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Low-viscosity polyetheramine offering excellent flow and wetting properties for improved composite processing.
Balanced reactivity profile enabling extended pot life with rapid final cure at ambient or elevated temperatures.
Delivers superior toughness, flexibility, and impact resistance in cured epoxy systems.
Provides excellent adhesion to diverse substrates including metals, composites, and concrete.
Low color and low volatility formulation supporting high-clarity finishes and reduced VOC emissions.
Aerospace structural adhesives and composite matrix resins.
Wind turbine blade bonding and infusion resins.
High-performance civil engineering coatings and repair mortars.
Electrical encapsulation and potting compounds requiring thermal stability and dielectric integrity.
Marine and offshore protective coatings demanding corrosion resistance and hydrolytic stability.
| Chemical Type | Polyetheramine (tertiary amine-terminated) |
| Product Form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Clear, pale yellow liquid |
| Amine Value (mg KOH/g) | 220–240 |
| Viscosity @ 25°C (mPa·s) | 150–250 |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 0.97–0.99 |
| Primary Applications | Epoxy curing agent for structural adhesives, composites, and high-performance coatings |
| Key Features | Low viscosity, ambient-cure capability, hydrolytic stability, low color |
Q1: What is the primary function of ED-1200 in epoxy systems?
A: ED-1200 is a polyetheramine-based curing agent designed to react with epoxy resins, enabling ambient or elevated temperature cure profiles while delivering excellent flexibility, low viscosity, and reduced exotherm compared to traditional amine hardeners.
Q2: How does ED-1200 compare to other polyetheramines like D-230 or D-400 in terms of reactivity and cured properties?
A: ED-1200 offers intermediate reactivity—faster than higher-molecular-weight polyetheramines such as D-400 but slower than lower-molecular-weight types like D-230—resulting in a balanced combination of pot life, cure speed, and toughness in the final network.
Q3: Is ED-1200 suitable for coatings requiring low VOC and high solids content?
A: Yes. ED-1200 is a low-viscosity, non-volatile liquid with no added solvents, making it well-suited for high-solids and low-VOC epoxy coating formulations without compromising flow, leveling, or film integrity.
Q4: Can ED-1200 be used in moisture-sensitive applications?
A: While ED-1200 is less hygroscopic than many aliphatic amines, it remains moisture-sensitive during storage and handling. It should be kept under dry nitrogen or sealed conditions to prevent viscosity increase or gelation over time.
Q5: What types of epoxy resins is ED-1200 most commonly paired with?
A: ED-1200 is widely used with standard bisphenol-A and bisphenol-F epoxy resins, as well as novolac epoxies, particularly in applications demanding impact resistance, chemical resistance, and extended working time—such as industrial maintenance coatings and composite matrices.
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