Waterborne epoxy dispersion offering low VOC and reduced environmental impact.
Excellent compatibility with amine hardeners for fast ambient-cure or heat-cure systems.
High chemical resistance, particularly to alkalis and solvents after full cure.
Good adhesion to steel, aluminum, and concrete substrates without primer.
Stable storage at room temperature with shelf life of ≥12 months in sealed containers.
Industrial maintenance coatings for steel structures and pipelines.
Water-based two-component epoxy floor coatings for warehouses and production facilities.
Anti-corrosive primers for marine and offshore infrastructure.
High-performance can and coil coatings requiring FDA-compliant formulations.
Eco-friendly protective coatings for HVAC ducts and metal furniture.
| Chemical Type | Waterborne bisphenol-A based epoxy dispersion |
| Product Form | Liquid dispersion |
| Appearance | Opaque white to off-white liquid |
| Solids Content (wt%) | 56 ± 1% |
| pH (at 25°C) | 7.0 – 8.5 |
| Viscosity (mPa·s, Brookfield RVT, #3 spindle, 2 rpm) | 2,000 – 4,000 |
| Density (g/cm³, 25°C) | 1.08 – 1.12 |
| Primary Applications | Two-component waterborne epoxy coatings and primers |
Q1: What is the primary application of BECKOPOX EP 2340w/56WA?
A: BECKOPOX EP 2340w/56WA is a waterborne epoxy resin designed primarily for high-performance industrial and protective coatings, including metal primers, coil coatings, and corrosion-inhibiting topcoats where low VOC content and good substrate adhesion are required.
Q2: How does this resin differ from solvent-based epoxy resins?
A: Unlike traditional solvent-based epoxies, EP 2340w/56WA is formulated as a stable aqueous dispersion, offering significantly reduced VOC emissions while maintaining good chemical resistance, film formation, and compatibility with common amine-based curing agents used in ambient- or heat-cure systems.
Q3: Can it be used in food-contact coating formulations?
A: While BECKOPOX EP 2340w/56WA is not pre-approved for direct 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 under applicable regional regulations.
Q4: What type of curing agents are recommended for use with this resin?
A: This resin is compatible with a range of water-dispersible polyamine hardeners, including aliphatic and cycloaliphatic amine adducts. Selection should consider cure schedule, final film properties, and application method—formulators are advised to conduct compatibility and performance testing prior to scale-up.
Q5: Is BECKOPOX EP 2340w/56WA suitable for ambient-cure systems?
A: Yes—it is formulated to enable ambient-cure performance when paired with appropriate water-compatible amine hardeners, though optimal hardness development and chemical resistance are typically achieved with mild thermal post-curing (e.g., 80–120 °C).
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