Waterborne amine curing agent designed for ambient- and low-temperature cure of epoxy resins.
Enables high-gloss, low-haze epoxy coatings with excellent chemical resistance.
Low VOC formulation compliant with stringent environmental regulations.
Good compatibility with standard bisphenol-A and bisphenol-F epoxy dispersions.
Provides balanced pot life and rapid film formation for efficient production throughput.
Industrial maintenance coatings for steel structures and equipment.
Waterborne epoxy primers and topcoats in automotive OEM and refinish segments.
High-performance floor coatings for commercial and pharmaceutical facilities.
Anti-corrosive coatings for offshore and marine infrastructure.
| Chemical Type | Aliphatic polyamine adduct, water-dispersible |
| Product Form | Liquid dispersion |
| Appearance | Off-white to light yellow, slightly turbid liquid |
| pH (10% aqueous solution) | 10.5 – 11.5 |
| Solids Content (wt%) | 48 – 52 |
| Density (20 °C) | 1.02 – 1.06 g/cm³ |
| Viscosity (Brookfield, 25 °C, spindle #3, 20 rpm) | 200 – 600 mPa·s |
| Storage Stability | ≥ 6 months at 5–30 °C in sealed original container |
Q1: What is the primary function of BECKOPOX EH 2189w 50WA in epoxy systems?
A: BECKOPOX EH 2189w 50WA is a water-dispersible aliphatic amine curing agent designed to provide efficient ambient- or low-temperature cure of epoxy resins, delivering good chemical resistance, mechanical strength, and low viscosity for easy incorporation into aqueous or solvent-reduced formulations.
Q2: Is this product suitable for high-solids or waterborne epoxy coatings?
A: Yes — EH 2189w 50WA is specifically formulated as a water-dispersible amine, making it well-suited for waterborne epoxy coating systems and compatible with high-solids epoxy formulations where reduced VOC content and improved handling safety are priorities.
Q3: How does the “50WA” designation relate to its formulation and performance?
A: The “50WA” indicates a water-based dispersion containing approximately 50% active amine solids. This format enhances stability in aqueous systems, reduces handling hazards associated with neat amines, and supports consistent metering and mixing in industrial production environments.
Q4: Can BECKOPOX EH 2189w 50WA be used in food-contact or protective lining applications?
A: While EH 2189w 50WA is designed for industrial protective coatings and general-purpose epoxy curing, suitability for food-contact applications depends on full system formulation, final cure conditions, and compliance verification by the end-user against applicable regulatory frameworks — Allnex does not pre-certify finished systems for such uses.
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