Epoxy Curing Agents Are Increasing Being Developed In Newer Forms by Manufacturers All Over The World

 

Epoxy Curing Agents Market
Epoxy Curing Agents

Epoxy Curing Agents are used to cure epoxy resins that are in various applications. There are a number of different types of epoxy curing agents in the market. They are classified based on their end uses and regions. Epoxy curing agents are also used in wind energy, which is anticipated to witness a high growth rate. Its development is predicted to provide many opportunities for manufacturers.

According to a study by Coherent Market Insights, the global epoxy curing agents market was valued at US$ 1,316.9 million in 2016 and is expected to witness a CAGR of 4.9%, in terms of revenue, over the forecast period (2017 – 2025).

Epoxy curing agents are found in coatings, adhesives, composites, and electrical and electronic insulation. These resins cross-link through secondary hydroxyl groups. Amidoamine systems are widely used for curing epoxies at room temperature. Another innovative approach is the use of a water-soluble curing agent on a Mannich base. Both these approaches offer a number of advantages, including increased solvent resistance, good thermal stability, and a long pot life.

One of the most commonly used acid anhydrides is hexahydrophthalic anhydride. Anhydrides that contain a phenolic hydroxyl group are known to be faster curing agents. Similarly, the acid anhydride with a tetraethylenediamine group is known to offer higher electrical properties than aromatic amines.

Apart from these traditional epoxies, manufacturers are developing newer forms of epoxy curing agents. Aside from offering superior cure rates, these newer forms of epoxies also come with variable reactivity profiles. For instance, one water-soluble curing agent from Cardolite Corporation is NX-8101, which is compatible with most standard epoxy dispersions and offers fast curing. Other properties such as low odor and easy reduction in water make the product an ideal solution for industrial coatings. In March 2020, Gabriel Performance Products, a leader in specialty chemicals based in the U.S. launched its novel epoxy curing agent, VERSACURE RAC 9040 and RAC 9010UV designed for clear coatings, countertop, and tabletop applications.

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