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Desmodur N 3400

Characterization Desmodur N 3400 is an aliphatic polyisocyanate (HDI uretdione).

It is suitable for use as the hardener component for lightfast polyurethane

coating systems.

Characteristic data
Property Value Unit of measurement Method
NCO content 21.8 ± 0.7 %
Viscosity at 25°C 152 ± 65 mPa∙s
Hazen color value ≤ 80.0
Monomeric HDI ≤ 0.30 %

Other data*
Property Value Unit of measurement Method
Viscosity at 23°C approx. 175 mPa∙s
Equivalent weight approx. 193
Flash point approx. 180 °C
Specific gravity at 25°C approx. 1.14 g/cm
3

Weight per gallon at 25°C 9.50 lb.

*These values provide general information and are not part of the product specification.

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Desmodur N 3400

Solubility / thinnability Desmodur N 3400 can be thinned with esters, ketones and aromatic
hydrocarbons such as ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, methoxypropylacetate,
acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, cyclohexanone, toluene,
xylene, solvent naphtha 100 and mixtures thereof.

Generally speaking, it has good compatibility with the solvents listed. However,
the solutions formed must be tested for their storage stability. Only PU grade
solvents should be used (maximum 0.05% water, absence of reactive groups
such as hydroxyl or amino groups). Aliphatic hydrocarbons are unsuitable as
solvents.

Desmodur N 3400 should not be thinned to below a solids content of 40%.

Prolonged storage of a solution with a lower binder content may result in
turbidity and sedimentation.

Compatibility Generally speaking, Desmodur N 3400 can be mixed with the following
products: aliphatic polyisocyanates such as
Desmodur N 100A, N 75A, N 3200A, N 3300A, N 3600 and
Desmodur Z 4470; aromatic polyisocyanates such as
Desmodur L/ultra L, HL and IL/ultra IL; polyester polyols and polyacrylates.
However, the compatibility of the combinations used should always be tested.
Desmodur N 3400 has only limited compatibility with branched polyester
polyols.

Properties / Applications Desmodur N 3400 is used primarily as a reactive thinner or as a

hardener component for lightfast two-component polyurethane coatings and
as a binder for moisture-curing one-component polyurethane coatings. In
two-component systems, Desmodur N 3400 is usually mixed with other
aliphatic polyisocyanates such as Desmodur N 3200A, N 3300A, N 3600 and
Desmodur Z 4470.

Preferred co-reactants are polyacrylate polyols.

In one-component polyurethane systems, Desmodur N 3400 is used as the

sole binder or mixed with other polyisocyanates such as
Desmodur N 3200A and N 3300A.

On account of its low viscosity, Desmodur N 3400 can also be used as the
hardener for aqueous two-component polyurethane coatings.

As with any product, use of Desmodur N 3400 polyisocyanate in a given

application must be tested (including but not limited to field testing) in advance
by the user to determine suitability.

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Handling instructions This product contains reactive HDI polyisocyanate/prepolymer and/or

monomeric HDI and should only be handled using appropriate protective
measures. Please review this product's Safety Data Sheet for a summary of
such protective measures. These products are suitable only for and should
only be sold for use by industrial or trade (commercial) professionals. These
products are not suitable for Do-It-Yourself applications.

Storage Desmodur N 3400 should be stored in tightly sealed original containers and
protected from moisture, heat, and foreign materials. The product is sensitive
to moisture. Storage at higher temperatures will result in increase of color and
viscosity. Recommended storage temperature is 0º-30ºC.

Storage time Desmodur N 3400 has a shelf life of six months from date of receipt at
customer, provided the material is stored in sealed original containers at the
recommended storage temperature.

Other Information ®
Desmodur is a registered trademark of Covestro AG.

Health and Safety Information Appropriate literature has been assembled which provides information
concerning the health and safety precautions that must be observed when
handling this product. Before working with this product, you must read
and become familiar with the available information on its risks, proper
use, and handling. This cannot be overemphasized. Information is available
in several forms, e.g., safety data sheets and product labels. For further
information contact your Covestro LLC representative or the Product Safety
and Regulatory Affairs Department in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Editor: Covestro LLC
1 Covestro Circle
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15205 Contact:
United States CA Single Point of Contact Office
www.covestro.com Tel. 412-413-3983
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