Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Huntsman Polyamide Curing Agent Aradur 30 XWM55

Huntsman’s Aradur® 30 XWM55 is a low-viscosity, amine-based polyamide curing agent for epoxy resins—designed for high-performance coatings, adhesives, and composites requiring excellent flexibility, corrosion resistance, and fast ambient-cure capability. It offers balanced pot life and mechanical properties with low odor and improved handling versus conventional polyamides.
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Features Of Huntsman Polyamide Curing Agent Aradur 30 XWM55

  1. Flexible, low-viscosity polyamide curing agent designed for ambient-cure epoxy systems.

  2. Offers excellent chemical resistance and adhesion to damp or contaminated substrates.

  3. Provides extended pot life while maintaining good mechanical properties in cured films.

  4. Enables formulation of high-solids, low-VOC coatings compliant with industrial environmental standards.

  5. Delivers balanced toughness and flexibility—ideal for demanding protective coating applications.

Typical Applications Of Huntsman Polyamide Curing Agent Aradur 30 XWM55

  1. Industrial maintenance coatings for steel structures and infrastructure.

  2. Marine and offshore protective coatings for ballast tanks and decks.

  3. Concrete floor coatings in warehouses, factories, and food processing facilities.

  4. Heavy-duty anti-corrosive primers and topcoats in oil & gas and power generation assets.

  5. Repair mortars and grouts requiring ambient-cure epoxy-polyamide synergy.

Specifications Of Huntsman Polyamide Curing Agent Aradur 30 XWM55

Chemical TypePolyamide adduct
Product FormLiquid
AppearanceAmbient amber to brown viscous liquid
Primary ApplicationsAmbient-cure epoxy protective coatings and flooring systems
Key FeaturesLow viscosity, moisture-tolerant, flexible cure profile
BenefitsImproved substrate wetting, reduced blistering risk, enhanced impact resistance
Recommended Epoxy ResinBisphenol-A type liquid epoxy resins (e.g., EPON™ 828)
Storage ConditionsStore in original sealed container at 15–25°C; protect from moisture and freezing


Huntsman Polyamide Curing Agent Aradur 30 XWM55 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the primary function of Aradur 30 XWM55 in epoxy systems?

A: Aradur 30 XWM55 is a polyamide-based curing agent designed to react with epoxy resins, enabling crosslinking and development of mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and adhesion—particularly in ambient-cure, high-solids, or low-VOC industrial coatings and adhesives.


Q2: Is Aradur 30 XWM55 suitable for food-contact applications?

A: Aradur 30 XWM55 is not pre-qualified for direct food-contact use. Formulators must evaluate final cured system compliance with applicable regional regulations (e.g., FDA 21 CFR, EU Framework Regulation) through full migration testing and regulatory assessment of the complete formulation.


Q3: How does humidity affect the cure performance of Aradur 30 XWM55?

A: As a polyamide curing agent, Aradur 30 XWM55 exhibits good tolerance to moderate ambient humidity during cure, supporting reliable film formation in typical industrial environments—though excessively high moisture levels may prolong surface dry time or impact final gloss and hardness development.


Q4: Can Aradur 30 XWM55 be used in combination with other curing agents?

A: Yes—Aradur 30 XWM55 is often blended with amine accelerators or latent hardeners to modify pot life, cure speed, or low-temperature performance; however, compatibility and stoichiometric balance must be verified experimentally for each specific resin system and application requirement.



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