Epoxy Curing Agents

Diluents
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Table of Contents
2 About Us 32 Waterborne Curing Agents
and Resins
4 Product Group Property Summary
Modified amines capable of
Epoxy Curing Agents emulsifying and curing epoxy resins
at room temperature. Used in aqueous
5 General Performance Comparison
and low-VOC formulations.
6 Aliphatic Amines — Modified
Curing Agents & Accelerators
Aliphatic amines — modified to for One-Component Systems — 52 Epoxy Resin Reactive Diluents
improve properties such as pot life
40 Modified Amines Mono- and di-functional glycidyl
and viscosity. Modifications include
One-component products that can ethers which can be used to reduce
adduction and condensation
be used alone or as accelerators the viscosity of typical epoxy resins
reactions (Mannich bases).
for Dicyandiamide products. without causing significant changes
12 Aliphatic Amines — Unmodified in final physical properties.

Aliphatic amines are multifunctional 44 Imidazoles

54 Epoxy Resin Modifiers
amines with primary, secondary or Latent catalysts for epoxy systems
which offer pot life ranges from Resins to improve epoxy systems.
tertiary amine functions linked by
ethylene groups. a few hours to six months. Excellent
56 Polycarbamide Technology
accelerators for other curing agents
14 Amidoamines Amine curing agent technology for
such as dicyandiamide and
curing polyisocyanate resins.
Reaction products of ethyleneamines anhydrides.
with tall oil fatty acid. Includes 58 Urethane-Acrylic Hybrid Polymers
modified versions for improved 46 Substituted Ureas
High-performance, one-component
performance. Substituted ureas are used as
urethane-acrylic dispersions that lead
low toxicity replacements for
18 Cycloaliphatic Amines — to higher performance than achieved
conventional dicyandiamide
by blending.
Modified accelerators.
Polyamines with at least one amino 60 Adhesion Promoters for PVC
group attached directly to a saturated 48 Dicyandiamide
& Acrylic Plastisols
ring. Modified in various ways to Latent curing agents providing
allow complete cure at ambient greater than six months, 62 Additives
temperature. Modifications include one-package stability. Available
Wetting agents, defoamers,
adduction and condensation in several physical forms.
dispersants, and grind aids for 100%
reactions (Mannich bases). solids and waterborne epoxy systems.
50 Tertiary Amines
24 Cycloaliphatic Amines — (Lewis-Base Catalysts)
68 Product Index
Unmodified Tertiary amines cure an epoxy resin
Polyamines with at least one by catalytic anionic polymerization. 70 Product Trademarks and Footnotes
amino group attached directly to Excellent accelerators for other
a saturated ring. They will B-stage curing agents, especially polyamides
at ambient temperature, requiring and amidoamines.
heat for full cure.
50 Boron Trifluoride: Amine
26 Polyamides Complexes (Lewis-Acid Catalysts)
Reaction product of ethyleneamines Boron trifluoride: amine complexes
with dimer acids. Includes modified cure an epoxy resin by catalytic
versions for improved viscosity and cationic polymerization.
performance.

This Product Guide is intended to familiarize you with various properties and applications
information on Air Products’ epoxy curing agents, resins, diluents, modifiers, and specialty
resin. If you’d like more detailed information, please contact Air Products and Chemicals,
Inc., at 800-345-3148. Or visit our web site at www.airproducts.com/epoxyadditives.

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 About Us
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Founded in 1940, the business has annual revenues of more than
$10 billion and operations in over 40 countries. The company is recognized
for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to
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Air Products Epoxy Curing

Agents and Specialty Resins
Air Products offers a full line of
high-quality, performance-oriented
epoxy curing agents and modifiers for
a wide variety of applications, including
industrial coatings, civil engineering
and construction, adhesives, and
composites. We also offer a line of
high-performance specialty resins for
waterborne coatings applications.

These products are produced at state-

of-the-art manufacturing facilities
located in Los Angeles, CA; Milton, WI;
Reserve, LA; Wichita, KS; Manchester,
England; Marl, Germany; Isehara, Japan;
Nanjing and Changzhou, China; and
Singapore. In addition we maintain
numerous stocking points throughout
the world.

Our experienced technical specialists

have an in-depth understanding of your
market requirements and are able to
provide the right level of technical
service and support you need.

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Product Group Property Summary Product Group Comparison
Product Group General Properties General Performance Comparison
Color Viscosity Pot Life Low- Surface Film Film Adhesion Chemical Resistance
Aliphatic Amines Wide range of products with differing properties. High reactivity, fast cure at ambient or low temperatures. and Color Temperature Appearance Flexibility
Relatively moisture insensitive. Reasonable color and color retention. Good chemical resistance, particularly to solvents. Stability Cure
For heat-cure applications, good elevated-temperature performance, very good chemical resistance, and electrical and Acids Solvents Water
mechanical properties.

Excellent Low Long Good Gloss Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Excellent
Amidoamines Range of amidoamines of differing reactivities. Low viscosity. Exhibit very good adhesion, particularly to concrete.
Good cure under humid conditions. Modified amidoamines can offer faster cure speed and improved chemical resistance.
Polycarbamide Polycarbamide Polycarbamide Polycarbamide
Technology* Technology* Technology* Technology*
Cycloaliphatic Cure at low temperatures under damp conditions. Good film properties (e.g., excellent gloss). Resistant to amine blush
Amines and water spotting. Excellent color and color stability. Good adhesion and very good chemical resistance. Range of cure
times and pot lives. For heat-cure applications, good elevated-temperature performance, very good chemical resistance, Amidoamine
and electrical and mechanical properties. Cyclo- Aliphatic-MB Cyclo- Polyamide Polyamide Polyamide
Cyclo- Cyclo- Aliphatic
aliphatic-A aliphatic Polyamide aliphatic-MB aliphatic
Polyamides Ambient cure, low toxicity, good flexibility and toughness with high viscosity, long pot life and good water/corrosion
resistance. Polyamide adducts provide good compatibility (without induction period) and better cure under adverse
Amidoamine
conditions than standard polyamides. Modified polyamides can offer faster cure speed, lower viscosity and improved Cyclo-
chemical resistance. Aliphatic-A Cyclo- Amidoamine aliphatic-MB Aliphatic Cyclo- Amidoamine
aliphatic-MB aliphatic
Amidoamine Cyclo-
Waterborne Curing Range of curing agents offering different cure speeds for use with various epoxy resins. Low VOC. Low color. Nonflammable. aliphatic-A
Agents Easy to clean and apply. Good adhesion, especially to damp concrete. Good abrasion resistance. Aliphatic-MB Polycarbamide Aliphatic-MB
Cyclo- Cyclo-
aliphatic-A Technology*
aliphatic-MB Cyclo- Cyclo-
Aliphatic-MB aliphatic-A aliphatic
Epoxy Resin Diluents—viscosity reduction for improved ease of application, improved pigment/filler wetting and improved Aliphatic-A
Diluents and application properties. Modifiers—flexibilization, toughening, improvement of water resistance and Polyamide Cyclo- Cyclo-
Modifiers adhesion improvement. Aliphatic aliphatic aliphatic-A

Amidoamine Cyclo- Polyamide Amidoamine Polyamide

Latent Curing Includes one-component products that may be used alone or as accelerators for dicyandiamide products. Polyamide aliphatic-MB Amidoamine
Aliphatic-A Aliphatic-A
Agents

Dicyandiamide Dicyandiamide is a latent curing agent providing greater than six months’ one-package stability. Available in several
Polyamide Aliphatic-MB Amidoamine Aliphatic-A Aliphatic Polycarbamide Polyamide Amidoamine Aliphatic
physical forms and particle sizes. Technology*

Polycarbamide
Accelerators This category includes: tertiary amines, which cure an epoxy resin by catalytically induced anionic polymerization; Technology*
and Catalysts imidazoles, which offer a pot life range from a few hours to six months and are excellent accelerators for other curing
agents such as dicyandiamide and anhydrides; substituted ureas, which are low-toxicity replacements for Monuron
and Diuron as accelerators for dicyandiamides; and acid-blocked amine accelerators, also used primarily as accelerators.
Poor High Short Poor Grease Fair Moderate Fair Poor Very Good

Boron BF3: amine complexes with a range of pot lives, activation temperatures and curing times. Very high heat distortion
Trifluoride temperatures and very good chemical resistance.
Note: This chart applies to general Working examples used for above simplistic comparison: Key:
product types. Air Products offers Polyamide–Ancamide® 350A Curing Agent A= Adduct-type
Polycarbamide Amine curing agent technology for curing polyisocyanate resins. Amicure® IC series of products are specifically designed a variety of products in each line Amidoamine–Ancamide® 506 MB= Mannich base-type
Technology for use with polyisocyanate resins such as Ancarez® ISO HDiT and other standard HDI trimer based polyisocyanates. to give improved performance. Cycloaliphatic-A–Ancamine® 1618 Curing Agent
Clear and pigmented coatings based upon Amicure® IC curing agents exhibit very rapid hardness development, excellent
low temperature cure, very good color and UV stability and excellent surface appearance. Cycloaliphatic-MB–Ancamine® MCA
Aliphatic-A–Ancamine® 1608
Aliphatic-MB–Ancamine® 1856
Adhesion Promoters Full line of adhesion promoters for use with both PVC and acrylic based plastisol systems.
Polycarbamide Technology—Amicure® IC-221 Curing Agent

* For use with polyisocyanate

resins such as ANCAREZ® ISO HDiT resin.

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Ancamine® Aliphatic Amines Aliphatic Amines—Modified
Selection Chart Principal Applications
Aliphatic amines find use in civil engineering (e.g., patch repair systems, flooring),
Ancamine® 2689 Amine high-solids coatings, adhesives, wet lay-up laminating, small electrical encapsulation
and are used to accelerate other amine curing agents.
Good balance
of physical properties
Good color
Ancamine® 2422 Amine Rapid development Ancamine® 1784 Amine
of properties
Plasticizer free Longest pot life
Performance Comparison (select products shown)
Highest chemical Low viscosity
resistance
LowER Viscosity Low blush Initial Color Color Viscosity Use Level Pot Life Ambient Cure Rate Chemical Resistance
Best selection for heat cure (Gardner) Stability (cPs) (phr) (Gel Time - Thin Film Under Low
min) Set Time (hr) Temp
Conditions Aqueous Solvents
(40°F) Acids
HIGHer CHEMICAL RESISTANCE LongER Pot Life
Ancamine® 2432 Amine Low Good Lowest Lowest Shortest Shortest Fastest Very Good Excellent

Best balanced properties 2458 5

HIGHer Flexibility 2678
Excellent chemical 1784 1784 2689
60 1638 15 2432 2432
1784 6 1
resistance 2526 1 2526 2678 2641 2641
Ancamine® 1856 Amine 1638 2422 2641
2422
Good low-temperature cure 2678
1608
1767 1617
2422
2689 2089M 1856 1768
9 1856
1768 2089M
Ancamine® 2390 Amine Best cure under 2410 1768 1768 1856
1767
cold/damp conditions 1638 2 2481 1856
2432 2689 2089M 2410
300
Flexible and fast Good chemical resistance 2390 2609 1637LV 26 2089M 1768 1637LV
LowER Temperature Cure 2719
2719
Good surface appearance 2410
2458
1608 2432 1856
2481 2 2422 1638 1608
Ancamine® 2719 Amine 2089M 1608 2481 1,000 2410
1637LV
2089M 2609 1638
1638 15 2432
1608 1767 2390 2481 2481
Low viscosity 2609 1768 1637LV
2689
1637LV
1608
3 2526 1,500 2422
2422
Improved 2432 2422 1637LV 1767 2410
2481 18 1637LV
surface appearance 2432
1638
1784
2526
1638 1767
1856 2481
2390 2609 40 2390 2719
2641 2719 20 1608 2481
2089M
4 2422 2526 2710 2410 2089M
2458 2641 1856 2719 1608 2526 2526
3
2458
2410 2526 1784
2689
1608 3,500 2432 2432
2710 27
2641 2481 2526
1856 5 2422 1638 1768
1637LV 2641
1768 50 2390 1768 1784
1856 1767
2710
1637LV 2089M
6 12 1767 1767
2410 1767 100 1784 120 1784 1784
2390

Moderate Fair Highest Highest Longest Longest Slowest Fair Fair

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 Aliphatic Amines—Modified

(Min @ 77°F, 150 G mix)

Thin Film Set Time6

Glass Transition
Specific Gravity

Amine Value
(cps @ 77°F)

Typical Cure
(mg Koh/g)

(Hr @ 77°F )
Equivalent

Temp7 (°F)
Use Level3
(Gardner)

Viscosity2

Gel Time5

Schedule
(@ 77°F )

WT/{H}
Color1

(phr4)
Curing Agent Type Comments Principal Applications

ANCAMINE® AD Adduct 6 1,500 1.08 485 107 60 6 1.0 127 ambient temp Very fast cure. Cures in cold, damp conditions and gives excellent adhesion to a variety Adhesives; concrete repair; accelerator for other amines.
of substrates. A Phenol-free version (Ancamine® 2641) is available. DOT noncorrosive.

Ancamine® T Adduct 1 300 1.03 1,145 36 20 18 4.0 128 ambient or Good color and reduced level of skin irritation relative to most aliphatic polyamines. Wet lay-up laminating; tooling; adhesives; patch repair kits.
elevated temp FDA-compliant with 21CFR 175.105.8

Ancamine® T-1 Adduct 1 1,500 1.07 885 47 25 12 3.0 128 ambient temp An accelerated version of Ancamine® T curing agent that can provide a faster thin film Wet lay-up laminating; tooling; adhesives; patch repair kits.
cure and reduced sensitivity to moisture during cure.

Ancamine® XT Modified Amine 4 60 1.04 805 41 25 8 2.0 128 ambient temp Combines fast cure rate with very low viscosity. Accelerator for slower amines; crack injection; adhesives.

Ancamine® Adduct 3 3,500 1.08 800 44 20 14 3.0 128 ambient temp Good balance of chemical and solvent resistance. Compatible with multifunctional High-solids and solvent-free coatings; tank linings;
1608 epoxy resins for improved hot chemical and water resistance. adhesives; accelerator for amidoamines. FDA-compliant
with 21CFR 175.105 (with restrictions) and 21CFR 175.300.8

Ancamine® 1637 Mannich Base 6 4,000 1.09 750 50 26 14 1.5 130 ambient temp Cures down to 35°F under adverse conditions. Good resistance to solvents. Laminates; adhesives; accelerator for other amines.
Good compatibility with epoxy novolacs.

Ancamine® Mannich Base 6 1,500 1.08 775 50 26 16 2.5 132 ambient temp Lower viscosity version of Ancamine® 1637 curing agent. Cures down to 35°F Solvent-free and high-solids coatings; flooring;
1637-LV under adverse conditions. accelerator for other amines.

Ancamine® 1638 Modified Amine 2 100 1.03 1,070 31 15 15 2.5 127 ambient or Combines low viscosity with good chemical resistance. Trowelable flooring; grouts; accelerator and viscosity reducer
elevated temp for other amines. Compliant with 21CFR 175.105 (with
restrictions) and 21CFR 175.300.8

Ancamine® 1767 Modified Amine 2 6,000 0.970 310 180 100 7 2.5 103 ambient temp Fast cure and not highly moisture sensitive. Ancamine® 1767 provides low modulus Trowelable flooring; fast-setting adhesives; repair mortars;
and high flexibility. Ancamine® 1768 can provide harder, more rigid cures than either accelerator for other amines.
Ancamine® 1644 or 1767.
Ancamine® 1768 Modified Amine 2 220 0.971 630 95 50 10 1.5 130 ambient temp

Ancamine® 1769 Adduct 1 600 1.01 965 48 25 30 4.0 126 ambient or Low shrinkage, vapor pressure and low skin irritation potential. Yields a good Electrical potting and castings; wet lay-up laminating;
elevated temp combination of mechanical and electrical properties. DOT noncorrosive. tooling; adhesives.

