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Aliphatic
Cycloaliphatic
Polyamide
Amidoamine
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Diluents
Latent Curatives
Tertiary Amines
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Potting, Adhesives, Decoupage,

Flooring.
BCA A021 is a modified low viscosity polyamine suggested for use in hand lay-up, tooling, decoupage and flooring applications. BCA A021 offers low color, high gloss
retention and good abrasion resistance. It provides good resistance to blushing, is compatible with most aliphatic amines and polyamides and is effective in lowering
the viscosity of polyamide curing agents. It can be used to modify other curing agents.
Chemical Resistant Coatings, Accelerator for Other Coating Systems, Flooring

and High Solids Coatings.
BCA A071 is a modified aliphatic amine yielding rapid property development at low temperatures. Chemically, it is a phenol-free Mannich base epoxy curing agent. It
has a longer working life than other similar accelerated amines. This unique blend of properties is ideal for floor coatings and other chemically resistant coatings.
40 phr
10 min.
Solvent Free Coatings, Accelerator for

Other Coating Systems, High Solids
Coatings.
BCA A089A is a modified cycloaliphatic amine that provides fast cure at low temperatures and excellent performance in wet and damp conditions. BCA A089A is low in
viscosity, and has excellent early blush resistance. BCA A089A cured coatings provide good resistance to water, acid, and solvents and can also be used as an accelerator for other aliphatic and cycloaliphatic hardeners.
50 phr
7 - 10 min.
Castings, Decorative, Flooring and

Architectural Coatings, Adhesives and
Laminates.
BCA A205 is a highly accelerated modified aliphatic amine curing agent allowing for rapid and low temperature cure 100% solids epoxy systems. It also may be used
as an accelerator for other amine-based curing systems.
8.30
107 phr
50 min.
Flexible Coatings, Joint Sealants, Crack

Bridger, Electrical Potting, Additive to
other Amines.
BCA A390 is a modified cycloaliphatic amine designed for use in 100% solids epoxy systems requiring flexibility or resilience to mechanical stress. When used with
standard liquid epoxy is gives easy 1:1 mix ratios that offers rapid set, good overall chemical resistance with high elongation and tear strength. Recommended uses
include joint sealants, underlayment coatings and electrical potting applications.
6 max.
9.10
47 phr
25 min.
Chemical Resistant Coatings, High

Solids Coatings, Floor Coatings, Accelerator for Other Coating Systems.
BCA A432 is a modified aliphatic amine yielding rapid property development at low temperatures. It has a longer working life than other accelerated amines. This
unique blend of properties is ideal for floor coatings and other chemically resistant coatings.
3500
4 max.
9.00
22 phr
High Solids/Solvent free General

Maintenance Coatings, Castings and
Grouts, Laminates, Tank Linings.
BCA A608 is a modified, accelerated polyamine adduct providing low viscosity and good cure response with a range of epoxy resins. Epoxy coatings cured with BCA
A608 exhibit good hot chemical and water resistance.
800 - 1000
3500 5500
10 max.
9.05
26 phr
Chemical Resistance Coatings, Laminates, Cold Molded Boat Manufacture.
BCA A637 is a highly reactive aliphatic amine Mannich base hardener. This hardener will cure at temperatures of 35 OF and above and provides excellent chemical
resistance.
750 - 950
1000 2500
10 max.
9.05
26 phr
Chemical Resistance Coatings, Laminates, Cold Molded Boat Manufacture.
BCA A637LV is a highly reactive aliphatic amine Mannich base hardener. This hardener will cure at temperatures of 35 OF and above and provides excellent chemical
resistance.
4 max.
8.60
18 phr
Adhesives, Flooring, Coatings, Tooling,

Castings.
BCA A638 is a low viscosity amine adduct. It can be used to accelerate and provide viscosity reduction for other modified epoxy curing agents including polyamides
and amido-polyamines. BCA A638 will cure epoxy blends at temperatures of 50 OF and above.
4000 7000
3 max.
8.10
100 phr
5 - 8 min.
Adhesives, Putties, Floor Coatings,

Coatings, Flooring Repair.
BCA A767 is a medium viscosity accelerated modified cycloaliphatic amine that provides fast cure at low temperatures and excellent color stability. Its use imparts
flexibility to epoxy systems. BCA A767 is medium viscosity, and provides early blush resistance. BCA A767 has a high hydrogen equivalent weight enabling 1:1 by
volume systems with epoxy resins.
200 - 400
4 max.
8.20
50 phr
Adhesives, Putties, Floor Coatings,

Coatings, Flooring Repair.
BCA A768 is a low viscosity accelerated polyamine designed for use with liquid epoxy resins. Its use imparts flexibility to rigid epoxy resin and is resistant to amine
blush. BCA A768 - epoxy blends will cure at temperatures of 50 OF.
1000 - 1075 300 - 600
2 max.
8.50
25 phr
30 min.
Adhesives, Coatings, Castings, Potting.
BCA A769 is a low viscosity modified liquid polyamine epoxy hardener. It is designed for fast set adhesive systems as well as potting and casting. It exhibits low
shrinkage and good electrical properties. It can be blended with other curatives to give flexible, high impact resistance coatings.
40 - 80
2 max.
40 phr
75 min.
General Coatings, Flexible Coatings,

Sealants and Elastomers.
BCA A784 is a modified amine curing agent that provides long pot life, good blush resistance and good impact resistance. Especially good for design of flexible coatings. BCA A784 is low in viscosity and yields coatings with good color retention. Contains Nonyl Phenol.
440 - 480
2000 3500
8 max.
9.10
40 phr
10 min.
Concrete Mortars, Adhesives, Tank

