Low-viscosity liquid epoxy resin ideal for easy handling and processing.
Excellent compatibility with a broad range of curing agents and modifiers.
Good hydrolytic stability and low moisture sensitivity during storage and handling.
Enables high-gloss, durable finishes in coating and composite applications.
Consistent batch-to-batch quality meeting stringent industrial manufacturing requirements.
High-performance protective coatings for metal substrates.
Electrical encapsulation and potting compounds for electronic components.
Adhesives requiring strong bonding and chemical resistance.
Composite matrices for fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP) in transportation and infrastructure.
Tooling resins for molds and master models in aerospace and automotive prototyping.
| Chemical Type | Bisphenol-A based liquid epoxy resin |
| Product Form | Clear to pale yellow liquid |
| Appearance | Homogeneous, transparent liquid |
| Epoxy Equivalent Weight (EEW) | 185–195 g/eq |
| Viscosity at 25°C | 12–16 Pa·s (12,000–16,000 cP) |
| Chlorine Content | ≤ 0.2 wt% |
| Softening Point | Not applicable (liquid at room temperature) |
| Storage Stability | Stable for ≥12 months at 20–25°C in sealed containers |
Q1: What is the primary function of HELoxy 61 in epoxy formulations?
A: HELoxy 61 is a reactive diluent designed to reduce viscosity and improve processability of standard bisphenol-A or bisphenol-F epoxy resins without significantly compromising final crosslink density or thermal performance.
Q2: Is HELoxy 61 suitable for high-gloss coating applications?
A: Yes — its low volatility, good compatibility with common epoxy resins, and ability to support excellent film formation make it well-suited for high-performance coatings requiring smooth surface appearance and enhanced flow/leveling.
Q3: How does HELoxy 61 compare to non-reactive diluents in terms of VOC content and regulatory compliance?
A: As a reactive diluent, HELoxy 61 becomes chemically bound into the cured network, resulting in negligible VOC emissions during cure — offering advantages over non-reactive solvents in low-VOC and regulatory-sensitive formulations.
Q4: Can HELoxy 61 be used in combination with amine-based hardeners?
A: Yes — it is fully compatible with conventional aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, and aromatic amine hardeners, and typically used at low concentrations to adjust rheology without adversely affecting pot life or cure kinetics when properly balanced in the formulation.
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