Functional Role

Curing Agents & Crosslinkers

159 products serving this function

Curing agents and crosslinkers build network density in epoxies, coatings, and elastomers. RawSource supplies amine hardeners, anhydrides, isocyanates, and peroxides in bulk.

Silanes & Organosilanes
(3-Aminopropyl)silanetriol
CAS 58160-99-9
A water-soluble aminosilane triol, the hydrolysis-stable form of an aminopropyl silane coupling agent. Aminofunctional silanes of this class act as coupling agents and adhesion promoters, bonding inorganic substrates such as glass, mineral fillers, and metals to organic resins.
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Silanes & Organosilanes
(3-Mercaptopropyl)trimethoxysilane (MPTMS)
CAS 4420-74-0
A thiol-bearing silane bridge that ties polymers to inorganic fillers, glass, and metal. It is used as an adhesion and coupling promoter in polysulfide and polyurethane caulks and sealants and as a binder linking organic polymers to mineral and metal surfaces.
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Amines & Amides
1,2-Diaminocyclohexane (1,2-DACH)
CAS 694-83-7
A vicinal cycloaliphatic diamine used as a chelating and heterocyclic building block. Industry references record its use in the synthesis of nitrogen-heterocyclic derivatives and in corrosion-inhibitor chemistry.
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Amines & Amides
1,3-Bis(aminomethyl)cyclohexane (1,3-BAC)
CAS 2579-20-6
A saturated cyclic diamine used as an epoxy curing agent. Industry references record its use as a curing agent (hardener) for epoxy resins. Supplied as a bulk amine intermediate.
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Glycols & Polyols
1,4-Butanediol (BDO)
CAS 110-63-4
Short-chain diol chain extender that builds the hard segment in cast PU and TPU elastomers Reacts with isocyanate to raise modulus, hardness and tensile strength Standard chain extender paired with PTMEG/polyester polyols
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Polymers & Resins
1,4-Butanediol Diglycidyl Ether (BDDGE)
CAS 2425-79-8
A difunctional reactive diluent that thins and flexibilizes epoxy systems. It is added to epoxy resin systems to reduce viscosity and acts as a flexibilizer for aromatic epoxy resins.
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Amines & Amides
1,4-Cyclohexanebis(methylamine)
CAS 2549-93-1
Cycloaliphatic diamine curing agent for epoxy coatings and adhesives, giving fast cure with good color stability and weatherability Crosslinks epoxy resins in flooring, can/coil coatings and fiber-reinforced composites Serves as a diamine chain extender in polyamide and polyurethane systems
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Amines & Amides
2-[(4-Ethylanilino)methyl]phenol
CAS 90383-16-7
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Amines & Amides
2-Chloroaniline (OCA)
CAS 95-51-2
Aromatic-amine intermediate/curative used in polyurethane elastomer systems Chain-extends/cures cast PU elastomers (supplier lists as a vulcanizing agent) Building block for related PU curatives
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Specialty Additives
2-Ethyl-4-methylimidazole (2E4MI)
CAS 931-36-2
Liquid imidazole accelerator/curing agent for epoxy resins, offering low-temperature reactivity and long usable life Used in electrical laminates, adhesives and powder coatings as an accelerator for anhydride and dicyandiamide cures Drives fast epoxy homopolymerization at moderate cure temperatures
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Specialty Additives
2-Ethylimidazole (2EI)
CAS 1072-62-4
Imidazole accelerator/curing agent for epoxy systems used in laminates, coatings and adhesives Acts as a latent catalyst for one-component epoxy cures and as a co-accelerator with anhydride/dicyandiamide hardeners Promotes high-Tg, heat-resistant epoxy networks
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Glycols & Polyols
2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate (HEMA)
CAS 868-77-9
A reactive hydroxyl-bearing monomer supplied for radiation-cure, adhesive, and hydrogel polymer systems. It is used in UV-curable inks, coatings and adhesives, acrylic resins, dental materials, and as a comonomer in hydrogels and contact-lens polymers.
