Table 3.
Properties of the triethylenetetramine (Z-1) curing agent.
Properties | Curing Agent–Triethylenetetramine |
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Viscosity at 25 °C [mPa·s] | 20–30 |
Density at 20 °C [g/cm3] | 0.978–0.983 |
Physical state and colour | yellow/lightly green-yellow liquid |
Characteristic properties | Able to cure epoxy at ambient temperature (i.e., cold-cure); easily soluble in water; can absorb water and CO2 from air; provides flexibility and impact strength to resins. |