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206 SLOW HARDENER

206 SLOW HARDENER 206 Slow Hardener® is a low-viscosity epoxy curing agent for use when extended working time or a longer cure time is needed.

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206 SLOW HARDENER 206 Slow Hardener® is a low-viscosity epoxy curing agent for use when extended working time or a longer cure time is needed.

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206 SLOW HARDENER product specifications
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Mix ratio5 parts resin to 1 part hardener by volume
Pot lifeAt 72°F (22°C): 20 to 25 minutes (100 g cupful)
Working timeAt 72°F (22°C): 90 to 110 minutes (thin film)
Solid-state cureAt 72°F (22°C): 10 to 15 hours
Minimum curing temperatureAt 60°F (16°C)
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206 SLOW HARDENER 206 Slow Hardener® is a low-viscosity epoxy curing agent for use when extended working time or a longer cure time is needed.

It also provides adequate working time at higher shop temperatures. When combined with 105 Epoxy Resin® in a five-part epoxy resin to one-part hardener ratio, the cured 105 Epoxy Resin/206 Slow Hardener mixture yields a rigid, high-strength, moisture-resistant solid bond with excellent bonding and barrier coating properties. The mix ratio is 5 parts resin to 1 part hardener by volume.

206 Slow Hardener is not intended for clear coating. Selection Guide.

Composite epoxy Epoxies
Chemistry
Epoxy
Mix ratio
5 parts resin to 1 part hardener by volume
Pot life
At 72°F (22°C): 20 to 25 minutes (100 g cupful)
Working time
At 72°F (22°C): 90 to 110 minutes (thin film)
Solid-state cure
At 72°F (22°C): 10 to 15 hours
Minimum curing temperature
At 60°F (16°C)

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Companion products for the selected product and system.

  • 300 Mini Pumps

    Meter resin and hardener accurately for the 105 System.

    For Group A, B and C containers only. Fit the correct hardener pump and tubes for your container size.

  • 105 Epoxy Resin

    The resin used with WEST SYSTEM 200-series hardeners.

    Choose matching resin and hardener group sizes and follow the specified mix ratio.

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