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Specialty Additives
2-Mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT)
CAS 149-30-4
The benchmark thiazole accelerator for sulfur cure, doubling as a metal corrosion inhibitor. It accelerates the sulfur vulcanization of natural and synthetic rubber, and is also used as a corrosion inhibitor in metalworking fluids, antifreezes, and greases, and in adhesives.
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Specialty Additives
2-Methylimidazole (2MI)
CAS 693-98-1
Imidazole accelerator/curing agent for epoxy resins; a standard latent catalyst in one-component epoxy systems Used in electrical laminates, powder coatings and adhesives as an accelerator for dicyandiamide and anhydride cures Yields high-Tg, heat-resistant epoxy networks
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Amines & Amides
2-Methylpentamethylenediamine (MPMD)
CAS 15520-10-2
Low-viscosity aliphatic diamine curing agent for epoxy coatings, adhesives and flooring with good handling and pot life Diamine chain extender for polyurethane and polyamide systems Used where a liquid, fast-handling primary-amine hardener is preferred over rigid aromatic amines
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Specialty Additives
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-Di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane
CAS 78-63-7
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Silanes & Organosilanes
3-(2-Aminoethylamino)propyltrimethoxysilane (DAMO)
CAS 1760-24-3
A diamine alkoxysilane delivering two reactive amine sites for stronger resin-to-mineral coupling than a mono-amino silane. It works as a coupling agent, adhesion promoter, and crosslinker, bonding inorganic substrates to organic resins in fiberglass sizing, adhesives, sealants, foundry resins, and coatings.
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Silanes & Organosilanes
3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES)
CAS 919-30-2
The reference aminosilane for surface functionalization, hydrolyzing to silanols that anchor amines onto inorganic substrates. It bonds inorganic surfaces such as glass, silica, metals, and mineral fillers to organic polymers, and is widely used to size glass fibers and as an adhesion promoter in adhesives,…
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Silanes & Organosilanes
3-Aminopropyltrimethoxysilane (APTMS)
CAS 13822-56-5
The methoxy counterpart to APTES — a faster-hydrolyzing aminosilane for adhesion promotion and surface modification. It acts as an adhesion and cohesion promoter, bonding inorganic substrates such as glass, silica, and metals to organic resins in adhesives, sealants, and coatings.
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Silanes & Organosilanes
3-Glycidoxypropylmethyldiethoxysilane (GPDMS)
CAS 2897-60-1
A glycidoxy-functional silane carrying one non-hydrolyzable methyl group, tuning network density in epoxy adhesion systems. It is used as a surface modifier and adhesion promoter, coupling inorganic substrates to epoxy and other organic resin systems; its difunctional (two-ethoxy, one-methyl) structure limits crosslink density relative to…
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Silanes & Organosilanes
3-Glycidoxypropyltriethoxysilane (GPTES)
CAS 2602-34-8
The triethoxy epoxy-functional silane for coupling and adhesion promotion where slower hydrolysis and an ethanol by-product are preferred. Silanes of this class bond inorganic substrates such as glass fiber, mineral fillers, and metals to organic resins, serving as adhesion promoters and crosslinkers in adhesives, sealants,…
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Silanes & Organosilanes
3-Glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane (GPTMS)
CAS 2530-83-8
An epoxy-functional silane that knits mineral fillers, glass, and metals into organic resin systems. It reinforces glass fibers and foundry resins and promotes resin bonding to glass, silica, and metal substrates.
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Silanes & Organosilanes
3-Methacryloxypropylmethyldimethoxysilane (MPDMS)
CAS 14513-34-9
A methacrylate-functional dimethoxysilane for coupling acrylic and unsaturated-polymer systems to inorganic surfaces. Methacryloxy silanes of this class copolymerize with acrylic and unsaturated resins while their alkoxysilane groups bond to glass, mineral fillers, and metals, improving adhesion and reinforcement in coatings, adhesives, and composites.
