PRODUCT GUIDE

EPOXY RESINS, HARDENERS AND REACTIVE DILUENTS

Energising possibilities…
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LEGACY

Founded in 1947 by a legendary Indian, Kasturbhai Lalbhai, Atul Ltd (Atul), is amongst the first companies
of independent India. It has the distinction of being the first private sector company of India to be inaugurated by
the first Prime Minister of the country, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. It is part of the Lalbhai Group, one of the
oldest diversified business houses of the country engaged in manufacturing since 1896. Ever since its inception,
Atul has been committed to serving society, particularly in the areas of education, empowerment, health, relief,
infrastructure and conservation.

PROFILE

The first site of Atul, spread over 1,250 acres of land, houses one of the largest and the greenest chemical
complexes of its kind in the world. Starting with just a few textile dyes, the Company now manufactures 900 products
and 450 formulations, managing complex chemical processes in a responsible way. It has also established fruitful
and time-tested collaborations with leading multinational companies of the world.

Atul serves customers belonging to diverse industries including Adhesives, Agriculture, Animal Feed, Automobile,
Composites, Construction, Cosmetic, Defence, Dyestuff, Electrical and Electronics, Flavour, Food, Footwear,
Fragrance, Glass, Home Care, Horticulture, Hospitality, Paint and Coatings, Paper, Personal Care,
Pharmaceutical, Plastic, Polymer, Rubber, Soap and Detergent, Sports and Leisure, Textile, Tyre and Wind Energy.
In order to enhance customer focus, the Company has divided its product portfolio into seven businesses -
Aromatics, Bulk Chemicals and Intermediates, Colors, Crop Protection, Floras, Pharmaceuticals and Intermediates
and Polymers, and has established subsidiary companies in the USA, the UK, China, Brazil and the UAE.

PURPOSE

We are committed to significantly enhancing value for our Stakeholders by:

 fostering a spirit of continuous learning and innovation
 adopting developments in science and technology
 providing high quality products and services, thus becoming the most preferred partner
 having people who practice values and exemplify a high standard of behaviour
 seeking sustained, dynamic growth and securing long-term success
 taking responsible care of the surrounding environment
 improving the quality of life of the communities we operate in
VALUES

The name ‘Atul’ is a unique asset, which amongst others, represents a rich heritage of Values. In an environment
where change is a way of life, continuity of Values is fundamental to us. We have therefore formalised key Values and
are committed to institutionlising them. We will seek to create an environment wherein these Values are consistently
practiced and nurtured and ensure that they are not compromised to realise short-term gains.

Integrity

Working with honesty and following the highest standards of professionalism. Integrity is when our decisions and
actions remain consistent with our thoughts and words, written or spoken.

Understanding

How well we work with others depends on our ways to connect and this in turn is based on our level of Understanding
of human relationships. This certainly does not mean that we accept poor performance, but that we do it the right
way. Understanding is the external manifestation of internal realisation.

Unity

Working together and taking advantage of synergy while harnessing the unique abilities of each of us to achieve a larger
goal. Unity is the realisation that though we may work in different areas, we are finally interconnected and that
interdependence is a higher order of living than independence. Though we may be many, we share a common purpose.

Responsibility

Delivering value and taking ownership of actions. Responsibility must also give us the realisation that what is good
for the business must be for the overall good. In essence, we must work with a spirit of trusteeship not only for
Shareholders, but also for the other Stakeholders. What comes to us must be returned many times over.

Excellence

A drive that is more from inside than outside; it is about us seeking to continuously improve and developing an eye for
innovation even in day-to-day work. Excellence is about giving our best in all that we do and not giving up. Excellence
is also a journey, not simply a destination in itself.
POLYMERS BUSINESS

Epoxy resins, reactive diluents and hardeners are manufactured and marketed under the trade name ‘Lapox®’ by the
Polymers Business of Atul. The manufacture of epoxy systems began in 1960 in Cibatul Ltd, a joint venture between
the erstwhile Ciba-Geigy (Switzerland) and Atul. Following the disintegration of Ciba-Geigy, Cibatul was merged into
Atul in 1999.

The state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities for these products are located in Atul complex, 200 km north of Mumbai.
In addition to its leadership position within India, Polymers also sells to discerning customers outside the country.
The Business has been awarded ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14000.
Lapox® is a registered trademark of Atul Ltd.

EPOXY PRODUCT RANGE

Bisphenol-A based resins Accelerators and catalysts

Bisphenol-F based resins Aromatic amine hardeners and their adducts
Cycloaliphatic epoxy resins Cycloaliphatic amine adducts
Epoxy phenol novolacs Phenalkamine hardeners
Modified resins Polyamide hardeners
Tetrafunctional resins Polyamidoamine hardeners
Trifunctional resins Reactive diluents

INDUSTRIES SERVED

Adhesives Food and Beverage packaging

Aerospace and Defence Marine
Automotive Paint and Coatings
Composites Sports and Leisure
Construction Transport
Electrical and Electronics Wind Energy
 RESINS
Bisphenol-A based unmodified liquid resins
Atul offers unmodified liquid epoxy resins in various viscosities. Liquid epoxy resins are recommended for advancement
reactions and various formulations. Formulated resins prepared from these resins are used for multiple applications including
coatings, construction, adhesives, electrical and composites.

Colour Epoxy value Viscosity1

Lapox® grade @ 25C Recommendations
Gardner Eq/kg mPa s
Standard viscosity, liquid epoxy resin for multiple applications.
AR-101 Max 1 5.25 - 5.45 11,000 - 15,000 ED version also available for low ionic impurities.

High viscosity unmodified resin. Recommended to obtain

ARL-141 Max 2 4.30 - 4.70 20,000 - 28,000
high reactivity in coatings and adhesive formulations.

B-7 Max 2 3.57 - 4.45 450 - 8002 Semi-solid resin for adhesives and prepregs.

Low viscosity, liquid epoxy resin for multiple applications.

