First manufacturing site, Atul, India

LEGACY POLYMERS BUSINESS

Founded in 1947 by a legendary Indian, Kasturbhai Lalbhai, Atul Ltd (Atul), is amongst the first Epoxy resins, reactive diluents and curing agents are manufactured and marketed under the trade
companies of independent India. It has the distinction of being the first private sector company of name ‘Lapox®’ by the Polymers Business of Atul. The manufacture of epoxy systems began in 1960
India inaugurated by its first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Atul is part of Lalbhai Group, in Cibatul Ltd, a joint venture between the erstwhile Ciba-Geigy (Switzerland) and Atul. Following the
one of the oldest diversified business houses of the country engaged in manufacturing since 1896. disintegration of Ciba-Geigy, Cibatul was merged into Atul in 1999.
Ever since its inception, Atul has been committed to serving society, particularly in the areas of
The state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities for these products are located in Atul complex, 200 km
education, empowerment, health, relief, infrastructure and conservation.
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 14001.
PROFILE
Lapox® is a registered trademark of Atul Ltd.
The first site of Atul, spread over 1,250 acres of land, houses one of the greenest and largest
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. Product range
Atul serves customers belonging to diverse industries including Adhesives, Agriculture, Animal Feed, Resins Curing agents
Automobile, Composites, Construction, Cosmetic, Defence, Dyestuff, Electrical and Electronics, Bisphenol-A and Bisphenol-F based resins Aliphatic amines and their adducts
Flavour, Food, Footwear, Fragrance, Glass, Home Care, Horticulture, Hospitality, Paint and
Cycloaliphatic resins Aromatic amines and their adducts
Coatings, Paper, Personal Care, Pharmaceutical, Plastic, Polymer, Rubber, Soap and Detergent,
Epoxy phenol novolac resins Cycloaliphatic amines and their adducts
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 Modified and formulated resins Phenalkamines
Intermediates, Colors, Crop Protection, Floras, Pharmaceuticals and Intermediates and Polymers, Multifunctional resins Polyamides and Polyamidoamines
and has established subsidiary companies in the USA, the UK, China, Brazil and the UAE.
Reactive diluents Accelerators and catalysts

Aliphatic and Aromatic (mono, di and trifunctional)

PURPOSE Industries served

We are committed to significantly enhancing value for our Stakeholders by: Adhesives Construction Paint and Coatings

• fostering a spirit of continuous learning and innovation Aerospace and Defence Electrical and Electronics Sports and Leisure
• adopting developments in science and technology Automotive Food and Beverage packaging Transport
• providing high quality products and services, thus becoming the most preferred partner
Composites Marine Wind Energy
• 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
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 RESINS RESINS

BISPHENOL-A BASED UNMODIFIED LIQUID RESINS BISPHENOL-A BASED MODIFIED LIQUID RESINS
Atul offers unmodified liquid epoxy resins in various viscosities. Liquid epoxy Atul offers various modified resins for different applications including floorings, coatings, composites and adhesives.
resins are recommended for advancement reactions and various formulations.
Formulated resins prepared from these resins are used for multiple applications Viscosity1
Diglycidyl Ether of Bisphenol-A (DGEBA) Colour Epoxy value
Lapox® @ 25°C Recommendations
including coatings, construction, adhesives, electrical and composites.
Gardner Eq/kg mPa s

Viscosity1 ARB-22 A modified epoxy resin recommended for primers, mortars and floor
Colour Epoxy value Max 2 4.90 - 5.20 800 - 1,200
Lapox ® @ 25°C Recommendations (XR-118) top coatings.

Gardner Eq/kg mPa s Milky white A modified epoxy resin recommended for self-leveling floorings and
ARB-26 4.87 - 5.20 450 - 750
liquid coatings with high gloss.
A standard viscosity, liquid epoxy resin for multiple applications. ED version
AR-101 Max 1 5.25 - 5.45 11,000 - 15,000
also available for low ionic impurities. A modified epoxy resin recommended for primers, mortars and floor
ARB-28 Max 1 5.00 - 5.50 1,500 - 2,000
top coatings.
A high viscosity unmodified resin recommended to obtain high reactivity in
ARL-141 Max 1 4.30 - 4.70 20,000 - 28,000
coatings and adhesive formulations. A modified epoxy resin recommended for primers, mortars and floor
ARB-30 Max 1 5.00 - 5.50 4,500 - 5,500
top coatings.
B-7 Max 2 3.57 - 4.45 450 - 8002 A semi-solid resin for adhesives and prepregs.
Max 1502 A modified epoxy resin recommended for primers, mortars and floor
Max 503 A low viscosity, unmodified liquid epoxy resin for multiple applications. ARB-32 4.65 - 5.12 500 - 700
B-9 5.25 - 5.45 8,000 - 11,000 (APHA) top coatings, crack-filling and high solids coatings.
(APHA) ED version also available for low ionic impurities.
Max 752 A modified epoxy resin recommended for primers, mortars, grouts,
A standard viscosity, unmodified liquid epoxy resin for multiple applications. ARB-33 5.12 - 5.55 500 - 700
B-11 Max 1 5.25 - 5.45 11,000 - 15,000 (APHA) maintenance coatings and castings.
ED version also available for low ionic impurities.
A modified epoxy resin recommended for FRP components and concrete
ARL-135 Max 2 5.40 - 5.90 1,700 - 2,500
1
Brookfield viscosity structure strengthening.
2
70% solution in butyl carbitol by Brookfield viscometer
A modified epoxy resin recommended for fast impregnation of
3
ASTM D1209 ARL-135 LV Max 2 5.40 - 5.90 1,000 - 1,500
reinforcement and concrete structure strengthening.
*Method: Colour - ASTM D1544; Epoxy value - ASTM D1652; Viscosity - ASTM D2196
A modified epoxy resin recommended for pultrusion, filament winding and
ARL-136 Max 4 5.30 - 5.70 2,500 - 4,500
coating applications.

