Discover the Power of Our Epoxy Curing Agents
Harness the power of innovation with our premium epoxy curing agents designed to meet the diverse needs of modern industries. At Evonik Crosslinkers, we leverage advanced technologies to develop high-performance curing agents that enhance productivity, durability, and sustainability. Our solutions prioritize efficiency, performance, and fast-curing capabilities, ensuring long-lasting durability and an extended product lifespan. Explore how our tailored offerings, featuring ultra-low emissions and renewable content, can elevate your applications while contributing to a greener future.
Tailored Epoxy Curing Agents Solutions for Superior Performance
Our expertise lies in creating bespoke epoxy curing agents by modifying base amines into unique building blocks with state-of-the-art technologies. Our profound knowledge of the structure-property relationship of the chemical building blocks enables us to be at the forefront of curing agent innovation, offering products that set industry standards.
Besides using standard polyamines and polyetheramines, we also utilize high performance in-house amines to develop various curing agents tailored to your specific needs, including:
- VESTAMIN® IPD (isophorone diamine)
- VESTAMIN® PACM (4,4‘-diamino-dicyclohexylmethane)
- VESTAMIN® TMD (trimethylhexamethylene diamine)
- Other proprietary in-house amine building blocks
Our advanced technologies allow for the transformation of base amines into unique building blocks, ensuring unparalleled advantages in performance and sustainability. Our modification techniques include:
- Hydrogenation of aromatic structures
- Chain extension of primary amines (aminoalkylation, benzylation)
- Exchange reaction chemistry
- Adduction of epoxy resins
- Polycondensation with fatty acids
- Mannich Base chemistry
We are experts in developing formulated curing agents tailored to meet specific customer requirements across a wide range of applications, while staying ahead of market trends. Our offerings include:
- Ready-to-use curing agents
- Tailored formulations for diverse applications
- Solutions focused on customer needs and market demands
Innovation and Sustainability
Our commitment to innovation is built on the 3E strategy: Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Environmental Sustainability. We align our innovation pipeline and product development with key industry trends and drivers, ensuring our epoxy curing agents are efficient and environmentally friendly.
State-of-the-Art Application Laboratories for Epoxy Curing Agents
Our advanced application laboratories in the USA, China, and Germany, are at the core of our development process. Here our experts create and test new curing agents for the epoxy industry across various applications. Our global network of experts is dedicated to developing new building blocks and formulated hardeners to meet highest performance standards. To provide the best possible support, we prioritize close collaboration with customers, ensuring our products not only meet and exceed expectations in standard formulations but also perform well in customer-specific formulations on request.
These state-of-the-art application laboratories are equipped to conduct a comprehensive range of testing methods for epoxy coatings. Additionally, we collaborate with the Evonik Analytics department to provide cutting-edge analytical support for specialized requests, ensuring precision and innovation in every aspect of our product development.
Sustainable Solutions for a Greener Future
Our commitment to sustainability drives us to offer eco-friendly epoxy curing agents with renewable and bio-based options. These agents minimize environmental impact through ultra-low emissions, feature up to 70% renewable sourcing, and provide fast-curing capabilities that boost energy efficiency while extending product lifespan. Additionally, our waterborne technology ensures low emissions and quick drying times, making our offerings essential for modern applications. Choosing our sustainable epoxy solutions not only meets your performance needs but also actively contributes to a greener future.
With our expertise and modern analysis and testing methods, we support numerous customer projects, optimize formulations and production processes, and investigate the causes of defects in the final product.
Discover how our epoxy curing agents can transform your applications. For tailored solutions that prioritize performance, efficiency, and sustainability, contact us today. Let Evonik be your partner in driving innovation and achieving your goals.