D.E.R 353 Epoxy resin Dow Chemical Epoxy Resins >> Bisphenol A based Marine /Anti-Corrosive / Protective >> Marine Marine /Anti-Corrosive / Protective >> Heavy duty (anti-corrosive) D.E.R.* 353 liquid epoxy resin is a C12 - C14 aliphatic chain glycidyl ether modified bisphenol-A/F based resin. The performance of D.E.R. 353 liquid epoxy resin in ambient curing coating/ flooring formulations is similar to those obtained with D.E.R. 324 epoxy resin. However, the tendency to crystallize is much lower for D.E.R. 353 epoxy resin than for D.E.R. 324. This enhanced crystallization resistance caused by the bisphenol-A/F epoxy resin blend greatly improves the formulation stability, reduces the handling costs, makes emptying drums easier. The diluent lowers the surface tension which results in excellent surface wetting and adhesion. The reactive diluent increases pot-life as well as flexibility (impact resistance), limits the solvent resistance somewhat but improves the acid resistance. A wide variety of curing agents is available to cure this liquid epoxy resin at ambient conditions. Most frequently used are (cyclo) aliphatic polyamines, polyamides, amidoamines, and modified versions of these. These systems are sometimes cured at elevated temperatures to improve selected properties such as chemical resistance and glass transition temperature. Elevated temperature cures are necessary and long post-cures are required to develop full end properties if anhydride or catalytic curing agents are employed. marine and protective coatings Aliphatic glycidyl ether modified bisphenol-A/F based resin. Used in ambient curing marine and protective coatings. Possesses enhanced crystallization resistance, improved stability and reduced handling costs. Offers very good surface wetting and adhesion. Provides increased acid resistance, pot-life, flexibility and limited solvent resistance. Can be cured by (cyclo) aliphatic polyamines, polyamides, amidoamines, and modified versions of these. Can be cured at elevated temperatures to improve chemical resistance and glass transition temperature.