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Description for Elantas (Altana) TU-6090
A two-component polyurethane casting system formulated to produce 90 Shore A elastomers.Brand Conathane, Cytec Application Type Casting, Potting 1 Part or 2 Part 2-Part Material Form Liquid Industry Potting and casting of industrial wheels, Potting and casting of bushings Manufacturer Elantas (Altana) Chemistry Polyurethane Cure Method Resin/Hardener Cure Temperature (°C) 25, 80, 60 Cure Time (min) 10,080 to 14,400, 960, 960 Viscosity (cPs) 3,100 Color Amber Can Be Used In Conjunction With These Materials Gaskets -
Technical Data for Elantas (Altana) TU-6090
Overview
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Application Type
- Casting / Moldmaking - Casting
- Pottant / Encapsulant - Potting
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 2-Part
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Material Form
- Liquid
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Industry
- Industrial Wheels - Potting and casting of industrial wheels
- Bushing - Potting and casting of bushings
- Other - Potting and casting of metal forming pads, Potting and casting of flexible molds, Potting and casting of washers, Potting and casting of vibration dampening pads, Potting and casting of shock dampening pads, Potting and casting of sound dampening pads
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Chemistry
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Application Method
- Other - Hand-mix Bench Potting / Casting, Meter-mix Bench Potting / Casting, Meter-mix Vacuum Potting / Casting
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Cure Method
- 2-Part Cure - Resin/Hardener
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Color
- Red - Amber
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Can Be Used In Conjunction With These Materials
- Gaskets
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Brand
- Conathane
- Cytec
Specifications
Cure Specs
Cure Temperature (°C) 25, 80, 60 Test Method Cure Time (min) 10,080 to 14,400, 960, 960 Test Method Viscosity (cPs) 3,100 Test Method Work / Pot Time (min) 15 to 20 Test Method Mix Ratio 100:50 (by volume), 100:50 (by weight) Bond Strength
Tear Strength (piw) 390 (pli) Test Method Tensile Strength (psi) 2,840, 1,000, 2,380, 2,850, 1,000, 2,800 Test Method Material Resistance
Dimensional Stability (%) Excellent physical properties Hardness
Shore A Hardness 90 Test Method Elongation (%) 335 Test Method Other Properties
% Solids (%) 100 Business Information
Shelf Life Details 18 months from date of manufacture when stored in the orignial unopened containers at 70°F-85°F., Store below 25°C / 77°F in a dry controlled environment out of direct sunlight. This material should be suitable for use stored under these conditions in the original sealed containers for twelve (12) months from the date of shipment. Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 70 to 85, <77 Shelf Life Type From date of manufacture, From the date of shipment Shelf Life (mon) 18, 12 -
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Best Practices for Elantas (Altana) TU-6090
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Mixing
Mix the TU-6090 Part A and TU-6090 Part B in the ratio specified above until homogeneous. Components may be preheated up to 60°C if reduced viscosity is required. If hand mixing, degas at >27 in. Hg vacuum before use.
Cure 7 - 10 days at 25°C / 77°F – or – 16 hours at 60°C / 140°F
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Cure Temperature Test Methods
Cure Temperature | Cure Time Test Method |
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25°C | Full Cure |
80°C | Alternate Cure |
60°C |
Cure Time Test Methods
Cure Time | Test Method |
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10,080 to 14,400 min | Full Cure |
960 min | Alternate Cure |
960 min |
Viscosity Test Methods
Viscosity | Test Method | Temperature |
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3,100 cPs | Mixed, initial | 25°C |
Work / Pot Time Test Methods
Work / Pot Time | Test Method | Temperature |
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15 to 20 min | Work Life, Mixed | 25°C |
Tear Strength Test Methods
Tear Strength | Test Temperature | Test Method |
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390 (pli) | 25°C | ASTM D412 |
Tensile Strength Test Methods
Tensile Strength | Test Temperature | Test Method |
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2,840 psi | ||
1,000 psi | 100% modulus | |
2,380 psi | 300% modulus | |
2,850 psi | 25°C | ASTM D412 |
1,000 psi | ASTM D412, 100% modulus | |
2,800 psi | ASTM D412, 300% modulus |
Elongation Test Methods
Elongation | Test Method |
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335 % | Ultimate Elongation, 25°C, ASTM D412 |
Shore A Hardness Test Methods
Shore A Hardness | Shore Hardness Test Method | Hardness Temperature |
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90 | ASTM D2240 | 25°C |