PLASMET
Genmend
Product reference: 5/01
Product title: Genmend
Valid from: 7th December 2004
Last reviewed: May 2019
Type: A polyamine cured general purpose two pack epoxy putty.
Suggested use
A general purpose filler,repair compound and adhesive, with
excellent bonding to many types of surface
Health & safety
Warning: When using this product, safety precautions should be observed. Do not ingest. Protective clothing and goggles should be worn. Read safety data sheet before use.
Application equipment
Short haired stiff brush, trowel, float or similar tools.
Surface preparation
Surface should be free from oil and grease and
should be roughened to obtain a suitable key.
Pot life
Variable with temperature and mass, but approximately:
70°F (21°C) 45-55 mins
85°F (29°C) 35-40 mins
100°F (38°C) 20-25 mins
Packaging
2.2 lbs (1kg) & 11 lbs (5kg).
Storage life
2 years minimum in unopened tins, stored at 41-104°F (5-
40°C).
Abrasion resistance
Good.
Storage life
2 years minimum in unopened tins, stored at 41-104°F (5-
40°C).
Cleaning solvent
Xylene, Toluene, Methyl Ethyl Ketone.
Color availability
Grey
Specific gravity
0.05bs/cubic inch (1.3 gms/cc).
Application
Apply to any desired thickness.
Flash point
In excess of 212°F (100°C)
Mixing ratio / mixing
7:1 base to activator by weight. Remove lids from both components A-Activator and B-Base and scoop out all of component ‘A’ putting into component ‘B’. Mix thoroughly
ensuring that no unmixed materialremains. Remove all mixed material from base tins and re-mix on a clean flat surface or shallow receptacle. After mixing, the materialremains usable for a limited period dependent upon temperature, after which
time application becomes difficult.
Catalyst type
Polyamine.
Chemical resistance
Good.
Mixing ratio / mixing
7:1 base to activator by weight. Remove lids from both components A-Activator and B-Base and scoop out all of component ‘A’ putting into component ‘B’. Mix thoroughly
ensuring that no unmixed materialremains. Remove all mixed material from base tins and re-mix on a clean flat surface or shallow receptacle. After mixing, the materialremains usable for a limited period dependent upon temperature, after which
time application becomes difficult.
Cure time
Variable dependent upon film thickness and substrate, but
approximately 6-7 hours for full cure. However, material may
be usable in service before full cure state is attained. The
material will harden in relatively thin films within 2-2.5 hours.
Should a second application of Genmend be required, this
should take place over the first application within 18 hours.
Mechanical strength
Excellent.