Epoxy Chemicals, Inc. specializes in the research and development of curing agents used in the formulation of epoxy products. These products are used worldwide in construction, flooring and composite applications. Please review our EPOXY HARDENER APPLICATION GUIDE (below) to find a hardener that suits your changing needs:

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EPOXY HARDENER APPLICATION GUIDE

APPLICATION	ECI HARDENER	A.H.E.W.	Viscosity, cps	Density, lbs/gal	phr, L.E.R.*	Gel Time, Minutes	Tack-Free, Hours
AEP Replacement	APR Polyamine	43	10-40	8.0	22.7	15	2
Very Low Viscosity
High Strength
Concrete adhesive (ASTM C 881)	A-2 Polyamine	178	4,500	8.6	94	34	5
Excellent adhesion to damp concrete.
Low odor and 1:1 mix ratio.
Grouts, coatings and linings.
Injection resin for concrete.	A-2 LV Polyamine	95	400	8.5	50	38	5
Composite laminating resins.
Grouts and mortars.
Excellent adhesion to damp concrete.
High strength and low viscosity.
Formulated epoxy hardener.	EFB Polyamine	126	300	8.5	66	32	4
Low benzyl alcohol content.
Use with non-diluted L.E.R.
Excellent color stability
Rapid thin film cure.	FB Polyamine	120	2,500	8.6	63	28	2
Outstanding early water spot resistance.
Excellent color stability.
Light color	FB-30 Polyamine	112	400	8.6	59	54	6
Modified Cycloaliphatic
Seamless epoxy flooring, coatings & mortars.
Note: This cycloaliphatic curing agent is equilivant to two of the more popular curing agents on the market.
Modified Cycloaliphatic	FB-31 Polyamine	87	200	8.4	46	46	5
Water Spot resistant.
Seamless epoxy flooring, coatings & mortars.
Note: This cycloaliphatic curing agent is equilivant to two of the more popular curing agents on the market.
Ancamine 2089M Replacement	FS 290 Polyamine	75	100-150	8.2	40	14	1.5
Fast Setting
Does not contain Nonyl Phenol
Extremely rapid set.	FS Polyamine	108	2,500	8.5	57	8	1
Underwater and damp adhesion.
High physical properties.
Can be used as an accelerator.
Underwater curing.	UW Polyamine	143	1,750	8.5	75	28	5
Splash zone compound and coatings.
High compressive strength (10,500psi).
Underwater mortars and grouts.
Cure in place piping.	UWL Polyamine	95	2,500	8.4	50	85	9
Under water and underground applications.
Long working life.
High chemical resistance.	HCR Polyamine	90	200	8.6	48	46	5
Long working life
Low Viscosity
Low Odor
* L.E.R. Liquid Epoxy Resin 190 EEW     Copyright 2003-08 Epoxy Chemicals, Inc. 815-522-2308 Fax: 815-522-9041 www.epoxychemicals.com brad@epoxychemicals.com All rights reserved