Ancamine® 1784 Modified Amine 1 50 0.950 315 86 40 120 12 116 ambient temp Longest pot life of aliphatic amines offered, low viscosity and good color stability. High-solids and solvent-free coatings; flooring;
Gives low blush and exudation, and good flexibility. May be accelerated with other laminates; castings.
curing agents.

Ancamine® 1856 Mannich Base 5 3,000 1.12 460 73 40 9 1.8 132 ambient temp Best cure under cold, damp conditions with rapid development of hardness. Concrete repair materials; flooring; accelerator for other
Has very good chemical resistance, and low blush and exudation. curing agents.

Ancamine® 1916 Adduct 4 6,000 1.09 840 43 25 23 4.0 131 ambient temp A phenol-free version of Ancamine® 1483 curing agent. Provides rigidity and high Heat-resistant coatings; FDA-compliant with 21CFR 175.105
physical strength. and 21CFR 175.300.8

NA - Not Applicable

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 Aliphatic Amines—Modified

(Min @ 77°F, 150 G mix)

Thin Film Set Time6

Glass Transition
Specific Gravity

Amine Value
(cps @ 77°F)

Typical Cure
(mg Koh/g)

(Hr @ 77°F )
Equivalent

Temp7 (°F)
Use Level3
(Gardner)

Viscosity2

Gel Time5

Schedule
(@ 77°F )

WT/{H}
Color1

(phr4)
Curing Agent Type Comments Principal Applications

Ancamine® 2071 Modified 4 700 1.018 506 95 50 8 2.0 132 ambient temp Fast cure under cold, damp conditions. Bonds well to a variety of substrates. Metal and concrete adhesives; repair mortars; accelerator
Amine forother amines.

Ancamine® Modified 2 100 1.00 395 75 40 15 2.0 126 ambient temp Low-viscosity product for rapid cure at low temperatures. Developed to enable Solvent-free and high-solids coatings; concrete patching
2089M Amine high-gloss films with much better resistance to carbamation than other aliphatic compounds; accelerator for other amines; crack injection.
amines, even under high humidity. Accelerator for cycloaliphatic amines. FDA-compliant with 21CFR 175.105.8

Ancamine® Modified 2 1,200 0.982 213 204 107 19 4.0 128 ambient temp A flexibilized curing agent which allows a one-to-one mix ratio in epoxy formulations. Applications where greater flexibility, toughness
2390 Amine High elongation, tear resistance and toughness. and elongation are required such as crack bridging,
secondary containment membranes and
impact-resistant coatings.

Ancamine® Adduct 2 11,000 1.05 340 114 60 30 2.0 122 ambient temp Highly monodispersed adduct of ethylenediamine and LER with low residual resin Chemically-resistant, high-solids coatings and tank linings;
2410B75 Solution for easier handling and formulating. Rapid dry time and good chemical resistance. curing agent component FDA-compliant with 21CFR 175.105
and 21CFR 175.300 (with restrictions).8

Ancamine® 2422 Modified 3 2,000 1.12 665 49 26 NA NA NA ambient or Plasticizer free and multi functional curing agent designed for optimal chemical Chemically-resistant coatings, tank linings and secondary
Amine elevated temp resistance at ambient and elevated temperature. containment linings. FDA-compliant with 21CFR 175.105.8

Ancamine® 2432 Modified 3 300 1.10 368 88 46 27 2.0 131 ambient temp Outstanding resistance to a wide range of chemicals. A fast-curing amine with Chemically-resistant coatings, mortars and secondary
Amine good working life. Rapid development of properties at low temperature. Phenol-free containment linings; also used as an accelerator for
and low viscosity. high-solids coatings and flooring. FDA-compliant with
21CFR 175.105.8

Ancamine® 2458 Modified 4 5 0.875 NA 55 30 NA NA NA ambient temp A low-viscosity ketamine curing agent that allows significant pot life extension High-solids marine and industrial maintenance coatings.
Amine in formulated systems. Achieves performance similar to unmodified amines Adhesives and industrial flooring applications. Can
and amine adducts, and achieves typical pot life of 7-8 hours in high-solids combine with other curing agents to lower viscosity
coatings and adhesives. and extend pot life.

Ancamine® 2481 Modified 2 1,000 1.03 415 90 47 18 2.7 131 ambient temp Rapid cure and development of physical properties ambient and low temperatures. Flooring and high-solids coatings. Concrete adhesives
Amine Yields formulations with good blush resistance. Low color. and repair mortars. Can be used as a sole curing agent
or as an accelerator for other amines.

Ancamine® 2526 Modified 1 70 0.98 440 87 46 19 3.3 134 ambient temp A low-viscosity modified aliphatic amine allows fast cure, provides some flexibility. Flooring and industrial adhesives. Can be combined
Amine with other curing agents to lower viscosity and increase
reactivity.

Ancamine® 2557 Adduct 1 360 1.02 1,030 47 25 31 2 130 ambient or Low shrinkage. Yields a good combination of mechanical and electrical properties. Electrical potting and castings; wet lay-up laminating;
elevated temp tooling; adhesives.

Ancamine® Mannich 3 350 1.01 400 75 40 15 2 130 ambient temp Low-viscosity product that gives rapid cure at low temperatures. Gives films with Solvent-free and high-solids coatings; concrete patching
2609 base much better resistance to carbamation than other aliphatic amines, even under high compounds; accelerator for other amines; crack injection.
humidity. Accelerator for cycloaliphatic amines.

NA - Not Applicable

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 (Min @ 77°F, 150 G mix)
Aliphatic Amines—Modified

Thin Film Set Time6

Equivalent WT/{H}

Use Level3 (phr4)

Glass Transition
Specific Gravity

Amine Value
(cps @ 77°F)

Typical Cure
(mg Koh/g)

(Hr @ 77°F )

Temp7 (°F)
(Gardner)

Viscosity2

Gel Time5

Schedule
(@ 77°F )
Color1
Curing Agent Type Comments Principal Applications

Ancamine® Adduct 2 2,000 1.01 507 96 51 33 3.5 117 ambient or Aliphatic amine adduct offers excellent toughness and thermal shock resistance. Structural adhesives, electrical potting and encapsulation; other
2638 elevated temp high-performance applications.

Ancamine® 2641 Modified Amine 4 3,500 1.04 578 91 48 6 1 135 ambient temp Phenol-free version of Ancamine® AD. Fastest cure of the aliphatics. Adhesives; concrete repair; accelerator for other amines.
Effective accelerator for polyamides and amidoamines.

Ancamine® 2678 Modified Amine <2 35 0.97 1,300 30 16 29 2.25 130 ambient or Low-viscosity, fast-curing polyamine with excellent mechanical properties Adhesives and composites or as an accelerator for other amines.
elevated temp for composite and adhesive applications, a better alternative to ethyleneamines.

Ancamine® Modified Amine <2 25-85 0.95 680-720 49 25 24 NA 130 ambient temp Very low viscosity product with low color, low loading, and rapid development Heavily-filled flooring applications especially terrazzo flooring.
2689 of properties. Good balance of physical properties.

Ancamine® 2710 Adduct 5 max 3,000- >1.05 800 42 22 18 7 130 ambient temp Exhibits a fast set with liquid and solid epoxy resins. A medium-viscosity product Applications include high-build coatings and chemically- resistant
5,000 used in solvent free and/or high-solids coatings where resistance to gasoline, tank linings.
ethanol and oxidizing acid is required.

Ancamine® 2719 Mannich Base 14 400 1.03 360 75 40 20 2.5 133 ambient temp Fast cure, low temperature cure, excellent chemical resistance, nonyl-phenol free Protective and industrial coatings, and moisture tolerant coatings.

Ancamine® 2746 Modified aliphatic 4 370 0.96 305 92 50 34 7 124 ambient temp Moderately reactive curing agent. Low viscosity, rapid cure, relatively water Solvent-free, high solids coatings, wet lay-up laminating for
insensitive. composites, flooring.

Ancamine® 2765 Adduct 6 1150 1.08 900 44 20 15 4 134 ambient temp Fast cure speed, good chemical resistance, good hot water resistance, Solvent-free coatings, laminates, adhesives, accelerator for other
compatible with multifunctional resins curing agents.

SUR-WET™ R Adduct 4 6,500 0.980 195 222 115 60 6 11310 ambient temp Adheres and cures well when applied under water. Can be accelerated with Underwater coatings, grouts, adhesives, and mortars;
other amines to give harder, faster cures. Presence of water will accelerate cure. splash-zone compounds.

Aliphatic Amines—Unmodified
Ancamine® Diethylene Glycol Di 1 10 1.00 507 55 29 57 NA 117 ambient or For exceptional toughness, resiliency, thermal shock resistance and outstanding Structural adhesives; electrical potting and encapsulation for
1922A (aminopropyl) Ether elevated temp impact resistance. Good electrical properties. High purity grade also available. aerospace, automotive and other high-performance applications.
FDA-compliant with 21CFR 175.105.8

Ancamine® AEP Aminoethyl- 1 10 0.984 1,297 43 23 19 NA 128 ambient or Rapid gel and initial cure at room temperature to B-stage. A post-cure for rigid Civil engineering adhesives; trowelable flooring and decoupage;
piperazine elevated temp castings with very high impact resistance. System requires modification with small electrical pottings and encapsulation; an accelerating
flexibilizers, aliphatic epoxies or plasticizers for full cure at room temperature. co-curing agent for other amines.

Ancamine® Diethylenetriamine 1 <10 0.948 1,640 21 11 25 3.8 129 ambient temp Low-equivalent-weight, high nitrogen content curing agent for epoxy resins.
DETA

Occasionally used for flooring, solution coatings and

Ancamine® Tetraethylene- 2 80 0.996 1,340 31 16 35 NA 132 ambient temp Higher molecular weight ethyleneamine. Lower vapor pressure than other
encapsulation. Ancamine, DETA, TETA and TEPA are
TEPA pentamine ethyleneamines.
FDA-compliant with 21CFR 175.105 and 21CFR 175.300.8

Ancamine® Triethylenetetramine 1 20 0.984 1,435 27 14 30 3.5 129 ambient temp Higher molecular weight ethyleneamine. Lower vapor pressure than DETA.
TETA

NA - Not Applicable *Bulk density—g/cm

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Ancamide® Amidoamines Amidoamines
Selection Chart Principal Applications
Amidoamines find use in civil engineering (e.g., concrete bonding, crack injection,
Ancamide® 2443 Amidoamine flooring, tile grouts, etc.), high-solids coatings, adhesives, electrical encapsulation,
and wet lay-up laminating.
Lowest viscosity
Ancamide® 2426 Amidoamine Surface tolerant
Excellent modifier for
Very good blush resistance polyamides
Long pot life Plasticizer free
Good color stability

Ancamide® 2386/2396
Amidoamines Performance Comparison (select products shown)
improved Surface Appearance Lower Viscosity

Viscosity Use Level Pot Life Cure Rate at 25ºC Film Solvent Acid
Best balanced properties (cPs) (phr) (Gel Time - min) (TFST hr) Flexibility Resistance Resistance
Longer Pot Life Good chemical resistance
Lower temperature cure Lowest Lowest Longest Fastest Good Very Good Very Good

Ancamide® 503 Amidoamine

Ancamide® 2447 Amidoamine Conventional 3.5 2447

Low viscosity
Amidoamines

Longest pot life Moderate pot life 2443 30 501 2447 400 506
2396 2396
507 35 506 507 4.5
Good flexibility 502
2386 2386
2443 250
Good corrosion resistance 501
2426 2426 507
2443
500 250 501 7.5 501
500 500
506
500
502 2443 2386 503
2447 2426
2386 2396
2443
2386
503 502 115 502
2426
2386 503 2386 503
49 2443
2396
500 2396 507 2426
501 600 502 500
2426 2447 50 502 2396
2396 503
500 12 2447
503 70 2443 506
501
800 2426
502
2447
506 55 507
503
2447 507
40 506
501
506 23
507 1,200

Highest Highest Shortest Slowest Fair Poor Fair

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 Amidoamines

(Min @ 77°F, 150 G mix)

Thin Film Set Time6

Glass Transition
Specific Gravity

Amine Value
(cps @ 77°F)

Typical Cure
(mg Koh/g)

(Hr @ 77°F )
Equivalent

Temp7 (°F)
Use Level3
(Gardner)

Viscosity2

Gel Time5

Schedule
(@ 77°F )

WT/{H}
Color1

(phr4)
Curing Agent Type Comments Principal Applications

ANCAMIDE® 500 Amide/ 7 250 0.950 445 90 50 135 12 11310 ambient temp Low viscosity, moderate pot life. Noncritical mixing ratio. Good adhesion Concrete primers and coatings; grouts; concrete repair;
Imidazoline to concrete. Used alone or with other curing agents (e.g., Ancamine® 1608, flooring; riverstone mortars; electrical encapsulation; tooling;
1768 or 2432) to adjust cure rate and other properties. general-purpose adhesives; FDA-compliant with 21CFR 175.105
and 21CFR 175.300.8

Ancamide® 501 Modified Amide/ 7 600 0.980 550 68 35 40 7.5 11610 ambient temp Modified, accelerated version of Ancamide® 500. Cures under humid Trowelable flooring; concrete coatings and primers;
Imidazoline conditions. Very good adhesion to concrete. Exhibits good chemical patching compounds; concrete adhesives.
resistance.

Ancamide® 502 Amide/ 7 300 0.950 450 90 50 115 12 11310 ambient temp Faster cure version of Ancamide® 500. Trowelable flooring; concrete repair; grouts; structural composites.
Imidazoline FDA-compliant with 21CFR 175.105 and 21CFR 175.300.8

Ancamide® 503 Amide 6 350 0.950 500 90 50 70 9.0 11910 ambient temp Faster gel time and thin-film cure time than either Ancamide® 500 or 502. Concrete coatings, flooring; concrete repair; tile grouts.
FDA-compliant with 21CFR 175.105 and 21CFR 175.300.8

Ancamide® 506 Imidazoline/ 7 250 0.940 420 105 55 385 23 11310 ambient temp Highest imidazoline content of amidoamine offering for long pot life Civil engineering applications where longer pot life than Ancamide®
Amide and good through cure with very little exotherm. In high-solids coatings, 500 is desirable; wet lay-up laminates; electrical encapsulation;
often mixed with cycloaliphatic curing agents. high-solids coatings; pot life extender for cycloaliphatic amine
curing agents; structural composites. FDA-compliant with 21CFR
175.105 and 21CFR 175.300.8

Ancamide® 507 Adduct 6 1,200 0.990 600 65 35 44 4.5 12710 ambient temp Fast cure with good water resistance for use alone or with polyamide adducts High-solids, anticorrosive coatings; concrete patching and flooring
such as Ancamide® 700-B-75. mortars; adhesives and patch kits. FDA-compliant with 21CFR 175.105
and 21CFR 175.300.8

Ancamide® 2137 Adduct 7 1,800 1.039 300 150 70 27 3.0 11210 ambient temp Good resistance to blush and exudation. Good flexibility, reverse impact High-solids coatings; adhesives; sealants and putties; flexible
resistance, and non-critical loading (70-100 phr). cable-jointing compounds; coatings and primers for concrete.

Ancamide® Modified Amide/ 7 800 0.980 585 68 35 45 7.5 131 ambient temp DOT noncorrosive version of Ancamide® 501. High strength and modulus. Civil engineering applications; concrete adhesives; trowelable
2349 Imidazoline Good adhesion to concrete. Good chemical resistance. flooring; concrete primers; machinery grouts.

