Epoxy-Curing Agents

The curing agents sold under the Baxxodur^® trademark, such as polyether amines, aliphatic and cycloaliphatic amines, differ in molecular structure, basicity and number of functional groups. This allows to control the curing reactions and the properties of the cured thermosets.

BASF is the only manufacturer handling different technologies for synthesizing these highly diverse product categories and therefore offers the broadest portfolio of amine-based curing agents for the epoxy industry.

We support our customers in selecting suitable curing agents by providing specific information on applications and properties

This information includes data on:

• The curing agent it self (e.g.amine equivalent weight,viscosity and density)
• Processing of the curing agent with epoxy resins (e.g. potlife and reaction enthalpy)
  
• Properties of the standard resins processed with this curing agent
  (e.g. tensile strength and glass transition temperature)

Accelerators

BASF also offers tertiary amines and imidazoles that greatly accelerate epoxy resin curing.

• With one of the world's largest dedicated imidazole productions, BASF offers a broad portfolio of imidazole solutions for epoxy resin curing.
• Imidazoles can be used as curing agents, accelerators, or catalysts, supporting efficient and flexible resin processing.
• They enable long work life (1 – 2 days) combined with fast curing at elevated temperatures (100°C – 180°C).
• Imidazole-cured systems provide excellent thermal stability, strong metal adhesion, and high mechanical strength.

Epoxy-Curing Agents Product Range