Linings, Chemical Resistance High
Solids Coatings.
BCA A856 is a Mannich amine curing agent, providing possible cures to 30 - 35 0F and rapid development of properties. BCA A856 has excellent overall chemical
resistance, and particularly to inorganic acid and alkali based materials. BCA A856 contains some free phenol.
505
10
G-H
8.40
BCA A021
86
335
300
3 max.
8.20
45 phr
BCA A071
95
470 - 510
500 1000
6 max.
8.50
6 - 20 min.
BCA A089A
73
440 - 480
2000 3000
8 max.
9.10
BCA A205
95
580 - 620
2000 4000
4 max.
8.80
BCA A390
205
200 - 230
1000 2000
2 max.
BCA A432
88
355 - 385
200 - 360
BCA A608
44
800 - 875
BCA A637
55
BCA A637 lv
55
BCA A638
31
BCA A767
172
300 - 360
BCA A768
95
600 - 660
BCA A769
48
BCA A784
85
290 - 320
BCA A856
73
BCA A922A
55
1000 - 1050 100 - 175
BRENNTAG EPOXY
CURATIVES AND DILUENTS
BCA A922A is a moderately reactive glycol ether diamine. It exhibits low viscosity and vapor pressure and provides low temperature shock resistance and toughness
when compared to other low equivalent weight aliphatic amines in its class.
Information presented herein is believed to be accurate and reliable but is not intended to meet any specification and does not imply any guarantee
or warranty by Brenntag Specialties, Inc. (BSI). For more information and assistance, contact Technical Services at 1-800-732-0562.
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BCA AEP
43
1297 - 1300
7 - 10
1 max.
8.20
23 phr
19 min.
Concrete Adhesives and Mortars,

Flooring, Decoupage, Accelerating
Co-Curing Agent for Other Amines.
BCA AEP curing agent is a 96% minimum purity grade of N-aminoethyl-piperazine. BCA AEP is used a sole curing agent for epoxy systems, or as a building block for
other specialized curing systems requiring toughness and rapid cure. Post-cured epoxy systems with BCA AEP see improvements in high impact strength and good
thermal shock resistance. It can also be formulated with flexibilizers and accelerators to give epoxy systems that will cure at room temperature.
BCA DETA
21
1610 - 1660
1 max.
11 phr
25 min.
Adhesives, Grouts, Flooring, Solvent

Based Systems, Potting and Encapsulation.
BCA DETA is > 98% diethylenetriamine and represents the standard commercial grade. BCA DETA is used a sole curing agent for epoxy systems, or more often as
a building block for other specialized curing systems due to its fuming and corrosive nature. BCA DETA is highly reactive and is lower in molecular weight than BCA
TETA or BCA TEPA, and as result is higher in vapor pressure and less susceptible to carbamate formation. BCA DETA is more corrosive than TETA or TEPA.
BCA TEPA
22
1320
30
8.30
Coatings, Castings, Adhesives,

Electrical Encapsulation.
BCA TEPA is Tetra Ethylene Penta Amine is one of the ethylene amine family. It has a molecular weight of 189 and has 5 amine functionalities with 7 active
hydrogens.
BCA TETA
24.5
1430
25
8.30
Coatings, Castings, Adhesives,

Electrical Encapsulation.
BCA TETA is Tri Ethylene Tetra Amine is one of the ethylene amine family. It has a molecular weight of 146 and has 4 amine functionalities with 6 active hydrogens.
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Cycloaliphatic Curing Agents - Typical Properties
Cycloaliphatic Curing Agents - Descriptions
BCA C072
102
350
200
6 max.
8.35
Chemical Resistant Coatings, Flooring

and High Solids Coatings, Accelerator
for Other Systems, Mortar Repair.
BCA C072 is a phenol free Mannich base cycloaliphatic amine epoxy curing agent. It yields rapid property development at low temperatures. It has a longer working
life than other similar accelerated amines. This unique blend of properties is ideal for floor coatings and other chemically resistant coatings. It maybe used in conjunction with other curing agents.
BCA C074
92
335 - 355
40 - 80
1 max.
8.30
Solvent-Less Coatings, Gel Coats,

Color Stable Floors and Coatings,
Weatherable Coatings.
BCA C074 is a low viscosity modified cycloaliphatic amine curing agent. It exhibits good color stability and blush resistance when used to cure standard liquid epoxy
resins such as BLR 128. Excellent gloss and color stability can be obtained when this hardener is combined with cycloaliphatic epoxy resin. BCA C074 cured coatings
have good chemical, water and solvent resistance.
BCA C264
46
610
300 - 700
8 max.
8.40
25 phr
Composites, Laminates, Potting Compounds.
BCA C264 is a medium fast curing speed, low viscosity cycloaliphatic amine blend epoxy curing agent. BCA C264 cured standard epoxy resin has a Tg of about
300OF.
BCA C280B
110
250
500
6 max.
8.70
Industrial Flooring, General Industrial

Coatings, Sewer Linings, Chemical Resistant Pipe Linings.
BCA C280B is a low viscosity modified cyclo aliphatic curing agent for use with liquid epoxy resins. It yields films and coatings with excellent chemical resistance,
water-spot resistance and also resistance to amine blushing. It is Phenol free and Department of Transportation non-corrosive. The chemical resistance can be
further improved by using Bisphenol F and Novolac resins.
BCA C368
100
280 - 320
150 - 400
5 max.
8.60
52 phr
Solvent Resistance Coatings, Gel Coats,

Self-leveling Floors, Water Resistance
Tile Grouts.
BCA C368 is a economical cycloaliphatic amine adduct providing low viscosity and good cure response with liquid epoxies. Epoxy coatings cured with BCA C368
exhibits good gloss and light fastness, resist the tendency to blush, and have good resistance to abrasion and will cure at temperatures as low as 40OF.
BCA C381
95 g/eq.
50 - 110
1 max.
8.35
50 phr
Caulks and Sealants, Grouts and Mortars, High Build Coatings, Decoupage.
BCA C381 is a modified cycloaliphatic amine epoxy curing agent and is designed for use as part of a two component epoxy system for room temperature cure. The
system cures to a tough, high gloss multi-mil film with excellent adhesion to concrete and polymer floor systems. It is low viscosity and produces films that are abrasion
and chemical resistant. It also exhibits good gloss and color stability.
BCA C423
115
1100 - 1700
3 max.
8.40
50 phr
High Solids Floor Coatings, Chemical

resistant coatings, Tank Linings, Grouts.
BCA C423 is a modified cycloaliphatic amine curing agent and is designed for use as part of a two component epoxy system for room temperature cure. The system
cures to a tough, high gloss multi-mil film with excellent adhesion to concrete and polymer floor systems. It is moderate viscosity and produces films that are abrasion
BCA C489
83
360
80
2 max.
8.40
44 phr
44 phr
30 min.
Solvent Free Coatings, High Solids Coatings, Tank and Pipe Linings, Grouts.
BCA 489 is a low color, low viscosity modified cyclo-aliphatic amine curing agent that offers rapid curing at ambient and low temperature of epoxy resin systems. It has
very low viscosity and early blush resistance. It allows high filler and pigment loading with minimal use of plasticizers or diluents.
BCA C618
113
300 - 450
1 max.
8.40
Maintenance Coatings, Grouts, Concrete