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Silanes & Organosilanes
3-Methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane (MPTMS)
CAS 2530-85-0
A methacrylate-functional trimethoxysilane that copolymerizes into resins while anchoring to glass, ceramic, and metal. It promotes resin-to-glass, resin-to-metal, and resin-to-resin bonds and is used to formulate adhesives with built-in primer systems and to make organosiloxane copolymers.
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Amines & Amides
4,4′-Diaminodicyclohexylmethane (PACM, H12MDA)
CAS 1761-71-3
A cycloaliphatic diamine hardener and isocyanate precursor prized for light-stable, weather-resistant networks. Diamines of this class are used as curing agents (hardeners) for epoxy resins and as chemical intermediates, including the precursor to hydrogenated MDI (H12MDI) for light-stable polyurethanes.
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Amines & Amides
4,4′-Methylenebis(2-methylcyclohexylamine) (MMCA)
CAS 6864-37-5
A cycloaliphatic diamine that cures epoxy systems into light-stable, heat-resistant networks. Diamines of this class are used as curing agents (hardeners) for epoxy resins and as chemical intermediates.
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Amines & Amides
4,4′-Methylenebis(N-sec-butylcyclohexylamine)
CAS 154279-60-4
Cycloaliphatic secondary-diamine chain extender/curative for cast PU elastomers Slows reactivity vs aromatic curatives for longer pot life and light-stable (non-yellowing) elastomers Used in high-performance, aliphatic PU coatings and castings
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Amines & Amides
Aminoethylethanolamine (AEEA)
CAS 111-41-1
A bifunctional amino-alcohol intermediate for chelants, surfactants, and metalworking-fluid additives. It is used as a chemical intermediate, a textile-finishing compound, and an additive to metalworking/cutting oils, and it functions as a corrosion inhibitor and pH-regulating agent.
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Specialty Additives
Benzoin
CAS 119-53-9
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Bis[3-(triethoxysilyl)propyl] Disulfide (TESPD)
CAS 56706-10-6
A disulfide-functional organosilane that couples silica filler into rubber networks during mixing. It is used as an adhesion/cohesion promoter, intermediate, processing aid, and chemical reaction regulator.
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Bis[3-(triethoxysilyl)propyl] Tetrasulfide (TESPT)
CAS 40372-72-3
A sulfur-bearing organosilane that chemically couples silica reinforcing filler into rubber during compounding. It is used as an adhesion/cohesion promoter and processing aid, and it acts as a binder linking inorganic fillers to organic polymer matrices.
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Polymers & Resins
Bisphenol F Diglycidyl Ether Epoxy Resin (DGEBF, BPF Epoxy)
CAS 9003-36-5
A bisphenol-F epoxy resin for coatings, adhesives, and composite systems. It is used to formulate protective coatings, adhesives, composite laminates, and castings.
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Acids & Salts
Boric Acid (Orthoboric Acid)
CAS 10043-35-3
A primary boron feedstock bridging glassmaking, fluxing, and flame-retardant treatments. It is used in the manufacture of borosilicate glass and glass fiber, as a flux in metallurgy and soldering, as a flame retardant for cellulose insulation and textiles, and as a wood preservative.
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Amines & Amides
Butylamine (n-Butylamine)
CAS 109-73-9
A primary aliphatic amine intermediate for rubber chemicals, agrochemicals, dyes, and emulsifiers. It is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of rubber accelerators and vulcanizing agents, agrochemicals, dyes, pharmaceuticals, emulsifiers, and synthetic tanning agents.
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Polymers & Resins
C12-C14 Alkyl Glycidyl Ether (AGE)
CAS 68609-97-2
A long-chain aliphatic reactive diluent for low-viscosity, flexible epoxy systems. Like other glycidyl ethers, it is added to epoxy resin systems to reduce viscosity and to improve wetting and flexibility.
