings
• Can & coil coatings
• Marine and Industrial protective coatings

Specification
Clear, colourless to light
Appearance Visual
yellow liquid

Colour ASTM D 1544-04 0.5 G max.

Epoxy Equivalent
ASTM D 1652-04 185 – 194 g/eq
Weight

Viscosity @25ºC ASTM D 2196-05 11,000 – 13,500 cP

Hydrolysable Chlorine ASTM D 1726-03 0.04 % max.

Sodium ion content TEC-AS-C-10 3 ppm max.

Iron ion content TEC-AS-C-11 1 ppm max.

Water content ASTM E 203-01 0.05 % max.

Typical properties *
Epoxide Value ASTM D 1652-04 5.15 – 5.40

Density @25ºC ASTM D 1475-98 1.16 g/ml

ECH content TEC-AS-P-023 10 ppm max.

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Total chlorine ASTM D 4301-05 0.2 % max.

Non-volatile content ASTM D 1259-06 100 %

Flash point ASTM D 93 > 150ºC

* = Typical properties are indicated for information only

General information The electrodeposition (ED) coat is the first coat applied on steel bodies of all
modern vehicles at OEM site be it a bike, car or truck. In this sense it acquires
significant importance in terms of corrosion protection. The metal impurities plays
a very crucial role in determining the corrosion resistance of the ED film. We at
Aditya Birla Epoxy Division fully understands this aspect and tries to maintain the
metal impurities at bare minimum possible which is reflected in the below data.

Epotec YD 128ED : Sodium ion and hydrolysable Chlorine SQC data (2009)

Sodium ion content

5.00

4.00
Sodium ion; ppm

3.00
1.97
2.00 1.63

1.00 0.62 1.20

Hydrolysable chlorine data

500

400
Hy. Cl; ppm

300
265
222 188
200 179 188
177
148 156
100

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
Lot no.

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Packing Epotec YD 128ED is packed and delivered in steel drums, 235 kg per drum as a
standard pack.
Other packs are available upon request.

Storage Epotec YD 128ED resin should be stored in original tightly closed container, in dry
and warm conditions to avoid crystallization. Under these conditions, it has a
storage life of at least two years from the date of manufacturing. Epotec YD
128ED may become hazy or crystallize upon long storage especially when
exposed to low temperatures. The resin can be restored to its original condition by
warming to 55-60ºC while stirring. For handling or pumping the maximum
temperature recommended is 80ºC.

Handling Please refer to the MSDS of the product for more instructions on safe storage and
handling of epotec YD 128ED.

Disclaimer
All recommendations for use of our products whether given by us in writing, verbally or to be implied from the results of tests carried
out by us are based on the current state of our knowledge. Although, the information contained in this sheet is accurate, no liability
can be accepted in respect of such information. We warrant only that our product will meet the designated specifications and make no
other warranty either express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose as the conditions
of application are beyond our control.
For Additional Information, Please Contact:
Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand) Ltd. (Epoxy Division)
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Mahatun Plaza Bldg., 16 Floor 888/167 Ploenchit Road, Lumpini, Bangkok 10330 Thailand.
Tel: (662) 2535031-3, Fax: (662) 2535030
Web Site: www.adityabirlachemicals.com, E-Mail: [email protected]

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