Primers and Coatings, Flooring Coatings,
Adhesives, Potting Compounds.
BCA C618 is a modified cycloaliphatic amine epoxy curing agent and is designed for use as part of a two component epoxy system for room temperature cure. The
system cures to a tough, high gloss multi-mil film with excellent adhesion to concrete and polymer floor systems. It is low viscosity and produces films that are abrasion
BCA C884
88
355 - 375
290 - 350
3 max.
8.50
45 phr
75 min.
High Solids Coatings, VOC Compliant

Coatings, Grouts and Mortars.
BCA C884 is an economical cycloaliphatic amine that provides high gloss and good color stability. BCA C884 has a long pot life and easy 2:1 mix ratio with standard
epoxy resin. BCA C884 is DOT non corrosive.
BCA CACA
98
330 - 370
100 - 250
6 max.
8.40
55 phr
30 - 40
min.
20 - 30
min.
Concrete Coatings, Self-leveling Floors,

Solvent Less Coatings, Chemically
Resistant Coatings, Gel Coats.
BRENNTAG EPOXY
BCA CACA is a highly reactive cycloaliphatic Mannich Base amine curing agent. BCA CACA will cure epoxy resins at temperatures as low as 40OF under damp and
high humidity applications particularly over concrete. BCA CACA offers reduction in amine blush. It can be used as the sole amine or as an accelerator for other systems.
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170
230 - 260
4000 9000
8 max.
8.10
MIL Spec Coatings, Anti-Corrosion Coatings, Maintenance Coatings.
BCA P00B75 is polyamide adduct cut in N-Butanol at 75% NVM. BCA P00B75 provides improved compatibility with liquid and solid epoxy solutions, allowing for little
or no induction time maintenance coating systems. Typical of polyamides, it provides superior adhesion and corrosion resistance. BCA P00B75 is a Flammable Resin
Solution. It meets the requirements for use in Military Specification Coatings, Mil-P-24441.
170
230 - 260
8000
9 max.
7.90
BCA P00PM75 is polyamide adduct cut in propylene glycol mono-methyl ether solvent at 75% NVM. BCA P00PM75 provides improved compatibility with liquid and
solid epoxy solutions, allowing for little or no induction time maintenance coating systems. Typical of polyamides, it provides superior adhesion and corrosion resistance. BCA P00PM75 is a Flammable Resin Solution. It meets the requirements for use in Military Specification Coatings, Mil-P-24441.
170
230 - 260
4000 9000
8 max.
8.10
BCA P00X75 is polyamide adduct cut in xylene at 75% NVM. BCA P00X75 provides improved compatibility with liquid and solid epoxy solutions, allowing for little or
no induction time maintenance coating systems. Typical of polyamides, it provides superior adhesion and corrosion resistance. BCA P00X75 is a Flammable Resin
Solution. It meets the requirements for use in Military Specification Coatings, Mil-P-24441.
BCA P050
176
210 - 230
2500 5000
7 max.
8.30 - 8.60
95 phr
Tank Lining Coatings, Concrete Primers

/ Coatings, Marine Coatings, Maintenance/ Industrial Coatings, Sealants.
BCA P050 is a moderate viscosity modified polyamide adduct hardener, which provides performance equivalent to a standard polyamide solution with lower VOC levels. Epoxy coatings cured with BCA P050 require no induction time, provide high gloss, along with good hardness and reverse impact resistance. Contains benzyl
alcohol which under certain conditions may be considered a fugitive and act as a solvent / plasticizer.
BCA P20
195
230 - 245
3000 3800
10 max.
8.00
50 phr
9 min.
Trowelable Floors, Grouts, Concrete

Primers / Coatings, Adhesives, Castings
and Elastomers.
BCA P20 is an industry standard polyamide epoxy curing agent. It has a high viscosity and is available cut in solvents to improve handling. Such grades include BCA
P20X70 and BCA P20IPA73. Resins cured with this family of hardeners exhibit resilience and toughness. It exhibits excellent film forming, substrate wetting, adhesion
and flexibility. It has a relative long pot life.
BCA P20IPA73
230 - 245
Y - Z2
8 max.
7.65
50 phr
Maintenance Coatings, Marine Coatings,

Concrete Primers, Pool Paints.
BCA P20IPA73 is a 73% solids version of BCA P20 in Isopropyl alcohol. It is a polyamide hardener, which imparts resiliency, and toughness to cured epoxy coatings.
It is designed for use in solvent based epoxy coatings and provides good general chemical resistance. The ratio of curing agent to epoxy resin can be adjusted to
achieve different cured properties. Increasing the amount of curing agent will increase flexibility, while a decrease in hardener level will result in increased hardness.
230 - 245
U-Z
8 max.
7.65
Pool Coatings, Marine Coatings, Concrete Primers / Coatings, Maintenance

Coatings, General Industrial Coatings.
BCA P20X70 is a 70% solids in xylene version of BCA P20. It is a polyamide hardener, which imparts resiliency, and toughness to cured epoxy coatings. It is designed
for use in solvent based epoxy coatings and provides good general chemical resistance. The ratio of curing agent to epoxy resin can be varied to achieve different
cured properties of the final film. Increasing the amount of curing agent will increase flexibility, while a decrease in hardener level will result in increased hardness.
BCA P50A
95 - 100
370 - 400
9000 15000
9 max.
8.00
50 phr
High Solids Coatings, Marine Coatings,

Concrete Primers, Pool Coatings.
BCA P50A is a moderate viscosity polyamide hardener, which imparts resiliency and toughness to a cured epoxy formulation. Its high imidazoline content provides
better compatibility and lower viscosity than other standard polyamide hardeners.
BCA P60A
95 - 100
350
3000 4000
9 max.
8.00
65 phr
High Solids Coatings, Marine Coatings,