Ancamide® Modified Amide/ 8 340 1.000 364 93 49 135 8.5 123 ambient temp Long pot life with good thin-film set time. Excellent film formation, blush High-performance marine, maintenance and machinery coatings;
2386 Imidazoline resistance and good low-temperature cure compared with standard tank linings; allows high-solids or 100% solids formulations for
amidoamines. Very good solvent and corrosion resistance. base coats or primers.

Ancamide® Modified Amide/ 8 680 0.993 350 93 49 102 8.5 137 ambient temp Excellent adhesion to cold, damp concrete. High strength and modulus, and Concrete primers and bonding agents; self-leveling and trowelable
2396 Imidazoline the best chemical resistance of the amidoamine offerings. Less amine blush flooring, tile grouts and chemically-resistant grouts.
than standard amidoamines.

Ancamide® Modified Amide/ 8 650 0.952 380 93 49 245 14 115 ambient temp A plasticizer-free curing agent. Long pot life with excellent blush resistance. High-solids and 100% solids coatings and primers; FDA-compliant
2426 Imidazoline Excellent hardness development and good resistance to aqueous reagents. with 21 CFR 175.3008 for applications such as brewery tank linings
Good color stability. and potable water applications (see Ancamide® 2426 data sheet
for specific FDA guidelines and restrictions).

Ancamide® Modified Amide/ 7 30 0.970 530 86 45 250 12 133 ambient temp A very low-viscosity, plasticizer-free amidoamine with long pot life and Penetrating primer clearcoats for poorly prepared surfaces;
2443 Imidazoline good blush resistance. Develops good adhesion to concrete and rusty metal. 100% solids, conventionally-sprayed coatings.
Exhibits excellent humidity and corrosion resistance.

Ancamide® Amidoamine 5 320 0.942 380 95 50 395 15 115 ambient temp Low viscosity, long pot life, excellent corrosion resistance. Can be used as Concrete primers, flooring, crack injection and grouts. FDA-compliant
2447 a modifier to extend pot life, reduce viscosity or impart flexibility. Can be with 21CFR 175.105 and 21CFR 175.300.8
used in combination with other amidoamines for grout applications.

NA - Not Applicable

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Ancamine® Cycloaliphatic Amines Cycloaliphatic Amines
Selection Chart Principal Applications
Modified cycloaliphatic amines find use in solvent-free and high-solids coatings, flooring,
Ancamine® 2748 Amine
chemically resistant linings and secondary containment. Unmodified cycloaliphatics are used
Faster Cure in adhesives, electrical encapsulation, wet lay-up laminating, and filament winding.
BEST Chemical resistance Ancamine® 2519 Amine
CHEMICAL
RESISTANCE
Lower loading industry standard
Performance Comparison (select products shown)
Fast cure at ambient and low
Ancamine® 2764 Amine temperatures
Initial Color Color Viscosity Use Level Pot Life Cure Rate at Film Appearance Chemical Resistance
Good carbamation resistance (Gardner) Stability (cPs) (phr) (Gel Time - Low Temp
Excellent overall chemical resistance Ancamine® 2726 Amine min)
Blush and waterspot resistance Cured at Cured under Aqueous Solvents
Best balanced properties Ambient Adverse Acids
Low-temperature cure
Good color stability Better color Stability Temp Conditions

Moderate carbamation Low Excellent Lowest Lowest Shortest Fastest Excellent Excellent Very Good Excellent
resistance
improved CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Good chemical resistance
1618
Ancamine® 2735 Amine 2286 2587 26
2579 2489
2659 2735 2334
Better Blush Resistance 2423 17 2423 2280 2280
2423 2280
Low color, low yellowing, 2423 1 2143 2074 60
2519 2587 2505 2505 2280 2505
2286 2143
Low viscosity, fast cure, 2735
2074 1884
45 2735 MC A
2334
2587 2587
2143 2489 2659 2334
Good carbamation resistance 2489 2672
2605
1618 2143 2505 MCA
2074 1618 2735 2505 2334 1693
MC A
Ancamine® 2143 Amine 1693
100 32
2489
2489
2659 MC A MCA
MC A 2505 2074
2489 2074 2489 2143
Low emissions 2686 2423 1618
Very good solvent resistance 2286 2587
Ancamine® 2739 Amine 1884 1693
2489 2423
Good color and color stability 2519 2519
2286 2489
2 2605 2334 2423
2286
Good film formation, even at low temperature Low emissions 2587
2579
2672 200 2519 50 2334 2280 2074 2143
2735 2143 MCA
1693 2672
Outstanding blush resistance 2726 2074 2686
2659
2579 2286 1618
2334 2286 2143 1618 2286
1884 2686
2587 1693
1693 2726 2074 2489
3 1884 1618 2286
MC A 1618 2074
1693 52
2587 2286
MC A
2605 2074
2672 1618 400 2280
1693
2280 2280 1884 2423
2605 2505 2280
2505 2726 1884
2334 2505
2280 8 2143
2605 2579 1618
2505 2726 60 1693 1693
2579 1884 1884 1884 1884
2334 2334 1, 000 2143 80
MCA 2423 1, 200 2423 2587 2587

2686 12

Moderate Moderate Highest Highest Longest Slowest Good Matte/ Moderate Moderate
Carbamation

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 Cycloaliphatic Amines—Modified

(Min @ 77°F, 150 G mix)

Thin Film Set Time6

Glass Transition
Specific Gravity

Amine Value
(cps @ 77°F)

Typical Cure
(mg Koh/g)

(Hr @ 77°F )
Equivalent

Temp7 (°F)
Use Level3
(Gardner)

Viscosity2

Gel Time5

Schedule
(@ 77°F )

WT/{H}
Color1

(phr4)
Curing Agent Type Comments Principal Applications

Ancamine® Mannich Base 3 150 1.03 305 101 55 32 6.5 111 ambient temp Fast curing, even in cold (40°F), damp conditions and under water. Industrial flooring mortars; concrete repair mortars; concrete bonding.
MCA Excellent adhesion to cold, damp concrete. Good chemical resistance.
Resistant to carbamation (water spotting). Nonyl-phenol-free version
available (Ancamine® 2072).

Ancamine® 1618 Adduct 1 400 1.03 272 113 60 50 5.5 123 ambient temp Good color and color stability to produce high-gloss, non-blushing films Solvent-free and high-solids coatings; gel coats; self-leveling flooring.
with good chemical resistance. FDA-compliant component of adhesives under 21CFR 175.105.8 Also
compliant with 21CFR 175.125 and 21CFR 175.300 (with restrictions).8

Ancamine® 1693 Adduct 3 100 1.04 310 96 50 52 9 121 ambient temp Very good chemical resistance, especially to acids, organic solvents Solvent-free and high-solids coatings; secondary containment coatings;
and alcohols. Low viscosity. tank linings. FDA-compliant with 21CFR 175.105 (with restrictions).8

Ancamine® 1884 Adduct 2 320 1.04 360 86 45 80 9 123 ambient temp Long pot life. Bonds to damp concrete. Solvent-free and high-solids coatings; grouts; exterior patching mortar
and overlay binder.

Ancamine® 1895 Adduct 1 1,200 1.02 410 75 40 15 3.5 130 ambient temp Cures down to 35-40°F. Provides films with high gloss and hardness. High-solids and solvent-free coatings; flooring.

Ancamine® 2072 Mannich Base 3 200 0.998 350 102 55 23 4 125 ambient temp Nonyl-phenol-free version of Ancamine® MCA to produce hard films that Industrial coatings; industrial flooring; mortars.
cure at low temperatures under conditions of high humidity.

Ancamine® 2074 Adduct 1 60 0.996 345 92 50 32 4.5 124 ambient temp Very low viscosity with good color and color stability. Can provide good Self-leveling flooring; grouts; thermal shock-resistant flooring;
film flexibility and bonds well to damp concrete. repair mortars.

Ancamine® 2143 Adduct 1 600 1.03 255 115 60 42 7.0 123 ambient temp Excellent color and color stability, combined with films exhibiting Solvent-free and high-solids coatings; self-leveling flooring; tile grouts.
high-gloss and non-blushing characteristics. Good resistance to
carbamation at both ambient and low temperatures (40-50°F).
Very good solvent resistance.

Ancamine® Modified Amine 8 450 1.06 250 110 58 50 6.0 122 ambient temp Great resistance to carbamation, even when cured under adverse Industrial flooring; high-solids coatings; chemically-resistant mortars
2280 conditions, including high humidity. Great overall chemical resistance, and tank linings; secondary containment. FDA-compliant with 21CFR
particularly versus mineral acids and solvents. DOT noncorrosive. 175.105 (with restrictions).8

Ancamine® Adduct 1 60 1.01 325 95 50 40 6 123 ambient temp Very low viscosity with good color. Self-leveling flooring; flooring mortars; concrete repair materials.
2286

Ancamine® 2334 Modified Amine 14 1,180 1.09 294 94 50 42 2 NA ambient or High chemical resistance, particularly versus hot oils. Industrial flooring, high-solids coatings, chemically-resistant mortars.
elevated temp

Ancamine® 2423 Adduct 1 1,200 1.02 269 120 60 17 3.5 126 ambient temp Rapid development of physical properties at ambient and low Self-leveling and trowelable flooring; mortars and grouts;
temperatures. Good solvent resistance. High strength and modulus. high-solids coatings.

Ancamine® Amine Adduct 2 80 1.04 360 83 44 32 3.0 118 ambient temp Low color and low viscosity. Very low mixed viscosity allows higher filler Decorative and industrial flooring. Chemically resistant high-solids
2489 loading and/or reduced need for diluents. Very rapid cure at ambient coatings. Mortars and grouts. Concrete sealers and primers.
or low temperatures.

Ancamine® 2505 Modified Amine 8 495 1.05 270 110 58 31 3.5 126 ambient temp Rapid property development at ambient or low temperatures. Very good Industrial flooring and secondary containment linings.
chemical resistance, waterspot resistance, and resistance to amine blush. Chemically resistant mortars and high-solids coatings.

NA - Not Applicable

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 Cycloaliphatic Amines—Modified

(Min @ 77°F, 150 G mix)

Thin Film Set Time6

Glass Transition
Specific Gravity

Amine Value
(cps @ 77°F)

Typical Cure
(mg Koh/g)

(Hr @ 77°F )
Equivalent

Temp7 (°F)
Use Level3
(Gardner)

Viscosity2

Gel Time5

Schedule
(@ 77°F )

WT/{H}
Color1

(phr4)
Curing Agent Type Comments Principal Applications

Ancamine® 2519 Adduct 2 190 1.05 310 95 50 23 3.5 122 ambient Low-viscosity adduct offers moderate to good carbamation resistance Chemically resistant high-solids and solvent-free coatings,
temp and rapid property development at 10°C. industrial floorings, accelerator for other curing agents.

Ancamine® 2579 Adduct 2 600 1.04 280 115 61 40 5.5 122 ambient Excellent yellowing resistance; designed to provide good chemical Solvent-free and high-solids coatings, self-leveling floors.
temp resistance and physical properties.

Ancamine® 2587 Modified Amine 2 295 1.06 642 50 26 31 2.6 144 ambient Excellent resistance to solvents and high temperatures. Pipe coatings, flooring, tank linings and secondary containment.
temp

Ancamine® Modified Amine 4 260 1.03 380 95 50 38 4 134 ambient Low-viscosity cycloaliphatic amine; designed to provide very good cost- Concrete primer and flooring.
2605 temp performance balance.

Ancamine® Adduct <1 100 1.0 340 86 45 45 6 130 ambient Low-color, low-viscosity product intended for ambient or low-temperature Used in flooring and floor coatings, maintenance coatings,
2659 temp curing. High gloss films give good chemical resistance. tank linings, and secondary containment linings.

Ancamine® 2672 Modified Amine 5 max 100- 1.06 280- 95 50 30 5 130 ambient Low viscosity, excellent chemical and corrosion resistance and good blush High-solids coatings; chemically resistant mortars and tank linings;
300 320 temp resistance. Nonyl phenol and Bisphenol A free. secondary containment. Primers and sealers for concrete.

Ancamine® Modified Amine 12 100- 1.0 290- 95 50 35 4 130 ambient Broad balance of chemical resistance and surface appearance properties; Industrial flooring; high-solids coatings; chemically resistant mortars
2686 max 400 330 temp designed to provide high mechanical build, rapid cure and is particularly and tank linings; secondary containment.
suitable for lower temperature use.

Ancamine® 2726 Adduct 2 300- 1.03 240- 115 60 40-50 7 130 ambient Good color and color stability. Use to produce high-gloss, non-blushing Solvent-free and high-solids coatings; gel coats; self-leveling flooring.
max 600 290 temp films with good chemical resistance.

Ancamine® 2735 Modified Amine 1 <100 0.99 290 95 50 24 4.5 130 ambient Excellent yellowing resistance; designed to provide good chemical Solvent-free and high-solids coatings, self-leveling floors, particularly
temp resistance and physical properties as well as low-viscocity and fast cure. where low-yellowing, low-viscocity and fast cure are required.

Ancamine® 2739 Adduct 3 350 1.04 560 95 50 45 10 129 ambient Emission free, good UV resistance, long pot life, good cure speed, best-in- Protective coating, flooring, and construction applications including
temp class blush and moisture resistance, excellent mecanical properties moisture vapor barriers.

Ancamine® 2748 Adduct 10 2275 1.08 344 94 50 50 7 132 ambient Provides industrial coatings with the best chemical resistance of the Chemical resistant coatings, grouts, mortars, including wastewater,
temp cycloaliphatic amines. secondary containment and other demanding applications.

Ancamine® 2749 Adduct 8 275 1.08 395 76 40 49 5 124 ambient 100% solid industrial coatings Chemical resistant coatings, grouts, mortars.
temp

Ancamine® 2764 Adduct 1 100 1.03 270 106 55 38 6 126 ambient Low viscosity, good cure speed at ambient and low temp, good carbamation High solids and solvent free epoxy primers and coatings, industrial
temp reistance, good yellowing resistance, good chemical resistance, good self-leveling flooring.
carbamation resistance, and high final gloss.

Ancamine® Mannich base >1 115 1.02 577 44 24 190 --- 320 elevated Exhibits longer pot life than conventional cycloalipathic amines. Excellent Fiber-reinforced composites made using filament winding, resin
2903 (N/A) temp chemical resistance and high temperature tolerance with good balance of transfer molding
mechanical properties make it very useful for oil and gas applications. Use
as a co-curing agent for aromatic amines and polyether amines.

Ancamine® Cycloaliphatic 1 40-50 0.99 608 42 23 140 NA 325* elevated Designed to heat cure liquid epoxy resins at lower (~100°C) temperatures Fiber-reinforced composites made by resin infusion, filament winding,
2904 amine blend temp than typical cycloaliphatic amines with moderate pot life and rapid curing. resin transfer molding
Cured product exhibits excellent chemical resistance, high mechanical
strength and high temperature tolerance.

NA - Not Applicable *DSC-second scan ISO cured at 60°C for 1 hr. and 150°C for 2 hrs.
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 Cycloaliphatic Amines—Unmodified

(Min @ 77°F, 150 G mix)

Thin Film Set Time6

Glass Transition
Specific Gravity

Amine Value
(cps @ 77°F)

Typical Cure
(mg Koh/g)

(Hr @ 77°F )

Temp7 (°F)*
Equivalent

Use Level3
(Gardner)

Viscosity2

Gel Time5

Schedule
(@ 77°F )

WT/{H}
Color1

(phr4)
Curing Agent Type Comments Principal Applications

AMICURE® PACM Methylene-di 1 80 0.96 526 52.5 28 180 NA 318 elevated Low-color, low-viscosity alternative to aromatic diamines, for comparable Filament winding; wet lay-up laminating; casting; RIM; pultrusion
(cyclohexyl-amine) temp properties with improved fracture toughness. for general industrial, tooling and automotive applications.
Compliant with 21CFR 175.105 (with restrictions).8

Amicure® 101 Non-MDA Aromatic 6 120 1.00 580 48.5 26 185 NA 31110 elevated Aromatic amine; Low viscosity, non-staining and MDA-free. Exhibits lower Filament-wound pipe; electrical encapsulation; tooling;
Amine temp exotherm and higher heat resistance than MDA. large castings; adhesives.