B-9 Max 1 5.25 - 5.45 8,000 - 11,000
ED version also available for low ionic impurities.

Standard viscosity, liquid epoxy resin for multiple applications.

B-11 Max 1 5.25 - 5.45 11,000 - 15,000
ED version also available for low ionic impurities.
1
Brookfield viscosity
2
70% solution in butyl carbitol by Brookfield viscometer

*Method: Colour - ASTM D1544; Epoxy value - ASTM D1652; Viscosity - ASTM D2196
Bisphenol-A based modified liquid resins
Atul offers various modified resins for different applications including floorings, coatings, composites and adhesives.

Viscosity1
Colour Epoxy value
Lapox® grade @ 25C Recommendations
Gardner Eq/kg mPa s

ARB-22
Max 1 4.90 - 5.20 800 - 1,200 Recommended for primers, mortars and floor top coatings.
(XR-118)

Recommended for floor top coatings to achieve high gloss

ARB-26 Milky liquid 4.80 - 5.10 550 - 750
and defect free surfaces.

ARB-28 Max 1 5.00 - 5.50 1,500 - 2,000 Recommended for primers, mortars and floor top coatings.

ARB-30 Max 1 5.00 - 5.50 4,500 - 5,500 Recommended for primers, mortars and floor top coatings.

Recommended for primers, mortars and floor top coatings,

ARB-32 Max 1 4.65 - 5.12 500 - 700
crack-filling and high solids coatings.

Recommended for primers, mortars, grouts, maintenance

ARB-33 Max 1 5.12 - 5.55 500 - 700
coatings and castings.

ARL-135 Max 2 5.40 - 5.90 1,700 - 2,500 Recommended for FRP components by hand lay-up process.

Recommended for FRP components by Vacuum Assisted

ARL-135 LV Max 2 5.40 - 5.90 1,000 - 1,500 Resin Transfer Moulding (VARTM), Resin Infusion (RI), Resin
Transfer Moulding (RTM) process.

Recommended for pultrusion, filament winding and

ARL-136 Max 4 5.30 - 5.70 2,500 - 4,500
coating applications.

Low viscosity and filler modified resin to achieve fire retardant

ARL-143 Max 4 4.87 - 5.12 1,500 - 2,500
properties for wet lamination.

Modified resin with high functionality. Recommended for

ARPN-52
Max 4 6.65 - 6.85 1,000 - 1,500 FRP composites to be used in static and dynamic conditions
(L-552)
at ambient and elevated temperatures.

Recommended for high gloss, heavy duty floorings, high solids

B-47 Max 1 5.20 - 5.50 450 - 650 coatings, grouts and crack-filling applications.
1
Brookfield viscosity
*Method: Colour - ASTM D1544; Epoxy value - ASTM D1652; Viscosity - ASTM D2196
Bisphenol-A based solid resins
Atul offers Bisphenol-A based modified and unmodified resins from Type 1 to Type 9. Solid resins are recommended for protective
coatings, powder coatings, functional coatings, rebars, can and coil coatings and wire enamels.

Viscosity1 Softening
Epoxy value
Lapox® grade @ 25C point Recommendations
Eq/kg mPa s 
C

Medium molecular weight resin recommended for powder

ARP-12 1.42 - 1.53 375 - 475 80 - 90 coating formulations to enhance flow.

4,500 - 6,500 Recommended for powder coating formulations with improved

ARP-13 HT 1.25 - 1.35 Tg = Min 55
@ 150C storage stability.

ARP-13 LV 1.33 - 1.40 500 - 600 95 - 101 Recommended for hybrid powder coatings.

Modified resin to achieve better flow properties in powder

ARP-14 HF 1.23 - 1.33 350 - 450 80 - 90 coating formulations.

Type 1 resin recommended for solvent based protective coatings,

P-3
2.15 - 2.22 160 - 190 65 - 75 marine coatings and zinc based primers. Also recommended for
(ARP-11) stoving enamels based on alkyd/amino hardeners.

P-4 Type 4 resin recommended for esterification with fatty acids or

1.12 - 1.20 550 - 700 90 - 102 enamels and exterior coatings of cans and tubes.
(ARP-14)
Type 7 resin suitable for cross linking with amino and
P-5
0.53 - 0.59 1,800 - 2,600 110 - 120 phenolic resins as stoving lacquers for internal coatings
(ARP-17) of cans and tubes.

P-6 High molecular weight Type 9 resin recommended for can and
0.34 - 0.42 5,000 - 10,000 125 - 140 coil coatings.
(ARP-19)

P-10 Recommended for esterification of water based systems for

1.08 - 1.18 430 - 550 90 - 100
(ARP-14 E) anodic electrodepositions.

P-62
1.25 - 1.40 500 - 700 95 - 101 Standard solid resin for powder coating formulations.
(ARP-13)

P-122 Recommended for functional powder coatings.

1.07 - 1.16 620 - 900 100 - 110
(ARP-14 A)
1
Brookfield viscosity of 40% solution in butyl carbitol

*Method: Epoxy value - ASTM D1652; Viscosity - ASTM D2196; Softening point - ASTM E28
Bisphenol-F and Bisphenol-A/F blends
Bisphenol-F based resins are known for low viscosity, better chemical resistance and low crystallisation tendency in cold
conditions. Atul offers Bisphenol-F based pure and Bisphenol-A/F blend resins in varying viscosity for several applications.

Colour Epoxy value Viscosity1

Lapox grade ®
@ 25C Recommendations
Gardner Eq/kg mPa s

ARF-11 Standard Bis-F based epoxy resin. Recommended for

Max 2 5.70 - 6.30 2,000 - 5,000
(XR-40) construction, composite and electrical casting applications.

Low viscosity Bis-F based epoxy resin. Recommended for

ARF-12 Max 2 5.80 - 6.10 2,000 - 3,000
construction, composite and electrical casting applications.

