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Araldite® GY 257#
A low-viscosity, crystallization-resistant epoxy resin based on bisphenol-A and
modified with a reactive diluent
Applications Combined with polyamines, polyamidoamines or their adducts as a cross-linking agent,
Araldite GY 257 is suitable for formulating priming coats, solvent-free coatings, flooring
screeds, mastics, etc.
Properties Liquid epoxy resin with many applications.
Good mechanical properties and resistance to chemicals can be varied within wide limits
according to the hardener and additives chosen. Resists crystallization and has very good
processing properties.
Key data Specified key data
Aspect (visual) clear liquid
Colour (Gardner, ISO 4630) ≤2
Epoxy index (ISO 3001) 5.20 - 5.50 [eq/kg]
Epoxy equivalent (ISO 3001) 182 - 192 [g/eq]
Viscosity at 25 °C (Falling-ball, ISO 12058-1) 500 - 650 [mPa s]
Specified key data are individually checked throughout and guaranteed.

Typical key data

Medium epoxy equivalent composition (ISO 3001) 183 [g/eq]
Vapour pressure at 20 °C (balance) ≤1 [Pa]
Density at 20 °C (ISO 1675) 1.15 [g/cm3]
Flash point (Pensky Martens, ISO 2719) ~ 120 [°C]
As-supplied form liquid
Odour yes
Shelf life (at storage temperature between 2 - 40 °C) several years
(see expiry date on original container)
Hazardous decomposition products carbon monoxide, carbon
(when disposed of in fire) dioxide, nitrogen oxides and
other toxic gases and vapours
Disposal regular procedures approved by
local authorities
Typical key data are spot checked; the values are typical for the product and are indicated for information only. The
values are not guaranteed.

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In addition to the brand name product denomination may show different appendices, which allows us to differentiate between our production sites:
e.g. BD = Germany, US = United States, IN = India, CI = China, etc. These appendices are in use on packaging, transport and invoicing documents.
Generally the same specifications apply for all versions. Please address any additional need for clarification to the appropriate Huntsman contact.

April 2004
Viscosity Viscosity (ISO 12058-1) of Araldite GY 257 as a function of temperature.
Temperature [°C] 15 20 25 30 35 40
Viscosity [mPa s] 2000 950 500 300 190 140
Mix ratios Components Parts by weight
Araldite GY 257 100 100 100 100
Aradur 830 45 - - -
Aradur 850 15 - - -
Aradur 837 - 35 - -
Aradur 2964 - - 48 -
Aradur 2969 - - - 60
Viscosity at 25 °C (ISO 12058-1) [mPa s] 1400 1500 200 670
Gel time [min] 300 35 50 260
(Tecam, 100 ml, 20 °C, 65% RH)
Storage Araldite GY 257 should be stored in a dry place, preferably in the sealed original
container, at temperatures between 2 and 40 °C. The product should not be stored
exposed to direct sunlight.
Handling Mandatory and recommended industrial hygiene procedures should be followed
precautions whenever our products are being handled and processed. For additional information
please consult the corresponding product safety data sheets and the brochure "Hygienic
precautions for handling plastics products".
Note Araldite® is a registered trademark of Huntsman LLC or an affiliate thereof.

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