Epoxy Curing Agents
Our key competences are to develop tailored epoxy curing agents by modifying base amines to unique building blocks with state-of-the-art technologies. Our profound knowledge on the structure-property relationship of the chemical building blocks enables us to develop curing agents at the forefront of innovation.
Besides standard polyamines and polyetheramines, we develop products based on our high performance in-house amines:
- VESTAMIN® IPD (isophorone diamine)
- VESTAMIN® PACM (4,4‘-diamino-dicyclohexylmethane)
- VESTAMIN® TMD (trimethylhexamethylene diamine)
- Other proprietary in-house amine building blocks
By transforming base amines into unique building blocks through advanced technologies, we offer a dynamic and innovative portfolio, providing solutions at the forefront of innovation with unparalleled advantages.
- 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 a wide range of applications, ensuring to meet the unique requirements of each customer and stay ahead of market trends.
- Ready-to-use curing agents
- Tailored to specific applications
- Focused on customer and market needs
The innovation pipeline of Evonik Crosslinkers in the area of epoxy curing agents focuses on three pillars that are in line with the industry trend and drivers: the 3E strategy.
State-of-the-art application laboratories for epoxy curing agents
In our state-of-the-art application laboratories located in the US, China, and Germany, our experts develop new curing agents for the epoxy industry and test them 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 work in close collaboration with our customers and test our products not only in standard formulations but also in the customer-specific formulations on request.
Our application laboratories are equipped to perform a wide range of testing methods for epoxy coatings. For special requests, we also offer to support with cutting-edge analytical methods in collaboration with the Evonik Analytics department.
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.