Rapid Curing Systems

For Structural Applications

Rapid Curing Systems for Structural Applications

Introduction At Resolution Performance Products, were continually strengthening our commitment to our customers. Its what has helped us become and remain a leading supplier of epoxy resins and related products to a variety of industries for nearly 50 years a position we intend to maintain long term. Thats why weve recently completed several important strategic acquisitions that enable us to provide our customers a very broad line of EPON Resins and EPI-CURE Curing Agents. In fact, we are now able to offer our customers more than 400 innovative high performance resin products/systems for structural applications. The EPON Resins depicted in this brochure represent a unique class of compounds referred to as epoxy polyacrylate resins. While conventional epoxy resins lack the ability to fully cure at temperatures of 50 F and below, these epoxy polyacrylate resins react readily at low temperatures and very rapidly at ambient temperature when cured with appropriate aliphatic amine based curing agents.1 At A Glance With most exothermic reactions, mass size is a contributing factor to cure speed. Typically, slower cures are realized as mass size decreases. Epoxy polyacrylate resin systems, as a class, exhibit much less sensitivity to the effect of mass size upon reactivity than do conventional epoxy resins. This characteristic is observed especially with thin films. When comparing the properties of epoxy polyacrylate resin systems to those of more conventional fast curing resin systems, several performance features make these resins of particular interest. They are:
Inherent low viscosity Good physical strength and toughness High reactivity at both ambient and low temperatures Superior wetting characteristics Improved adhesive properties Moderate reaction exotherms Good film forming properties

Conventional epoxy resins are used with a variety of curing agents in a broad array of civil engineering and adhesive applications. Curing agents useful for room temperature curing of conventional epoxy resin systems include aliphatic amines, cycloaliphatic amines and modified aromatic amines. The EPI-CURE Curing Agents illustrated in this brochure are aliphatic amine based curing agents that can be used in combination with conventional epoxy resins and epoxy polyacrylate resins in ambient and low temperature applications. The Formulators Choice Each of these resins and curing agents provides unique benefits for epoxy resin formulators. Specific properties of our curing agents and comments about each products performance can be found on the technical summary chart. For additional information about any or all of these products, visit our website at:

www.resins.com
For answers to technical questions, call our toll-free technical assistance hotline at:

1-800-TEC-EPON
(1-800-832-3766)

Technical Summary Chart

Color, Pounds Combining Equivalent Weight 178 - 186 Weight per epoxide 1 9.7 185 - 192 Weight per epoxide 2 9.2 150 13 minutes Very low viscosity resin. Imparts reduced viscosity, flexibility and superior wetting characteristics. 2 9.3 192 50 minutes A moderate viscosity resin possessing superior wetting characteristics. Uses include flooring, casting, encapsulation and grouting compounds. 1 9.5 140 2.5 minutes Possesses exceptionally rapid reaction rates. Uses include various high build sealers, wear resistant surfacing and low temperature applications. 1 9.8 130 1 minute Used alone or as a highly reactive modifier for adhesives, grouting, high film build sealers and various low temperature applications. Ultimate reactivity when combined with aliphatic amines. Moderate viscosity resin. Performance properties similar to that of 1 9.6 177 27 minutes EPON Resin 828. Uses include flooring, grouts, adhesives, casting and encapsulating compounds.
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Typical Physical Properties of EPON Resins Utilized in Rapid Curing Adhesives and Civil Engineering Applications
Gardner per Gallon 9.7 44 minutes (100 gram mass)1 Comments A low viscosity resin. Possesses performance properties similar to EPON Resin 828. Capable of accepting higher filler levels. Max. 1 Gel Time @ 25 C

Viscosity,

cP @

Product

25C

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EPON Resin 826

6,500-9,500

EPON Resin 828

11,000 - 15,000

44 minutes

General purpose epoxy resin. A base resin used for its balance of handling characteristics and end performance properties.

EPON Resin 8021

85 - 115

EPON Resin 8101

400 - 800

EPON Resin 8111

800 - 1,100

EPON Resin 8121

2,700 - 3,700

EPON Resin 8161

1,800 - 2,400

Systems cured with triethylenetetramine (TETA).

Typical Physical Properties of EPI-CURE Aliphatic Amine Curing Agent Utilized in Rapid Curing Adhesives, and Civil Engineering and Other Applications
Color, Gardner Gel Time @ 25 C (100 gram mass)2 18 minutes resistance. 16 10 minutes 6 minutes applications. 6 13 minutes 8.5 34 18 Uses include rapid setting adhesives, cable splicing compounds, tooling gel coats and low temperature applications. 6 6 3 8.3 45 24 8.9 38 20 8.1 90 48 11 minutes 15 minutes 26 minutes Designed for adhesive applications. Uses include tooling, gel coats, FRPs and adhesives. Uses include electrical, tooling and laminating. 2 8.1 142 75 8.9 38 20 Designed for co-curing and acceleration purposes. Provides blush free films. Applications include adhesives and a modifier of curing agents for flooring and other structural Comments Potential aromatic amine replacement. Superior chemical Max. 12 8.2 44 23 Gallon Weight PHR per Equivalent Recommended Pounds

Viscosity,

cP @

Product

25C

EPI-CURE Curing Agent 3218

1,500 - 4,000

EPI-CURE Curing Agent 3255

1,000 - 1,600

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EPI-CURE Curing Agent 3270

4,000 - 7,000

EPI-CURE Curing Agent 3271

100 - 200

EPI-CURE Curing Agent 3273

1,200 - 2,000

EPI-CURE Curing Agent 3282

2,900 - 4,900

EPI-CURE Curing Agent 3295

125 - 205

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Resolution Performance Products P.O. Box 4500 Houston, Texas 77210-4500 For product prices, availability, or order placement, call our toll-free customer service number at:

1.877.859.2800
For sales in North and South America outside the United States, call:

1.832.366.2365

For literature and technical assistance, visit our website at:

www.resins.com

SAFETY & HANDLING These products are capable of producing adverse health effects ranging from minor skin irritation to serious systemic effects. Exposure to these materials should be minimized and avoided, if feasible, through the observance of proper precautions, use of appropriate engineering controls and proper personal protective clothing and equipment, and adherence to proper handling procedures. None of these materials should be used, stored, or transported until the handling precautions and recommendations as stated in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these and all other products being used are understood by all persons who will work with them. Questions and requests for information on Resolution Performance Products LLC (RPPLLC) products should be directed to your RPPLLC sales representative, or the nearest RPPLLC sales office. Information and MSDSs on non-RPPLLC products should be obtained from the respective manufacturer. WARRANTY NOTHING CONTAINED HEREIN CONSTITUTES AN OFFER FOR THE SALE OF ANY PRODUCT. ALL PRODUCTS SUPPLIED BY RESOLUTION PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS LLC (RPPLLC) ARE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE APPLICABLE SALES CONTRACT AND NOTHING CONTAINED HEREIN SHALL AMEND OR MODIFY ANY SUCH CONTRACT. SUBJECT TO THE FOREGOING, RPPLLC WARRANTS ONLY THAT ITS PRODUCTS WILL MEET SPECIFICATIONS SET FORTH IN THE APPLICABLE SALES CONTRACT. RPPLLC MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO ITS PRODUCTS OR THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE THEREOF, OR WITH RESPECT TO ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED BY RPPLLC, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THAT ANY PRODUCT WILL BE MERCHANTABLE OR FIT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR THAT THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT OR INFORMATION PROVIDED BY RPPLLC WILL NOT INFRINGE ANY PATENT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED.

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