Medium viscosity Bis-F based epoxy resin. Recommended

ARF-13 Max 2 5.80 - 6.10 3,300 - 4,100
for construction, composite and electrical casting applications.

High viscosity Bis-F based epoxy resin. Recommended for

ARF-14 Max 2 5.80 - 6.30 5,000 - 7,000
construction, composite and electrical casting applications.

ARF-15 Max 2 6.00 - 6.40 1,200 - 1,600 Very low viscosity Bis-F resin (distilled version).

ARFM-12 Medium viscosity Bis-A/F blend. Recommended for coatings,

Max 2 5.55 - 5.80 6,500 - 8,500
(XR-123) composites, floor coatings and construction applications.

ARFM-13 Low viscosity Bis-A/F blend. Recommended for coatings,

Max 4 5.50 - 5.75 4,500 - 6,500
(XR-60) composites, floor coatings and construction applications.

ARFM-14 Reactive diluent modified Bis-A/F blend. Recommended for

Max 2 5.10 - 5.40 800 - 1,100
(XR-106) high solids coatings, construction and floor coatings.
1
Brookfield viscosity
Method: Colour - ASTM D1544; Epoxy value - ASTM D1652; Viscosity - ASTM D2196
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Solvent cut resins
Atul offers solid resin solutions in various solvents. Major applications include industrial maintenance coatings, marine coatings,
protective coatings, varnishes, stoving enamels and FRP composites.

Epoxy value Viscosity1 Non-volatile


Lapox grade ® @ 25 C content2 Recommendations
Eq/kg mPa s %

ARL-148 – 50 - 350 48 - 52 (120C/2h) Recommended for polyester film coatings along with melamine
formaldehyde hardener (AH-343).

ARL-154 – 50 - 350 50 - 55 (120C/2h) Recommended for polyester film coatings to achieve high
gloss and adhesion.

Recommended for high solids coatings to achieve excellent

B-7 X 80 3.10 - 3.40 600 - 850 79 - 81 (150C/1h)
adhesion, gloss and flexibility.

Brominated resin solution in methyl ethyl ketone.

L-68 2.00 - 2.22 2,200 - 3,000 79 - 81
Recommended for FR-4 laminates and fire retardant coatings.

Type 1 resin solution in xylene. Recommended for paint

P-101 1.90 - 2.20 9,000 - 13,000 74 - 76
and coatings.

Type 1 resin solution in xylene. Recommended for paint

P-101 HV 1.80 - 2.20 14,000 - 20,000 74 - 76
and coatings.

XR-10 – 150 - 350 48 - 52 (120C/2h) Recommended for polyester film coatings along with melamine
formaldehyde hardener (K-306).

High molecular weight epoxy resin solution. Recommended

XR-128 Max 0.08 2,000 - 5,000 49 - 51 (120C/2h) for primers and enamels. Also recommended for improving
flexibility in coating formulations.
1
Brookfield viscosity
2
105oC/2h
Method: Epoxy value - ASTM D1652; Viscosity - ASTM D2196; Non-volatile content - Atul
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Cycloaliphatic resins
Cycloaliphatic resins offer UV resistance if cured with cycloaliphatic hardeners. Cycloaliphatic resins are recommended for
outdoor coatings, electrical castings and floorings.

Colour Epoxy value Viscosity1

® 
Lapox grade @ 25 C Recommendations
Gardner Eq/kg mPa s

ARCH-11 Recommended for electrical component castings and potting,

Max 1 5.50 - 6.30 500 - 1,100
(XR-34) outdoor coatings and floorings.

Modified resin with lower viscosity. Offers good thermal shock

ARCH-12 Max 1 5.15 - 5.50 300 - 600
resistance in electrical cast components.

Capable to achieve higher toughness than ARCH-11.

Max 100
ARCH-13 4.16 - 4.54 2000 - 4000 Recommended for outdoor coatings, electrical castings
(APHA)
and floorings
1
Brookfield viscosity

*Method: Colour - ASTM D1544; Epoxy value - ASTM D1652; Viscosity - ASTM D2196
Epoxy phenol novolac resins
Epoxy phenol novolac (EPN) resins are available in varying functionalities and are recommended to achieve higher chemical
and thermal resistance in various applications including adhesives, coatings, floorings, composites and electrical.

Viscosity1 Non-volatile
Colour Epoxy value 
®
Lapox grade @ 25 C content3 Recommendations
Gardner Eq/kg mPa s %

1,100 - 1,700 Low viscosity resin with average 2.5 functionality.

ARPN-25 Max 3 5.59 - 5.81 – Recommended for composite, electrical and
@ 52C
coating applications.

ARPN-36 20,000 - 50,000 Semi-solid having average 3.6 functionality.

Max 2 5.50 - 5.70 – Recommended for composites, electrical, chemical
(L-238) @ 52C
resistant coatings and floorings.
Solution of resin ARPN-36 in MEK. Recommended
ARPN-36 M 80 Max 2 4.40 - 4.60 150 - 350 79 - 81 for chemical resistant coatings, electrical and
composite applications.
Solution of resin ARPN-36 in xylene.
ARPN-36 X 80 Max 2 4.40 - 4.60 800 - 1,500 79 - 81 Recommended for chemical resistant coatings,
electrical and composite applications.

Modified EPN resin. Recommended for composite,

ARPN-54 Max 2 5.50 - 6.00 25,000 - 35,000 –
electrical and coating applications.

100 - 3502 Solid resin with functionality of 5.6. Recommended

ARPN-56 Max 4 5.12 - 6.10 –
@ 150C for Electronic Moulding Compounds (EMC).
1
Brookfield viscosity
2
Viscosity by CAP 2000 (ASTM D4287)
3
105oC/2h
Method: Colour - ASTM D1544; Epoxy value - ASTM D1652; Viscosity - ASTM D2196; Non-volatile content - Atul
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 SPECIALTY RESINS
Glycidyl amine based multifunctional resins
Atul offers various specialty resins with different functionalities and thermal stabilities. Specialty resins provide high Tg (glass
transition temperature) along with mechanical and thermal resistance, and are extensively used for high performance
structural adhesives, prepregs, FRP composites, electrical and electronic applications.