Ancamine® 3,3'-Dimethyl- 2 120 0.947 458 60 32 400 NA 324 elevated Low color with longer pot life than other cycloaliphatic amines with Casting; potting encapsulation; wet lay-up laminating and
2049 methylenedi- temp comparable mechanical properties to aromatic diamines. filament winding for tooling, electrical and general industrial
(cyclohexylamine) applications.

Ancamine® 2167 Polycyclo-aliphatic 3 210 0.975 520 53 28 210 NA 327 elevated Low-viscosity alternative to aromatic diamines with improved tensile strength, Co-curing agent for filament winding; casting; potting; wet lay-up
Amine temp toughness and elongation. laminating for tooling and general industrial applications.

Ancamine® Polycyclo-aliphatic 9 2,600 1.00 502 54 29 195 NA 327 elevated Moderate-viscosity alternative to aromatic diamines providing high glass Co-curing agent for filament winding; RTM; casting; potting for
2264 Amine temp transition temperature, good toughness and good chemical resistance. tooling, electrical and general industrial applications. FDA-compliant
with 21CFR 175.105 (with restrictions).8

Ancamine® Cycloaliphatic 8 350 0.967 680 42 25 90 NA 335 elevated Low viscosity with good glass transition temperature. Filament winding; wet lay-up laminating; potting compounds.
2450 Amine Blend temp

NA - Not Applicable *Glass transition temperature after elevated-temperature cure.

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Ancamide® Polyamides Polyamides
Selection Chart Ancamide® 2767 Polyamide Principal Applications
Polyamides find use in solventborne, two-pack coatings (e.g., primers and finishes),
Very good barrier coal tar epoxy coatings, adhesives, putties, sealants, cable jointing and electrical
properties encapsulation.
Improved blush resistance
Ancamide® 2634 Polyamide
Low temp. cure
Excellent barrier properties Chemical resistance
High cathodic protection
Broad application Ancamide® 910 Polyamide
temperature Improved
Chemical Resistance Outstanding flexibility
Excellent hot water
and peel strength
resistance Performance Comparison (select products shown)
Excellent thermal shock
resistance Compatibility Cure Rate Tendency Film Color Chemical Resistance
Ancamide® 2050 Polyamide with Epoxy Resin Below 15ºC to Blush Flexibility Stability
Improved Barrier Properties
Aqueous Solvents
Industry SF standard Improved Acids
Thermal Shock Resistance
High corrosion resistance
Longer Overcoat Excellent Fast Very Low Excellent Very Good Very Good Very Good
Good physical properties

910
Ancamide® 2652 Polyamide
Conventional Polyamides
2353
Ancamide® 351A/261A/221 2445 2424 2652 2050 2634 2634
Excellent overcoat window Polyamides 2767 2353 2767 700-B-75 2767 2767
2050 2767 2353 2353
High barrier properties 2353 2767 2652
2482 2424
Moderate viscosity Good corrosion resistance 2652 2634 2652 221 2634 2424
2424
2634 2445
2652 2634 220-X-70 2634
Flexible 2634
2445 700-B-75 2652 2445
Plasticizer-Free 375A 2482 2050
2424 2050
2050
805
351A 2482 260A
351 2482 261A
700-B-75 805
910
220-X-70 805 351A
351
261A 351 910
221 2482 2482
375A
910 375A 2445
805 2445 2050
351A 2445 2050
351 261A 700-B-75
910
805 2767 221 910
700-B-75 375A 351A 2353 220-X-70 261A
351 260A
2482 805 805
351A 351A
261A 351 351
375A
375A 375A
2353 700-B-75 700-B-75
221 2634
221 221 221
220-X-70 2424
220-X-70 2424 220-X-70 220-X-70
910

Good Poor Moderate Moderate Moderate Poor Moderate

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 Polyamides

(Min @ 77°F, 150 G mix)

Thin Film Set Time6

Glass Transition
Specific Gravity

Amine Value
(cps @ 77°F)

Typical Cure
(mg Koh/g)

(Hr @ 77°F )
Equivalent

Temp7 (°F)
Use Level3
(Gardner)

Viscosity2

Gel Time5

Schedule
(@ 77°F )

WT/{H}
Color1

(phr4)
Curing Agent Type Comments Principal Applications

Ancamide® Amide 7 330,000 0.970 245 185 509 NA ambient Standard high viscosity polyamide formulated to provide high flexibility and Solventborne maintenance coatings; primers, sealers and coatings
220 temp long pot life. Cure can be accelerated with up to 5 phr of Ancamine® K54 for concrete; FDA-compliant with 21CFR 175.105 and 21CFR 175.300.8
pot life and thin film
Ancamide® Amide 7 2,100 0.940 180 253 709 set times NA ambient Ancamide® 220-IPA-73 is a 73wt% solution of Ancamide® 220 in isopropanol. FDA-compliant with 21CFR 175.105.8
220-IPA-73 Solution are largely temp
dependent upon the
selected solvents
Ancamide® Amide 7 1,100 0.940 170 264 709 NA ambient Ancamide® 220-X-70 is a 70wt% solution of Ancamide® 220 in xylene. Solventborne maintenance coatings. Primers, selaers and paint
220-X-70 Solution temp for concrete. FDA-compliant with 21CFR 175.105 and 21CFR 175.300
(with restrictions).8

Ancamide® Amide 9 43,000 0.99 205- 185 509 NA ambient Standard high-viscosity polyamide formulated to provide high flexibility, Solventborne maintenance coatings. Primers, selaers and paint
221 max at 40°C 235 temp long pot life and good overall properties with solid epoxy resin. Cure can be for concrete.
accelerated with up to 5 phr of Ancamine® K54.
pot life and thin film
set times
Ancamide® Amide 8 1200- 0.92 145- 253 709 are largely NA ambient Ancamide® 221-IPA-73 is a 73wt% solution of Ancamide® 221 in isopropanol. Solventborne maintenance coatings. Primers, selaers and paint
221 IPA73 Solution 2800 165 dependent upon the temp for concrete.
selected solvents
Ancamide® Amide 9 1000- 0.94 145- 264 709 NA ambient Ancamide® 221-X-70 is a 70wt% solution of Ancamide® 221 in xylene. Solventborne maintenance coatings. Primers, selaers and paint
221-X-70 Solution max 2500 165 temp for concrete.

Ancamide® Amide/ 7 40,000 0.960 350 120 65 120 10 NA ambient Standard medium-viscocity polyamide. 1:1 volume ratios with standard Coatings; sealants; adhesives; coal-tar extended coatings.
260A Imidazoline temp liquid epoxy resin possible. Improved reactivity, chemical resistance, and/or FDA-compliant with 21CFR 175.105 (with restrictions) and
reduction in viscosity may be achieved by blending with aliphatic curing 21CFR 175.300.8
agents or amidoamines.

Ancamide® Amide/ 7 35,000- 0.96 320- 120 65 75 7 NA ambient DOT non-corrosive version of 260A Coatings; sealants; adhesives; coal-tar-extended coatings.
261A Imidazoline 45,000 380 temp FDA-compliant with 21CFR 175.105.8

Ancamide® Amide/ 7 35,000 0.960 350 120 65 270 10 NA ambient Higher imidazoline version of Ancamide® 260A for improved resin Coatings; sealants; adhesives; coal-tar-extended coatings.
260TN Imidazoline temp compatibility.

Ancamide® Amide/ 7 11,000 0.970 380 100 55 200 11 12410 ambient Standard high imidazoline content polyamide. Lower viscosity than High-solids coatings; adhesives; sealants and putties; see
350A Imidazoline temp Ancamide® 220 or 260A. Ancamide® 220 for FDA status. Compliant with 21CFR 175.105 (with
restrictions) and 21CFR 175.300.8

Ancamide® Amide/ 8 10,000- 0.97 344 100 50-55 150 10 12410 ambient Standard high imidazoline content polyamide. Lower viscosity than High-solids coatings; adhesives; sealants and putties.
351A Imidazoline max 20,000 temp Ancamide® 221 or 261A; improved toughness over Ancamide® 350A.

Ancamide® Amide/ 7 2,450 0.960 400 100 50 170 12 12410 ambient Lower-viscosity version of Ancamide® 350A. Low-VOC coatings; concrete repair and grouts; adhesives. Compliant
375A Imidazoline temp with 21CFR 175.105 (with restrictions) and 21CFR 175.300.8

Ancamide® Amide 7 1,600 0.970 405 95 50 65 9.5 12210 ambient Special polyamide with low viscosity and faster cure. Compatible with Coatings; adhesives; sealants; putties; electrical potting.
400 temp epoxy resins without induction. Good hot water resistance when blended
with cycloaliphatics. Blended with ATBNs in adhesives.

Ancamide® Adduct 7 5,000 0.960 240 170 90 2-24 hr Touch dry NA ambient Polyamide adduct. Good adhesion and cure under adverse conditions such as High-solids, anti-corrosive coatings for marine/industrial use;
700-B-75 Solution in on temp high humidity, low temperature, and poor surface preparation. No induction approved for use in U.S. Navy Specification MIL-P-24441/Ships/
solution evaporation period required. 75% solids in butanol. Viscosity may be reduced by blending Coatings. Compliant with 21CFR 175.105.8
of solvents with amidoamines.

NA - Not Applicable

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 Polyamides

(Min @ 77°F, 150 G mix)

Thin Film Set Time6

Glass Transition
Specific Gravity

Amine Value
(cps @ 77°F)

Typical Cure
(mg Koh/g)

(Hr @ 77°F )
Equivalent

Temp7 (°F)
Use Level3
(Gardner)

Viscosity2

Gel Time5

Schedule
(@ 77°F )

WT/{H}
Color1

(phr4)
Curing Agent Type Comments Principal Applications

Ancamide® Adduct 8 4,000- 0.96 230- 170 90 2-24 hr in Touch dry on NA ambient Polyamide adduct. Good adhesion and cure under adverse conditions. No induction High-solids, anti-corrosive coatings for marine/industrial use.
702-B-75 Solution max 8,000 260 solution evaporation temp period required. 75% solids in butanol. Viscosity may be reduced by blending with Compliant with 21CFR175.105 (with restrictions).8
of solvents amidoamines.

Ancamide® 805 Polyamide 7 2,300 0.99 420 124 66 60 6.5 158 ambient High-performance polyamide offering a cost-effective method of achieving high- Ultra-high-solids marine, industrial maintenance and
temp solids/low-VOC, ambient-cure epoxy coatings. Developed to provide low viscosity, OEM coatings. Adhesives and sealants. Concrete primers
good flexibility, fast dry times, excellent barrier properties, and good film appearance. and paints.

Ancamide® 910 Polyamide 6 6,000 0.99 118 230 110-125 120 8 77 ambient Outstanding flexible/peel strength, excellent thermal shock resistance and Electronic potting and encapsulation compounds, general-
temp good electrical properties. Lower viscosity than conventional polyamides. purpose, two-component adhesives, coatings, civil
DOT noncorrosive. engineering and composites applications. FDA-compliant
with 21CFR 175.105 (with restrictions).8

Ancamide® 2050 Adduct 7 4,000 1.02 225 150 70 100 7.0 10810 ambient With liquid epoxy resin, it can achieve high gloss, flexibility, hardness and reverse High-solids coatings; primers and coatings for concrete;
temp impact resistance comparable to traditional solvent-cut polyamide/solid epoxy resin sealants and putties; pool paints.
systems. No induction required. Non-critical loading (70-100 phr).

ANCAMIDE® 2353 Modified 9 3,000 1.01 330 114 60 65 4.5 131 ambient Excellent high-gloss film formation and fast dry with no induction time. Cures down High-solids marine and maintenance coatings; concrete
Polyamide temp to 40°F. Develops hard films with very good solvent and corrosion resistance. Best primers and coatings.
chemical resistance of polyamides.

Ancamide® 2424 Modified 9 14,000 1.00 327 114 60 60 3.0 129 ambient Rapid development of adhesive strength with excellent adhesion to metal or plastic. Two-component structural adhesives for metal or plastic
Polyamide temp Low-temperature cure and excellent environmental resistance. Can reduce or where rapid development of handling strength is required.
eliminate the need for accelerators.

Ancamide® 2444 Adduct 8 5,950 1.02 180 124 65 72 4.5 131 ambient Excellent high-gloss film formation and fast dry with no induction time. Cures down High-solids marine and maintenance coatings; concrete
temp to 40°F. Provides good corrosion resistance. primers and coatings.

Ancamide® 2445 Polyamide 7 5,200 1.03 210 133 70 89 5.5 90 ambient A low-viscosity polyamide that exhibits fast cure at low temperatures (down to 40°F). High-solids, anti-corrosive coatings for marine and industrial
Adduct temp Low residual amine content. Exhibits high gloss with excellent hardness and flexibity. maintenance use; military equipment coatings.
Non-critical loading (70-100 phr).

Ancamide® 2482 Modified 7 5,500 0.97 370 125 60-65 130 7.0 172 after ambient Low viscosity without external plasticizers for high filler loading. Good flexibility and Two-component ambient- or heat-cured adhesives for metal,
Polyamide 2 hr @ or elevated adhesion to metals and plastics. Excellent environmental resistance. Low cost-in-use. plastics or wood bonding. Adhesives applications where
160°F temp high filler loading with good handling is needed.

Ancamide® 2634 Amide 7 1,700 0.96 335 90 48 140 7 240 ambient High corrosion resistance, hot water resistance, cathodic disbondment High-solids marine and maintenance coatings.
Solution temp resistance. Can be formulated for low-temperature cure, ambient cure, or
heat cure. Cost effective.

Ancamide® 2652 Adduct 8+ 2,000 0.99 132 250 90-130 140 5 NA ambient Special polyamide adduct specifically developed to provide coatings offering long High-solids marine and maintenance coatings.
temp overcoatability with epoxy and alternative resin technology. Can provide excellent
corrosion reistance. Flexible loadings with standard epoxy resins.

Ancamide® 2767 Modified 7 2100 1.08 340 114 60 57 5 142 ambient Fast dry time, good low temperature cure, high solvent resistance, good corrosion High-solid coatings, marine and maintenance coatings,
Polyamide temp resistance, high gloss, excellent hardness development, zero induction time. Best concrete primers, coatings and bonding agents, adhesives.
chemical resistance of the polyamides.

Ancamide® 3200 Adduct 10 1500 1.01 270 115 61 80 10 141 ambient Excellent adhesion to damp substrates, good corrosion protection, rapid property High-solid coatings, marine and protective coatings.
temp development.

Ancamide® 3201 Adduct 10 1000 1.03 310 115 61 40 10 136 ambient Fast property development, Good adhesion to damp substrates, corrosion resistance. Primers, coatings for wet and high humid application areas,
temp high-solid coatings for corrosion protection.

