Hxtal NYL-1
Description
A trademark for a two-part epoxy adhesive made with the diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A and triethylene diamine. Hxtal NYL-1 is a low viscosity, colorless, transparent resin that hardens to form a clear strong bond. It has been used for glass and china repair. Hxtal may discolor in direct sunlight.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Hxtal NYL1
Other Properties
Cures in about 1 week at 20C or 2 days at 35C
Glass transition temp = 48-55 C
| Refractive Index | 1.51 |
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Hazards and Safety
May discolor in direct sunlight. May yellow slowly with age.
Additional Information
° HisGlassworks: Hxtal NYL-1: MSDS and Information sheet
° S.Williston, "Epoxy Hxtal NYL-1" AIC Newsletter, Feb. 1983, p.12.
Authority
- Jane Down, Adhesive projects at the Canadian Conservation Institute, Preprints of the SSCR's 2nd Resins Conference, Sept. 1995, Scottish Society for Conservation & Restoration, Edinburgh
- External source or communication Comment: CoOL DISTLIST - 6 Mar 02 Stephen Koob - RI and newsletter citation
- Website address 1 Comment: conservation termlist : www.hants.org.uk/museums