Epoxy Viscosity1 HyCl

Colour 
Lapox grade® value @ 25 C Recommendations
Gardner Eq/kg mPa s %

7,000 - 11,0002 Medium viscosity, tetrafunctional resin based on MDA for

ARTF-13 Max 12 7.46 - 8.55 @ 50C Max 0.10 aerospace and high performance composites.

10,000 - 12,0002 Medium viscosity, tetrafunctional resin based on MDA for

ARTF-14 Max 12 7.46 - 8.55 Max 0.10
@ 50C aerospace and high performance composites.

11,000 - 13,0002 Medium viscosity, tetrafunctional resin based on MDA for

ARTF-15 Max 12 7.46 - 8.55 Max 0.10
@ 50C aerospace and high performance composites.

13,000 - 15,0002 Medium viscosity, tetrafunctional resin based on MDA for

ARTF-16 Max 12 7.46 - 8.55 @ 50C Max 0.10 aerospace and high performance composites.

17,000 - 19,0002 High viscosity, tetrafunctional resin based on MDA for

ARTF-17 Max 12 7.46 - 8.55 Max 0.10 aerospace and high performance composites.
@ 50C

7,000 - 19,0002 General purpose tetrafunctional resin based on MDA for

ARTF-18 Max 12 7.46 - 8.55 Max 0.10
@ 50C aerospace and high performance composites.

ARTF-23 3,000 - 6,000 Low viscosity, tetrafunctional resin based on MDA for
Max 12 8.55 - 9.00 @ 50C Max 0.10
(XR-23) aerospace and high performance composites.

ARTF-33 Tetrafunctional resin based on ethyl substituted MDA for

Max 7 7.52 - 8.47 7,000 - 12,000 Max 0.10 aerospace and high performance applications. Offers very
(XR-93)
low viscosity and reactivity.

– Trifunctional unmodified resin based on p-amino phenol for

ARTF-35 8.70 - 9.50 2,000 - 5,000 Max 0.30
aerospace and high performance applications.

Distilled trifunctional unmodified resin based on p-amino

ARTF-36 – 9.40 - 10.50 550 - 850 Max 0.20 phenol for aerospace and high performance applications.

– Trifunctional unmodified resin based on m-amino phenol for

ARTF-37 9.10 - 9.80 7,000 - 13,000 Max 0.30
aerospace and high performance applications.

Distilled trifunctional unmodified resin based on m-amino

ARTF-38 – 9.80 - 10.6 1,500 - 4,800 Max 0.20
phenol for aerospace and high performance applications.
1
Brookfield viscosity
2
Viscosity by CAP 2000 (ASTM D4287)

*Method: Colour - ASTM D1544; Epoxy value - ASTM D1652; Viscosity - ASTM D2196; HyCl - ASTM D1726
Other specialty resins
Atul offers Bismaleimide, Diallyl Bisphenol-A and Benzoxazine resins along with distilled epoxy resins based on Bisphenol-A
and Bisphenol-F.

Epoxy Viscosity1
Colour  HyCl
Lapox grade®
value @ 25 C Recommendations
Gardner Eq/kg mPa s %

155 - 158 Bismaleimide resin for composites, electrical and

ARBMI-11 Yellow powder – Acid value: <1
(melting point,C ) electronic applications. Offers excellent thermal stability.

200 - 450 sec Bis-F based benzoxazine resin for high performance
60 - 80 1,000 - 7,0003 composites, electrical and electronics. Offers excellent
ARBZ-10 Yellow solid @ 220C
(softening point,C ) @ 100C resistance to moisture, has low shrinkage and provides
(gel time) moderate flammability.
380 - 420 sec
Yellowish 74 - 76%
ARBZ-10 A 75 100 - 400 @ 220C 75% solution of ARBZ-10 in acetone.
liquid (solid content)
(gel time)

250 - 550 sec Bis-A based benzoxazine resin for high performance
60 - 80 50 - 5003 composites, electrical and electronics. Offers excellent
ARBZ-11 Yellow solid @ 220C
(softening point,C ) @ 125C resistance to moisture, has low shrinkage and provides
(gel time) moderate flammability.

Distilled and pure Bis-A based resin for aerospace,

Max 502
ARC-28 5.70 - 5.95 4,000 - 5,000 Max 0.05 high performance composites and impregnation of
(APHA)
electrical machines.

Yellow to Co-reactant to use along with ARBMI-11. Offers

– Purity (HPLC):
ARD-63 13,000 - 25,000 excellent processability and achieves high
amber liquid Min 90% mechanical properties.

Distilled and pure viscous Bis-F based resin for

ARF-15 Max 2 6.00 - 6.40 1,200 - 1,600 Max 0.05
specific applications.

Trifunctional resin based on triphenol methane for

30 - 503
ARTF-34 Max 13 5.88 - 6.66 Max 0.05 aerospace, high performance composites, electrical
@ 150C and electronic applications.

Multifunctional resin based on dicyclopentadiene for

1,000 - 1,5003 aerospace, composite, electrical and electronic applications.
ARTF-50 Max 16 4.17 - 4.44 Max 0.05
@ 85C Offers excellent resistance to moisture, provides high
thermal stability and lowest dielectric constant.
1
Brookfield viscosity
2
ASTM D1209
3
Viscosity by CAP 2000 (ASTM D4287)
Method: Colour - ASTM D1544; Epoxy value - ASTM D1652; Viscosity - ASTM D2196; HyCl - ASTM D1726
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 REACTIVE DILUENTS
Reactive diluents are used to reduce the viscosity of epoxy resins and to achieve the desired combination of properties. Atul
offers a wide range of reactive diluents, including aromatic and aliphatic diluents that provide various functionalities.