A low viscosity epoxy filler modified resin to achieve fire retardant

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

A modified resin with high functionality. The product is recommended for

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

A modified epoxy resin recommended for high gloss, heavy duty floorings,
B-47 Max 1 5.20 - 5.50 450 - 650
high solids coatings, grouts and crack-filling applications.

1
Brookfield viscosity
2
ASTM D1209 and ASTM D5386

*Method: Colour - ASTM D1544; Epoxy value - ASTM D1652; Viscosity - ASTM D2196

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 RESINS RESINS

BISPHENOL-A BASED SOLID RESINS BISPHENOL-F AND BISPHENOL-A/F BLENDS

Atul offers Bisphenol-A based modified and unmodified resins from Type 1 to Type 9. Solid resins are recommended for Bisphenol-F based resins are known for low viscosity, better chemical resistance
protective coatings, powder coatings, functional coatings, rebars, can and coil coatings and wire enamels. and low crystallisation tendency in cold conditions. Atul offers Bisphenol-F based
pure and Bisphenol-A/F blend resins in varying viscosities for several applications. Diglycidyl Ether of Bisphenol-F (DGEBF)
Viscosity 1
Softening
Epoxy value
Lapox ® @ 25°C point Recommendations Viscosity1
Colour Epoxy value
Eq/kg mPa s °C
Lapox® @ 25°C Recommendations
A medium molecular weight epoxy resin recommended for powder Gardner Eq/kg mPa s
ARP-12 1.42 - 1.53 375 - 475 80 - 90
coating formulations to enhance flow.
ARF-11 A standard Bis-F based epoxy resin recommended for construction,
Max 2 5.70 - 6.30 2,000 - 5,000
4,500 - 6,500 A medium molecular weight epoxy resin recommended for powder (XR-40) composite, electrical casting and coating applications.
ARP-13 HT 1.25 - 1.35 Tg = Min 55
@ 150°C coating formulations with improved storage stability.
ARF-15 Max 2 6.00 - 6.40 1,200 - 1,600 A distilled and pure Bis-F based epoxy resin for specific applications.
A medium molecular weight epoxy resin recommended for hybrid
ARP-13 LV 1.33 - 1.40 500 - 600 95 - 101 ARFM-12 A medium viscosity Bis-A/F blend recommended for coatings, composites,
powder coatings. Max 2 5.55 - 5.80 6,500 - 8,500
(XR-123) floor coatings and construction applications.
A medium molecular weight modified epoxy resin to achieve better flow
ARP-14 HF 1.17 - 1.28 480 - 580 85 - 90 ARFM-13 A low viscosity Bis-A/F blend recommended for coatings, composites, floor
properties in powder coating formulations. Max 2 5.50 - 5.75 4,500 - 6,500
(XR-60) coatings and construction applications.
P-3 A Type 1 epoxy resin recommended for solvent based protective coatings,
2.15 - 2.22 160 - 190 65 - 75 ARFM-14 A reactive diluent modified Bis-A/F blend recommended for high solids
(ARP-11) zinc based primers and stoving enamels. Max 2 5.10 - 5.40 860 - 960
(XR-106) coatings, construction and floor coatings.
A Type 4 epoxy resin recommended for esterification with fatty acids
P-4
1.12 - 1.20 550 - 700 90 - 102 for enamels and exterior coatings of cans and tubes, also suitable for 1
Brookfield viscosity
(ARP-14)
functional powder coatings. *Method: ASTM D1544; Epoxy value - ASTM D1652; Viscosity - ASTM D2196
P-5 A Type 7 epoxy resin suitable for cross linking with amino and phenolic
0.53 - 0.59 1,800 - 2,600 110 - 120
(ARP-17) resins as stoving lacquers for internal coatings of cans and tubes.

