INFORMATION SHEET:

CASAMID 710 Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd.

Consett, County Durham, DH8 7ND, England
Telephone: +44 1207 505131
Facsimile: +44 1207 590467
email: enquiries@thomas-swan.co.uk

Description
CASAMID 710 is a curing agent of the substituted dicyandiamide type suitable for the
production of epoxy resin based powder coatings.

Typical Properties
Assay minimum 95%
Sieve Analysis minimum 95% passing 75 microns
Melting Point 139 - 143°C
100 - 140 seconds when used at 5 PHR with type 3 epoxy resin EEW 715 - 750)
Specific Gravity 1.00
Use Level 5 - 6 PHR
Moisture % 0.4 max

Applications
CASAMID 710 is used in the production of high gloss, colour stable, rapid reacting epoxy resin
powder coatings.

Powder coatings based on CASAMID 710 are characterised by good flow and distinction of
image. Minimum cure schedule recommended is 15 minutes @ 160°C (metal temperature)

Packaging
Available in 25 kg nett weight, polyethylene lined, fibre board boxes.

Shelf Life
Store under cool, dry conditions. It is recommended that the material be used within 12 months
of certification.

Handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes, wear appropriate dust mask.

CASAMID 710 is classed as a skin irritant, and may also cause sensitisation in
susceptible individuals. Further details are included in the relevant Health and Safety
Data Sheet, along with toxicological information. This should be studied before handling
the material.

CM710/11/2007/Rev6 (page 1 of 1)
The information contained herein is to the best of our knowledge accurate and reliable. However, as use conditions are not within our control, no guarantees are
given or are to be inferred, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred.

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