NA - Not Applicable
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Anquamine® Waterborne Curing Agents Waterborne Curing Agents
Selection Grid Principal Applications
Waterborne epoxy curing agents find use in protective and industrial concrete coatings, self-leveling and mortar floors

Shock Flooring
Concrete Paint
and tile grouts, steel coatings with liquid resin and high molecular weight resin emulsions, and anti-corrosive primers

Self-Leveling
Institutional

OEM Primer
Transparent
Penetrating

Tile Grout/

PC/Marine
for OEM and light duty applications.
Standard

Standard

Adhesive

Thermal
Primer

Primer

Sealer
Primer Thin Film Thick Film Metal
Performance Comparison (select products shown)
Curing agents for use with liquid epoxy resin
Color Viscosity Cure Rate Pot Life† Film Chemical Resistance
ANQUAMINE® 287 ● ● ●
Stability (Pa.s @ 25ºC ) at Low Temp13 Flexibility

Aqueous Acids Solvents

ANQUAMINE® 360 ● ●

Anquamine® 401 ● Excellent Lowest Excellent Longest Excellent Good Good

Anquamine® 701 ● ● ● ● ● ●
100
287 1 725 100 100 100 100
Anquamine® 721 ● ● ● ● 100 725 287 725
721 701 735 721
10
735 419 419 287 287
Anquamine® 725 ● ● ● 725
735 360 701 401
401
419 100 735
20 419
419
Anquamine® 735 ● ● ●
721 721 419
725 725
401 701 725 735
701 401 701 401
ANQUAWHITE® 100 ● ● ●
401
360
Curing Agent 701
721

Curing agents for use with solid resin dispersion (such as Ancarez® AR555 Resin)
Anquamine® 401 ● ● ● 721 40
360
721 401
419 735
Anquamine® 419 ● ● 287 701
735
287
Anquawhite® 100 ● ● ● 360
50
● Primary Recommendation ● Alternative Recommendation ● (Blank) May or may not be acceptable

360
360 360
287

Moderate Highest Poor Shortest Good Poor Poor

†Resin dependent. With Anquamine® 401, for example, solid and semi-solid resin emuslions can give pot lives in excess of 5 hours.

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 Waterborne Curing Agents

Coalescing Agents Typical Voc Level Recommended Primer Salt Fog Chemical Stain 14-Day Pencil
Curing Agent Epoxy Resin Used Needed (lb/gal) Substrate Typical Application (hrs) Resistance Pot Life (hr) Indicator of End of Pot Life Resistance Hardness

ANQUAMINE® 287 Liquid Epoxy Resin No 0 Concrete Primer NA Moderate 1 Rapid Viscosity Increase Good NA

Anquamine® Liquid, Emulsified Liquid No 0 Concrete Topcoat, Concrete 1,000+ Good 1.5-2 Viscosity Increase Good 2H
360 Primer, Sealer

Anquamine® 401 Liquid, Semi-Solid Dispersion, Yes 0-1.8 Concrete, Metal Topcoat, Concrete 1,800+ Good 1 with Liquid Resin and Loss of Coalescence Good H-2H
Solid Dispersion Primer >4 with AR-555

Anquamine® Liquid, Semi-Solid Dispersion, Yes 0-1.8 Concrete, Metal Topcoat, Concrete 750 Good 1-4 Loss of Coalescence Good H-2H
402 Solid Dispersion Primer

Anquamine® 419 Solid Dispersion Yes 1.2-1.8 Metal, Concrete Metal Primer, Topcoat 3,000+ Moderate 4-6 Loss of Coalescence Very Good HB

Anquamine® 701 Liquid No 0 Concrete, Metal Self-Leveling Floor, 1,000 Good 2-4 Viscosity Increase Good 2H
Metal Primer, Topcoat

Anquamine® 721 Liquid Epoxy Resin No 0-1 Concrete, Metal Concrete, Primer, 750 Good 1-3 Rapid Viscosity Increase Good 3H-6H
Topcoat, Wall Coatings

Anquamine® 722 Liquid Epoxy Resin No NA Concrete, Metal Concrete, Primer, 750 Good 1-3 Rapid Viscosity Increase Good 3H-6H
Topcoat, Wall Coatings

Anquamine® 725 Liquid Epoxy Resin No 0 Concrete, Metal Concrete Primer, NA NA 2 hr Rapid Viscoity increase NA NA
Top Coat

Anquamine® 735 Liquid Epoxy Resin No NA Concrete Self-leveling Floor NA Good 0.5-1 Rapid Viscosity Increase Good NA

ANQUAWHITE® Liquid Epoxy, Ancarez® AR-555 Yes 1.0-1.8 Concrete or Metal Topcoat >500@ 3 mil DFT Moderate 1 with Liquid Resin and Viscosity Increase with Liquid Resin, Excellent F
100 >4 with AR-555 Loss of Coalescence with AR-555

NA - Not Applicable

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 Waterborne Curing Agents

Thin Film Set Time6

Specific Gravity

(Hr @ 77°F )**

Amine Value
(cps @ 77°F)

Typical Cure
(mg Koh/g)

Equivalent

Use Level3
(Gardner)

Viscosity2

Schedule
(@ 77°F )

WT/{H}
Color1

(phr4)
Curing Agent Type Comments Principal Applications

Anquamine® Aqueous Solution 12 1,000 1.08 155-175 240 125 2.0 ambient Formulated to provide zero-VOC formulations that offer rapid dry time and excellent Primer/sealer for green concrete; primer for new
287 of Modified temp adhesion to green concrete as well as old concrete. Formulations with lower % solids and old concrete.
Aliphatic Amine allow excellent penetration into concrete.

Anquamine® Aqueous Solution 14 30,000- 1.05 210 280 100-150 6 ambient Capable of emulsifying and curing epoxy resins at room temperature without added Waterborne coatings and sealers for concrete walls
360 of Modified 50,000 temp surfactants. Designed for use where absence of organic solvents is desired. DOT and floors; concrete primers; anti-graffiti coatings.
Polyamide noncorrosive.

Anquamine® Aqueous Solution 12 30,000 1.09 255 200 65-80 3.0 ambient Exhibits rapid dry time with excellent hardness development and good corrosion Floor and wall coatings; concrete primers; industrial
401 of Modified w/LER temp resistance. Provides high-gloss films with excellent gloss retention. This, combined with maintenance; marine and general metal topcoats
Aliphatic Amine 15-30 excellent stain resistance, makes it ideal for institutional coatings. Can be used and primers.
w/SED with liquid epoxy resin, or solid and semi-solid dispersions.

Anquamine® Aqueous Solution 12 5,000- 1.09 210-230 215 65-80 3.0 ambient Exhibits rapid dry time with excellent hardness development and good corrosion Floor and wall coatings; concrete primers; industrial
402 of Modified 15,000 w/LER temp resistance. Provides high-gloss films with excellent gloss retention. This, combined with maintenance; marine and general metal topcoats
Aliphatic Amine 15-30 excellent stain resistance, makes it ideal for institutional coatings. Can be used and primers.
w/SED with liquid epoxy resin, or solid and semi-solid dispersions.

Anquamine® Aqueous Solution 7 8,000- 1.09 150-190 284 25-32* 2.5 ambient Designed for use with solid epoxy resin dispersions to give fast dry times, and excellent Industrial maintenance and marine primers and topcoats;
419 of Modified 14,000 temp corrosion and humidity resistance. Exhibits good gloss and good gloss retention. Excellent general metal and transportation primers.
Aliphatic Amine adhesion to steel makes it an ideal product for metal primers. Can also be
used on concrete where improved humidity resistance is required.

Anquamine® Aqueous Emulsion emulsion 5,000- 1.08 130-165 300 140-170 2.5 ambient Formulated to provide superior performance for a wide range of applications. Developed High-gloss to matte top coats, food/potable water
701 of Modified 10,000 temp primarily for use with liquid epoxy resins to formulate systems with zero-VOC content contact coatings (benzyl alcohol-free), self-leveling and
Aliphatic Amine and without resin emulsifiers. trowelable flooring, grouts and putties, institutional
coatings, anticorrosive and high-build coatings.

Anquamine® Aqueous Solution 5 40,000 1.05 150-190 275 140-180 5.5 ambient Product can be formulated to low or zero VOC. Offers good pot life, good dry speed, Concrete primers, top coats, and wall coatings;
721 of Modified temp and good emulsion stability even at low solids. Cured coatings exhibit high gloss, a metal primer.
Aliphatic Amine balance of hardness and flexibility, and very good adhesion to concrete and metal.

Anquamine® Aqueous Solution 5 1000- 1.05 130-150 300 140-180 5.5 ambient Lower viscosity version of Anquamine® 721. Product supplied at 45% solids in water and Concrete primers, top coats, and wall coatings;
722 of Modified 2500 temp propylene glycol n-propyl ether. Cured coatings exhibit high gloss, a balance of hardness metal primer.
Aliphatic Amine and flexibility, and very good adhesion to concrete.

Anquamine® Aqueous Solution 11 8400 1.08 210 250 130 NA ambient Zero VOC, optimum cost performance in concrete primers and coatings. Longer pot life Concrete coatings and primers. Not for use with green
725 of Modified temp than Anquamine® 287. Excellent adhesion. concrete.
Aliphatic Amine

Anquamine® Aqueous Solution 5 5,000- 1.05 240 200 100 5.5 ambient Developed primarily for use with liquid epoxy resins. Capable of formulating systems Self-leveling and trowelable flooring, grouts and putties.
735 of Modified 15,000 temp with zero-VOC content and without resin emulsifiers.
Aliphatic Amine

Anquawhite® Aqueous dispersion 200 1.05 100 350 140-180 3.0 ambient Designed for use with liquid as well as solid epoxy resin to give fast dry but long Floor and wall coatings; heavy duty maintenance
100 Dispersion of w/LER temp pot life. Exhibits high gloss and superior stain resistance, and can provide clear film and institutional coatings
Modified Aliphatic 15-30 even in high build.
Amine w/SED

*Anquamine® 419 with solid epoxy dispersion. (ANC AR555) NA - Not Applicable
**Thin film set times depend on the type of epoxy resin used. Reported values are dry-to-touch. See product bulletins for special values of starting point formulations.

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 Waterborne Epoxy Resins

Specific Gravity (@ 77°F)

Viscosity (cps @ 77°F)
Solids Content (wt %)

Voc Content (lb/gal)

wt (Eew, g/eg)3
Flash Point (°C)

Epoxy Equiv
Resin Type Comments Principal Applications

Ancarez® Solid Epoxy 55 0 200 >249 1.09 550 Waterborne solid epoxy resin Two-component, ambient-
AR555 Dispersion dispersion delivered at 55% cure epoxy coatings for
solids in water. Shown to deliver OEM, industrial maintenance
equal or superior performance and transportation coatings;
to conventional solid resin floor sealers and paints,
dispersions, but at a lower anticorrosive primers, mid-
cost. Enables the formulation coats and topcoats; and
of low-odor, zero-VOC systems. institutional applications.

NA - Not Applicable

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Ancamine® Curing Agents & Accelerators
for One Part System – Modified Amines
Selection Chart
Lower activation Ancamine® 2337S Amine
temperature
Lowest activation temp (70°C)
~35-40 phr loading
Higher Tg
Ancamine® 2014AS Amine

Standard Modified amine type

Ancamine® 2441 Amine 90% < 10 micron particle size

Modified amine type

Dicy or anhydride cure, Ancamine® 2014FG Amine
Faster development
high Tg
of properties
Rapid green strength Better Economics Modified amine type
development 90% < 6 micron particle size

Ancamine® 2442 Amine

Modified amine type

More economical than 2441
High Tg

Principal Applications
One-component epoxy curing agents and accelerators find use in automotive underbody coatings, powder coatings,
paste and film adhesives, high performance aerospace composites, pre-pregs, structural laminates, microelectronics,
and electrical insulation compounds.

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 Curing Agents & Accelerators for

Amine Value (mg KOH/g)

Typical Cure Schedule

Equivalent WT/{H}
One Part System – Modified Amines

Glass Transition
Use Level (phr)3
Melt Temp (°F)

Temp (°F)7
Curing Agent Appearance Comments Principal Applications

Ancamine® 2014AS White Powder 205 184 52 25 230 elevated temp Micronized powder with an average particle size of about 10 microns,
30min @ 300 easily dispersed in liquid epoxy resin. Latent curing agent and
dicyandiamide cure accelerator with extremely long shelf stability in
undiluted resins and excellent reactivity. Can cure rapidly above its One-component adhesives, including induction-cured adhesives;
activation temperature (167°F). potting and casting; prepregs; film adhesives; accelerator for
dicyandiamide.
Ancamine® 2014FG White Powder 205 184 52 25 230 elevated temp Finer version of Ancamine® 2014AS with 90% particle size <6microns.
30min @ 300 Developed to provide faster development of properties. Finer particles
reduce the formulation shelf stability when used as a sole curing agent.

Ancamine® 2337S* Light Yellow 145- 172 260 85.5 45 158 elevated temp Micronized powder with an average particle size of 10 microns. Latent One-component adhesives, including induction-cured adhesives;
Powder 30min @ 248°F curing agent with rapid reactivity above 158°F and rapid development potting; coatings; hot-melt prepregs.
of green strength. A2337S is used as a co-accelerator with other
accelerators e.g., Ancamine® 2441 or 2442 when used with DICY.

Ancamine® 2441 Off-White 265 290 38 20 238 elevated temp A modified polyamine for use as a latent curing agent or as an accelerator Used in one-component heat-cured adhesives as the sole curing agent
Powder for DICY or anhydrides. Providing low activation temperature, fast green or DICY accelerator. Powder coatings. Potting compounds, coatings,
strength development, good shelf life and high glass transition hot-melt prepregs, and as an accelerator for anhydrides.
temperature.

Ancamine® 2442 Off-White NA 50-65 38 20 NA elevated temp Modified aliphatic amine used as a latent curing agent or an accelerator One-component, heat-cured adhesives as a sole curing agent or DICY
Powder for DICY. Developed to provide excellent balance of low activation accelerator. Powder coatings, potting compounds, coatings, hot melt
temperature, good shelf stability, and high glass transition temperature. prepregs, and as an accelerator for anhydrides.

* All 1K products may be used alone or as accelerators to a Dicyandiamide, with the exception of Ancamine® 2337S, NA - Not Applicable
which cannot be used as an accelerator for Dicyandiamide.

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 Curing Agents & Accelerators for
One Part System – Imidazoles

Molecular Weight

Use Level3 (phr4)

(min, 150 g mix)

Glass Transition
Specific Gravity

Cure Schedule
(cps @ 77°F)

Temp7 (°F)
(Gardner)

Viscosity2

(@ 77°F )

Gel Time
Latency

Typical
Color1
Curing agent Appearance Comments Principal Applications

CUREZOL™ C17Z White Powder NA MP NA 306 6 days 3-5 31210 13 @ 212°F elevated Accelerator for dicyandiamide (dicy), anhydride and phenolic Structural adhesives; molding powders; powder coatings;
Hardener 187-190°F temp curing agents. structural laminates.

Curezol™ 1B2MZ Pale Yellow 6 700 1.07 172 10 hr 4-6 31010 5 @ 212°F elevated Non-crystallizing liquid with high reactivity. Effective low-viscosity Casting, potting and encapsulation in electrical and electronic
Liquid temp accelerator for anhydrides. applications.

Curezol™ 2MA OK White Powder NA MP NA 384 6-12 5 293 108 @212°F elevated Best combination of latency and low-temperature cure. Accelerator Electrical and electronic insulation; solder-resistant inks;
>480°F mo 200g mix temp for dicyandiamide, anhydride and phenolic curing agents. structural adhesives.

Curezol™ Fine White NA MP NA 219 30-40 6-8 31310 30 @ 212°F elevated Accelerator for dicyandiamide and anhydride curing agents. Electronic applications such as solder-resistant inks and insulating
2MZ-Azine Powder 480°F days temp powders; structural adhesives.

Curezol™ Yellow-Pink NA MP NA 204 110 5-10 31310 8 @ 302°F elevated Accelerator for dicyandiamide and anhydride curing agents. Surface-mounted electronic adhesives; electrical encapsulation
2PHZ7/10 Powder 420°F days temp and transfer molding powders; intermediate in manufacture
of curing agents by reaction through methylol groups.