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

P-10 A solid epoxy resin recommended for esterification of water based

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

P-62
1.25 - 1.40 600 - 700 95 - 101 A standard solid epoxy resin for powder coating formulations.
(ARP-13)

P-122
1.05 - 1.15 500 - 700 85 - 90 A solid epoxy resin recommended for functional powder coatings.
(ARP-14 A)

1
Brookfield viscosity of 40% solution in butyl carbitol

*Method: Epoxy value - ASTM D1652; Viscosity - ASTM D2196; Softening point - ASTM E28

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 RESINS RESINS

SOLVENT CUT RESINS EPOXY PHENOL NOVOLAC RESINS

Atul offers solid resin solutions in various solvents. Major applications include industrial maintenance coatings, marine Epoxy phenol novolac (EPN) resins are available in varying functionalities and
coatings, protective coatings, varnishes, stoving enamels and FRP composites. are recommended to achieve higher chemical and thermal resistance in various
applications including adhesives, coatings, floorings, composites and electrical.
Viscosity1 Non-volatile Epoxy Phenol Novolac (EPN)
Epoxy value
Lapox ® @ 25°C content2 Recommendations
Eq/kg mPa s °C Viscosity1 Non-volatile
Colour Epoxy value
Lapox ® @ 25°C content2 Recommendations
A low viscosity epoxy resin recommended for polyester film coatings
ARL-148 – 50 - 350 48 - 52
along with melamine formaldehyde curing agent (AH-343). Gardner Eq/kg mPa s %

A low viscosity epoxy resin recommended for polyester film coatings to A low viscosity EPN resin with average
ARL-154 – 50 - 350 50 - 55 1,100 - 1,700
achieve high gloss and adhesion. ARPN-25 Max 3 5.59 - 5.81 – 2.5 functionality recommended for composite, electrical
@ 52°C
79 - 81 A solvent cut epoxy resin recommended for high solids coatings to and coating applications.
B-7 X 80 3.10 - 3.40 600 - 850
(150°C/1h) achieve excellent adhesion, gloss and flexibility. A standard semi-solid EPN resin having average 3.6
ARPN-36 20,000 - 50,000
79 - 81 A brominated epoxy resin solution in Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK). The Max 2 5.50 - 5.70 – functionality recommended for composites, electrical,
L-68 2.00 - 2.22 2,200 - 3,000 (L-238) @ 52°C
(105°C/2h) product is recommended for FR-4 laminates and fire retardant coatings. chemical resistant coatings and floorings.

74 - 76 A Type 1 epoxy resin solution in xylene recommended for paint A solution of EPN resin ARPN-36 in MEK recommended
P-101 1.90 - 2.20 9,000 - 13,000 ARPN-36 M 80 Max 2 4.40 - 4.60 150 - 350 79 - 81 for chemical resistant coatings, electrical and
(150°C/2h) and coatings.
composite applications.
74 - 76 A Type 1 epoxy resin solution in xylene recommended for paint
P-101 HV 1.80 - 2.20 14,000 - 20,000 A solution of EPN resin ARPN-36 in xylene
(150°C/2h) and coatings. 79 - 81
ARPN-36 X 80 Max 2 4.40 - 4.60 800 - 1,500 recommended for chemical resistant coatings, electrical
(150°C/1h)
49 - 51 A high molecular weight epoxy resin solution recommended for primers and composite applications.
XR-128 Max 0.08 2,000 - 5,000
(160°C/2h) and enamels. The product improves flexibility in coating formulations.
A modified EPN resin recommended for composite,
ARPN-54 Max 3 5.50 - 6.00 25,000 - 35,000 –
1
Brookfield viscosity electrical and coating applications.
2
120°C/2h
1
Brookfield viscosity
*Method: Epoxy value - ASTM D1652; Viscosity - ASTM D2196; Non-volatile content - Atul 2
105°C/2h

*Method: Colour - ASTM D1544; Epoxy value - ASTM D1652; Viscosity - ASTM D2196;
CYCLOALIPHATIC RESINS
Cycloaliphatic resins offer UV resistance if cured with cycloaliphatic curing agents. Cycloaliphatic resins are recommended
for outdoor coatings, electrical castings and floorings.

Diglycidylester of HHP acid Diglycidylester of HBPA

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

ARCH-11 A cycloaliphatic epoxy resin recommended for electrical component

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

A modified cycloaliphatic epoxy resin with low viscosity which offers

ARCH-12 Max 1 5.00 - 5.55 350 - 750
good thermal shock resistance in electrical cast components.

A low viscosity cycloaliphatic resin based on hydrogenated Bis-A.

Max 1002
ARCH-13 4.16 - 4.54 2,000 - 4,000 The product is recommended for outdoor coatings, floorings, electrical
(APHA)
castings and composite parts with high toughness.

1
Brookfield viscosity
2
ASTM D1209

*Method: Colour - ASTM D1544; Epoxy value - ASTM D1652; Viscosity - ASTM D2196

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 RESINS - SPECIALTY RESINS - SPECIALTY

GLYCIDYL AMINE BASED MULTIFUNCTIONAL RESINS BENZOXAZINE 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.

