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Epoxy Resins Product Overview

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Liquid Epoxy Resins

Grade EEW (gr/eq)
171-175

Viscosity Description (mPa.s @ 25 C)

4000-6000 High purity diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A. Its high purity and low oligomer content assures uniform performance, exceptionally low viscosity and can provide improved elevated temperature properties over standard epoxy resins. This resin grade is mainly used in filament winding, electrical laminates and encapsulation applications. D.E.R. 383 epoxy resin is a low viscosity bisphenol A epoxy resin. Applications are similar to those of D.E.R. 331 liquid epoxy resin. D.E.R. 383 epoxy resin frequently crystallizes at room temperature. Heating to 50-55 C restores the resin to a liquid state. Long-term warm storage may result in a slight discoloration but does not affect the resin performance. A widely used, general purpose liquid epoxy resin based on bisphenol A. It is recognized as a standard from which many variations have been developed. Standard undiluted bisphenol A epoxy resin. Low chlorine content makes it suitable for electronics applications. High viscosity, fast reacting bisphenol A epoxy resin.

Bisphenol A Epoxy Resins D.E.R.TM 332

D.E.R. 383

176-183

9000-10500

D.E.R. 331 D.E.R. 331J D.E.R. 317

182-192 186-190 192-203

11000-14000 12000-15000 16000-25000

Low Viscosity Epoxy Blends D.E.R. 354 167-174 3400-4200 Standard bisphenol F based epoxy resin of low viscosity, used for solvent-free coatings, concrete reinforcements, adhesives, electrical insulation and filament winding. This resin can provide improved resistance performance against solvents compared to standard bisphenol A liquid epoxy resins. D.E.R. 351 liquid epoxy resin is a low viscosity epoxy resin that combines the performance properties of standard bisphenol A epoxy resin with the low viscosity of bisphenol F epoxy resin. Applications include solvent-free coatings, tank-and pipe-linings, concrete reinforcements and also floorings, adhesives, electrical insulation and filament winding. Similar to D.E.R. 351 but with a higher viscosity specification.

D.E.R. 351

169-181

4500-6500

D.E.R. 352

172-181

5700-7700

Reactive Diluent Epoxy Blends D.E.R. 321 180-188 500-700 D.E.R. 321 epoxy resin has extremely low viscosity which is advantageous for compounds containing large amount of filler. D.E.R. 321 has a cure rate similar to undiluted resins. The reactive diluent limits the solvent resistance, whereas an improved acid resistance can be observed. Main applications include floorings, groutings, concrete reinforcement, structural adhesives, water dispersible systems, crack injection and castings. D.E.R. 324 liquid epoxy resin offers low viscosity and low surface tension. The low surface tension explains why this resin wets the surface better, gives better adhesion and will have slightly lower viscosity at any given filler loading. The diluent increases pot-life, flexibility (impact resistance) and acid resistance but limits the solvent resistance. D.E.R. 324 liquid epoxy resin is prone to crystallization. D.E.R. 353 liquid epoxy resin is a low viscosity epoxy resin with a very low crystallization tendency. The performance of D.E.R. 353 in ambient cure formulations is similar to those obtained when using D.E.R. 324 liquid epoxy resin. D.E.R. 329 contains tri-functional reactive diluent, making it suitable for composites.

D.E.R. 324

195-204

600-800

D.E.R. 353

190-200

800-1000

D.E.R. 329

145-155

900-1300

Flexible Epoxy Resins D.E.R. 736 D.E.R. 732 175-205 310-330 30-60 60-70 D.E.R. 736 is a short chain length polyglycol di-epoxide liquid resin. Its applications include coatings and adhesives for improved flexibility, elongation, and impact resistance. D.E.R. 732 is a long chain length polyglycol di-epoxide liquid resin. Its applications include coatings and adhesives for improved flexibility, elongation, and impact resistance.

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Solid Epoxy Resins

Grade
Solid Epoxy Resins D.E.R. 671 475-550 75-85 D.E.R. 671 solid epoxy resin is a standard 1-type epoxy resin. Formulated with suitable hardeners, it forms an excellent base for many high quality chemical resistant coatings withstanding exposure to corrosive atmospheres containing a variety of chemical reagents, solvents or salt water. D.E.R. 662E solid epoxy resin is a standard 2-type epoxy resin developed for use mainly in powder coatings where it provides excellent flow. This epoxy resin grade is also employed to tailor the flexibility of lower molecular weight liquid coatings. Low molecular weight 3-type epoxy resin with excellent flow for both decorative and functional coatings. Low molecular weight 3-type epoxy resin. Low molecular weight 3-type epoxy resin for both pure epoxy and epoxy/polyester powder coatings requiring good gloss, smoothness and excellent flexibility. Medium molecular weight 4-type epoxy resin for both decorative and functional coatings to provide improved viscosity characteristics and greater flexibility.

EEW (gr/eq)

Softening Point Description (C)

D.E.R. 662E

590-630

87-93

D.E.R. 663UK D.E.R. 663U D.E.R. 663UE D.E.R. 664UE

787-813 730-820 740-800 860-930

90-96 92-102 98-104 104-110

Grade
D.E.R. 667E D.E.R. 667-20 D.E.R. 668-20

EEW (gr/eq)
1600-1950 1600-1950 2000-3500

Viscosity1 (cSt at 25C)

2000-2900 1300-4000 2700-5000

Description
High molecular weight 7-type epoxy resin. High molecular weight 7-type epoxy resin with good solution stability. High molecular weight 8-type epoxy resin designed for use in one pack stoving enamels for metal decoration, interior and exterior coatings, tube and drum linings, coil primers and many other industrial applications. High molecular weight 9-type epoxy resin.