Concrete Primers, Pool Paints, Adhesives, Sealants.
BCA P60A is a moderate to high viscosity polyamide hardener, which imparts resiliency, and toughness to a cured epoxy formulation. Its imidazoline content provides
improved compatibility with epoxy resins. One to one by volume mix ratios are possible with standard liquid epoxy resin, and this makes this hardener a good choice
for two part adhesive applications.
BCA P75A
95
370 - 420
2500 4000
9 max.
8.00
50 phr
Adhesives, Coatings, Marine.
BCA P75A is a low viscosity room temperature polyamide curing agent, which imparts resiliency and toughness to a cured epoxy system. Its high imidazoline content
provides for better compatibility and lower viscosity than other standard polyamide hardeners. BCA P75A epoxy blends will cure at temperatures of 50OF and above.
BCA P150
370 - 400
2500 3000
9 max.
8.00
50 phr
Adhesives, Coatings.
BCA P150 is a low viscosity room temperature polyamide curing agent, which imparts resiliency and toughness to a cured epoxy system. Its high imidazoline content
provides for better compatibility and lower viscosity than other standard polyamide hardeners. BCA P150 epoxy blends will cure at temperatures of 50OF and above.
BCA P310
525
85 - 100
3000 5000
10 max.
8.10
100 phr
16 min.
Enamels, Adhesives, Concrete Primers,

Concrete Coatings.
BCA P310 is an industry standard reactive polyamide epoxy curing agent. It is solid-semi solid and is also available in solution to ease handling. Such solution grades
include BCA P310IT60. Resins cured with this family of hardeners exhibit resilience and toughness. It exhibits good film forming, substrate wetting, adhesion and
flexibility. It has a long pot life.
BCA P310IT60
535
100
W - Z1
9 max.
7.60
90 - 100 phr
Flexible Coatings, Non-Reactive Polyamide Inks, Tougher for Epoxy Adhesives.
BCA P310IT60 is a 60% solids version of BCA P310 cut in a blend of Isopropanol and Toluene. BCA P310IT60 is a polyamide with a long pot life that provides resiliency, and toughness to cured epoxy formulations. The ratio of curing agent to epoxy resin can be varied to achieve different cured properties. Increasing the amount
of curing agent will increase flexibility, while a decrease in hardener level will result in increased hardness.
115
330
3000
10 max.
8.35
60 phr
70 min.
High Solids, Low VOC Coatings, AntiCorrosive Coatings, Marine and General
Maintenance Coatings, Flooring.
BCA P353 is a high performance modified polyamide. It is fast curing, medium viscosity with good low temperature cure but phenol free epoxy curing agent. BCA
P353 cured epoxy systems will cure at temperatures as low as 35OF under humid conditions and provide cured film which are resistant to chemical, solvent and water
exposure.
320 - 380
450 - 900
10 max.
8.30
50 phr
1.5 hours
Trowelable Floors, Grouts, Concrete

Primers and Coatings, Adhesives, Castings and Elastomers.
BCA P396 is a modified polyamidoamine designed for use at ambient temperature. BCA P396 cured resins exhibit good chemical resistance and good film aesthetics.
It has good resistance to amine blush and film bloom and good low temperature curing. It is an excellent choice for use in concrete coatings. These include trowelable
floors, self-leveling floors and primers.
200 - 220
3500 5000
9 max.
8.50
70 phr
100 min.
Epoxy Primers, Epoxy Topcoats, AntiCorrosion.
BCA P445 is a modified polyamide hardener which when combined with epoxy resins can provide lower VOC coatings with improved non- blush characteristics. BCA
P445 cured coatings require shorter induction times to achieve good cosmetics.
BCA P00B75
(N-Butanol)
BCA P00PM75
(Propylene Glycol
Mono-methyl ether)
BCA P00X75
(Xylene)
(Isopropyl Alcohol)
BCA P20X70
(Xylene)
(Isopropanol / Toluene)
BCA P353
BCA P396
BCA P445
90 - 95
g/eq.
131
60 - 130
min.
80 - 120
min.
100 - 140
min.
60 - 120
min.
BRENNTAG EPOXY
BCA AA01
35
500 - 580
BCA AA02
90
425 - 475
BCA AA03
90
BCA AA06
BCA AA37
9 max.
8.00 - 8.20
35 phr
250 - 400
10 max.
7.80 - 8.00
50 phr
470 - 520
300 - 500
8 max.
90
370 - 430
100 - 500
10 max.
7.70 - 8.00
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500 - 900
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Amidoamine Curing Agents - Typical Properties
Trowelable Coatings, Adhesives,

Concrete Primers, Concrete Coatings,
Castings, Elastomers.
BCA AA00 is an industry standard grade of amidoamine curing agent. BCA AA00 provides reasonable pot life and cure response with liquid and solid epoxy solutions,
and is user friendly for most applications requiring amidoamine advantages. BCA AA00 is recommended for high solids coatings, adhesives, electrical potting, trowelable flooring and concrete patching compounds. Typical of amidoamines, BCA AA00 provides superior adhesion and corrosion resistance. BCA AA00 is compliant
for use in adhesives and coating for food contact, in accordance with 21 CFR 175.101and 21 CFR 175.300. It is DOT Non Regulated.
Mortars and Grouts, Concrete Primers,

and Coatings, Flooring Coatings, Adhesives, Electrical Potting Compounds.
BCA AA01 is the industry standard grade for an accelerated amidoamine curing agent. BCA AA01 provides faster reactivity and improved cure under wet or humid
conditions. This improved cure response with liquid and solid epoxy resin solutions is due to a proprietary blend of aliphatic amines and accelerators. BCA AA01 has
superior adhesion to concrete compared to standard amidoamines and is recommended for high solids coatings, adhesives, repair compounds, trowleable flooring, and
concrete patching compounds. Typical of amidoamines, BCA AA01 provides superior adhesion and corrosion resistance.