Epoxy Viscosity1
Colour  HyCl
Lapox grade®
value @ 25 C Recommendations
Gardner Eq/kg mPa s %

Aliphatic - monofunctional
Based on C12 -C14 alcohol. Provides excellent wetting
ARD-13 and flexibility. Recommended for epoxy floorings
(XR-80) Max 1 3.35 - 3.70 4 - 12 Max 0.10
and coatings.

Based on n-butanol. This has the highest viscosity

ARD-14
Max 1 6.20 - 7.30 Max 2 Max 0.10 cutting power due to extremely low viscosity.
(XR-83)
Recommended for construction applications.

Aliphatic - difunctional
Difunctional reactive diluent based on 1,4-butane diol.
ARD-51
Max 1 7.00 - 7.80 10 - 22 Max 0.15 Recommended to modify resins used for
(K-77)
composite applications.
Difunctional reactive diluent based on 1,6-hexane diol.
ARD-52
Max 1 6.20 - 6.80 15 - 30 Max 0.15 Recommended to modify resins used for coating and
(XR-86)
composite applications.

ARD-54 Polypropylene glycol based reactive diluent that imparts

(XR-19) Max 2 2.90 - 3.20 40 - 90 Max 0.15 higher flexibility to epoxy resins.

ARD-56 Neopentyl glycol based reactive diluent. Recommended

(XR-87) Max 1 6.90 - 8.00 12 - 18 Max 0.10 for coatings, construction and composite formulations.

Reactive diluent based on dipropylene glycol.

ARD-59 Max 1 5.20 - 6.20 20 - 50 Max 0.20 Recommended for composite resin formulations.

High purity difunctional reactive diluent based on

ARD-60 Max 1 8.00 - 9.00 15 - 22 Max 0.15 1,4-butane diol. Recommended to modify resins
used for composite applications.

Aliphatic - trifunctional
ARD-55 Trimethylol propane based reactive diluent.
(XR-85) Max 2 7.00 - 8.00 100 - 200 Max 0.15 Recommended for composite and coating formulations.

Castor oil based reactive diluent. Recommended for

ARD-65 Max 6 1.54 - 2.00 250 - 500 – concrete patching, floor coatings and thermal shock
resistant potting.

Aromatic - monofunctional

ARD-10 Reactive diluent based on o-Cresol. Offers high gloss

Max 2 5.30 - 6.00 6-8 Max 0.20 and mechanical strength. Recommended for floorings
(K-100)
and electrical formulations.
ARD-11
(K-103) Max 2 5.90 - 6.30 6-8 Max 0.20 Reactive diluent based on phenol.

ARD-12 Based on p-tertiary butyl phenol. Recommended for

(XR-59) Max 2 4.10 - 4.50 20 - 35 Max 0.20
crystallisation and chemical resistance.

ARD-15 Reactive diluent based on cardanol. Recommended to

(K-513) Max 13 1.80 - 2.40 40 - 70 Max 1.00 modify resins used for coatings, adhesives and
electrical applications.
High purity reactive diluent based on cardanol.
ARD-58 Max 10 2.20 - 2.60 20 - 50 Max 1.00 Recommended to modify resins used for coatings,
adhesives and electrical applications.

Aromatic - difunctional
ARD-57 Reactive diluent based on aniline. Recommended for
(XR-104) Max 16 8.15 - 9.50 100 - 200 –
high performance composite formulations.
1
Brookfield viscosity
Method: Colour - ASTM D1544; Epoxy value - ASTM D1652; Viscosity - ASTM D2196; HyCl - ASTM D1726
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 CURING AGENTS
Aromatic amine hardeners
These are available in liquid and solid forms and are modified to cure epoxy resins at ambient conditions as well. Higher
thermal stability and chemical resistance along with excellent mechanical properties are specific advantages of these
hardeners. Atul offers a wide range of aromatic amine hardeners for various applications.

Viscosity1 Amine Mixing

Appearance Colour 
® @ 25 C value ratio2
Lapox grade Recommendations
Parts
– Gardner mPa s mg KOH/g by weight
Modified low viscosity hardener to achieve higher
Dark brown glass transition temperature. Recommended for
AH-657 liquid Max 18 9,000 - 14,000 555 - 625 27 filament winding and pultrusion processes for
composite applications.

Dark brown Viscous liquid with low reactivity. Recommended to

AH-664 Max 12 3,500 - 6,500 430 - 470 34
liquid use along with accelerator for composite applications.

80 - 120 – DDM based semi-solid hardener. Recommended

AH-667 Brown liquid Max 12  28
@ 80 C for composite applications.

Extremely slow reactivity at ambient temperatures.


Crystalline White to 176 - 185 C Suitable to manufacture prepregs for advanced
ASH-10 99% (purity) 35
powder off-white (melting point) composites, PCB, powder coatings and Electronic
Moulding Compounds (EMC).

Crystalline White to 176 - 185 C
ASH-10 FF 99% (purity) 35 Free flowing ASH-10 for easy operation and handling.
powder off-white (melting point)

Micronised White to 176 - 185C Micronised ASH-10 for uniform dispersion in

ASH-10 MIC 99% (purity) 35
powder off-white (melting point) solvent-free resins.

Crystalline White to 167 - 175C More reactive than ASH-10. Suitable for fast curing
ASH-11 powder brown white 99% (purity) 35 and higher productivity.
(melting point)

Micronised White to 167 - 175C Micronised ASH-11 for uniform dispersion in

ASH-11 MIC 99% (purity) 35
powder brown white (melting point) solvent-free resins.

Off-white to brown – – – 26 Pure 4,4'-diamino diphenyl methane. Recommended

K-5
pastilles to cure epoxy resins at elevated temperatures.

Moderately reactive hardener suitable for

8.00 - 9.00 construction, composite and coating applications.
K-24 Yellow liquid Max 8 1,000 - 2,500 34 Can be used without accelerator for composite and
(eq/kg)
coating applications.