D.E.R. 669E

2500-4000

4500-10000

Solid Epoxy Resin Solutions

Grade EEW (gr/eq)
230-260 300-335 430-480 2800 min.

Viscosity Description (mPa.s at 25 C)

500-1200 3500-7000 7500-11500 600-2500 (cSt) Solution of D.E.R. 337 in xylene. Solution of D.E.R. 660 in xylene. Solution of D.E.R. 671 in xylene. Solution of an ultra-high molecular weight epoxy resin. It has essentially no epoxy functionality and provides coatings with outstanding physical and chemical resistance properties by solvent evaporation alone. Main applications include maintenance- and flashprimers, shop coats, wire enamels, road markers and clear coatings for brass, chrome and aluminium.

Solid Epoxy Resin Solutions D.E.R. 337-X80 D.E.R. 660-X80 D.E.R. 671-X75 D.E.R. 684-EK40

1:40wt% in diethylene glycol monobutyl ether

Specialty Epoxy
Grade EEW (gr/eq)
N/A 185-194 345-374 960-1060

Viscosity Description (mPa.s at 25 C)

3000-4000 8000-10000 5000-8000 N/A FORTEGRA 100 epoxy toughener is a low viscosity toughening agent, designed for use in amine cured epoxy systems. Bisphenol A liquid epoxy resin toughened by FORTEGRA technology, used in composites and industrial casting. Similar to FORTEGRA 200 with higher loading of toughening agent. Bisphenol A solid epoxy resin toughened by FORTEGRA technology, used in powder coatings and adhesives. Isocyanate modified epoxy, superior adhesion and toughness. Supplied in 75% solution. Similar to XZ97103 but with a longer Iinear structure and higher molecule weight. Supplied in 55% solution.

Toughened Liquid Epoxy Resins FORTEGRATM 100 FORTEGRA 200 FORTEGRA 300 FORTEGRA 400

Hetero-cyclic Epoxy Resins XZ 97103.00 XZ 92566.01 270-330 825-1000 500-2000 400-1800

Grade
D.E.R. 6508

EEW (gr/eq)
380-420

Softening Point Description (C)

95-105 Similar to XZ97103 but with slightly higher molecule weight. Suitable for high temperature performance, fusion bonded powder coatings. Supplied in solid. 49% bromine content. Used in electrical laminates, electronic moulding compound and adhesives.

Flame Retardant Epoxy Resins (brominated) D.E.R. 560 440-470 75-85

Grade

EEW (gr/eq)
310-340 N/A

Viscosity Description (mPa.s at 25 C)

1600-2600 800-1850 Phosphorous containing epoxy resin. Used in halogen-free electrical laminates. Supplied in 75% solution. Phosphorous containing phenol novolac resin. Used in halogen-free electrical laminates. Supplied in 57% solution.

Flame Retardant Epoxy Resins (halogen-free) XZ 92530.00 XZ 92741.00

Grade

EEW (gr/eq on solids)

193-204

Solid Content (w%)

Description

Waterborne Liquid Epoxy Resins XZ 92598.00 63-65 Experimental aqueous liquid epoxy resin emulsion of the D.E.R. 331 liquid epoxy resin type. This material is suitable for coatings on metallic substrates, coating on concrete and also in concrete ad-mixtures (i.e. epoxy cement concrete). Note that the use of water-borne systems requires some control of atmospheric conditions (temperature and humidity) to develop optimum performance and appearance. Experimental aqueous semi-solid epoxy novolac resin emulsion of the D.E.N. 438 epoxy novolac resin type. This product can produce highly cross-linked matrices, providing excellent heat and chemical resistance similar to solvent-borne novolac resins. Experimental aqueous solid 1-type epoxy resin dispersion of the D.E.R. 671 solid epoxy resin type. This resin emulsion is not only suggested for corrosion protection applications on steel but can also be used for coatings on concrete where solvent cannot be tolerated.

Waterborne Novolac Epoxy Resins XZ 92546.00 184-204 57-59

Waterborne Solid Epoxy Resins XZ 92533.00 475-500 46-48

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Epoxy Novolac Resins

Grade EEW (gr/eq)
172-179

Viscosity Description (mPa.s at 25 C)

1100-17002 D.E.N. 431 epoxy novolac resin has multi-epoxy functionality ( 2.8) which makes it useful in adhesives, electrical and structural laminates, coatings and castings for elevated temperature service. D.E.N. 431 will exhibit high chemical resistance and elevated temperature performance and adhesives based on D.E.N. 431 which are ideal as binders for abrasives in grinding and polishing products. D.E.N. 438 epoxy novolac resin is a widely used, general purpose epoxy novolac resin. It is recognized as a standard for high temperature applications. D.E.N. 438 has multi-epoxy functionality ( 3.6).

Novolac Epoxy Resins D.E.N.TM 431

D.E.N. 438

176-181

31000-400002

Novolac Epoxy Resin Solutions D.E.N. 438-X80

2

176-181

1200-2000

Solution of D.E.N. 438 in xylene.

at 51.7 C

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