BCA AA02 is an amidoamine curing agent with moderate imidazoline content and reactivity. BCA AA02 provides reasonable pot life and cure response with liquid and
solid epoxy resin solutions. BCA AA02 is recommended for high solids coatings, adhesives, electrical potting, trowleable flooring, and concrete patching compounds.
Typical of amidoamines, BCA AA02 provides superior adhesion and corrosion resistance. BCA AA02 is compliant for use in adhesives and coating for food contact, in
accordance with 21 CFR 175.101, 21 CFR 175.300. BCA AA02 is DOT Non Regulated.
Trowelable Floors, Adhesives, Concrete

Primers, Concrete Coatings, River Rock
Binders, Castings.
BCA AA03 is an amidoamine curing agent representing the lowest imidazoline content in it class. BCA AA03 provides faster reactivity with liquid and solid epoxy solutions. BCA AA03 is recommended for high solids coatings, adhesives, trowelable flooring and concrete patching compounds. Typical of amidoamines, BCA AA03
provides superior adhesion and corrosion resistance. BCA AA03 is compliant for use in adhesives and coating for food contact, in accordance with 21 CFR 175.101and
21 CFR 175.300. BCA AA03 is DOT Non Regulated.

BCA AA06 is an amidoamine curing agent representing the highest imidazoline content in its class. BCA AA06 provides improved compatibility with liquid and solid
epoxy resin solutions, allowing for little or no induction time, better cure-through and very long pot life. BCA AA06 also has improved surface wetting characteristics.
BCA AA06 is recommended for high solids coatings, casting compounds, adhesives, impregnation, and concrete patching compounds. Typical of amidoamines, BCA
AA06 provides superior adhesion and corrosion resistance. BCA AA06 is DOT Non Regulated.
Waterborne Polyamide Curing Agents - Typical Properties
Waterborne Polyamide Curing Agents - Descriptions

BCA WB001 is a water reducible polyamine adduct curing agent. BCA WB001 exhibits excellent flexibility, good cure response, and good general solvent and chemical resistance. BCA WB001 forms stable low solids solutions in plain water, and does not contain co-solvents, or acetic acid. BCA WB001 is capable of emulsifying
unmodified liquid epoxy, or can be used with pre-emulsified liquid epoxy resins.
BCA WB001
200
195 - 220
10000 17000
9.10
BCA WB002
185
230
5000 12000
9.10
Concrete Primers, Dust Sealers, Zero and

Low VOC Coatings, Anti-Corrosion and VOC
Free Coatings.
BCA WB002 is a water based polyamine adduct at 80% solids in water. When used to cure epoxy resins, it exhibits excellent flexibility, good cure response, and good
general chemical and solvent resistance. There are ZERO co-solvents. It also does not contain any plasticizers or glacial acetic acid. It can be used to manufacture
primers that can be used over green concrete less than 30 days old. The resin thins down very quickly with water enabling heavy pigmentation if required.
153
315
7500
9.00
Concrete Primers, Dust Sealers, Zero and

Low VOC Coatings, Anti-Corrosion and VOC
Free Coatings.
BCA WB003 is a water based polyamine adduct at 80% solids is water. When used to cure epoxy resins, it exhibits excellent flexibility, good cure response, and good
general chemical and solvent resistance. There are ZERO co-solvents. It also does not contain any plasticizers or glacial acetic acid. It can be used to manufacture
primers that can be used over green concrete - less than 30 days old. The resin thins down very quickly with water enabling heavy pigmentation if required.
204
250 - 280
Z4 - Z7
8.70

Industrial Maintenance Finishes.
BCA WB004 is a modified amidopolyamide adduct supplied at 50% solids in water. This product contains no organic solvents. BCA WB004 is designed for use as a
hardener for unmodified liquid resin and /or epoxy resin dispersions in concrete and masonry coatings. A uniform dispersion is readily formed when BCA WB004 is
blended with a standard liquid epoxy resin.
55
645 - 685
7000 14000
9.30 - 9.60
Industrial Maintenance Primers, Industrial

Maintenance Interior Topcoats, Automotive Primers.
BCA WB005 is a low color, moderate viscosity modified amine curing agent for ambient and low temperature cure of epoxy resin systems. It produces high gloss films
that have good chemical resistance.
110
250 - 300
300 - 500
8.40 - 8.80
Industrial Maintenance Coatings, Grouts,

Auto Primers.
BCA WB006 is a low color, low viscosity modified cycloaliphatic amine curing agent for ambient and low temperature cure of epoxy resin systems. It produces high
gloss films that have good chemical resistance.
(80% Reactive Solids)
BCA WB003
BCA WB004
(49 - 51 NVM)
BCA WB005
BCA WB006
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Diluent Curing Agents - Typical Properties
Diluent Curing Agents - Descriptions
BCA D0
BCA D1
BCA D2
130
140
175 - 195
20
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5 - 10
1 max.
1 max.
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Electrical Potting, Casting and Encapsulation, Laminates, Exposed Aggregate,

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Flooring and General Industrial, Maintenance Coatings, Marine Coatings, Concrete Primers, Pool Coatings, Adhesives
and Sealants, Encapsulation,
Castings.
0.2
Industrial Maintenance Coatings, Concrete Primers, Concrete Coatings, Flooring Coatings, Electrical Potting Compounds, Chemically Resistant Coatings,
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BCA D0 is a difunctional reactive diluent based on the epoxidation of 1,4-Butanediol . Resin blends with BCA D0 provide good retention of chemical and water resistance with a minimum of reduction in physical properties.
BCA D1 is Butyl Glycidyl Ether (BGE). It is a mono-functional aliphatic epoxy diluent used to reduce the viscosity of
epoxy resin systems. BCA D1 will give a maximum viscosity reduction with a minimum of loss of properties. Its use will
allow a coating to be made with increased PVC and thus pigment and filler loading. BGE is considered to be skin sensitizer and care should be used in the handling of this material.
BCA D2 is chemically ortho-Cresyl Glycidyl Ether (CGE). BCA D2 is a mono-functional aromatic epoxy functional diluent
used to reduce the viscosity of epoxy resin systems. The smallest amount necessary of BCA D2 should be used to
achieve the required viscosity since mono-functional epoxies are polymeric chain terminators. The use of BCA D2 in
epoxy blends tends to reduce the chance of resin crystallization as compared to aliphatic diluents.
O
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BCA D4
620 - 680
200 - 340
2 max.
8.80
0.1
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BCA D4 is tri-functional aliphatic glycidyl ether based on the epoxidation of polyglycol triol. BCA D4 is typically used to
impart flexibility, toughness and impact resistance in liquid epoxy resin systems. The polyether backbone improves low
temperature properties. The chemical nature can impart two-phase formation which results in improved fracture toughness with an opaque appearance.
CH2
10
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BCA D5
550 - 650
300 - 600
4 max.
8.50
0.2
Castings / Grouts, Structural Adhesives,

