LOCTITE CAT 23LV
Harmonization Code : 8529.90 | Parts solely or principally used for TV, radio, and transmission
Main features
- Low-Viscosity Polyamine Epoxy Catalyst
- Water-Soluble Curing Agent
- Low-VOC Amber Liquid
Product Description
LOCTITE® CAT 23 LV is a low-viscosity polyamine-based epoxy catalyst designed for use with compatible epoxy resin systems. The liquid curing agent offers excellent flow characteristics, rapid incorporation into epoxy formulations, and effective room-temperature or heat-cure performance. Its combination of low viscosity, water solubility and strong curing activity makes it suitable for encapsulation, potting, casting and industrial bonding applications where processing ease and chemical resistance are required.
Key Features & Benefits
- Low-viscosity liquid epoxy catalyst.
- Polyamine curing agent technology.
- Water-soluble formulation.
- Suitable for epoxy potting, casting and encapsulation.
- Good processing and flow characteristics.
- Provides strong chemical and mechanical performance after cure.
- Compatible with industrial and electronic epoxy systems.
Recommended Applications
- Epoxy resin curing systems.
- Electrical and electronic encapsulation.
- Industrial potting compounds.
- Casting and composite applications.
- General-purpose adhesive and bonding formulations.
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
Technical Specifications
No specifications available.
Additional Information
Technical Properties
As-Supplied / Before-Processing Properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Epoxy Catalyst / Hardener | — | LOCTITE CAT 23 LV |
| Appearance | Amber Liquid | — | As supplied |
| Odor | Amine | — | Typical |
| Density | 0.95 | g/cm³ | 20°C |
| Kinematic Viscosity | 5.5 | mm²/s | 20°C |
| Initial Boiling Point | 232 | °C | Typical value |
| Flash Point | 128 | °C | Closed cup |
| pH | >11.7 | — | 0.1% solution at 25°C |
| Water Solubility | Soluble | — | 20°C |
Technical Properties
After-Processing / Final-State Properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Condition / Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Component | 50 - 100 | % | Polyoxypropylene Diamine |
| Secondary Component | 25 - 50 | % | 3,3'-Oxybis(ethyleneoxy)bis(propylamine) |
| Skin Corrosion Classification | Category 1B | — | H314 |
| Eye Damage Classification | Category 1 | — | H318 |
| Skin Sensitization | Category 1 | — | H317 |
| Environmental Classification | Aquatic Chronic 3 | — | H412 |
| Fish Toxicity (LC50) | 772.14 | mg/L | 96 h, Cyprinodon variegatus |
| Daphnia Toxicity (EC50) | 80 | mg/L | 48 h, Daphnia magna |
| VOC Content | <3 | % | 2010/75/EC |