Bisphenol-F based Bisphenol-A based

Viscosity1
Colour Epoxy value HyCl
Lapox® @ 25°C Recommendations
MDA based Ethyl substituted MDA based p-amino phenol based m-amino phenol based
Gardner Eq/kg mPa s %

A Bis-F based benzoxazine resin for high performance

60 - 80 200 - 450 sec
Viscosity1 Yellowish 1,000 - 7,0002 composites, electrical and electronics. The product offers
Colour Epoxy value HyCl ARBZ-10 (softening @ 220°C
Lapox® @ 25°C Recommendations
solid
point,°C)
@ 100°C
(gel time)
excellent resistance to moisture, has low shrinkage and
provides flame retardancy.
Gardner Eq/kg mPa s %
A Bis-F based benzoxazine resin ARBZ-10 solution in
380 - 420 sec
7,000 - 11,0002 Yellowish 74 - 76% acetone with 75% solids. The product offers excellent
ARTF-13 Max 12 7.46 - 8.55 Max 0.10 ARBZ-10 A 75 100 - 400 @ 220°C
@ 50°C liquid (solid content) resistance to moisture, has low shrinkage and provides
(gel time)
flame retardancy.
10,000 - 12,0002
ARTF-14 Max 12 7.46 - 8.55 Max 0.10
@ 50°C Medium viscosity variants of tetrafunctional resin based on 60 - 80 250 - 550 sec A Bis-A based benzoxazine resin for high performance
Yellowish 50 - 5002
MDA for aerospace and high performance composites. ARBZ-11 (softening @ 220°C composites, electrical and electronics. The product offers
11,000 - 13,0002 solid @ 125°C
ARTF-15 Max 12 7.46 - 8.55 Max 0.10 point,°C) (gel time) excellent resistance to moisture and low shrinkage.
@ 50°C

13,000 - 15,0002
1
Brookfield viscosity
ARTF-16 Max 12 7.46 - 8.55 Max 0.10 2
Viscosity by CAP 2000 (ASTM D4287)
@ 50°C
*Method: Colour - ASTM D1544; Epoxy value - ASTM D1652; Viscosity - ASTM D2196; HyCl - ASTM D1726
17,000 - 19,0002 A high viscosity, tetrafunctional resin based on MDA
ARTF-17 Max 12 7.46 - 8.55 Max 0.10
@ 50°C for aerospace and high performance composites.
BISMALEIMIDE RESINS
7,000 - 19,0002 A 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 A low viscosity, tetrafunctional resin based on MDA

Max 12 8.55 - 9.00 Max 0.10
(XR-23) @ 50°C for aerospace and high performance composites.

A tetrafunctional resin based on ethyl substituted MDA for

ARTF-33
Max 7 7.52 - 8.47 7,000 - 12,000 Max 0.10 aerospace and high performance applications. Bismaleimide
(XR-93)
The product offers very low viscosity and reactivity.

A trifunctional unmodified resin based on p-amino phenol Melting Viscosity1

ARTF-35 – 8.70 - 9.50 2,000 - 5,000 Max 0.30 Colour HyCl
for aerospace and high performance applications. Lapox® point @ 25°C Recommendations
A distilled trifunctional unmodified resin based on p-amino Gardner °C mPa s %
ARTF-36 – 9.40 - 10.50 550 - 850 Max 0.20
phenol for aerospace and high performance applications.
A bismaleimide resin for composites, electrical and
A trifunctional unmodified resin based on m-amino phenol Fine yellow Acid value:
ARTF-37 – 9.10 - 9.80 7,000 - 13,000 Max 0.30 ARBMI-11 155 - 158 – electronic applications. The product offers excellent
for aerospace and high performance applications. powder <1
thermal stability.
A distilled trifunctional unmodified resin based on m-amino Purity A co-reactant to use along with ARBMI-11. The product
ARTF-38 – 9.80 - 10.6 1,500 - 4,800 Max 0.20 Yellow to
phenol for aerospace and high performance applications. ARD-63 – 13,000 - 25,000 (HPLC): offers excellent processability and achieves high
amber liquid
Min 90% mechanical properties.
2,000 - 4,000 A low viscosity, tetrafunctional resin based on substituted
ARTF-32 Max 18 7.40 - 8.50 Max 0.10
@ 50°C MDA for aerospace and high performance composites. 1
Brookfield viscosity
2,500 - 4,000 A modified low viscosity, multifunctional resin for *Method: Colour - ASTM D1544; Melting point - ASTM D1519; Viscosity - ASTM D2196; HyCl - ASTM D1726
ARTF-39 Max 10 7.00 – 8.00 Max 0.10
@ 50°C aerospace and high performance composites.

1
Brookfield viscosity
2
Viscosity by CAP 2000 (ASTM D4287)

*Method: Colour - ASTM D1544; Epoxy value - ASTM D1652; Viscosity - ASTM D2196; HyCl - ASTM D1726

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 RESINS - SPECIALTY ACCELERATORS AND CATALYSTS

OTHER SPECIALTY RESINS Accelerators and catalysts are normally used along with curing agents 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.