Impact Resistance Tooling, Composites,
Flexible Coatings.
BCA D5 is a multifunctional reactive diluent and modifier and is chemically the polyglycidyl ether of Castor Oil. It is
typically used as a modifier for liquid epoxy resin and imparts flexibility and impact resistance. A typical formulation
would include 60 parts standard liquid resin and 40 parts of this modifier. This would produce a system that would have
excellent flexibility for crack-bridging etc.
CH2
OOCO
O
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OOCO
OOCO
H2C
BCA D6
BCA D7
BCA D8
BCA D9
220
210 - 230
285
137
5-7
10
12 - 18
1 max.
1 max.
100 max.
APHA
200
APHA
7.60
7.60
8.40
8.90
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.2
Flooring and General Industrial, Maintenance Coatings, Marine Coatings, Concrete Primers, Pool Coatings, Adhesives
and Sealants, Encapsulation,
Castings.
0.2
Industrial Maintenance Coatings, Concrete Primers and Coatings, Flooring

Coatings, Electrical Potting Compounds, Laminating, Chemically Resistant Coatings, Mortars and Grouts.
0.1
Industrial Maintenance Coatings, Concrete Primers, Concrete Coatings,

Flooring Coatings, Electrical Potting
Compounds, Chemically Resistant
Coatings, Mortars and Grouts.
Industrial Maintenance Coatings, Concrete Primers and Coatings, Flooring
Coatings, Electrical Potting Compounds,
Laminating, Chemically Resistant Coatings, Mortars and Grouts.
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BCA D7 is chemically C8-C10 alcohol Glycidyl Ether. BCA D7 is a mono-functional aliphatic epoxy functional diluent
used
to reduce the viscosity of epoxy resin systems. The smallest amount necessary of BCA D7 should be used to achieve
the required viscosity since mono-functional epoxies are polymeric chain terminators. BCA D7 has low toxicity and skin
sensitivity.
n = 8 - 10
BCA D8 is chemically C12-C14 alcohol Glycidyl Ether. It is the industry standard reactive diluent for epoxy resins. BCA
D8 is a mono-functional aliphatic epoxy functional diluent used to reduce the viscosity of, BUT react into epoxy resin
systems. It thus does not contribute to VOC. The smallest amount necessary of BCA D8 should be used to achieve the
required viscosity since mono-functional epoxies are polymeric chain terminators. BCA D8 has low toxicity and skin
sensitivity and FDA sanction for use in food contact.
n = 12 - 14
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BCA D6 is chemically 2-ethyl Hexyl Glycidyl Ether. BCA D6 is a mono-functional aliphatic epoxy functional diluent used
to reduce the viscosity of epoxy resin systems. The smallest amount necessary of BCA D6 should be used to achieve
the required viscosity since mono-functional epoxies are polymeric chain terminators. BCA D6 has low toxicity and skin
sensitivity. Slight increases in pot life can be expected as compared to other aliphatic diluents.
BCA D9 is chemically Neo-Pentyl Glycol Di-Glycidyl Ether. BCA D9 is di-functional aliphatic epoxy functional diluent
used to reduce the viscosity of epoxy resin systems. Resin blends with this epoxy diluent generally provide good retention of chemical and water resistance and a minimum of reduction of physical properties.
BCA Dicy 5
BCA Dicy 10
BCA Dicy 44
BCA I80
Adduct
BCA I100
Adduct
BCA ADH
BCA IDH
99
99
97
97
10
20
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Powder Coatings, Prepregs, Adhesives.
BCA Dicy 5 is one of the finer pulverized grades containing > 1% fumed silica as a flow control agent to inhibit clumping and improve flow. Typically used with epoxy
resins (EEW 190) between 6 - 8 phr, the reactivity of dicyandiamide increases inversely proportional to the particle size, making D-5 faster and more exothermic than D10 or D-44. Additionally, dicyandiamide tends to react with epoxies at higher temperatures, > 180OC, unless an accelerator is used. Accelerators that have minimal
effect on latency while decreasing the activation temperature to less than 100OC can be used. These accelerators will decrease the activation temperature of D-5,
without compromising, and perhaps enhancing performance properties.
BCA Dicy 10 is one of the more common pulverized grades containing 1% fumed silica as a flow control agent to inhibit clumping and improve flow. BCA Dicy 10 can
also be ordered without a flow control agent or with different levels of a flow control agent. Typically used with epoxy resins (EEW 190) between 6 - 8 phr, the reactivity
of dicyandiamide increases inversely proportional to the particle size. Additionally, dicyandiamide tends to react with epoxies at higher temperatures, >180OC, unless
an accelerator is used. Accelerators that have minimal effect on latency while decreasing the activation temperature to less than 100OC can be used. These accelerators will decrease the activation temperature of dicyandiamide, without compromising, and perhaps enhancing performance properties.
BCA Dicy 44 is a pulverized grade containing more than 1% fumed silica as a flow control agent to inhibit clumping and improve flow. Typically used with epoxy resins
(EEW 190) between 6 - 8 phr, the reactivity of dicyandiamide increases inversely proportional to the particle size so Dicy 44 would exhibit a lower exotherm than the
finer dicyandiamide grades. Additionally, dicyandiamide tends to react with epoxies at higher temperatures, >180OC, unless an accelerator is used. Accelerators that
have minimal effect on latency while decreasing the activation temperature to less than 100OC can be used. These accelerators will decrease the activation temperature of Dicy 44, without compromising, and perhaps enhancing performance properties.
Imidazole, epoxy amine

adduct
Vacuum Impregnation, Filament Winding,

Composites Tooling.
BCA I80 Adduct is an imidazole containing, epoxy amine adduct designed for one part epoxy systems where a long pot life and a fast cure are required. BCA I80
Adduct can be used as a curing agent or as an accelerator for dicyandiamide, anhydrides, DDS or other imidazoles, decreasing the cure temperature, while maintaining
a long pot life. BCA I80 Adduct can be used with epoxies for surface mount adhesives and glob tops, induction cured hemming adhesives, as an accelerator for solder
masks, as a curative for room temperature stable, low temperature cure, prepregs and composites as well as an accelerator for powder coatings.
Imidazole, epoxy amine

