Waterborne epoxy dispersion offering low VOC and reduced environmental impact.
Excellent chemical resistance, particularly to alkalis and solvents in cured films.
Good compatibility with amine hardeners for robust crosslinking and film formation.
High gloss retention and superior UV stability in topcoat applications.
Optimized rheology for spray and roller application without excessive viscosity buildup.
Industrial maintenance coatings for steel structures and pipelines.
Concrete floor coatings requiring abrasion resistance and adhesion.
Two-component waterborne epoxy primers for metal substrates.
Hybrid epoxy-acrylic topcoats in architectural and infrastructure projects.
Food-grade and pharmaceutical facility coatings compliant with hygiene standards.
| Chemical Type | Waterborne bisphenol-A epoxy dispersion |
| Product Form | Liquid dispersion |
| Appearance | Opaque white to off-white liquid |
| Solids Content (wt%) | 50–52% |
| pH | 7.5–8.5 |
| Viscosity (mPa·s, 25°C, Brookfield RVT, #3 spindle, 20 rpm) | 1,200–2,500 |
| Density (g/cm³, 25°C) | 1.08–1.12 |
| Storage Stability | ≥6 months at 5–30°C, non-freezing |
Q1: What is the primary application area for BECKOPOX EP 147w?
A: BECKOPOX EP 147w is a waterborne epoxy resin designed primarily for high-performance industrial coatings, including protective coatings for metal substrates, coil coatings, and corrosion-resistant primers where low VOC content and good compatibility with amine hardeners are required.
Q2: How does BECKOPOX EP 147w differ from solvent-based epoxy resins?
A: Unlike traditional solvent-based epoxies, EP 147w is supplied as a stable aqueous dispersion, enabling formulators to significantly reduce VOC emissions without compromising film formation or crosslink density when paired with suitable water-dispersible hardeners.
Q3: Can BECKOPOX EP 147w be used in food-contact coating systems?
A: While EP 147w is not inherently certified for food contact, it may be incorporated into coatings intended for indirect food-contact applications—subject to full formulation evaluation, regulatory review, and compliance verification by the end-user or responsible party under applicable regional frameworks.
Q4: What type of hardeners is BECKOPOX EP 147w typically paired with?
A: It is commonly crosslinked with water-dispersible polyamine hardeners or latent amine adducts. Compatibility and cure performance depend on pH, mixing ratio, and ambient conditions; laboratory-scale optimization is recommended before full-scale production.
Q5: Is BECKOPOX EP 147w compatible with common co-resins or additives used in waterborne coatings?
A: Yes, EP 147w generally shows good compatibility with acrylic dispersions, rheology modifiers, defoamers, and corrosion inhibitors commonly used in waterborne industrial coatings—though compatibility testing is advised due to sensitivity to ionic strength and surfactant interactions.
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