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Low-VOC, waterborne amine-based curing agent designed for environmentally compliant epoxy systems.
Enables excellent pot life and film formation at ambient cure conditions without co-solvents.
Delivers high crosslink density resulting in superior chemical resistance and hardness development.
Compatible with a broad range of waterborne epoxy dispersions and hybrid resin systems.
Provides low odor and reduced skin sensitization potential compared to conventional aliphatic amines.
Waterborne industrial maintenance coatings for steel and concrete substrates.
High-performance floor coatings in commercial and institutional facilities.
Eco-friendly protective coatings for infrastructure and transportation assets.
Low-emission primers and topcoats for architectural and OEM metal finishing.
Hybrid epoxy-acrylic systems requiring balanced cure speed and durability.
| Chemical Type | Modified aliphatic polyamine dispersion |
| Product Form | Off-white to light tan aqueous dispersion |
| Appearance | Opaque liquid, homogeneous, free of sediment |
| pH (10% aqueous solution) | 9.5 – 10.5 |
| Solids Content (wt%) | 48 – 52 |
| Viscosity (mPa·s, Brookfield RVT, #2 spindle, 20 rpm, 25°C) | 200 – 600 |
| Density (g/mL, 25°C) | 1.02 – 1.06 |
| Free Amine Value (mg KOH/g) | 320 – 380 |
Q1: What types of epoxy resins is EPIKURE 6870-W-53 compatible with?
A: EPIKURE 6870-W-53 is specifically designed for use with waterborne epoxy dispersions and certain hydrophobically modified solid epoxy resins. It demonstrates good compatibility and reactivity with standard bisphenol A-based and bisphenol F-based waterborne epoxy systems.
Q2: How does the curing performance of EPIKURE 6870-W-53 compare to conventional amine curing agents in ambient-cure applications?
A: As a waterborne polyamine adduct, EPIKURE 6870-W-53 enables ambient-temperature cure with reduced volatility and improved handling safety versus traditional aliphatic amines. It provides balanced pot life and film development, supporting good through-cure in low-to-moderate humidity conditions typical of industrial maintenance and protective coating applications.
Q3: Can EPIKURE 6870-W-53 be used in high-solids or VOC-compliant formulations?
A: Yes — EPIKURE 6870-W-53 is supplied as a water-based liquid with negligible VOC content, making it suitable for formulating low-VOC and high-solids waterborne epoxy coatings that meet stringent regional environmental compliance requirements.
Q4: What is the recommended approach for adjusting viscosity and stability in formulations containing EPIKURE 6870-W-53?
A: Viscosity can be adjusted using compatible co-solvents such as propylene glycol monomethyl ether or dipropylene glycol methyl ether. Formulation pH should be maintained within the mildly basic range (typically pH 7.5–9.0) to ensure colloidal stability and optimal reactivity with the epoxy dispersion.
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