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Specialty Additives
Calcium Caprylate (Calcium Octanoate)
CAS 2115-00-6
The calcium salt of caprylic acid, supplied as a food-grade additive. It is supplied as a food-grade (FCC) additive; caprylate salts of this type function as antimicrobial and preservative additives in food.
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Surfactants - Anionic
Colloidal Sulfur (Micronized Sulfur, Wettable Sulfur)
CAS 7704-34-9
Finely divided elemental sulfur, dispersible in water, for agricultural crop protection and rubber and chemical processing. sulfur is used as an agricultural fungicide and insecticide, in the vulcanization of rubber, and as a feedstock for sulfuric acid, carbon disulfide, and sulfites; it also serves in…
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Polymers & Resins
Cresol Novolac Epoxy Resin (CNE, o-Cresol Novolac Epoxy)
CAS 37382-79-9
A high-functionality cresol-novolac epoxy for heat- and chemical-resistant cure. The high epoxy functionality produces heat- and chemical-resistant cured networks used in protective coatings, adhesives, and electrical laminates.
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Amines & Amides
Cyanoethylated isophoronediamine (acrylonitrile / IPDA 1:1 Michael adduct)
CAS 93940-97-7
Mono-cyanoethylated IPDA modified-amine curing agent/crosslinker for epoxy and PU Lengthens pot life and lowers reactivity vs neat isophoronediamine Used in protective coatings, flooring and adhesives
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Amines & Amides
Cyanoethylated Isophoronediamine (Acrylonitrile-IPDA Adduct)
CAS 90530-15-7
Cyanoethylated isophoronediamine is the Michael-addition adduct of acrylonitrile onto isophoronediamine (IPDA). Capping part of the amine functionality lowers reactivity, which turns an otherwise fast cycloaliphatic diamine into a slower, easier-to-handle epoxy curing agent with a longer working window
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Amines & Amides
D-Serine
CAS 312-84-5
The D-enantiomer of serine, supplied as a high-purity chiral building block for research and synthesis. It is supplied as a high-purity biochemical reagent and chiral building block for laboratory research and organic synthesis.
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Polymers & Resins
DGEBA Liquid Epoxy Resin (Bisphenol-A Diglycidyl Ether)
CAS 25068-38-6
The base liquid epoxy resin underpinning adhesives, coatings, and composites. It is used to formulate adhesives, protective and industrial coatings, castings and pottings, and fiberglass-reinforced composite laminates.
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Specialty Additives
Di(tert-Butylperoxyisopropyl)benzene
CAS 25155-25-3
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Amines & Amides
Diaminodiphenylmethane (MDA, 4,4′-Methylenedianiline)
CAS 101-77-9
The aromatic diamine that feeds MDI manufacture and epoxy, polyamide, and polyimide chemistry. PubChem also records its use as an epoxy and polyurethane-elastomer curing agent and as a monomer for polyamide and polyimide resins.
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Esters
Dibutyl Maleate (DBM)
CAS 105-76-0
A plasticizing maleate diester that copolymerizes to build flexibility into the polymer backbone. The reactive double bond lets it copolymerize into vinyl and acrylic systems while contributing flexibility.
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Specialty Additives
Dicumyl Peroxide (DCP)
CAS 80-43-3
A high-efficiency radical source for crosslinking polyolefins and curing elastomers in bulk compounding operations. It crosslinks polyethylene, cures natural and synthetic rubber and silicone rubber, and acts as a polymerization initiator.
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Amines & Amides
Dicyandiamide
CAS 461-58-5
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Polymers & Resins
Dicyclohexylmethane Diisocyanate (H12MDI, Hydrogenated MDI)
CAS 5124-30-1
The saturated MDI analog for non-yellowing, optically stable polyurethane coatings and elastomers. Industry references record its primary use in flexible coatings and polyurethane elastomers and in urethane products that do not yellow on light exposure.
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