ANCAMINE® 2873: Ultra-Low Emissions Epoxy Curing Agent for Robust Cure Conditions
Fast cure and reliable performance at low temperatures
ANCAMINE® 2873 is an ultra‑low emission epoxy curing agent developed to improve productivity and coating performance under cold and adverse curing conditions. Designed for winter applications, it delivers fast cure and rapid property development at ambient and low temperatures down to 5 °C, while maintaining a long workable pot life. This balanced performance helps applicators achieve efficient application and faster return to service even in challenging environments.
In addition, ANCAMINE® 2873 provides excellent surface appearance, blush‑free curing, and strong early water resistance under humid and low‑temperature conditions. Its low‑emission formulation supports compliance with increasingly strict regulatory and sustainability requirements, while enhancing environmental, health, and safety profiles.
Key Benefits of ANCAMINE® 2873
ANCAMINE® 2873 is designed for epoxy protective coatings where low emissions, winter productivity, and dependable curing performance are critical. It enables true high‑solids formulations that significantly reduce VOC emissions without compromising application properties. With its combination of fast cure, corrosion protection, and robust handling characteristics, ANCAMINE® 2873 offers formulators a reliable solution for demanding cold‑weather applications.
Benefits at a Glance
- Fast cure and property development at temperatures down to 5 °C
- Ultra‑low emission curing agent enabling low‑VOC, high‑solids formulations
- Long, workable pot life for improved application flexibility
- Blush‑free cure and excellent early water resistance
- Good corrosion protection performance
Applications of ANCAMINE® 2873
ANCAMINE® 2873 is ideal for epoxy coating applications that require reliable curing and high performance during colder seasons. It is particularly suited for protective and maintenance coatings where winter application windows, reduced emissions, and consistent surface quality are essential. Its fast cure supports quicker return to service, helping minimize downtime in industrial and infrastructure projects.
Applications at a Glance
- Protective and maintenance coatings
- Corrosion protection systems
- Marine coatings
- Low‑VOC and emission‑compliant formulations
American Coatings Show 2026 Visit Evonik in Indianapolis, May 5–7 | Booth #2030
Evonik Experts Share Insights in Two ACS Conference Presentations
- Session 4: Protective Coatings – Low‑Emission Epoxy Technologies for Marine and Maintenance Coatings
Tuesday, May 5 | 2:30–3:00 PM
Room 134–136
Speaker: Raghuraman Govindan K - Session 15: Epoxy Coatings – Biofuels vs. Corrosion: The Epoxy Curing Agents for the Biofuel Era
Thursday, May 7 | 12:00–12:30 PM
Room 137–139
Speaker: Sudhir Ananthachar
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