adduct
Vacuum Impregnation, Filament Winding,

Composites Tooling.
BCA I100 Adduct, in an epoxy amine adduct ground to about an 8 micron particle size for easy dispersion and to avoid settling. When added to either liquid or solid
epoxy resins such as Bisphenol A or epoxy Novolacs, BCA I100 Adduct displays a pot life of over six months at room temperature and can be cured as low as 100OC.
When used as an accelerator for low viscosity systems, such as epoxy / acid anhydrides, BCA I100 Adduct cures at roughly the same speed as other tertiary amines,
but exhibits pot lives of over 8 weeks at room temperature. When used as a curing agent, lap shears of over 4000 psi can be attained. BCA I100 Adduct can be combined with BCA I80 Adduct to attain a synergistic effect, improving pot life and reducing the temperature of cure.
Adipic Dihydrazide
Long Pot Life w/ Epoxy Resins, Easily

Accelerated, High Tgs, Excellent Adhesion to a Variety of Substrates, Water
Soluble.
BCA ADH is commonly used with epoxy resins in single component systems where cure above 120OC, good adhesion to oily metal and good toughness are required.
When a faster cure is needed, BCA ADH can also be accelerated resulting in a "snap cure" system. Some suggested accelerators for BCA ADH include BCA I Adduct,
and any of the substituted ureas, including BCA MDU or BCA TDU. These accelerators will decrease the activation temperature of BCA ADH, without compromising,
and perhaps enhancing performance properties. BCA ADH can also be used as a curative for acrylics and urethanes, by Michael Addition, especially with its water
solubility, > 50%, BCA ADH can be used as a water-phase crosslinker in water dispersed urethanes and acrylics, not to mention as part of the polymer backbone.
BCA IDH, Isophthalic Dihydrazide, a benzyl backboned dihydrazide, is commonly used with epoxy resins in single component systems where cure above 160OC, and
high Tg's as well as acid resistance are required. When a faster cure is needed, BCA IDH can also be accelerated resulting in a "snap cure" system. Some suggested
accelerators for BCA IDH include BCA I80 Adduct, and any of the substituted ureas, including BCA MDU, BCA PDU or BCA TDU. BCA IDH can also be used as a
curative for acrylics and urethanes, by Michael Addition, dramatically increasing crosslink density. BCA IDH is also approved by the FDA for indirect food contact under
21 CFR Chapter 175.300.
207 - 211
207 - 211
White to
Off White
Powder
207 - 211
White to
Off White
Powder
207 - 211
White to
Off White
Powder
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BCA Dicy 1 is finest grade of Dicyandiamide available. Because of its extremely fine particle size, BCA Dicy 1 will react more fully into epoxy systems, allowing a faster
cure without sacrificing pot life. To inhibit clumping and improve flow, > 1% fumed silica is used. Typically used with epoxy resins (EEW 190) between 6 - 8 phr, the
reactivity of dicyandiamide increases inversely proportional to the particle size. Accelerators that have minimal effect on latency while decreasing the activation temperature to less than 100OC can be used to improve processing properties. These accelerators will decrease the activation temperature of dicyandiamide, without
compromising, and perhaps enhancing performance properties.
White to
Off White
Powder
176 - 185
220 - 230
White
Powder
Isophthalic Dihydrazide
Long Pot Life w/ Epoxy Resins, Easily

Accelerated, High Tgs, Excellent Adhesion to a Variety of Substrates, Approved
by the FDA for Indirect Food Contact
[1,1-(4-methyl-m-phenylene)
bis(3,3 dimethyl urea)]
Long Pot Life, Fast Cure, High Tgs,

Excellent Accelerator for Dicyandiamide.
BCA MDU is an aromatic substituted urea based accelerator 4,4 Methylene bis (Phenyl Dimethyl Urea) for use as an accelerator for dicyandiamide (DICY) to produce
highly shelf-stable one-part systems. BCA MDU is an excellent accelerator for adhesives, powder coatings, prepregs and reinforcements. At levels of 5phr full cure can
be accomplished in less than and hour at 100OC and less than 5 minutes at 150OC when used with approximately 8 phr of DICY and bisphenol A epoxy resin, EEW
190. Room temperature shelf life of resins compounded with BCA MDU for stable for well over 6 months.
BCA PDU is a substituted urea for use as an accelerator for dicyandiamide (DICY) to produce shelf-stable one-part systems, combining excellent latency at ambient
temperature and rapid cure. BCA PDU is an excellent accelerator for adhesives, powder coatings, prepregs and reinforcements. At levels of 4 phr full cure can be
accomplished in 50 minutes at 130OC and less than 5 minutes at 175OC when used with approximately 8 phr of DICY and bisphenol A epoxy resin, EEW 190. Room
temperature shelf life of resins compounded with BCA PDU for stable for well over 4 months.
BCA MDU
98
0.7
220 - 230
Off White
Powder
BCA PDU
99
0.2
129 - 134
Off White
Powder
N,N-Dimethyl Phenyl Urea

182 - 195
Off White
Powder
[1,1-(4-methyl-m-phenylene)
bis(3,3 dimethyl urea)]

