Low-temperature isocyanate curing agent suitable for coating systems
Release Date:
2021-10-29
A curing agent, also known as a hardener, maturing agent, or crosslinking agent, is a substance or mixture that promotes or controls the curing reaction. Resin curing involves chemical reactions such as condensation, ring closure, addition, or catalysis, leading to an irreversible transformation of thermosetting resins; this process is accomplished by the addition of a curing (crosslinking) agent.
A curing agent, also known as a hardener, maturing agent, or crosslinking agent, is a substance or mixture that promotes or controls the curing reaction. Resin curing involves chemical reactions—such as condensation, ring‑closing, addition, or catalysis—that induce an irreversible transformation in thermosetting resins; this process is accomplished by the addition of a curing (crosslinking) agent. Curing agents are indispensable additives: whether used in adhesives, coatings, or castables, they must be incorporated; otherwise, epoxy resins will fail to cure. The type of curing agent significantly influences the cured material’s mechanical properties, heat resistance, water resistance, and corrosion resistance.