Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Acid Anhydride Curing Agent THPA

THPA is a high-purity tetrahydrophthalic anhydride curing agent from the Acid Anhydride Curing Agent series by Jiangsu Sanmu Group—designed for epoxy resins in electrical insulation and composites. It offers low volatility, excellent thermal stability, and superior dielectric properties with minimal exotherm during cure. Widely used in dry-type transformers and encapsulation applications.
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  • acid anhydride curing agent thpa_dac6805e

Features Of Acid Anhydride Curing Agent THPA

  1. High thermal stability and excellent glass transition temperature (Tg) enhancement in cured epoxy systems.

  2. Low volatility and low toxicity compared to traditional amine-based curing agents, improving workplace safety.

  3. Good compatibility with standard bisphenol-A and bisphenol-F epoxy resins without requiring accelerators.

  4. Slow-reacting nature enables extended pot life and improved processing control for thick-section casting and winding applications.

  5. Delivers superior electrical insulation properties and moisture resistance in high-performance composites.

Typical Applications Of Acid Anhydride Curing Agent THPA

  1. High-voltage electrical insulators and bushings for power transmission equipment.

  2. Encapsulation and potting compounds for aerospace-grade electronic modules.

  3. Winding varnishes and impregnating resins for high-efficiency motors and generators.

  4. Structural composites in wind turbine blade root sections and marine components.

  5. Advanced tooling and mold-making materials requiring dimensional stability under thermal cycling.

Specifications Of Acid Anhydride Curing Agent THPA

Chemical TypeTetrahydrophthalic anhydride (THPA)
Product FormCrystalline solid
AppearanceWhite to off-white crystalline powder or flakes
Molecular Weight166.13 g/mol
Melting Point95–100 °C
Acid Value740–760 mg KOH/g
Moisture Content≤ 0.15 wt%
Key FeaturesLow exotherm, hydrolytic stability, non-corrosive to metals


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