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Epoxy Curatives
High performance. Low emissions. Cost-effective.
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Low emissions— Permeability—
built-in safety a coating that breathes
Waterborne systems are low-odor and lasts longer
and offer systems free of volatile organic Waterborne epoxy coatings overcome
compounds (VOC). The application of the problems of osmotic blistering often
coatings in confined spaces limits the use encountered when protecting concrete
of solvents and other volatiles, due to odor substrates. This problem arises from osmotic
and regulatory constraints. This is equally pressure build under the coating. This force
important for sensitive application areas exceeds the adhesion strength, resulting in
such as schools, offices or hospitals, which delamination. This is a particular problem
can stay occupied during painting. when dealing with high water table conditions,
Increasingly stringent regulations, particularly underground areas, or the repair of floors
in Europe, will limit emissions from flooring without a damp-proof membrane. Waterborne
systems. Coating systems containing non- epoxy coatings offer a convenient and reliable
reactive components, such as plasticizers, solution accepted by the industry.
have shown high emission levels above In comparison to conventionally used coatings,
proposed European limits. Waterborne epoxy waterborne epoxy coatings are able to breathe.
coatings are fully reactive, are plasticiser-free This water vapor permeability alleviates
and therefore offer a compliant system. This pressure buildup, thus eliminating blister
benefit is also important in sensitive formation and coating delamination.
manufacturing areas like electronics. In the
By proactively using waterborne self-
case of fire they are less hazardous through
leveling coatings, the expensive repair
reducing flame spread and smoke generation.
cost for failed conventional coatings
has been successfully eliminated.
Impermeable Synthetic Floor Anquamine®701 Epoxy Floor
Figure 1 highlights why waterborne
Blister Water vapor epoxy systems are used in this problematic
application. The permeability of the waterborne
Self leveler coating also allows for the application on fresh
Primer
Partially
sealed
concrete (less than 28 days old), allowing a
concrete faster return to service. This advantage has
been successfully implemented in practice.
Water
Figure 1
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Relative cost savings of waterborne technology
versus traditional systems
100%
90%
80%
70%
Relative cost
60%
50% Additives
Diluent
40%
Filler
Epoxy Resin
30%
Curing Agent
Water (min. cost)
20%
10%
0%
Anquamine 731 Cycloaliphatic
Based Cost 1/8" DFT Based Cost 1/8" DFT
Figure 2
Cost savings
through efficiency
and effectiveness
Waterborne systems provide a combination incorporating water. With waterborne self-
of optimum performance and cost-effective leveling systems, wet film thickness equals dry
concrete protection. For instance, the film thickness, allowing you to formulate to
application of a 1/8-inch-thick waterborne self- optimal protection with minimal use of binder.
leveling system based on Anquamine 731
curing agent offers a cost benefit over 100% A better cost performance is also evident in thin
solids technology due to the formulating film applications with the use of Anquamine 721
advantages of the waterborne system. curing agent. Waterborne epoxy coatings not
only perform better but are easier and quicker
In 100% solids systems, an excess amount of to apply because they have no roller pickup
binder is required to offer self-leveling or drag. With film thickness as low as 5 mils
properties, which contributes to high material dry film thickness, faster coverage rates are
cost. In contrast, as shown in Figure 2, up to a achieved, saving time, material and labor costs.
20% cost savings can be achieved through
reduced resin demand and higher filler content. With this cost-in-use benefit, epoxy protection is
Flow characteristics are adjusted by now more affordable.
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A range of products
to meet your needs
Air Products’ waterborne curing agents are
designed to meet the great variety of industrial
coating applications and requirements for
concrete and metal protection.
High performance, cost-effectiveness and
environmentally friendly are the key benefits
that are widely recognized.
Standard Primer
• • •
Primer
Penetrating Primer
Institutional
Self-Leveling
• •
Thick Film
Tile Grout/Adhesive
• •
Thermal Shock Flooring
OEM Primer
•
Metal
PC/Marine
•
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• Primary Recommendation
• Alternative Recommendation (Blank) May or may not be acceptable
Curing Agent % Solids Viscosity Equivalent Color Waterborne
cPs @ 77 ºF weight Gardner
product
Anquamine® 731 55 30,000 200 5 overview
Anquamine 721 50 30,000 300 5
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•
• • •
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•
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•
*for example, Ancarez AR555 and AR550
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Waterborne epoxy coatings in action
Scenario 1
A multistory parking garage will be cost performance. Anquamine 721 curing agent
refurbished and requires a primer. offers excellent adhesion to both dry and damp
Further coats can be epoxy, polyurethane concrete. This feature is particularly relevant to
or another binder. multistory parking garages, where damp
concrete may be encountered and 100% solids
The key requirements for a standard primer technology could lead to adhesion failure. This
are to fill the porosity of substrate and provide primer provides a sound foundation, offering
good adhesion to substrate and subsequent excellent inter-coat adhesion to any further
coatings (topcoats). In addition, this primer coating system, such as waterborne epoxy,
will seal the concrete to reduce the ingress 100% solid epoxy or other binder types, such
of liquids, thereby increasing the coverage as polyurethane.
of the following coat. There is no need for
good aesthetics, and nonpigmented systems For all concrete substrates, a waterborne
are used. primer is the best technical solution and
provides excellent results for any industrial or
The first choice for a standard concrete primer semi-industrial floor protection such as factory
is Anquamine® 721 curing agent. This can be floors, supermarkets, showrooms or airports.
used with a standard liquid epoxy resin for best
Scenario 2
A warehouse has a 1/4-inch screed applied
floor that requires a fast return to service,
high aesthetics, low-color protective
topcoat with good cleaning properties.
