Elantas (Altana) TU-8040

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Description for Elantas (Altana) TU-8040

A two-component polyurethane designed to produce a 40 Shore A material that is tough, and has high elongation and tear strength. This system has a low mixed viscosity and adequate pot life for large volume casting.

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Brand	Cytec
Application Type	Large volume casting
1 Part or 2 Part	2 Part
Material Form	Liquid
Manufacturer	Elantas (Altana)
Chemistry	polyurethane
Cure Method	Resin/Hardener
Cure Temperature (°C)	25
Viscosity (cPs)	Low, 1,700
Color	Amber

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Overview

Application Type
- Casting / Moldmaking - Large volume casting
1 Part or 2 Part
- 1 Part or 2 Part - 2 Part
Material Form
- Liquid
Industry
- Other - Plaster and cement molds, Vibration damping pads, Detailed molds with undercuts
Chemistry
- Polyurethane
Cure Method
- 2-Part Cure - Resin/Hardener
Color
- Red - Amber
Brand
- Cytec

Specifications

Cure Specs

Cure Temperature (°C)	25
Viscosity (cPs)	Low, 1,700	Test Method
Set Time (min)	60	Test Method
Work / Pot Time (min)	adequate, 30	Test Method
Mix Ratio	1:1 (by volume), 1:1 (by weight)

Bond Strength

Tear Strength (piw)	High, 90 (pli)	Test Method
Tensile Strength (psi)	700, 110, 225	Test Method

Hardness

Shore A Hardness	40
Elongation (%)	High, 700

Other Properties

Specific Gravity	1.070	Test Method

Business Information

Shelf Life Details	CONATHANE® TU-8040 has a shelf life of 18 months from date of manufacture when stored in the original unopened containers at 70°- 85°F. Containers should be flushed with dry nitrogen or CONAP® Dri-Purge, each time they are opened, unless the contents are used within one day.
Shelf Life Temperature (°F)	158 to 185
Shelf Life Type	From date of manufacture
Shelf Life (mon)	18

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