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Rhodeftal® Polyimide Resins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Bisphenol-A Based Epoxy Resins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6 Benzoxazine Thermoset Resins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Unmodified Liquid Epoxy Resins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Modified Liquid Epoxy Resins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Unmodified Solid Epoxy Resins . . . . ....

Introduction Huntsman is a world-leading producer of thermoset resins for the structural composite, adhesive, electronic, coating and construction markets. The thermoset resin chemistries offered by Huntsman include epoxy resins, epoxy reactive diluents, curing agents and crosslinkers for epoxy resins, benzoxazines, cyanate esters, polyimides and bismaleimides. Typical service temperatures for these products can range from room temperature to as high as 350°C. The figures below compare the Tg and the cure temperature of various types of Aradur® curing agents when used with a bisphenol-A based...

Bisphenol-A Based Epoxy Resins 1.1 – Unmodified Liquid Epoxy Resins Product Color [Gardner] Unmodified bisphenol-A based liquid epoxy resin. For use in automotive coatings or other applications requiring an epoxy resin with a low hydrolyzable chlorine content. Standard bisphenol-A based liquid epoxy resin. High-viscosity bisphenol-A based liquid epoxy resin. Distilled bisphenol-A based liquid epoxy resin, with very low chloride content. Liquid bisphenol-A epoxy resin for composite systems. High-purity, low-viscosity bisphenol-A based liquid epoxy resin. 1.2 – Modified Liquid Epoxy Resins Product...

Bisphenol-A Based Epoxy Resins (continued) 1.2 – Modified Liquid Epoxy Resins (continued) Product Color [Gardner] Bisphenol-A liquid epoxy resin modified with a monofunctional reactive diluent. Bisphenol-A liquid epoxy resin modified with a monofunctional reactive diluent. Bisphenol-A liquid epoxy resin modified with a monofunctional reactive diluent. Bisphenol-A liquid epoxy resin modified with a monofunctional reactive diluent. Bisphenol-A liquid epoxy resin modified with a monofunctional reactive diluent. Bisphenol-A liquid epoxy resin modified with a monofunctional reactive diluent. Bisphenol-A...

Bisphenol-A Based Epoxy Resins (continued) 1.3 – Unmodified Solid Epoxy Resins (continued) Product High molecular weight epoxy resin for use in solvent-based industrial coatings in conjunction with urea, melamine or phenolic crosslinkers. Also used to control the melt viscosity of powder coating formulations. High melt viscosity “6-type” solid resin. Designed for high quality industrial coatings and thick film powder coatings. Low molecular weight solid epoxy resin. Standard low molecular weight solid epoxy resin for epoxy / polyester hybrid and epoxy powder coatings. Low molecular weight solid...

Bisphenol-A Based Epoxy Resins (continued) 1.4 – Modified Solid Epoxy Resins Product Epoxy cresol novolac modified solid epoxy resin. For use in powder coatings with good thermal and chemical resistance properties. Epoxy phenol novolac modified solid epoxy resin. Improved thermal and chemical resistance properties as compared to standard unmodified bisphenol-A solid epoxy resins. Epoxy phenol novolac modified solid epoxy resin. Improved thermal and chemical resistance properties as compared to standard unmodified bisphenol-A solid epoxy resins. CTBN rubber modified solid epoxy resin based on...

Bisphenol-A Based Epoxy Resins (continued) 1.5 – Epoxy Resin Solutions (continued) Density @ 25ºC [lb/gal, (g/cm³)] Color [Gardner] Solids Content [%] Liquid epoxy resin supplied at 90% non-volatiles in xylene. For formulating high solids, two-component architectural and industrial maintenance coatings. Low molecular weight solid epoxy resin supplied at 75% non-volatiles in xylene / methyl isobutyl ketone. For formulating two-component industrial maintenance coatings. Low molecular weight solid epoxy resin supplied at 75% non-volatiles in toluene. For formulating two-component industrial maintenance...

Bisphenol-F Based Epoxy Resins Unmodified bisphenol-F based liquid epoxy resin. Offers better chemical resistance (to organic solvents in particular) than standard bisphenol-A based liquid epoxy resin. Medium-viscosity unmodified bisphenol-F based liquid epoxy resin. For use in adhesives, filament winding, casting, pultrusion, RTM, coatings and construction applications. Low-viscosity unmodified bisphenol-F based liquid epoxy resin. For use in adhesives, filament winding, casting, pultrusion, RTM, coatings and construction applications. High-purity, low-viscosity unmodified bisphenol-F based...

Multifunctional Epoxy Resins 3.1 – Epoxy Phenol Novolacs (EPN) Color [Gardner] Epoxy phenol novolac with high functionality. Suitable for applications such as coatings, filament winding, casting and pultrusion applications where superior heat and chemical resistance are required. Araldite® EPN 1138 solution supplied at 80% non-volatiles in methyl n-amyl ketone. For applications requiring heat and chemical resistance. Araldite® EPN 1138 supplied at 85% non-volatiles in methyl ethyl ketone. Epoxy phenol novolac suitable for coatings, filament winding, casting and pultrusion applications. Epoxy...

Multifunctional Epoxy Resins (continued) 3.1 – Epoxy Phenol Novolacs (EPN) (continued) Color [Gardner] Low-viscosity epoxy phenol novolac designed for the formulation of high solids or solvent-free chemical resistant coatings and linings. Epoxy phenol novolac resin suitable for the formulation of protective coatings with good heat, solvent and chemical resistance. Also suitable for filament winding, casting and pultrusion applications. 3.2 – Epoxy Cresol Novolacs (ECN) Product Epoxy cresol novolac with a functionality of 4.8. For high-temperature adhesives, electrical and laminating products....