Epoxy Hardeners

Epoxy Hardeners

AP 1048

A reactive phenalkamine hardener suitable for epoxy-based lacquers and coatings, providing low viscosity, high solids compatibility, and extended pot life for protective coatings.

Properties:
  • Fast Curing: Phenalkamine hardeners initiate a rapid curing process, allowing for quicker application and return to service.
  • Corrosion and Chemical Resistance: They provide excellent resistance to corrosion and various chemicals, crucial for protective coatings.
  • Humidity Tolerance: Phenalkamine hardeners can cure effectively even in high-humidity or humid conditions, unlike some other epoxy systems.
  • Surface Tolerance: Hardeners like AP 1041 are surface-tolerant, meaning they can be applied to less-than-perfectly-prepared surfaces, though proper preparation is always recommended.
  • Solvent-Free Formulation: They are often used in solvent-free or high-solid coatings, reducing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.
Applications:
  • Industrial Coatings: Used for protective coatings on structures and equipment that require high durability and resistance.
  • Marine Coatings: Excellent for ships, offshore platforms, and other marine structures due to their water and chemical resistance.
  • Protective Coatings: Ideal for oil and gas pipelines, storage tanks, and other infrastructure where harsh conditions are encountered.
  • Floor Coating Systems: Can be used for robust floor coatings in various industrial and commercial settings.
  • Waterproofing Systems: Suitable for applications requiring excellent water resistance.

AP 4237

A modified aliphatic amine hardener with low viscosity and long pot life, ideal for high-solids or solvent-free epoxy coatings, ensuring a blush-free finish, flexibility, and color stability.

Properties:
  • Good Flexibility: Enhances the flexibility of the cured epoxy system.
  • Versatility: Compatible with liquid epoxy resins for various applications.
Applications:
  • Coatings: Used in high-solids or solvent-free coatings for various applications.
  • Flooring: Suitable for epoxy floor coatings.
  • Laminates: Can be used in laminates.
  • Castings: Ideal for epoxy resin-based castings.
  • Protective Coatings: Well-suited for industrial and protective coatings, including structural steel and concrete

AP 1121

AP 1121 is a versatile aliphatic amine-based hardener designed for epoxy systems, offering excellent adhesion, chemical resistance, and durability for industrial coatings and flooring applications.

Properties:

Contributes to excellent chemical resistance, water resistance, and adhesion to various surfaces.

Applications:

Commonly used in high-solid coatings for structural steel, self-leveling floor coatings, and other industrial applications.

AP 5618

AP5618 is a cycloaliphatic amine-based epoxy hardener, specifically a dicyclopentadiene amine. It provides superior mechanical and thermal properties, making it ideal for floor coatings, tank linings, adhesives, and industrial composites

Properties:
  • Low Viscosity: Helps to lower the viscosity of epoxy formulations, making them easier to apply and enabling high-solids and solvent-free coatings.
  • Reactive Amine Adduct: Functions as a curing agent for epoxy resins, creating durable coatings.
  • Ambient Temperature Cure: Suitable for curing at room temperature, eliminating the need for heat.
  • Corrosion Resistance: Provides excellent protection against corrosion, which is vital for marine and protective coatings.
  • Excellent Flow and Leveling: Leads to smooth, self-leveling surfaces, ideal for floor coatings.
  • Exudation and Blush Resistant: Minimizes surface defects and ensures a high-quality finish.
Applications:
  • High-Solids and Solvent-Free Coatings: Ideal for reducing or eliminating solvents.
  • Floor Coatings: Creates self-leveling and durable floors.
  • Protective Coatings: Used on structural steel, concrete, and marine applications for corrosion protection.
  • Industrial Maintenance: Suitable for coatings on industrial equipment and machinery to enhance durability and service life.