Viscosity1
Appearance Colour Amine value
Lapox ® @ 25°C Recommendations
- Gardner mPa s mg KOH/g

Triphenol methane based Dicyclopentadiene based Naphthalene based A liquid triamine accelerator recommended to accelerate
AC-13
Clear liquid Max 2 Max 10 – anhydrides, polyamides and amines for composite,
(K-13)
electrical and coating applications.
Viscosity1
Colour Epoxy value HyCl
Lapox® @ 25°C Recommendations AC-14 Clear yellow
A liquid tertiary amine accelerator recommended to
Max 6 150 - 300 580 - 635 accelerate anhydrides, polyamides and amines for
Gardner Eq/kg mPa s % (K-65) brown liquid
composite, electrical and coating applications.

A distilled and pure Bis-A based epoxy resin for A low reactive liquid triamine accelerator recommended
Max 502
ARC-28 5.71 - 5.95 4,000 - 5,500 Max 0.03 aerospace, high performance composites and AC-19 Clear liquid Max 1 10 - 30 – to accelerate anhydrides, polyamides and amines for
(APHA)
impregnation of electrical machines. composite, electrical and coating applications.

A trifunctional resin based on triphenol methane for An accelerator recommended to accelerate anhydrides,
30 - 553 Brown liquid 36 - 42
ARTF-34 Max 13 5.88 - 6.66 Max 0.05 aerospace, high performance composites, electrical and AC-20 – Max 100 polyamides and amines for composite, electrical and
@ 150°C or solid (melting point,°C)
electronic applications. coating applications.

A multifunctional resin based on Dicyclopentadiene K-86 White crystalline Min 75 A solid polyamine complex recommended to accelerate
– –
(DCPD) for aerospace, composite, electrical and (AC-15) powder (melting point,°C) aromatic amines.
1,000 - 1,5003
ARTF-50 Max 16 4.17 - 4.44 Max 0.05 electronic applications. The product offers excellent A modified viscous tertiary amine accelerator recommended
@ 85°C Clear brown
resistance to moisture, provides high thermal stability K-112 – 1,000 - 1,800 – to accelerate anhydrides, polyamides and amines for
and lowest dielectric constant. liquid
composite, electrical and coating applications.

A bifunctional resin based on naphthalene for 1

Brookfield viscosity
1,000 - 2,500
ARN-16 Max 16 6.50 - 7.50 Max 0.2 aerospace, structural adhesives and high performance *Method: Colour - ASTM D1544; Viscosity - ASTM D2196; Amine value - ASTM D2073
@ 50°C
composite components.

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

DIMER ACID MODIFIED RESINS

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

A diglycidyl ester of dimer acid recommended to modify liquid epoxy resin

ARES-101 Max 8 2.12 - 2.60 300 - 800
to improve toughness and flexibility.

A dimer acid modified liquid epoxy resin provides adhesion, toughness

ARES-102 Max 12 2.50 - 3.50 20,000 - 30,000 and flexibility. The product is recommended for coatings, adhesives,
composite and laminating applications.

1
Brookfield viscosity

*Method: Colour - ASTM D1544; Epoxy value - ASTM D1652; Viscosity - ASTM D2196

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 REACTIVE DILUENTS REACTIVE DILUENTS

Reactive diluents are used to reduce the viscosity of epoxy resins and to achieve the desired combination of properties. ALIPHATIC - TRIFUNCTIONAL
Atul offers a wide range of reactive diluents, including aromatic and aliphatic diluents that provide various functionalities.
Viscosity1
Colour Epoxy value HyCl
ALIPHATIC - MONOFUNCTIONAL Lapox® @ 25°C Structure Recommendations
Gardner Eq/kg mPa s %
Viscosity1
Colour Epoxy value HyCl A reactive diluent based on trimethylol
Lapox® @ 25°C Structure Recommendations ARD-55
Max 2 7.00 - 8.00 100 - 200 Max 0.15 propane recommended for construction,
(XR-85)
Gardner Eq/kg mPa s % composite and coating formulations.

A reactive diluent based on C12 -C14 alcohol. A reactive diluent based on castor oil
ARD-13 The product provides excellent wetting ARD-65 Max 6 1.54 - 2.00 250 - 500 – recommended for concrete patching, floor
Max 1 3.35 - 3.70 4 - 12 Max 0.10
(XR-80) and flexibility. It is recommended for epoxy coatings and thermal shock resistant potting.
flooring and coating applications.

A reactive diluent based on n-butanol.