Low viscosity hardener to be used along with

4.70 - 5.10 hardener K-42 for high chemical resistant industrial
K-41 Brown liquid Max 13 3,800 - 5,800 60 floorings and coatings. Recommended for chemical
(eq/kg)
resistant tank linings along with glass fiber.

Dark brown 4.40 - 4.80 Low viscosity and highly reactive hardener to be
K-42 Max 18 15,000 - 21,000 60 used along with hardener K-41.
liquid (eq/kg)
Low viscosity hardener with moderate reactivity.
4.70 - 5.00 Ideal for solvent-free chemical resistant coatings,
K-49 Brown liquid Max 13 700 - 900 60
(eq/kg) floorings and linings.
Ambient curing modified hardener. Recommended
Dark brown 4.70 - 5.10
K-92 Max 18 5,000 - 10,000 60 for high chemical resistant coatings, tank linings
liquid (eq/kg) and floorings.
Dark brown Liquid hardener with very low reactivity.
– 250 - 400
K-450 liquid (solidifies 431 - 452 34 Recommended to use along with accelerator for
@ 40C
upon storage) composite applications.
Elevated temperature curing hardener.
K-5200 Yellow to
Max 15 100 - 300 628 - 634 24 Recommended for achieving high glass transition
(AH-618) brown liquid
temperatures and a long pot life.
1
Brookfield viscosity
2
With liquid epoxy resin of EEW:190
Method: Colour - ASTM D1544; Viscosity - ASTM D2196; Amine value - ASTM D2073
*
Aliphatic amines and their adducts
Aliphatic amines are low in viscosity and are preferred curing agents at ambient conditions for general applications.
They offer excellent combinations of properties and are used in composites, coatings, adhesives and construction
applications. Atul offers several grades of aliphatic amine hardeners with varying viscosity, reactivity and performance
properties after optimum curing.

Viscosity1 Amine Pot life2 Mixing

Colour
®
Lapox grade @ 25C value @ 25C ratio3 Recommendations
Parts
Gardner mPa s mg KOH/g minutes by weight
Unmodified aliphatic polyamine. Recommended for
AH-313 Max 4 50 - 60 – 35 - 50 15 adhesives, castings, coatings and composites.

Max 30 Unmodified polyamine. Recommended for

AH-315 5 - 15 – 7 - 9 hr 32
(APHA) adhesives, composites, coatings and castings.

AH-332 to Range of 7 hardeners with varying pot life and

Max 4 10 - 150 – 10 min - 10 hr 32 viscosity. Recommended for composites, adhesives
AH-338
and coatings.
Modified aliphatic polyamine. Recommended for
AH-341 Max 2 30 - 100 290 - 320 100 - 125 40 high solids coatings with a long pot life.

Yellow 4
Modified polyamine adduct with high reactivity.
AH-342 19,000 - 31,000 500 - 640 15 - 25 80 Recommended for sealants and adhesives.
brown
Unmodified aliphatic polyamine. Recommended for
AH-348 Max 1 5 - 10 680 - 720 45 - 55 21 flexible, transparent castings and coatings.

Modified polyamine adduct with high reactivity.

AH-350 Max 7 500 - 1,000 650 - 750 3 - 55 40 Recommended for sealants and adhesives.

Light coloured modified polyamine. Recommended

AH-351 Max 2 500 - 1,000 600 - 700 30 - 35 25 to use along with resin ARPN-54 to achieve
98% sulphuric acid resistance.

High viscosity with extremely fast reactivity.

6
Recommended as a co-curing agent for slow
AH-354 Max 8 60,000 - 1,00,000 340 - 375 5 - 10 80 hardeners. Can be used for making very fast
setting adhesives and putties.

3 grades with varying pot life of modified polyamine

AH-371
Max 5 100 - 400 900 - 1,000 10 - 15 18 hardener. Recommended for crack-filling, coating
to AH-373 on natural stones, mortars and adhesives.

Unmodified aliphatic polyamine. Recommended for

K-6 Max 3 Max 10 – 25 - 35 10 - 12 adhesives, castings, coatings and composites.

Unmodified aliphatic polyamine. Recommended for

K-7 Max 5 Max 10 – 20 - 25 10 - 12 adhesives, castings, coatings and composites.

Modified polyamine with low vapour pressure and

AH-319 17.00 - 17.80
Max 4 200 - 300 25 - 35 18 high reactivity. Recommended for adhesives,
(K-48) (eq/kg) composites, castings and coatings.
K-54 7.10 - 7.40 Modified polyamine adduct. Recommended for high
(AH-356) Max 2 2,900 - 3,600 (eq/kg) 15 - 30 35 solids coatings, mortars and adhesives.

Coal tar modified polyamine adduct. Recommended

K-105 Black 3,500 - 5,000 – 20 - 30 100 for high build coatings.

100 Butylated melamine formaldehyde hardener.

K-306 Clear liquid 850 - 1,200 – – (with resin Recommended for backing enamel with resin
ARL-148) ARL-148 for polyester film coatings.

XH-61 67.50
– – (with resin Modified polyamine adduct solution in xylene and
1,500 - 2,000 3 - 6 hr
(AH-321) butanol. Recommended for clear coatings.
P-101)
1
Brookfield viscosity
2
100 g mix mass in plastic cup with liquid epoxy resin of EEW:190
3
With liquid epoxy resin of EEW:190
4 o
With liquid epoxy resin of EEW:190 of 25 g mix mass at 27 C
5 o
With liquid epoxy resin of EEW:190 of 14 g mix mass at 27 C
6 o
With liquid epoxy resin of EEW:190 of 9 g mix mass at 27 C
Method: Colour - ASTM D1544; Viscosity - ASTM D2196; Amine value - ASTM D2073; Pot life - ASTM D2471
*
Polyamide hardeners
A polyamide hardener is a reaction product of dimer acid and polyamine. These hardeners can be blended with
epoxy resins in a variety of mixing ratios. Good chemical resistance, film forming character, high gloss and excellent
adhesion of these hardeners make them suitable for coating and adhesive applications. Atul offers various hardeners
under this category with varying viscosity and reactivity.

