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Waterborne Epoxy Systems for Coatings

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Waterborne Epoxy Systems for Coatings

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Huntsman has been a pioneer in the development of waterborne epoxy resins and hardeners for over 25 years, focusing on enhancing performance while complying with environmental regulations. These systems offer benefits such as ultra-low VOC, low odor, non-flammability, fast drying, and easy cleanup, making them ideal for various applications.
Regulatory and Market Drivers
Strict VOC limits set by regulatory bodies like the EPA and CARB, along with increasing consumer demand for sustainable products, are driving the adoption of waterborne epoxy systems.
Applications
These resins and curing agents are suitable for transportation, DIY floor coatings, and industrial maintenance, with cementitious and metal substrates being common. Proper selection of resin and hardener is crucial for optimal performance.
Product Overview
Waterborne Epoxy Curing Agents:
  • Aradur® 39: Ideal for concrete primers with high water vapor transmission.
  • Aradur® 340: Versatile for construction and metal coatings.
  • Aradur® 3805: Suitable for DIY coatings with long pot life.
  • Aradur® 3984: Offers good aesthetics and chemical resistance.
  • Aradur® 3985: Versatile for various concrete applications.
  • Aradur® 3985 S: Faster curing for low-temperature applications.
  • Aradur® 3986: Provides heavy-duty corrosion resistance.
Waterborne Epoxy Resins:
  • Araldite® PZ 3901: Suitable for light-duty industrial maintenance.
  • Araldite® PZ 3921: Offers low VOC content and superior durability.
  • Araldite® PZ 3961-1: Provides fast drying and good adhesion.
  • Araldite® PZ 323: Enhances chemical resistance and film properties.
Formulations
Specific formulations are provided for applications like clear epoxy sealers, concrete primers, and floor coatings, detailing mix ratios, viscosity, solids content, and VOC levels.
Conclusion
Huntsman's waterborne epoxy systems deliver high performance and environmental compliance, suitable for a wide range of applications. Proper selection and formulation are essential for achieving desired results.
Additional Formulations
  • Formulation EF-211: A water-cleanable, epoxy-based tile grout with a mix ratio of 0.56:1, solids content of 85.1% by weight, and VOC content of 5.6 g/L.
  • Formulation MF-361: A waterborne, corrosion-resistant primer with a 1:1 mix ratio, solids content of 62.4% by weight, and VOC content of 78.4 g/L.
  • Formulation MF-380: A waterborne, direct-to-metal coating with a 4:1 mix ratio, solids content of 55.7% by weight, and VOC content of 163.1 g/L.
  • Formulation MF-385: Another direct-to-metal coating with a 3:1 mix ratio, solids content of 54.4% by weight, and VOC content of 142.3 g/L.
Legal and Safety Information
The document includes legal disclaimers and emphasizes the importance of consulting Material Safety Data Sheets and complying with safety regulations.
Contact Information
Contact details for Huntsman representatives across different regions are provided for further inquiries.
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Enriching lives through innovation Advanced Materials Waterborne Epoxy Systems for Coatings Selector Guide

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Waterborne Epoxy Systems For over 25 years, Huntsman has been a global leader in the development and improvement of waterborne epoxy resins and hardeners for ambient cure coatings. Although the technology has been around for many years, great advances have occurred in the last decade. Gone are the days where additive suppliers had little or any knowledge of waterborne epoxy systems. Today, the combination of Huntsman high-performance waterborne resins and hardeners, with fit-for-purpose additives and co-solvents, gives formulators the opportunity to get the highest performance you can expect...

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Applications Huntsman Waterborne Epoxy Resins and Epoxy Curing Agents can be used in a variety of coating applications which currently use solvent-based, high-solids or solvent-free coating systems. In fact, waterborne epoxy coatings are fast becoming the first choice for formulators in such market segments as: • Transportation • DIY Floor Coatings • ndustrial Maintenance I Applications for High-Performance Asset Protection Obtaining high-performance formulations, and ultimately success in these markets, requires knowing your targeted application, identifying the substrate, and selecting the...

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Waterborne Epoxy Systems Selector Chart Tile Grouts General Purpose Thermal Shock Anti-Corrosion Primers ' All basic starting point formulations in parenthesis are included on pages 8-10.