BCA TDU
98
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Latent Curatives Curing Agents - Descriptions
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Latent Curatives Curing Agents - Typical Properties
BRENNTAG EPOXY
BCA TDU is an aromatic substituted urea based accelerator [1,1'-(4 methyl-m-phenylene) bis(3,3 dimethyl urea)] for use as an accelerator for dicyandiamide (DICY) to
produce shelf-stable one-part systems. BCA TDU is an excellent accelerator for adhesives, powder coatings, prepregs, films and reinforcements.
At levels of 3phr, gel times of less than 8 minutes at 120OC and less than 5 minutes at 150OC when used with approximately 8 phr of DICY and bisphenol A epoxy resin,
EEW 190. DSC onset is 122OC Tgs approaching 120 are easily obtained.
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BCA 2MI
96
1 - 5 phr
4-5
hours
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5 min.
Yellow to White
Crystalline Powder
BCA EMI 24
85
0.4
1 - 5 phr
9 - 10
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7 min.
Amber to
Yellow Liquid
2-ethyl-4-methylimidazole
BCA EMI 24 2-ethyl-4-methylimidazole is used as an epoxy catalyst in adhesives, coatings, composites, or as an accelerator for anhydride curing
agents. BCA EMI 24 also delays the cross-linking of polyester reactions. BCA EMI 24 is also available as a low viscosity version, EMI-24LV.
BCA EMI 24LV
83
0.4
1 - 5 phr
9 - 10
hours
60 sec.
7 min.
Amber to
Yellow Liquid
Low Viscosity
2-ethyl-4-methylimidazole
BCA EMI 24LV 2-ethyl-4-methylimidazole is used as an epoxy catalyst in adhesives, coatings, composites, or as an accelerator for anhydride
curing agents. BCA EMI 24LV also delays the cross-linking of polyester reactions.
BCA EMI
24CN
85
0.5
4 - 6 phr
3 days
90 sec.
15 min.
Amber to
Brownish Liquid
1-(2-cyanoethyl)-2-ethyl-4methylimidazole
BCA EMI 24 CN is used as an epoxy catalyst for impact and heat resistant adhesives, accelerator for anhydrides (e.g. electrical encapsulation).
Catalyst providing extended latency (2 - 3 days) and compatibility with liquid resin systems. Fiber reinforced composite systems. Neutralizer for
acid stabilizers in diazo copying compounds. Printing systems for acrylic fabrics with cationic dyes.
2 Methyl Imidazole
Tertiary Amine Curing Agents - Descriptions
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BCA 2MI 2-methylimidazole is commonly used as an epoxy catalyst, accelerator in dicyandiamide based epoxy systems. 2-MI derived adducts
used as latent curatives in prepregs and coating applications (e.g. corrosion protection / inhibitor, electrical encapsulations).
BCA T
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Maintenance Coatings, Concrete Primers

and Coatings, Floor Coatings, Adhesives, Electrical Potting Compounds.
BCA T is a commercial grade of tris-(dimethylaminomethyl) phenol. BCA T is typically used to accelerate the cure of amine or mercaptan based epoxy curing agent
systems. The concentration BCA T should be optimized for a given application, typical use levels range from 1-7 PHR for epoxy based systems. Excessive concentrations should be avoided as it will promote discoloration and embrittlement. For mercaptan-based systems, a PHR of 12 is more typical.
BCA T2
BCA T3
370
20
6 max.
8.40
Coatings Cure Accelerator (for AmidoAmines and Polyamides), Adhesive

and Mercaptan-Epoxy Accelerator.
BCA T3 is dimethylaminomethyl phenol. It is the reduced activity version of BCA T (which is TRIS (dimethylaminomethyl) phenol). BCA T3 is typically used to accelerate the cure of amine or mercaptan based epoxy curing agent systems. The concentration of BCA T3 should be optimized for a given application and typical use levels
range from 5-15 phr. Excessive concentrations should be avoided as may promote discoloration and embrittlement.
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What are some of the different types of epoxy curing agents mentioned?

What are some of the different types of epoxy curing agents mentioned?

What properties does BCA A089A provide?

What properties does BCA A089A provide?

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Epoxy Curing Agents BSI Branded Products

Brenntag Specialties, Inc. 1000 Coolidge St. South Plainfield, NJ 07080

Aliphatic Curing Agents - Descriptions

Aliphatic Curing Agents - Typical Properties

Potting, Adhesives, Decoupage,

Chemical Resistant Coatings, Accelerator for Other Coating Systems, Flooring

Solvent Free Coatings, Accelerator for

Castings, Decorative, Flooring and

Flexible Coatings, Joint Sealants, Crack

Chemical Resistant Coatings, High

High Solids/Solvent free General

Chemical Resistance Coatings, Laminates, Cold Molded Boat Manufacture.

Chemical Resistance Coatings, Laminates, Cold Molded Boat Manufacture.

Adhesives, Flooring, Coatings, Tooling,

Adhesives, Putties, Floor Coatings,

Adhesives, Putties, Floor Coatings,

1000 - 1075 300 - 600

Adhesives, Coatings, Castings, Potting.

General Coatings, Flexible Coatings,

Concrete Mortars, Adhesives, Tank

1000 - 1050 100 - 175

Brenntag Specialties, Inc. 1000 Coolidge St. South Plainfield, NJ 07080

Aliphatic Curing Agents - Descriptions

Aliphatic Curing Agents - Typical Properties

Concrete Adhesives and Mortars,

Adhesives, Grouts, Flooring, Solvent

Coatings, Castings, Adhesives,

Coatings, Castings, Adhesives,

Cycloaliphatic Curing Agents - Typical Properties

Cycloaliphatic Curing Agents - Descriptions

Chemical Resistant Coatings, Flooring

Solvent-Less Coatings, Gel Coats,

Composites, Laminates, Potting Compounds.

Industrial Flooring, General Industrial

Solvent Resistance Coatings, Gel Coats,

High Solids Floor Coatings, Chemical

Maintenance Coatings, Grouts, Concrete

High Solids Coatings, VOC Compliant

Concrete Coatings, Self-leveling Floors,

Brenntag Specialties, Inc. 1000 Coolidge St. South Plainfield, NJ 07080

Polyamide Curing Agents - Descriptions

Polyamide Curing Agents - Typical Properties

MIL Spec Coatings, Anti-Corrosion Coatings, Maintenance Coatings.

MIL Spec Coatings, Anti-Corrosion Coatings, Maintenance Coatings.

MIL Spec Coatings, Anti-Corrosion Coatings, Maintenance Coatings.

Tank Lining Coatings, Concrete Primers

Trowelable Floors, Grouts, Concrete

Maintenance Coatings, Marine Coatings,

Pool Coatings, Marine Coatings, Concrete Primers / Coatings, Maintenance

High Solids Coatings, Marine Coatings,

High Solids Coatings, Marine Coatings,

Adhesives, Coatings, Marine.

Enamels, Adhesives, Concrete Primers,

Flexible Coatings, Non-Reactive Polyamide Inks, Tougher for Epoxy Adhesives.