Curezol™ 2PZ Pale Pink NA MP NA 144 21 hr 3-5 31610 17 @ 212°F elevated Accelerator for dicyandiamide, anhydride and phenolic curing agents. Prepreg composites; electronic encapsulation.
Powder 279-280°F temp

Curezol™ 2P4MZ White Powder NA MP NA 158 3 days 3-6 309 NA elevated Accelerator for dicyandiamide, anhydride and phenolic curing agents. Electrical laminates; molding compounds; potting compounds.
325-360°F temp

IMICURE® AMI-1 Pale Yellow NA NA 1.04 82 8 hr 2-4 NA NA elevated Accelerator for dicyandiamide, anhydride and phenolic curing agents. Prepreg composites; adhesives; electronic encapsulation.
Liquid temp

Imicure® AMI-2 Pale Yellow NA MP NA 82 3.5 hr 1-4 30010 2 @ 212°F elevated Accelerator for dicyandiamide, anhydride and phenolic curing agents. Electrical laminates; powder coatings; molding powders;
Powder 284°F 200g mix temp structural adhesives.

Imicure® EMI-24® Pale Yellow 8 6,500 0.990 110 9 hr 1-4 31310 4 @ 212°F elevated High-reactivity, medium-viscosity liquid used alone or to accelerate Filament winding; electrical laminates; molding powders;
Liquid temp dicyandiamide or anhydride cures. May solidify as a result of thermal structural adhesives.
or mechanical shock. Gradual warming above 115°F returns material
to a stable liquid form.

Imicure® White Powder NA MP NA 68 9 hr 1-4 297 3 @ 212°F elevated Accelerator for dicyandiamide, anhydride and phenolic curing agents. Prepreg composites; adhesives; electronic encapsulation.
Imidazole 194°F temp

NA - Not Applicable

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 Curing Agents & Accelerators for
One Part System – Substituted Ureas

Use Level3 (phr4)

Heat Deflection
Dsc Activation
Melting Point

Typical Cure
Temp10 (°F)
Temp (°F)

Schedule
(°F)
Curing Agent Physical Form Comments Principal Applications

AMICURE® UR White Powder 268 0.5-3.0 parts 284 270 30 min Substitute for chlorophenyl ureas; co-curing accelerator for dicyandiamide-cured
with 4-8 parts dicyandiamide @ 356°F epoxy resins. Exceptional latency and rapid cure above activation temperature.
One-component paste and film adhesives; high-performance
Amicure® UR2T White Powder 360-374 284 270 1-2 hr Substitute for chlorophenyl ureas; co-curing accelerator for dicyandiamide-cured composites; prepregs.
0.5-3.0 parts
@ 355°F epoxy resins. Faster green strength adhesion build than Amicure® UR. Also used
with 4-8 parts dicyandiamide
at lower loadings than Amicure® UR for comparable acceleration.

Amicure® UR-D White Powder 316 310 275 30 min Co-Curing accelerator for dicyandiamide-cured epoxy resins. Can be used to One-component adhesives and composite prepregs.
0.5-3.0 parts
@ 302°F provide relatively long shelf stability while enabling rapid cure.
with 4-8 parts dicyandiamide

Amicure® UR 7/10 White Powder 130-133 284 270 1-2 hr Fine ground version of Amicure® UR, 90% less than 10 micron particle size. One-component paste and film adhesives; high-performance
0.5-3.0 parts
@ 356°F Rapid cure above activation temperature. composites, especially in aerospace applications.
with 4-8 parts dicyandiamide

Amicure® UR White Powder 130-133 0.5-3.0 parts 284 270 1-2 hr Fine ground version of Amicure® UR, 90% less than 30 micron particle size. One-component paste and film adhesives; high-performance
10/30 with 4-8 parts dicyandiamide @ 356°F Rapid cure above activation temperature. composites, especially in automotive applications.

NA - Not Applicable Note: Substituted urea latency is formulation dependent.

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 Curing Agents & Accelerators for
One Part System – Dicyandiamides

Use Level3 (phr4)

Heat Deflection
Dsc Activation
Melting Point

Latency (mo)

Typical Cure
Temp10 (°F)
Temp (°F)

Schedule
(°F)
Curing Agent Physical Form Comments Principal Applications

AMICURE® CG-NA Granular 405-412 4-8 6 330 250 30 min @ Unpulverized dicyandiamide with no inert flow control agent. Electrical laminates; adhesives and powder coatings,
356°F where the total resin system is pulverized prior to extrusion.
Compliant with 21CFR 175.105 and 21CFR 175.300.8

Amicure® <44 Micron Powder 405-412 4-8 12 330 250 30 min @ Dicyandiamide pulverized to 90% less than 44 micron particle size. Contains Structural laminates; one-component adhesives. Compliant
CG-325G 356°F 1.5% of an inert flow control additive. Dicyandiamide pulverized to 90% less with 21CFR 175.105 and 21CFR 175.300.8
than 30 micron particle size.

Amicure® 11 Micron Powder 405-412 4-8 6 330 250 30 min @ Dicyandiamide pulverized to 90% less than 30 micron particle size. Structural adhesives, powder coatings; structural laminates
CG-1200G 356°F Contains 1.5% of an inert flow control additive. including solvent-free prepregs. Compliant with 21CFR 175.105
and 21CFR 175.300.8

DICYANEX® 1400B <10 Micron Powder 405-412 4-8 12 330 250 30 min @ Dicyandiamide pulverized to 90% less than 10 micron particle size. Structural adhesives, powder coatings; structural laminates
Curing Agent 356°F Contains 3% of an inert flow control additive. including solvent-free prepregs. Compliant with 21CFR 175.105
and 21CFR 175.300.8

NA - Not Applicable
Note: Ancamine® 2014AS and Ancamine® 2014FG are excellent accelerators for dicyandiamide. (See Latent Curing Agents section.)

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 Tertiary Amines

Molecular Weight

Use Level3 (phr4)

(min, 150 g mix)

Glass Transition
Specific Gravity

Cure Schedule
(cPs @ 77°F)

Temp7 (°F)
(Gardner)

Viscosity2

(@ 77°F )

Gel Time
Latency

Typical
Color1
Curing agent Appearance Comments Principal Applications

ANCAMINE® 1110 Pale Brown 6 20 1.03 370 NA 1-15 NA 100 ambient Dimethylaminomethylphenol. Reduced-reactivity variant of Ancamine® K54. Concrete adhesives and coatings in combination
Liquid temp with polysulfide and polymercaptan curing agents;
electrical castings in combination with anhydrides.

Ancamine® K54 Amber Liquid 6 200 0.980 630 NA 1-15 NA 45 ambient 2,4,6-Tri(dimethylaminomethyl)phenol. Efficient activator for epoxy resins cured with Coatings; flooring; adhesives; castings; potting;
temp a wide variety of hardener types including polyamide, amidoamines, polymercaptans encapsulation. FDA-compliant with 21CFR 175.105
and anhydrides. and 21CFR 175.300 (with restrictions).8

Ancamine® K61B Amber Liquid 5 700 0.970 230 NA 10-12 7210 35 @ elevated 2-Ethylhexanoic acid salt of Ancamine® K54. Extended pot life version designed to give Small- and medium-sized castings; potting;
149°F temp less exothermic cure. DOT noncorrosive. impregnation varnishes. Compliant with 21CFR 175.105
and 21CFR 175.300 (with restrictions).8

AMICURE® DBU-E Light Yellow 1 14 1.11 152 NA 1-5 NA NA elevated High-purity, electronic grade of 1,8-diazabicyclo [5.4.0] undec-7-ene. Highly efficient Electrical encapsulation; transfer molding powders.
Liquid temp accelerator for phenolic novolac and other epoxy cures, including those cured with
anhydrides.

Boron Trifluoride: Amine Complexes

(min, 150 g mix)

Specific Gravity

Cure Schedule
(cps @ 77°F)

DSC Onset
(Gardner)

Viscosity2

Temp (°F)
Use Level
(@ 77°F )

Gel Time
Latency

Typical
Color1

HDT
Curing agent Appearance Comments Principal Applications

ANCHOR® 1040 Orange-Red 12 20,000 1.13 7-1211 6-10 212 266 4 hr @ ambient These liquid grades are modified amine complexes of BF3 with reduced hygroscopicity and In prepregs with solid or liquid epoxy resins;
Amine Liquid wk 266°F temp good solubility in epoxy resins. They vary in latency and activation temperature. Cured molding powders.
mechanical properties and heat resistance properties are dependent upon the chosen
grade, concentration and post-cure schedule employed. Complexes exhibit opposite
Anchor® 1115 Dark Liquid 17 1,700 1.15 5-1011 6-10 205 275 4 hr @ ambient behavior with non-standard epoxies, such as glycidyl esters, and cycloaliphatic and alkyl Same as Anchor® 1040 but also used in heat-cure
wk 284°F temp epoxides, that gel within minutes to hours at room temperature. insulating varnishes.

NA - Not Applicable

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Reactive Diluents and Epoxy Resin Reactive Diluents
Epoxy Resin Modifiers
Dilution Efficiency with Standard Liquid Epoxy Resin
Epodil® 741 diluent 5,000
Description
Epodil® 742
Reactive diluents are formulated to reduce the viscosity of typical 4,000
Epodil® 746
epoxy resins for improved handling and ease of application —
without significant impact in final properties. Epodil® 747

Viscocity cPs
3,000
Epoxy resin modifiers are used to provide improvements in Epodil® 748
physical properties, such as toughness, flexibility, and elongation. Epodil® 749 2,000
Epodil® 750
Epodil® 757 1,000

Epodil® 759
0
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%

% Dilution Required to acheive given viscocity

Performance Comparison (select products shown)

Viscosity Effect on Effect on Effect on Flexibility/ Toughness Chemical Resistance

Reduction Surface Tension Reactivity Heat Resistance Adhesion
Efficiency
Aqueous Acids Solvents

Excellent Wetting Most Reactive Retention Excellent Excellent Excellent Good

Enhancement

746
748 757
759 750
759
748
749 746 749
746 750
750 748 757
759

748 757
759 750
757 746
749
749

750
750 746 746
749 749
748
749 746 759 750
757 759 757
757 748

757 748
759
746
749 748
759
750

Poor Adverse Least Reduction Fair Good Moderate Moderate

Change Reactive

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 Reactive Diluents

Moisture Content
Specific Gravity

Wt per Epoxide

Residual Ech

Hydrolyzable
(cps @ 77°F)

(ppm, max)
(Gardner)

Viscosity2

(@ 77°F )

Chloride
(% max)
Color1
Diluent Type Comments Principal Applications

EPODIL® 741 Butyl Glycidyl Ether 1 2 0.910 150 0.2 10 0.1 The best glycidyl ether for viscosity reduction with good retention of properties. Tooling; electrical applications; flooring; highly filled coatings.
High vapor pressure. Compliant with 21CFR 175.105 (with restrictions).

Epodil® 742 Cresyl Glycidyl Ether 2 12 1.08 182 0.2 25 0.1 Good chemical resistance, especially against acids and solvents. Tooling; electrical applications; coatings; flooring.
Good maintenance of physical performance. Low volatility. Moisture tolerant.
Assists in water displacement.

Epodil® 746 2-Ethylhexyl Glycidyl Ether 2 9 0.910 220 0.1 10 0.1 Less toxic, less irritating substitute for Epodil® 741 with only a slight reduction in Flooring and mortars; potting.
dilution efficiency. Low volatility makes it suitable for high-temperature cure.

Epodil® 747 Alkyl (C8–C10) Glycidyl Ether 1 9 0.900 228 0.1 10 0.1 Offers improved dilution efficiency compared with Epodil® 748, but has a slightly Flooring and mortars; potting; coatings.
higher vapor pressure and skin sensitization potential. In all other respects,
properties are similar.

Epodil® 748 Alkyl (C12–C14) Glycidyl Ether 1 12 0.890 290 0.1 10 0.1 General-purpose diluent. Low toxicity and low vapor pressure. Slows reactivity. Flooring and mortars; coatings. Compliant with restrictions on
Good viscosity reduction. Improves flexibility. Improves adhesion to non-polar all of the following: 21CFR 175.105, 21CFR 175.300, 21CFR 176.180,
surfaces. and 21CFR 177.1650.8

Epodil® 749 Neopentyl Glycol Diglycidyl Ether 1 18 1.04 138 0.2 10 0.1 Low volatility. Low reduction in physical properties and reactivity. Civil engineering applications; electrical potting and
encapsulation. Compliant with 21CFR 175.105 (with restrictions).8

Epodil® 750 1,4-Butanediol Diglycidyl Ether 1 18 1.10 130 0.2 10 0.3 Good dilution efficiency of difunctional glycidyl ethers. Low volatility. Electrical potting, casting and encapsulation. Compliant with
Minimal impact on reactivity. 21CFR 175.105 (with restrictions).8

Epodil® 757 1,4-Cyclohexanedimethanol Diglycidyl Ether 2 65 1.10 166 0.2 10 0.2 Good maintenance of physical properties combined with moderate dilution Laminates; civil engineering applications.
efficiency. Good creep resistance.

Epodil® 759 Alkyl (C12–C13) Glycidyl Ether 1 8 0.890 285 0.2 10 0.1 Similar to Epodil® 748 with the improvement that it is less likely to crystallize. Coatings; civil engineering applications.

Epoxy Resin Modifiers

Moisture Content
Specific Gravity
(cps @ 77°F)

Typical Cure
Equivalent
(Gardner)

Viscosity2

Schedule
(@ 77°F )

(% max)
Weight
Color1

Diluent Type Comments Principal Applications

ANCAREZ™ Acrylate-Functional Urethane Resin <2 30,000 1.10 470 NA ambient temp 100% reactive flexibilizer for epoxy systems. For use with epoxy resin on “A” Applications where greater flexibility, toughness and
2364 side of formulation for high elongation, tear resistance and toughness while elongation are required such as crack bridging, secondary
maintaining high strength and hardness. Excellent retention of properties at containment membranes and impact-resistant coatings.
low temperatures, and good moisture resistance. Compliant with 21CFR 175.105.8

EPODIL® LV5 Hydrocarbon Resin 2 max 50 1.02 NA 0.2 ambient temp Improves adhesion to most substrates, including oily metal, at addition levels Solvent-free coatings and flooring; general-purpose,
of 5-10 phr. Minimal effect on HDT and chemical resistance up to 15 phr. Low low-toxicity diluent; improves trowelability of epoxy mortars;
toxicity. Improves trowelability of epoxy mortars. Add to resin or curing agent. may be incorporated in epoxy resin or hardener components;
used to adjust mix ratios. Compliant with 21CFR 175.105.8

NA - Not Applicable

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Polycarbamide Technology

Description
Amine curing agent technology for curing polyisocyanate resins. Amicure® IC series of products are specifically designed
for use with polyisocyanate resins such as Ancarez® ISO HDiT and other standard HDI trimer based polyisocyanates for industrial
and institutional flooring. Clear and pigmented coatings based upon Amicure® IC curing agents exhibit very rapid hardness development,
excellent low temperature cure, very good color and UV stability and excellent surface appearance.

@77°F, to 12,000 cPs)

Viscosity Build (min

Thin Film Tack Free

Time (min @ 77°F)

Thin Film Through

Amine Equivalent

Cure (hrs, @ 77°F)

Glass Transition
Specific Gravity

Typical Cure
(cPs @ 77°F)
(Gardner)

Temp (°F)
Use Level

Schedule
(@ 77°F )
Viscosity

Weight
Color

(phr)
Curing Agent Type Category Comments Principal Applications

Amicure® Modified 2 350 1.06 376 185- 22 45 2.5 118 ambient Polycarbamide Excellent aesthetics and UV durability; Rapid property Commercial, industrial, and decorative flooring.
IC-221 Amine 195 temp development at ambient and low temperature; great
abrasion and chemical resitance. Solvent free.

