Waterborne amine curing agent designed for epoxy resin systems requiring low VOC and high environmental compliance.
Enables fast ambient-cure performance with excellent film hardness development and chemical resistance.
Provides superior compatibility with standard bisphenol-A and bisphenol-F epoxy dispersions.
Delivers low odor and reduced skin sensitization risk compared to conventional aliphatic amines.
Offers good pot life stability in formulated water-based epoxy coatings at recommended mix ratios.
Industrial maintenance coatings for steel structures and concrete substrates.
Waterborne epoxy primers and intermediate coats in marine and offshore environments.
Food-grade and pharmaceutical facility floor coatings requiring FDA-compliant formulations.
High-performance anti-corrosive coatings for infrastructure and utility assets.
Low-VOC architectural and commercial epoxy flooring systems.
| Chemical Type | Aliphatic amine adduct, water-dispersible |
| Product Form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to amber transparent liquid |
| Primary Applications | Waterborne epoxy coatings and primers |
| Key Features | Low VOC, ambient-cure, low odor, non-sensitizing profile |
| Recommended Mix Ratio (by weight) | 100 parts epoxy resin : 15–25 parts EH 623w 80WA |
| Storage Conditions | Store at 5–30 °C in original sealed container; protect from freezing |
| Shelf Life | 12 months from date of manufacture under specified conditions |
Q1: What is the primary function of BECKOPOX EH 623w 80WA in epoxy systems?
A: BECKOPOX EH 623w 80WA is a water-based, low-VOC amine curing agent designed to react with epoxy resins to form crosslinked thermoset networks. It enables ambient- or low-temperature cure profiles while supporting high-performance properties such as chemical resistance and adhesion.
Q2: Is this product suitable for food-contact or potable water applications?
A: BECKOPOX EH 623w 80WA is not pre-qualified for food-contact or drinking water applications. Formulators must conduct full regulatory evaluation—including migration testing and compliance verification—within their final cured system and intended use conditions before claiming suitability for such sensitive applications.
Q3: How does the waterborne nature of this curing agent affect formulation stability and application performance?
A: As a stable aqueous dispersion, EH 623w 80WA offers improved handling safety and reduced VOC content compared to solvent-based amines. Compatibility with epoxy dispersions must be confirmed during formulation development; phase separation or viscosity instability may occur if pH, ionic strength, or shear history are not carefully controlled.
Q4: What types of epoxy resins is EH 623w 80WA typically compatible with?
A: This curing agent is primarily formulated for use with solid and liquid bisphenol-A and bisphenol-F based epoxy resins, including both solvent-borne and waterborne epoxy dispersions. Performance with novolac or cycloaliphatic epoxies requires case-by-case compatibility and reactivity assessment.
Q5: How should storage and handling be managed to maintain product integrity?
A: Store in original sealed containers at temperatures between 5 °C and 30 °C, away from freezing and direct sunlight. Avoid prolonged exposure to high humidity or contamination with incompatible materials (e.g., strong acids or oxidizers). Stir gently before use to ensure uniform dispersion without introducing excessive air.
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