Increasingly stringent VOC regulations driven by air quality concerns demand creative measures. That’s why Hexion scientists developed the NextGen Epoxy™ Waterborne System – capable of less than 100 g/L VOC content in concrete and metal applications.
The key to the new system is a novel, water-soluble amine curing agent called EPIKURE™ Curing Agent 8530-W-75. This solvent-free curing agent has a lower equivalent weight which means that formulators can use less curing agent to cure the same amount of epoxy resin. When combined with EPI-REZ™ Resin 7520-WD- 52, the curing agent can deliver lower VOC, a faster drying time, and superior corrosion resistance.