Amicure® Modified 2 225 1.05 379 185- 55 102 6-7 104 ambient Polycarbamide Excellent aesthetics and UV durability; Rapid property Commercial, industrial, and decorative flooring.
IC-321 Amine 195 temp development at ambient temperature; Longer working time;
great abrasion and chemical resitance. Solvent free.

Amicure® Modified 2 105 1.08 379 190 60 75 7 104 ambient Polycarbamide Excellent aesthetics and UV durability; Rapid property Commercial, industrial, and decorative flooring.
IC-322 Amine temp development at ambient temperature; Low viscosity and
long working time; great abrasion and chemical resitance.
Low gloss finish (satin) can be achieved with the addition
of recommended matting agent.

Resin

Specific Gravity

Solids Content

Functionality
NCO Content
VOC Content
(cPs @ 77°F)

Avgerage
(@ 77°F )
Viscosity
(APHA)
Color

(%)

(%)
Type

Ancarez™ Aliphatic < 40 2500 1.13 100 0 21.8 3-4

ISO-HDiT* Polyisocyanate
Resin

NA - Not Applicable

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High Performance Waterborne Urethane
Coatings Resins
Selection Chart Description
HYBRIDUR® Polymer Dispersions are a line of anionically stabilized
HYBRIDUR® 878 HYBRIDUR® 870 urethane-acrylic hybrid polymers from Air Products. These
innovative materials have been found to exhibit excellent wetting,
Wood/hard plastic/ Flexible adhesion, barrier and film properties when used in air dry, baked or
metal or concrete substrates crosslinked high-performance coatings on a wide variety of metal,
wood, plastic and previously painted substrates. HYBRIDUR®
NMP-Free
dispersions offer the formulator a cost-effective alternative to
Hard Soft standard polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) without sacrificing
CONTAINs NMP performance, and enhanced performance properties over blends
of PUDs and acrylic emulsions in coatings for primer, topcoat, and
HYBRIDUR® 580 HYBRIDUR® 570 clear coat applications.
HYBRIDUR® dispersions are easy to formulate and offer rapid dry
Wood or Hard Metal
Plastic or Concrete times. They provide the same ease of use and VOC compliance
of typical waterborne dispersions with the added benefits of
outstanding barrier properties, durability and UV resistance in
HYBRIDUR® 540
both air dry and baked systems.

Solvent, Scuff These hybrid polymers are prepared by a proprietary process

Resistance technology that leads to an intimacy of interaction between
the polyurethane and acrylic structures that cannot be achieved
by blending. They are targeted for use in high-performance, VOC-
compliant coatings and ink applications.
Hot Box Stability

VOC lb/gal (g/L)

Density (lb/gal)
Brookfield (cPs)

Particle Charge
Stability Cycles
Freeze-Thaw

Particle Size
Mechanical
Solids (%)

Viscosity

Stability
pH

Resin Comments Principal Applications

HYBRIDUR® 540 40 50-250 7.5-9.0 10+ Good Good 8.7 Colloidal Anionic 0.54 (60) Anionically stabilized urethane-acrylic hybrid polymers. Exhibit Wood or hard plastic applications. Offer high solvent and scruff resistance.
excellent wetting, adhesion, barrier and film properties when used
in air dry, baked or crosslinked high performance coatings.
HYBRIDUR® 570 40-42 50-150 7.5-8.5 10+ Good Good 8.6 Colloidal Anionic 1.35 (150) Metal or concrete applications

HYBRIDUR® 40-42 50-150 7.5-8.5 10+ Good Good 8.7 Colloidal Anionic 1.35 (150) Wood or hard plastic applications. Compliant with 21CFR 175.105.8
580

HYBRIDUR® 40 <150 7.5-9.0 5 Good Good 8.7 Colloidal Anionic 0.25 (30) NMP FREE. Anionically stabilized urethane-acrylic hybrid polymers. Metal, concrete or more flexible applications. Compliant with 21CFR 175.105.8
870 Exhibit excellent wetting, adhesion, barrier and film properties when
used in air dry, baked or crosslinked high performance coatings.

HYBRIDUR® 878 40 <150 7.5-8.5 5 Good Good 8.7 Colloidal Anionic 0.20 (24) Metal, concrete or more rigid applications. Compliant with 21CFR 175.105.8

NA - Not Applicable

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Adhesion Promoters for PVC & Acrylic Plastisols
Description
The Air Products Nourybond® binding agent product line is the broades range of high-performance adhesion promoters for automotive PVC
and acrylic plastisols in the world. The Nourybond® polyamidoamine and blocked isoyanate technologies provide solutions to the most
demanding performance requirements.

Loading (parts)
Recommended
Amine Value
(cps @ 77°F)

Typical Cure
(mg KOH/g)
(Gardner)

Viscosity2

Schedule
Color1

Product Type Comments Principal Applications

Nourybond® Modified 10 15,000- 185-250 1-4 30 min @ Provides adhesion to a wide variety of Underbody coatings and nonvisible seam sealers used
272 Polyamidoamine 35,000 130°C automotive electrodeposition primers. in the manufacture of automobiles, trucks and buses.

Nourybond® Modified 10 8,000- 110-135 1-2 30 min @ Provides adhesion to a wide variety of Anti-chip primers, visible seam sealers and low-bake
276 Polyamidoamine 28,000 120°C automotive electrodeposition primers PVC plastisols used in the manufacture of automobiles,
after low-temerature bake. Excellent color trucks and buses.
stability and low viscosity.

Nourybond® Blocked <2 30,000- NA 4-6 30 min @ Provides adhesion to automotive Visible seam sealers and anti-chip primers used in
289 Isocyanate 50,000 120°C electrodeposition primers. Excellent the manufacture of automobiles, trucks and buses.
color stability, superior plastisol
rheological performance and
wet-on-wet paint capability.

Nourybond® Blocked 2 2,000- NA 3-4 40 min @ Blocked isocyanate adhesion promoter Automotive sealants applied to visible areas, anti-chip
290 Isocyanate 6,000 126°C for PVC and acrylic plastisols, used in primers. Low-bake temperatures, excellent plastisol
conjunction with small amount of rheological performance, high tensile strength.
polyamidoamine adhesion promoter.

Nourybond® Modified < 12 1,000- 380- 0.5-2.0 30 min @ Provides adhesion to a wide variety of Underbody coatings, nonvisible seam sealers,
301 Polyamidoamine 1,500 @ 400 130°C automotive electrodeposition primers. and anti-chip primers used in the manufacture
75°C of automobiles, trucks and buses.

Nourybond® Modified < 12 1,000- 280-330 0.5-2.0 30 min @ Provides adhesion to a wide variety of Underbody coatings and sealers, and nonvisible seam
346 Polyamidoamine 3,000 130°C automotive electrodeposition primers. sealers used in the manufacture of automobiles, trucks
and buses.

Nourybond® Modified < 12 2,000- 225-245 0.5-2.0 30 min @ Provides adhesion to a wide variety of Underbody coatings and sealers and nonvisible seam
368 Polyamidoamine 8,000 130°C automotive electrodeposition primers. sealers used in the manufacture of automobiles, trucks
and buses.

NA - Not Applicable

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Specialty Additives Specialty Additives for Epoxy Systems
for Epoxy Systems
Principal Applications
Air Products specialty additives line of products for epoxy systems focus on waterborne and 100% solids systems. Air Products provides
a diverse line of wetting agents, defoamers, grinding aids and dispersants.
Selection Grid

Thermal Shock
Concrete Paint

Self Leveling
Institutional

OEM Primer
Transparent
Penetrating

100% Solids
Tile Grout /
DIT Garage

PC Marine
Standard

Standard

Adhesive

Flooring
Primer

Primer

Sealer

Floor
Additive

Primer Thin Film Thick Film Metal General Performance Comparison (select products shown)
Wetting Agents
Foaminess Resin Surface Tension Dynamic Wetting Defoamer Behavior
Surfȳnol® 420 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Emulsification Reduction
Dȳnol™ 360 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Foamy Emulsifying Moderate Poor Mild Defoaming

Dȳnol™ 607 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Good Compatibility

Dȳnol™ 810 ● ● ● ● ●
C109 C109
Z179 Z179
Dȳnol™ 960 ● ● ● ● ● ●
S420*
Z179 Z179

Dȳnol™ 980 ● ● ● ● ● ●

GA100 GA100
Defoamers
D607
Airase® 4500 ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
GA211 C109
C109*
Airase® 5100 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● GA211

GA100 GA100 DF110C

Airase® 5500 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

A5600*
Airase® 5600 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● D607

GA211
Surfȳnol® DF110C ● ● GA211

D960
Surfȳnol® DF62 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
D980
DF62*
S420* D980
D960 A5500*
Grind Aids and Dispersants D607

Carbowet® 109 ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
D810
D980
S420
D960 D360*
Carbowet® ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
A4500*
D810* D607
GA100 D360
D810
D360
Carbowet® GA211 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
S420 D360
D980*
ZetaSperse® 179 ● ● ● ● S420 D960* D810
A5100*

ZetaSperse® 3100 ● ● ● ● ●

ZetaSperse® 3600 ● ● ● ● ● Antifoaming Non-Emulsifying Very Low Excellent Strong Defoaming

Poor Compatibility
● Primary Recommendation ● Alternative Recommendation ● (Blank) May or may not be acceptable
* also applicable for 100% solids epoxy formulations

NOTE: for specific pigment dispersant recommendations, use the FAZT tool
at www.FAZT.com or contact Air Products.

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 Wetting Agents
Additive Type Comments Principal Applications
Product Group Summaries
Surfȳnol® 420 Wetting Agent Surfȳnol® 420 surfactant is a highly effective, non-ionic Surfȳnol® 420 surfactant is suitable
Wetting Agents Surfactant wetting agent and antifoam for a wide variety of waterbased for all types of applications,
Wetting agents are specialty surfactants designed to provide consistent wetting of different surfaces and 100% solids epoxy applications, including sealers, primers, including spray and industrial
and eliminate defects such as retraction, edge pull, craters, fish-eyes, orange peel and poor leveling. paints and coatings. It is a low viscosity liquid that contains no applications as well as brush, roller
added alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEs) or hazardous air and squeegee.
Air Products Surfȳnol® surfactants and Dȳnol™ Superwetters are non-ionic surfactants capable of
pollutants (HAPs).
wetting almost any substrate regardless of how the formulation is applied. They are also antifoaming
materials that will not add foam to any waterbased formulation and may help reduce and control foam.
Dȳnol™ 360 Superwetter Dȳnol™ 360 surfactant is a high-performance, nonionic Dȳnol™ 360 surfactant is suitable
Surfactant superwetting surfactant that can also aid film formation and for all types of applications,
Defoamers coalescence. Dȳnol™ 360 surfactant is based on patented including spray and industrial
Defoamers are formulated additives designed to eliminate or reduce foam during production, technology that provides extremely low dynamic and applications as well as brush, roller
manufacture and application and prevent voids or bubbles in the finished product. Air Products’ equilibrium surface tension reduction with low foam and film and squeegee. It can also be used
formation/coalescing benefits that can help enable low-VOC for highly filled systems like
Surfȳnol® and Airase® defoamers are formulated using different chemistries (silicone, siloxane, mineral
coatings by reducing demand for co-solvents. flooring and grouts.
and organic oils) to offer performance in a wide range of different applications. Air Products unique
molecular defoamers also enable excellent defoaming performance without surface defects in low
viscosity, thin films and clear coats. Dȳnol™ 607 Superwetter Dȳnol™ 607 surfactant is an ethoxylated, nonionic Dȳnol™ 607 superwetter is suitable
Surfactant superwetting surfactant based on patented Gemini surfactant for all types of application including
chemistry. Dȳnol™ 607 provides extremely low dynamic and spray and industrial applications as
Grind Aids and Stabilizing Surfactant Dispersants equilibrium surface tension with low to moderate foam and well as brush, roller and squeegee.
Grinds Aids and Stabilizing Surfactant Dispersants are additives that are designed to enhance the dispersion improved solubility in a variety of demanding waterborne Its higher solubility also makes it
applications. Dȳnol™ 607 contains no added solvents, HAPS or suitable for low viscosity, dilute
and stabilization of pigments and fillers in colorants, paints and coatings. Grind Aids are formulated to provide
APEs, making it a performance alternative to silicones and applications such as pentetrating
fast wet out and de-aeration of pigments and provide additional steric stabilization to a dispersion that can help
fluorosurfactants. sealers and primers.
colorant acceptance and reduce dispersion viscosity, especially in highly filled systems. Stablizing Surfactants can
also be used to help emulsify liquid epoxy resin into waterbased formulations.
Dȳnol™ 810 Superwetter Dȳnol™ 810 surfactant is a high-performance, nonionic Dȳnol™ 810 superwetter is suitable
Surfactant superwetter that provides a superior balance of properties for all types of application including
Dispersants compared to traditional fluorosurfactants and silicone spray and industrial applications as
Dispersants are the stabilizing agents in a pigment dispersion and are usually polymeric materials containing ionic surfactants, for water-based coating applications. Based on well as brush, roller and squeegee.
Gemini technology, Dȳnol™ 810 surfactant is easy to formulate It can also be used for highly filled
and/or steric stabilizing groups and pigment affinic groups. Dispersants allow the formulation of stable, low viscosity
and has the ability to reduce both equilibrium and dynamic systems like flooring and grouts.
dispersions of pigments and fillers suitable for a wide range of different applications including paints and coatings.
surface tension to levels not achieved with other surfactants.
This excellent balance of properties makes Dȳnol™ 810
surfactant an excellent alternative for difficult-to-wet
substrates requiring good flow and leveling under diverse
application conditions.

Dȳnol™ 960 Superwetter Dȳnol™ 960 superwetting surfactant is an optimized siloxane- Dȳnol™ 960 surfactant is suitable
Surfactant based surfactant providing excellent equilibrium and dynamic for all types of epoxy formulations
surface tension reduction in a wide range of aqueous and 100% including 100% solids, high solids
solids formulations. Dȳnol™ 960 surfactant has been designed and waterbased formulations.
to provide excellent wetting and leveling on difficult-to-wet
substrates with extremely low foam performance in many
different formulations. Dȳnol™ 960 surfactant contains no
added solvents, APEs or HAPs.

Dȳnol™ 980 Superwetter Dȳnol™ 980 superwetting surfactant is an optimized siloxane- Dȳnol™ 980 surfactant is suitable
Surfactant based surfactant providing good equilibrium and dynamic for all types of epoxy formulations
surface tension reduction in a wide range of aqueous and 100% including 100% solids, high solids
solids formulations. Dȳnol™ 980 surfactant has been designed and waterbased formulations.
to provide superwetting on difficult-to-wet substrates and
offers superior substrate wetting with low foam and excellent
compatibility. The characteristics of Dȳnol™ 980 surfactant
enable exceptional performance in a range of different epoxy
applications. Dȳnol™ 980 surfactant can also provide good flow
and leveling under diverse application conditions. Dȳnol™ 980
surfactant contains no added solvents, APEs or HAPs.

