EPOTEC YDH 3000

Additional Information

Applications

Coatings for outdoor application on metal, wood and concrete surface High solids coatings including baking finishes Modifier for industrial acrylic finishes

Advantages

Due to the cyclic rings of saturated bisphenol-A this resin is expected to give good resistance to ultraviolet light and weathering which is a limitation when it comes to standard bisphenol-A based epoxy resins This opens doors for cycloaliphatic epoxy resin epotec YDH 3000 for use in outdoor coating applications where it is expected to give better non-yellowing characteristics and chalking resistance. Epotec YDH 3000 shows much lower viscosity than std. bisphenol-A based epoxy resins making it feasible to develop cost effective coating formulations with increased filler content

Storage

Epotec YDH 3000 resin should be stored in original tightly closed container, in dry and warm conditions to avoid crystallization. Under these conditions, it has a storage life of at least two years from the date of manufacturing. Epotec YDH3000 may become hazy or crystallize upon long storage especially when exposed to low temperatures. The resin can be restored to its original condition by warming to 55-60ºC while stirring.

Handling

The choice of curing agent plays an important role in getting better performing formulations.