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Waterborne Epoxy Systems Huntsman offers a wide range of waterborne curing agents, waterborne epoxy resins and liquid epoxy resins that are well-suited for many applications. The following information should be used as the first step in the selection of the right product for the right application. Waterborne Epoxy Curing Agents Aradur® 39 Epoxy Curing Agent is designed for concrete primers and coatings with high water vapor transmission rates to reduce the incidence of blistering on floors that are continuously damp, such as in low-lying areas. Combined with liquid epoxy resins, it offers rapid...

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Waterborne Epoxy Resins Araldite® PZ 3901 Epoxy Resin is a dispersion of a solid epoxy resin in water and 2-propoxyethanol at 55% (wt.) solids. It is designed for ambient cure, two-component epoxy systems for light duty industrial maintenance primers and coatings for metal, concrete, wood and certain plastics. Araldite® PZ 3921 Epoxy Resin is based on a modified solid epoxy resin, resulting in a lower VOC content than conventional solid epoxy resin dispersions. It can be combined with carboxylate-functional acrylic resins to formulate two-component, waterborne acrylic-epoxy coating systems that...

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How to Calculate the Mixing Ratio Formula Epoxy – Amine Cure Epoxy content of resin given as: • Epoxy Index • Epoxy Equivalent Weight Amine functionality (reactive groups) of hardener given as: • H+ Active Equivalent [g/Eq] Epoxy Index x H+ Active Equivalent = g hardener/kg resin [Eq/kg] [g/Eq] Alternative Formula 1 00 g of resin x H+ Active Equivalent [g/Eq] = g hardener to cure 100 g of resin EEW [g/Eq]

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Basic Formulations Formulation EF-71 Waterborne, Low VOC Clear Epoxy Sealer Waterborne, Low VOC Floor Coating Part A (Epoxy Resin) Araldite® GY 6010 Epoxy Resin Araldite® DY-D Epoxy Reactive Diluent Total (Part A) Part A (Epoxy Resin) Araldite® GY 9615 Epoxy Resin Part B (Hardener) Aradur® 3984 Epoxy Curing Agent Part B (Hardener) Aradur® 39 Epoxy Curing Agent Deionized Water Co-solvent Benzyl Alcohol Pigment Dispersant Nepheline Syenite Glacial Acetic Acid Deionized Water Leveling Agent Total (Part B) Formulation Total Formulation Properties Titanium Dioxide Co-solvent Flow Modifier Rheology...

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Basic Formulations Formulation EF-97 Waterborne, Do-It-Yourself Floor Coating Part A (Epoxy Resin) Araldite® GY 9667 Epoxy Resin Co-solvent Water-cleanable, Epoxy-based Tile Grout Aradur® 3805 Epoxy Curing Agent Deionized Water Total (Part A) Part B (Hardener) Defoamer Flow Modifier Pigment Dispersant Nepheline Syenite Wollastonite Titanium Dioxide Co-solvent Leveling Agent Total (Part B) Formulation Total Pigment : Binder Ratio, wt (solids) Araldite® GY 6010 Epoxy Resin Deionized Water Titanium Dioxide Barium Sulfate Part C (Filler) White Portland Cement Silica Sand Fine Aggregate Formulation...

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Basic Formulations Waterborne, Direct-to-Metal Coating Please consult your Huntsman representative for other starting-point formulations offered. Waterborne, Direct-to-Metal Coating Part A (Epoxy Resin) Pounds Epoxy Resin Curing Agent Formulation Properties Pigment: Binder Ratio, wt (solids) 0 7

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Global Presence – 13 Manufacturing Sites For More Information www.huntsman.com/advanced_materials [email protected] Americas: Huntsman Advanced Materials Americas 10003 Woodloch Forest Drive The Woodlands Texas 77380 USA Tel. +1 888 564 9318 Fax +1 281 719 4047 Europe/Africa: Huntsman Advanced Materials (Switzerland) GmbH Klybeckstrasse 200 P.O. Box 4002 Basel Switzerland Tel. +41 61 299 11 11 Fax +41 61 299 11 12 India/MiddleEast: Huntsman Advanced Materials (India) Pvt. Ltd. 5th Floor, Bldg. No. 10 Solitaire Corporate Park, 167 Guru Hargovindji Marg, Chakal, Andheri (East) Mumbai...

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