Solution Approach
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Typical Formulation Workflow
1
System & Substrate Assessment
Define the binder system (waterborne, solventborne, UV, powder), substrate, cure, and the VOC, durability, and appearance targets.
2
Additive & Resin Selection
Match resins, pigments and fillers, dispersants, rheology modifiers, defoamers, or biocides to the formulation and compatibility window.
3
Lab Let-Down & Optimization
Dial in loading and addition order through lab let-downs, checking dispersion, rheology, film properties, and storage stability.
4
Application & Performance Testing
Validate on the real application method and substrate, tracking gloss, adhesion, sag, cure, and weathering before scale-up.
Recommended Chemistries (5)
Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (DGEBA) epoxy resin
CAS 25068-38-6
Specialty Additives
Film Formation
Backbone resin whose epoxide groups crosslink with amine hardeners into a hard, chemical-resistant film for self-leveling floors
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Isophorone diamine (IPDA)
CAS 2855-13-2
Amines & Amides
Industry standard for clear, chemical-resistant coatings
2289 (ISOPHORONEDIAMINE) · Class Cycloaliphatic diamine hardener giving high crosslink density, good color retention and chemical resistance for floor topcoats
Physical Description: Isophoronediamine appears as a clear to light-y… Appearance: Colorless liquid Odor: Characteristic odor
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Polyetheramine D-230
CAS 9046-10-0
Flexible polyoxypropylene diamine that lengthens pot life and adds toughness/impact resistance to broadcast and self-leveling floors
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C12-C14 alkyl glycidyl ether (reactive diluent)
CAS 68609-97-2
Specialty Additives
Crosslinking / Curing
Mono-functional epoxide diluent that drops viscosity for trowel/roller application without adding VOC
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Mannich-base fast-cure curing agent
Phenol-aldehyde-amine adduct that cures at low temperature and high humidity for fast-return industrial floors
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