AROMATIC - MONOFUNCTIONAL
ARD-14 The product offers highest viscositycutting
Max 1 6.20 - 7.30 Max 2 Max 0.10
(XR-83) power due to extremely low viscosity. It is
Viscosity1
recommended for construction applications. Colour Epoxy value HyCl
Lapox® @ 25°C Structure Recommendations
Gardner Eq/kg mPa s %
ALIPHATIC - DIFUNCTIONAL
A reactive diluent based on o-Cresol. Offers
Viscosity1 ARD-10 high gloss and mechanical
Colour Epoxy value HyCl Max 2 5.30 - 6.00 6-8 Max 0.20
@ 25°C (K-100) strength recommended for floorings and
Lapox® Structure Recommendations electrical formulations.
Gardner Eq/kg mPa s %
A reactive diluent based on phenol
ARD-11
A reactive diluent based on 1,4-butanediol Max 2 5.90 - 6.30 6-8 Max 0.20 recommended for floorings and
ARD-51 (K-103)
Max 1 7.00 - 7.80 10 - 22 Max 0.15 recommended to modify resins used for electrical formulations.
(K-77)
construction and composite applications.
A reactive diluent based on p-tertiary butyl
ARD-12
A reactive diluent based on 1,6-hexanediol Max 2 4.10 - 4.50 20 - 35 Max 0.20 phenol recommended for crystallisation and
(XR-59)
ARD-52 recommended to modify resins chemical resistance.
Max 1 6.20 - 6.80 15 - 30 Max 0.15
(XR-86) used for construction, coating and
A reactive diluent based on cardanol
composite applications.
ARD-15 recommended to modify resins used for
Max 13 1.80 - 2.40 40 - 70 Max 1.00
A reactive diluent based on polypropylene (K-513) coatings, adhesives, construction and
ARD-54 electrical applications.
Max 2 2.90 - 3.20 40 - 90 Max 0.15 glycol that imparts higher flexibility to
(XR-19)
epoxy resins.
A high purity reactive diluent based on
A reactive diluent based on neopentyl glycol cardanol recommended to modify resins used
ARD-56 ARD-58 Max 10 2.20 - 2.60 20 - 50 Max 1.00
Max 1 6.90 - 8.00 12 - 18 Max 0.15 recommended for coatings, construction and for coatings, adhesives, construction and
(XR-87) electrical applications.
composite formulations.

A reactive diluent based on dipropylene

ARD-59 Max 1 5.20 - 6.20 20 - 50 Max 0.20 glycol recommended for composite and
AROMATIC - DIFUNCTIONAL
construction formulations.

A high purity reactive diluent based on Viscosity1

Colour Epoxy value HyCl
ARD-60 Max 1 8.00 - 9.00 15 - 22 Max 0.15 1,4-butanediol recommended to modify resins
Lapox® @ 25°C Structure Recommendations
used for composite applications.
Gardner Eq/kg mPa s %
1
Brookfield viscosity
A reactive diluent based on aniline
*Method: Colour - ASTM D1544; Epoxy value - ASTM D1652; Viscosity - ASTM D2196; HyCl - ASTM D1726 ARD-57
Max 16 8.15 - 9.50 100 - 200 – recommended for high performance
(XR-104)
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 CURING AGENTS

AROMATIC AMINE CURING AGENTS

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 curing agents. DDM based Ethyl substiuted DDM based 4,4’-DDS 3,3’-DDS
Atul offers a wide range of aromatic amine curing agents for various applications.

Viscosity1 Viscosity1
Appearance Colour Amine value Mixing ratio2 Appearance Colour Amine value Mixing ratio2
Lapox ® @ 25°C Recommendations Lapox ® @ 25°C Recommendations
– Gardner mPa s mg KOH/g Parts by weight – Gardner mPa s mg KOH/g Parts by weight