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Scenario 3
A car showroom requires a medium-
duty and cost-effective surface finish
with good adhesion and return to
service over the weekend.
Add water and Add aggregate curing agent and standard liquid epoxy resin.
use as pigmented and use as
concrete primer self-leveler This system can be used unmodified, as a
A+B
standard concrete paint, or can be further
modified via addition of aggregates to yield a
Aggregate
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Scenario 5
In a food processing area, a coating with chemical cleaning. In addition, it offers a cost-
high durability, chemical resistance and effective solution with a number of advantages.
steam cleanability is required. The system No carbon dioxide is generated during
must be installed over the weekend. application, thereby reducing the required film
thickness and cost of the flooring. The
In hygienic areas such as food processing
waterborne epoxy system also provides easy
or pharmaceutical production, regular
handling and favorable health and safety
cleaning and repeated decontamination
properties. Extremely rapid property
are required. Commonly used flooring for
development yields walk-on time within
this type of application is a cementitious
4 hours, enabling a fast return to service and
polyurethane system.
job completion within a day. This rapid cure is
Waterborne epoxy flooring based on Anquamine also highly sought after for fast turnaround
287 curing agent provides thermal shock and repair jobs.
chemical resistance required for steam and
Scenario 6
A high traffic factory floor requires a high resin provide all the necessary performance
abrasion and impact resistant coating. criteria, at a truly competitive price. In addition,
no plasticizer or solvents are required to obtain
For heavy traffic areas, such as forklift the necessary flow characteristics. The
use, a film thickness of 1/8–1/4 inch is formulation provides low emission floor
required to provide the necessary durability. protection with low flame spread and smoke
Systems with self-spreading properties are generation to meet industrial standards.
an established technology to offer easy
application and a smooth surface with high Also, Anquamine 731 curing agent self-leveling
aesthetics. These are traditionally based on coatings can absorb high impacts, such as
100% solids technology. Now Anquamine impacts from falling objects, while maintaining
731 curing agent and a standard liquid epoxy surface integrity. As with conventional systems,
the application of a primer is recommended, as
described in Scenario 1. This coating provides
a uniform matte surface which is ideal for high
traffic areas. For more decorative applications,
such as reception areas, airports, or light
industrial areas, the coating can be further
modified to produce a variety of
surface finishes.
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Scenario 7
A manufacturer of OEM parts for corrosive primer based on Anquamine 419
commercial vehicles requires a VOC- curing agent and Ancarez AR555 epoxy resin
compliant, highly corrosion resistant primer. will offer similarly high corrosion resistance in
excess of 2000 hours salt spray and a similar
The primer will be spray applied in a factory
pot life of 6–8 hours. The fast drying time of 15
with stringent VOC regulations where the use
minutes at ambient temperatures allows for
of solvents will be restricted. In addition, the
fast stackability of the coated parts. In addition,
coated parts require being stacked shortly
the primer based on Anquamine 419 curing
after the coating process. Systems based on
agent and Ancarez AR555 epoxy resin exhibits
solventborne polyamide technology have an
high impact resistance to give long-lasting
established track record for this application,
protection and formulations with low VOC
offering high corrosion protection. An anti-
content.
Basic Formulations
Concrete Paint By wt. Thermal Shock Flooring By wt. Multipurpose Coating
Anquamine 721 31.0 Anquamine 287 42.0
Defoamer 0.3 Pigmented Concrete Primer By wt.
Liquid Epoxy Resin 33.5
Leveling agent 0.5 Multipurpose base 120.0
Pigment 8.5 Quartz sand and powder 135.0
Water 20.0
Fillers 30.7 Portland cement type 1 34.0
Water 29.0 Filler/Self-Leveler By wt.
Total 100.0 Multipurpose base 120.0
Anticorrosive Primer By wt.
Liquid Epoxy Resin 20.0 Quartz sand and powder 120.0
Anquamine 419 180.0
Co-solvent 45.0
Multipurpose Base By wt.
Water 45.0
Self Leveler By wt. Anquamine 701 31.0
Total 270.0
Anquamine 731 10.0 Defoamer 0.3
Defoamer 0.8 Ancarez AR555 660.0 Leveling agent 0.5
Pigment 4.0 Dispersant 20.0 Pigment 8.5
Barium sulfate 13.0 Defoamer 5.0 Fillers 30.7
Quartz powder 28.0 Thickener 50.0 Water 29.0
Quartz sand 34.0 Red iron oxide 110.0 Total 100.0
Water 10.2 Strontium phosphosilicate 150.0
Liquid Epoxy Resin 20.0
Total 100.0 Zinc phosphate 100.0
Fillers 210.0
Liquid Epoxy Resin 9.0
Water 195.0
Total 1500.0
The above formulations are a basic representation of a variety of application examples. More detailed formulations
and performance data are available in Air Products' technical product literature.
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