Viscosity1 Amine Pot life2 Mixing

Colour
® @ 25C value @ 25C ratio3
Lapox grade Recommendations
Parts
Gardner mPa s mg KOH/g minutes by weight
50,000 - 75,000 High viscosity hardener recommended for adhesives
AH-711 Max 9 210 - 230 – 100 - 125
@ 40C and sealants.

High viscosity hardener recommended for protective

AH-712 Max 9 45,000 - 60,000 290 - 320 110 - 130 55 - 65 coatings, adhesives, floorings, marine coatings and
industrial paints.
Moderate viscosity hardener recommended for high
AH-713
Max 9 12,000 - 18,000 350 - 400 60 - 80 50 - 55 solids coatings, primers, grouts, mortars, adhesives,
(K-46)
marine and industrial paints.

Low viscosity hardener recommended for grouts, crack

AH-714 Max 8 500 - 1,000 425 - 450 120 - 130 50 injection, primers, protective coatings, tile gap filling,
mortars and adhesives.

AH-716 Low viscosity modified polyamide hardener

Max 10 2,500 - 5,500 200 - 225 80 - 100 100 recommended for high solids coatings, primers and
(K-29)
floor coatings.
Recommended for bonding pavement markers to roads
AH-725 Max 8 7,000 - 11,000 400 - 450 40 - 50 50 when used with resin ARA-19. Provides faster reactivity
and early development of mechanical properties.

Modified polyamide hardener suitable for curing under

wet/damp conditions. Provides excellent adhesion to
AH-727 Max 12 700 - 2,000 250 - 300 50 - 60 60
metal and concrete surfaces. Recommended as a
primer for floorings and coatings.
1
Brookfield viscosity
2
100 g mix mass in plastic cup with liquid epoxy resin of EEW:190
3
With liquid epoxy resin of EEW:190

*Method: Colour - ASTM D1544; Viscosity - ASTM D2196; Amine value - ASTM D2073; Pot life - ASTM D2471
Cycloaliphatic amine hardeners and adducts
Cycloaliphatic amine hardeners offer low colour and viscosity. They are widely used in floorings, coatings, adhesives, self-leveling
flooring and composite applications.

Viscosity1 Amine Pot life2 Mixing

Colour
®
Lapox grade @ 25C value @ 25C ratio3 Recommendations
Parts
Gardner mPa s mg KOH/g minutes by weight
Unmodified low viscosity hardener for coatings,
AH-411 Max 1 10 - 20 – 90 - 120 23
floorings and composite applications.

Low viscosity system for composite applications.

AH-412
Max 4 50 - 150 – 110 - 1604 38 Excellent mechanical properties can be achieved in
(K-552)
static and dynamic working conditions.

Max 60 Moderate viscosity transparent hardener. Recommended

AH-416 (APHA) 400 - 600 250 - 300 30 - 40 60 for self-leveling flooring with high gloss.

AH-420 Very low viscosity, moderate pot life hardener for protective
(K-964) Max 3 40 - 60 320 - 340 25 - 35 48 coatings and floorings to achieve better chemical resistance.

Max 20 Unmodified low viscosity hardener for achieving higher

AH-422 100 - 140 – 200 - 250 32
(APHA) glass transition temperatures and a long pot life.
 Viscosity1 Amine Pot life2 Mixing
Colour
® @ 25C value @ 25C ratio3
Lapox grade Recommendations
Parts
Gardner mPa s mg KOH/g minutes by weight
Higher filler loading can be obtained. Recommended for
AH-424 Max 1 20 - 50 330 - 360 25 - 35 45
self-leveling flooring.
Low viscosity hardener with fast reactivity.
Max 60
AH-428 70 - 120 340 - 400 30 - 50 45 Recommended for self-leveling flooring with high gloss
(APHA)
and colour stability.

Accelerated hardener suitable for solvent-free coatings

AH-440 Max 2 150 - 300 335 - 375 25 - 40 40 and floorings.

Transparent modified polyamine suitable for self-leveling

K-302 Max 2 300 - 600 260 - 310 25 - 35 50 flooring, solvent-free coatings and clear castings.
1
Brookfield viscosity
2
100 g mix mass in plastic cup with liquid epoxy resin of EEW:190
3
With liquid epoxy resin of EEW:190
4
100 g mix mass in plastic cup with ARPN-52 (L-552) resin

*Method: Colour - ASTM D1544; Viscosity - ASTM D2196; Amine value - ASTM D2073; Pot life - ASTM D2471
Phenalkamine hardeners
A phenalkamine is a reaction product of cardanol and polyamine. They cure epoxy resins at low temperatures, even in
moist conditions. They are preferred for protective and marine coatings in cold conditions where general ambient curing
hardeners are difficult to use.
Thin film
Viscosity1 Amine Pot life2 set time
Mixing
Colour
Lapox® grade @ 25C value @ 25C (8 mils) ratio3 Recommendations
Parts
Gardner cPs mg KOH/g minutes hours by weight

AH-543 Low colour and low viscosity phenalkamine

Max 10 1,800 - 3,500 310 - 350 40 - 75 4-5 66 hardener. Useful for heavy duty anti-corrosive
(XH-80)
coatings for marine applications.

K-540 Low viscosity hardener for marine and

Max 15 2,000 - 4,000 490 - 550 30 - 55 3-4 40 industrial maintenance coatings and
(AH-540)
potable water applications.
K-541 High viscosity phenalkamine hardener for
Max 15 15,000 - 35,000 290 - 325 40 - 85 3-4 70
(AH-541) marine and industrial coatings.
1
Brookfield viscosity
2
100 g mix mass in plastic cup with liquid epoxy resin of EEW:190
3
With liquid epoxy resin of EEW:190
Method: Colour - ASTM D1544; Viscosity - ASTM D2196; Amine value - ASTM D2073; Pot life - ASTM D2471
*
Accelerators and catalysts
Accelerators and catalysts are normally used along with hardeners to achieve faster production. They alter the properties of cured
products and thus, their selection should be done carefully to suit the process and desired properties.