A modified aromatic amine curing agent A liquid aromatic amine with high
with low viscosity to achieve higher glass Dark brown viscosity and low reactivity recommended
AH-664 Max 12 3,500 - 6,500 430 - 470 34
Viscous transition temperature. The product liquid to use along with accelerator for
AH-657 Max 18 9,000 - 14,000 555 - 625 25
brownish liquid is recommended for filament composite applications.
winding and pultrusion processes for
A liquid aromatic amine curing agent
composite applications. Dark brown
250 - 400 with very low reactivity recommended to
K-450 liquid (solidifies – 430 - 450 34
A semi-solid aromatic amine curing @ 40°C use along with accelerator for
Viscous 1,400 - 2,000 upon storage)
AH-667 Max 15 – 28 agent based on DDM recommended for composite applications.
brownish liquid @ 60°C
composite applications.
An aromatic amine curing agent (sulfone)
A pure aromatic amine curing agent- which is extremely slow reactive at ambient
176 - 185
White to tan 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl methane Crystalline White to temperature suitable to manufacture
K-5 – – – 26 ASH-10 (melting 99% (purity) 35
pastilles recommended to cure epoxy resins at powder off-white prepregs for advanced composites, Printed
point,°C)
elevated temperatures. Circuit Board (PCB), powder coating and
Electronic Moulding Compounds (EMC).
A low viscosity aromatic amine curing agent
to be used along with curing agent K-42 for An aromatic amine curing agent (sulfone)
4.70 - 5.10 high chemical resistant industrial floorings - Free Flowing version of ASH-10 which
K-41 Brown liquid Max 13 3,800 - 5,800 60
(Eq/kg) and coatings. The product is recommended 176 - 185 is extremely slow reactive at ambient
Crystalline White to
for chemical resistant tank linings along ASH-10 FF (melting 99% (purity) 35 temperature suitable to manufacture prepregs
powder off-white
with glass fiber. point,°C) for advanced composites, Printed Circuit
Board (PCB), powder coating and Electronic
An aromatic amine curing agent with high
Dark brown 4.40 - 4.80 Moulding Compounds (EMC).
K-42 Max 16 15,000 - 21,000 60 reactivity to be used along with curing
liquid (Eq/kg)
agent K-41. An aromatic amine curing agent (sulfone)
176 - 185 - Micronised version of ASH-10 for uniform
A low viscosity aromatic amine curing agent
Micronised White to (melting dispersion in solvent free resins. The product
4.70 - 5.00 with moderate reactivity recommended for ASH-10 MIC 99% (purity) 35
K-49 Brown liquid Max 13 700 - 900 60 powder off-white point,°C) is extremely slow reactive at ambient
(Eq/kg) solvent-free chemical resistant coatings,
temperature suitable to manufacture
floorings and linings.
prepregs for advanced composites.
An ambient curing modified aromatic
An aromatic amine curing agent
4.40 - 5.10 amine curing agent recommended for high 167 - 175
K-92 Brown liquid Max 13 5,000 - 7,500 60 Crystalline White to (sulfone) which is more reactive than
(Eq/kg) chemical resistant coatings, tank linings ASH-11 (melting 99% (purity) 35
powder brownish ASH-10. The product is suitable for fast
and floorings. point,°C)
curing and higher productivity.

Off-white
167 - 175 An aromatic amine curing agent (sulfone)
Micronised to
ASH-11 MIC (melting 99% (purity) 35 - Micronised version of ASH-11 suitable for
powder yellowish
point,°C) fast curing and higher productivity.
brown

A hot curing aromatic amine curing agent

K-5200 Yellow to brown
Max 15 100 - 300 628 - 634 24 recommended for achieving a long pot life
(AH-618) liquid
and high glass transition temperature.

1
Brookfield viscosity
2
With liquid epoxy resin of EEW:190

*Method: Colour - ASTM D1544; Viscosity - ASTM D2196; Amine value - ASTM D2073

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ALIPHATIC AMINES AND THEIR ADDUCTS Viscosity1 Pot life2

Colour Amine value Mixing ratio3
Aliphatic amines are low in viscosity and are preferred curing agents at ambient Lapox® @ 25°C @ 25ºC Recommendations
conditions for general applications. They offer excellent combinations of properties Gardner mPa s mg KOH/g minutes Parts by weight
and are used in composites, coatings, adhesives and construction applications.
A high viscosity aliphatic amine curing
Atul offers several grades of aliphatic amine curing agents with varying viscosity, Aliphatic polyamine agent with extremely fast reactivity
reactivity and performance properties after optimum curing. recommended as a co-curing agent for
AH-354 Max 8 60,000 - 1,00,000 340 - 375 5 - 106 100
slow curing agents. The product can
be used for making very fast setting
Viscosity1 Amine Pot life2
Colour Mixing ratio3 adhesives and putties.
Lapox® @ 25°C value @ 25ºC Recommendations
A comprehensive range of 3 modified
Gardner mPa s mg KOH/g minutes Parts by weight aliphatic amine curing agents with
AH-371 to
Max 5 100 - 550 500 - 1,000 5 - 30 18 - 25 varying pot life recommended for
An unmodified aliphatic AH-373
crack-filling, coating on natural stones,
polyamine recommended for
AH-313 Max 4 50 - 60 – 35 - 50 15 mortars and adhesives.
adhesives, castings, coatings and
composite applications. An unmodified aliphatic polyamine
K-6 recommended for adhesives,
An unmodified polyether amine Max 3 – – 30 - 40 10 - 12
(AH-312) castings, coatings, construction and
recommended for adhesives,
AH-315 Max 1 5 - 15 – 7 - 9 hr 32 composite applications.
composites, coatings and
casting applications. An unmodified aliphatic polyamine
K-7 Max 5 Max 10 – 20 - 25 10 - 12 recommended for adhesives, castings,
A modified polyamine curing agent
coatings and composite applications.
with low vapour pressure and high
AH-319 17.00 - 17.80
Max 4 200 - 300 20 - 30 18 reactivity recommended for A modified polyamine adduct
(K-48) (Eq/kg) K-54
adhesives, composites, castings Max 2 2,900 - 3,600 398 - 415 15 - 30 35 recommended for high solids coatings,
(AH-356)
and coating applications. mortars and adhesives.