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Defoamers Dispersants and Grind Aids
Additive Type Comments Principal Applications Additive Type Comments Principal Applications

Airase® 4500 Organic Oil A proprietary organic oil defoamer designed to eliminate foam, Airase® 4500 defoamer is suitable Carbowet® 109 Surfactant Carbowet® 109 is a proprietary, formulated ethoxylated Carbowet® 109 surfactant can be
Defoamer Defoamer pinholes and entrapped air in water-based coatings without for use in pigmented epoxy paints Surfactant nonionic surfactant, designed to provide performance used in both waterbased and 100%
generating surface defects. It contains no added mineral oils, and coatings as well as more highly comparable to NP-9 type and similar alkyl phenolethoxylate- solids epoxy systems to enhance
HAPs, or APEs and has several FDA compliances. filled systems like floors and grouts based surfactants in many different waterborne formulations. the wet-out of pigments in paints
Carbowet® 109 surfactant allows for the surface tension and coatings. It can also aid the
reduction necessary to wet both pigment and substrate, and emulsification of liquid epoxy resin
Airase® 5100 Siloxane Defoamer Airase® 5100 defoamer is the strongest defoamer in the Airase® Airase® 5100 defoamer is suitable can enhance/stabilize color acceptance. FDA and EPA into waterbased epoxy systems.
Defoamer Structured Siloxane Defoamer Line (SSDL™ defoamers) that for both 100% solids and compliances, no added solvents or APEs.
consists of products that span the application space from waterbased epoxy formulations. It
strong defoaming to high compatibility. Airase® 5100 defoamer is best suited as a grind defoamer
is designed for applications where strong defoaming is for pigment dispersions or in highly Carbowet® Grind Aid Carbowet® GA-211 surfactant is a proprietary combination of Carbowet® GA211 surfactant can be
required and the formulations are not sensitive to cratering, filled or viscous formulations GA211 Surfactant nonionic wetting and stabilizing surfactants that offers low used in both waterbased and 100%
such as pigment dispersion in paints and coatings and highly foam wetting of substrates and pigments as well as providing solids epoxy systems to enhance
filled and viscous formulations. compatibilization and stabilization benefits in waterbased the wet-out of pigments in paints
formulations and pigment disperisons. and coatings. It can also aid the
flow properties of highly filled
Airase® 5500 Siloxane Defoamer The Airase® Structured Siloxane Defoamer Line (SSDL Airase® 5500 defoamer is suitable systems such as floors and grouts
Defoamer defoamers) consists of products that span the application for both 100% solids and
space from strong defoaming to high compatibility. Airase® waterbased epoxy formulations. It
5500 defoamer, a product in the SSDL defoamer line, can be is best suited as a letdown Carbowet® Grind Aid Carbowet® GA-100 surfactant is a proprietary combination of Carbowet® GA100 surfactant can
incorporated in the grind or used as a let-down defoamer. defoamer for pigmented and clear GA100 Surfactant nonionic wetting and stabilizing surfactants that offers low be used in both waterbased epoxy
Airase® 5500 defoamer can be used for applications where epoxy formulations. foam wetting of substrates and pigments as well as providing systems to enhance the wet-out of
good defoaming is required with good long-term persistency compatibilization and stabilization benefits in paint and pigments in paints and coatings. It
and film compatibility. coating formulations and dispersions. Carbowet® GA-100 can also aid the emulsification of
surfactant can also provide superior performance with liquid epoxy resin into waterbased
associative thickeners. epoxy systems.
Airase® 5600 Siloxane Defoamer Airase® 5600 defoamer is one of the more compatible Airase® 5600 defoamer is suitable
Defoamer defoamers in the Airase® Structured Siloxane Defoamer Line for both 100% solids and
(SSDL defoamers). Airase® 5600 defoamer can be incorporated waterbased epoxy formulations. ZetaSperse® Stabilizing ZetaSperse® 179 dispersant is a high HLB, nonionic stabilizing ZetaSperse® 179 dispersant can be
in the let-down of a paint or coating system for an excellent It is best suited as a letdown 179 Dispersant Surfactant surfactant and wetting agent that offers excellent nonionic used to enhance the colorant
balance of effective defoaming and film compatibility. defoamer for pigmented and clear Dispersant stabilization properties for dispersion, emulsification and acceptance of waterbased epoxy
epoxy formulations. surfactancy benefits in a variety of waterborne applications paints and coatings and also to
including paints, coatings, sealants and adhesives. ZetaSperse® improve the workability and flow of
179 dispersant can also be added during letdown to improve highly filled systems like mastics,
Surfȳnol® Molecular A nonionic, organic molecular defoamer. Surfȳnol® DF-110C Surfȳnol® DF110C defoamer is compatibility, workability, flow and color acceptance. grouts and sealants.
DF110C Defoamer Defoamer defoamer is an acetylenic diol-based product formulated to suitable for waterbased epoxy ZetaSperse® 179 dispersant contains no added APEs, offering a
provide both macrofoam and microfoam control in aqueous paints and coatings, especially for good alternative to highly ethoxylated alkyl phenol-based
systems without the side effects typical of many traditional spray applied applications and low surfactants.
foam control agents. Other intended benefits include: viscosity formulations sensitive to
microfoam elimination, long-lasting foam control, defect-free surface defects and microfoam.
foam control, and good dynamic wetting. No added APEs. ZetaSperse® Dispersant ZetaSperse® 3100 dispersant is a high-performance dispersant ZetaSperse® 3100 dispersant can be
3100 Dispersant that combines different stabilizing chemistries for outstanding used to provide stabilization of
dispersion and stabilization of carbon black and inorganic carbon black and different
Surfȳnol® DF62 Siloxane Defoamer Surfȳnol® DF62 defoamer is an 100% active, ether-modified, Surfȳnol® DF62 defoamer is best pigments with robust letdown compatibility in waterborne inorganic pigments in waterbased
Defoamer polysiloxane defoamer. Surfȳnol® DF-62 defoamer is a suited for waterbased epoxy paints and coatings epoxy paints and coatings
proprietary formulation intended to provide excellent balance formulations as a letdown
of initial foam knockdown and sustained antifoaming over defoamer for pigmented and clear
time in water-based formulations. No added APEs. epoxy formulations. ZetaSperse® Dispersant ZetaSperse® 3600 pigment dispersing additive is a proprietary ZetaSperse® 3600 dispersant can
3600 Dispersant formulation of surface active and polymeric chemistries be used to provide stabilization of
designed to provide excellent milling, stabilization, and carbon black and different organic
viscosity benefits in the dispersion of a wide range of organic pigments in waterbased epoxy
and carbon black pigments.chemistries in aqueous systems. paints and coatings
ZetaSperse® 3600 dispersant contains no added solvent or
APEs.

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Product Index
Epoxy Additives Ancamide® 3200 30-31 Ancamine® 2074 20-21 Ancamine® 2710 12-13 Anquamine® 701 32-37 Nourybond® 272 60-61
Amicure® 101 24-25 Ancamide® 3201 30-31 Ancamine® 2089M 10-11 Ancamine® 2719 6, 12-13 Anquamine® 721 32-37 Nourybond® 276 60-61
Amicure® CG-1200G 48-49 Ancamide® 350A 28-29 Ancamine® 2143 18, 20-21 Ancamine® 2726 18, 22-23 Anquamine® 722 32-37 Nourybond® 289 60-61
Amicure® CG-325G 48-49 Ancamide® 351A 26, 28-29 Ancamine® 2167 24-25 Ancamine® 2735 18, 22-23 Anquamine® 725 32-37 Nourybond® 290 60-61
Amicure® CG-NA 48-49 Ancamide® 375A 28-29 Ancamine® 2264 24-25 Ancamine® 2739 18, 22-23 Anquamine® 735 32-37 Nourybond® 301 60-61
Amicure® DBU-E 50-51 Ancamide® 400 28-29 Ancamine® 2280 18, 20-21 Ancamine® 2746 12-13 Anquawhite® 100 32-37 Nourybond® 312 60-61
Amicure® IC-221 56 Ancamide® 500 16-17 Ancamine® 2286 20-21 Ancamine® 2748 18, 22-23 CUREZOL™ 1B2MZ 44-45 Nourybond® 346 60-61
Amicure® IC-321 56 Ancamide® 501 16-17 Ancamine® 2334 20-21 Ancamine® 2749 22-23 Curezol™ 2MA OK 44-45 Nourybond® 368 60-61
Amicure® IC-322 56 Ancamide® 502 16-17 Ancamine® 2337S 40, 42-43 Ancamine® 2764 18, 22-23 Curezol™ 2MZ-Azine 44-45 SUR-WET™ R 12-13
Amicure® PACM 24-25 Ancamide® 503 14, 16-17 Ancamine® 2390 6, 10-11 Ancamine® 2765 18, 22-23 Curezol™ 2P4MZ 44-45
Specialty Additives
Amicure® UR 46-47 Ancamide® 506 16-17 Ancamine® 2410B75 10-11 Ancamine® 2903 22-23 Curezol™ 2PHZS 44-45
Airase® 4500 62, 63, 66
Amicure® UR 10/30 46-47 Ancamide® 507 16-17 Ancamine® 2422 6, 10-11 Ancamine® 2904 22-23 Curezol™ 2PZ 44-45
Airase® 5100 62, 63, 66
Amicure® UR 7/10 46-47 Ancamide® 700-B-75 28-29 Ancamine® 2423 20-21 Ancamine® AD 8-9 Curezol™ C172 44-45
Airase® 5500 62, 63, 66
Amicure® UR2T 46-47 Ancamide® 702-B-75 30-31 Ancamine® 2432 6, 10-11 Ancamine® AEP 12-13 Dicyanex® 1400B 48-49
Airase® 5600 62, 63, 66
Amicure® UR-D 46-47 Ancamide® 805 30-31 Ancamine® 2441 40, 42-43 Ancamine® DETA 12-13 EPODIL® 741 53-55
Carbowet® 109 62, 63, 67
ANCAMIDE® 2050 26, 30-31 Ancamide® 910 26, 30-31 Ancamine® 2442 40, 42-43 Ancamine® K54 50-51 Epodil® 742 53-55
Carbowet® GA100 62, 63, 67
Ancamide® 2137 16-17 ANCAMINE® 1110 50-51 Ancamine® 2450 24-25 Ancamine® K61B 50-51 Epodil® 746 53-55
Carbowet® GA211 62, 63, 67
Ancamide® 220 28-29 Ancamine® 1608 8-9 Ancamine® 2458 10-11 Ancamine® MCA 20-21 Epodil® 747 53-55
Dȳnol™ 360 62, 63, 65
Ancamide® 220-IPA-73 28-29 Ancamine® 1618 20-21 Ancamine® 2481 10-11 Ancamine® T 8-9 Epodil® 748 53-55
Dȳnol™ 607 62, 63, 65
Ancamide® 220-X-70 28-29 Ancamine® 1637 8-9 Ancamine® 2489 20-21 Ancamine® T-1 8-9 Epodil® 749 53-55
Dȳnol™ 810 62, 63, 65
Ancamide® 221 26, 28-29 Ancamine® 1637-LV 8-9 Ancamine® 2505 20-21 Ancamine® TEPA 12-13 Epodil® 750 53-55
Dȳnol™ 960 62, 63, 65
Ancamide® 221 IPA73 28-29 Ancamine® 1638 8-9 Ancamine® 2519 18, 22-23 Ancamine® TETA 12-13 Epodil® 757 53-55
Dȳnol™ 980 62, 63, 65
Ancamide® 221-X-70 28-29 Ancamine® 1693 20-21 Ancamine® 2526 10-11 Ancamine® XT 8-9 Epodil® 759 53-55
Surfȳnol® 420 62, 63, 65
Ancamide® 2349 16-17 Ancamine® 1767 8-9 Ancamine® 2557 10-11 Ancarez® 2364 54-55 Epodil® LV5 54-55
Surfȳnol® DF110C 62, 63, 66
Ancamide® 2353 30-31 Ancamine® 1768 8-9 Ancamine® 2579 22-23 Ancarez® AR555 39 HYBRIDUR® 540 58-59
Surfȳnol® DF62 62, 63, 66
Ancamide® 2386 14, 16-17 Ancamine® 1769 8-9 Ancamine® 2587 22-23 Ancarez® ISO-HDiT 56 HYBRIDUR® 570 58-59
ZetaSperse® 179 62, 63, 67
Ancamide® 2396 14, 16-17 Ancamine® 1784 6, 8-9 Ancamine® 2605 22-23 Anchor® 1040 50-51 HYBRIDUR® 580 58-59
ZetaSperse® 3100 62, 63, 67
Ancamide® 2424 30-31 Ancamine® 1856 6, 8-9 Ancamine® 2609 10-11 Anchor® 1115 50-51 HYBRIDUR® 870 58-59
ZetaSperse® 3600 62, 63, 67
Ancamide® 2426 14, 16-17 Ancamine® 1884 20-21 Ancamine® 2638 12-13 Anquamine® 287 32-37 HYBRIDUR® 878 58-59
Ancamide® 2443 14, 16-17 Ancamine® 1895 20-21 Ancamine® 2641 12-13 Anquamine® 360 32-37 Imicure® AMI-1 44-45
Ancamide® 2444 30-31 Ancamine® 1916 8-9 Ancamine® 2659 22-23 Anquamine® 401 32-37 Imicure® AMI-2 44-45
Ancamide® 2445 30-31 Ancamine® 1922A 12-13 Ancamine® 2672 22-23 Anquamine® 402 32-37 Imicure® EMI-24 44-45
Ancamide® 2447 14, 16-17 Ancamine® 2014AS 40, 42-43 Ancamine® 2678 12-13 Anquamine® 419 32-37 Imicure® Imidazole 44-45
Ancamide® 2482 30-31 Ancamine® 2014FG 40, 42-43 Ancamine® 2686 22-23
Ancamide® 260A 28-29 Ancamine® 2049 24-25 Ancamine® 2689 12-13
Ancamide® 260TN 28-29 Ancamine® 2071 10-11
Ancamide® 261A 26, 28-29 Ancamine® 2072 20-21
Ancamide® 2634 26, 30-31
Ancamide® 2652 26, 30-31
Ancamide® 2767 26, 30-31

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Product Trademarks/Owners
Amicure® Ancamide® Ancamine® Anquawhite® Airase®
Ancarez® Anchor® Anquamine® Hybridur® Carbowet®
— Air Products
Curezol™ Dicyanex™ Epodil® Surfȳnol® ZetaSperse®
Imicure® Nourybond® Sur-Wet™ Dȳnol™

Footnotes
1. ASTM D1544–80. 8. Use of ingredient may be limited by 10. Heat deflection temperature (HDT)
function or type of food or drink. to ASTM D648 at 264 psi after curing
2. Brookfield viscosity. ASTM D2196-10.
Refer to regulations. FDA compliance 7 days at 77°F only for room
3. Concentration with standard, is dependent upon curing under temperature curing systems. Longer
undiluted, liquid Bisphenol A epoxy, conditions such that the nature cure times and particularly higher
EEW 182–192, e.g., Epon® 828 resin and/or amount of extractables temperature post-cures yield much
(Momentive), DER 331 resin. conform to the limits specified. FDA higher values. Results given for
4. phr: part by weight per 100 parts by is particularly concerned with one- elevated-temperature (E.T.) curing
weight of epoxy resin. time-use containers. Air Products systems are based on various E.T.
makes no claim or warranty with cure schedules.
5. Gel time or pot life in 150 g mass in
respect to any aspect of FDA
air at 77°F for room temperature 11. Typical concentration range. Data
compliance. Formulator, fabricator
cures. Shelf life or working life at 77°F given based on Anchor® 1040 curing
and/or user of the finished article
in case of elevated temperature cures. agent (10 phr), Anchor® 1115 curing
is urged to become familiar with
agent (7.5 phr).
6. Film applied immediately after the specific regulations. Contact
mixing using BK dry time recorder. Air Products for further assistance. 12. Cure schedule will depend on
Similar to cotton-free or touch-dry accelerator used with dicyandiamide.
9. With standard, solid Bisphenol
time in conventional coatings. 13. ASTM D1640
A epoxy, EEW 450–575, e.g., Epon®
7. Glass transition temperature (Tg) per 1001F resin (Momentive), DER® 661 NA = Not Applicable.
ASTM D3418-82. A stoichiometric resin (Dow) or Araldite® GT 7071
amount of curing agent has been used resin (Huntsman).
with Bisphenol A (EEW=190) epoxy
resin and cured for 7 days at 25°C
and 50% relative humidity except
for the unmodified cycloaliphatic
amines (p 24) which used Epon® 826
(EEW=179–186) resin. Measurement
has been done by differential
scanning calorimetry (DSC) using
a heating rate of 10°C/minute.

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