Appearance Viscosity1 Amine

Colour
Lapox grade ® @ 25C value Recommendations
_
Gardner cPs mg KOH/g

Liquid triamine. Recommended to accelerate

AC-13
Clear liquid Max 2 Max 10 – anhydrides, polyamides and amines for composite,
(K-13)
electrical and coating applications.
Liquid tertiary amine. Recommended to accelerate
AC-14 Clear yellow
Max 6 150 - 300 580 - 635 anhydrides, polyamides and amines for composite,
(K-65) brown liquid
electrical and coating applications.
Liquid low reactive triamine. Recommended to
AC-19 Clear liquid Max 1 10 - 30 – accelerate anhydrides, polyamides and amines for
composite, electrical and coating applications.

Brown liquid 36 - 42 Recommended to accelerate anhydrides, polyamides and

AC-20 – Max 100
or solid (melting point,C) amines for composite, electrical and coating applications.

White crystalline Min 75 Solid polyamine complex. Recommended to accelerate

K-86 – –
powder (melting point,C) aromatic amines.
Modified viscous tertiary amine. Recommended to
Clear brown
K-112 – 1,000 - 1,800 – accelerate anhydrides, polyamides and amines for
liquid
composite, electrical and coating applications.
1
Brookfield viscosity

*Method: Colour - ASTM D1544; Viscosity - ASTM D2196; Amine value - ASTM D2073
STORAGE, HANDLING AND SAFETY

Storage

Epoxy resins and hardeners should be stored in a dry place in their original, sealed containers at temperatures
between 60 - 100°F (16 - 38oC). Material temperatures should be above 65oF (18oC) when mixing. After use, tightly
reseal containers.
Liquid epoxy resins stored for prolonged periods at normal room temperatures can crystallise; they should show
little, if any, change in quality. However, at higher temperatures (> 35oC), some colour increase may occur. The rate
of increase depends on the storage temperature and the particular epoxy resin being stored.
Some epoxy hardeners are susceptible to higher temperatures and a slight increase in colour or viscosity may occur.
It is therefore advisable to store these hardeners in tightly sealed containers at < 25oC.

Safety

Epoxy resins and hardeners, by their nature, contain chemicals capable of causing damage to health. However, if
these products are used with appropriate care and control, the risk should be minimised. Thus, the basic rule in the
use of all chemicals is the avoidance of contact, or at least its limitation, to a level where the risk of damage to health
is minimal. Contact can take the form of skin contact, inhalation or ingestion. Each component part, resin or
hardener, will have hazards associated with it. The resin can be harmful to health by inhalation, and in contact with
the skin, it can cause irritant dermatitis as allergic reactions.

Prevention of exposure

By preventing contact and exposure to hazardous materials, it is possible to control and minimise the risks to health.
This should be done in a structured manner through the use of engineering controls (such as enclosure of the
process), ventilation, training and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Enclosure

In an ideal situation, all work using hazardous products would be carried out in an enclosed environment with the
operator isolated from the chemical. Certain products, particularly curing agents, are more hazardous than others. It
is recommended that processes be developed to protect personnel against the hazards to health and safety
associated with any of the products. Ideally, materials should be used in an enclosed system. If this is not achievable,
the following recommendations can be helpful in preventing health effects:

• Avoid skin and eye contact.

• Avoid ingestion.
• Avoid breathing dust, mist or vapours.
• Avoid working in dusty environments.
• It is possible that resins can penetrate clothing and shoes. If this occurs, do not wear or reuse contaminated
articles until they have been cleaned completely.
• Ensure that operators maintain high standards of personal and workspace cleanliness. This is a vital requirement.
• Personnel should wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly before eating, drinking or using toilet facilities.
• Train all operators on the risks and hazards of epoxies.
• Ensure that only trained operators are allowed access to epoxy work areas and separate these from other
work areas.
FIRST AID MEASURES

Skin

If skin contact should occur, flush contaminated skin with plenty of tepid running water. Any contaminated clothing,
including shoes, should be removed and should not be reused until the articles are thoroughly laundered and entirely
free of resin. Any injuries or irritation that may occur should receive prompt medical attention. Contact with liquid or
solid epoxy resins may cause skin irritation. Some may also cause skin sensitisation. All skin contact with uncured
resins should be avoided.

Eyes

If the eyes are contaminated, they should be flushed immediately with a large amount of water for at least 15 minutes
holding eyelids open. Medical attention should be sought. Epoxy resins and curing agents are irritating to the eyes
and can cause corneal injury.

Inhalation

If a person should experience any ill effects while working with these materials, he or she should be moved to fresh
air and medical attention should be sought immediately. If breathing stops, administer artificial respiration at once. In
certain processes, respiratory protection may be required; approved air-purifying or positive-pressure supplied air
respirators should be used. The latter is preferable in areas where a high concentration of fumes is present to ensure
that clean air is available to the operator.

Clean up and disposal

Contain large spills using an inert absorbent material such as clay or sand. Small spills may be scraped. Make sure to
collect as much of the spill as possible. Unmixed and uncontaminated resin and hardener may be saved for reuse.
Do not use fine cellulose materials like sawdust to collect hardeners and do not dispose of material in trash
containing any of these materials as spontaneous combustion may occur.
Spilled resin or mix (resin and hardener) can be cleaned with any kind of thinner including acetone, alcohol, toluene
and xylene. Remember to follow instructions on solvent containers. You can clean any leftover hardener spills with
warm, soapy water.
Dispose of absorbed spills, resin, hardener and containers in accordance with federal, state or municipal
regulations. Mix and cure waste resin and hardener to an inert solid before disposal. Do not dispose of mixture until it
has cooled. This reduces the risk of flash fires caused by the heat-producing cure process.
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