A comprehensive range of 7 aliphatic 100 A coal tar modified polyamine adduct

amine curing agents with varying pot K-105 Black 3,000 - 6,000 – Min 20 (with resin recommended for construction and high
AH-332 to
Max 4 10 - 150 – 10 min - 10 hr 32 life and viscosity recommended for ARB-28) build coatings.
AH-338
composites, adhesives, construction
A butylated melamine formaldehyde
and coating applications. 100
curing agent recommended for backing
K-306 Clear liquid 850 - 1,200 – – (with resin
A modified aliphatic polyamine enamel with resin ARL-148 for polyester
ARL-148)
AH-341 Max 2 30 - 100 290 - 320 100 - 125 40 curing agent recommended for high film coatings.
solids coatings with a long pot life.
30 A modified polyamine adduct solution in
XH-61
A modified polyamine adduct with Max 2 1,500 - 2,000 165 - 210 4 - 6 hr (with resin xylene and butanol recommended for
(AH-321)
AH-342 Yellow brown 19,000 - 31,000 500 - 640 15 - 254 80 high reactivity recommended for P-101) clear coatings.
adhesives and sealants.
1
Brookfield viscosity
An unmodified aliphatic polyamine 2
100 g mix mass in plastic cup with liquid epoxy resin of EEW:190
AH-348 Max 1 5 - 10 680 - 720 40 - 50 21 curing agent recommended for 3
With liquid epoxy resin of EEW:190
mortar mastics and coatings. 4
With liquid epoxy resin of EEW:190 of 25 g mix mass at 27°C

A modified polyamine adduct with

5
With liquid epoxy resin of EEW:190 of 14 g mix mass at 27°C

AH-350 Max 8 500 - 1,000 650 - 750 3-4 5

40 high reactivity recommended for
6
With liquid epoxy resin of EEW:190 of 20 g mix mass at 27°C

adhesives and sealants. *Method: Colour - ASTM D1544; Viscosity - ASTM D2196; Amine value - ASTM D2073; Pot life - ASTM D2471
A light coloured modified polyamine
curing agent recommended to use
AH-351 Max 4 500 - 1,000 650 - 750 30 - 40 25
along with resin ARPN-54 to achieve
98% sulphuric acid resistance.

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CYCLOALIPHATIC AMINE CURING AGENTS AND ADDUCTS POLYAMIDE CURING AGENTS

Cycloaliphatic amine curing agents offer low colour and viscosity. They are widely used A polyamide curing agent is a reaction product of dimer acid and polyamine.
in floorings, coatings, adhesives, self-leveling flooring and composite applications. These curing agents can be blended with epoxy resins in a variety of mixing
ratios. Good chemical resistance, film forming character, high gloss and excellent
Cycloaliphatic polyamine adhesion of these curing agents make them suitable for coating and adhesive
applications. Atul offers various curing agents under this category with varying Polyamide

Viscosity1 Pot life2 viscosity and reactivity.

Colour Amine value Mixing ratio3
Lapox ® @ 25°C @ 25°C Recommendations
Gardner mPa s mg KOH/g minutes Parts by weight Viscosity1 Pot life2
Colour Amine value Mixing ratio3
Lapox ® @ 25°C @ 25°C Recommendations
An unmodified low viscosity cycloaliphatic
AH-411 Max 1 10 - 20 – 90 - 120 23 amine curing agent for coatings, floorings Gardner mPa s mg KOH/g minutes Parts by weight
and composite applications.
A high viscosity polyamide curing agent
50,000 - 75,000
A low viscosity cycloaliphatic amine AH-711 Max 9 210 - 230 – 100 - 125 recommended for adhesives, sealants and
@ 40°C
curing agent for composite applications. anti-corrosive coatings.
AH-412
Max 4 50 - 150 – 110 - 1604 38 The product offers excellent mechanical
(K-552) A high viscosity polyamide curing agent
properties in static and dynamic
recommended for protective coatings,
working conditions. AH-712 Max 9 45,000 - 60,000 290 - 320 110 - 130 55 - 65
adhesives, floorings, marine coatings and
A moderate viscosity, modified industrial paints.
cycloaliphatic amine curing agent
AH-416 Max 1 400 - 600 250 - 300 30 - 45 60 A moderate viscosity polyamide curing
recommended for coatings and self-leveling
AH-713 agent recommended for high solids
flooring with high gloss. Max 9 12,000 - 18,000 350 - 400 60 - 80 50 - 55
(K-46) coatings, primers, grouts, mortars,
A very low viscosity cycloaliphatic amine adhesives, marine and industrial paints.
AH-420 curing agent with moderate pot life for
Max 3 40 - 60 320 - 340 25 - 40 48 A low viscosity polyamide curing agent
(K-964) protective coatings and floorings with
recommended for grouts, crack injection,
better chemical resistance. AH-714 Max 8 500 - 1,000 425 - 450 120 - 130 50
primers, protective coatings, tile gap filling,
An unmodified low viscosity mortars and adhesives.
cycloaliphatic amine curing agent for
AH-422 Max 1 100 - 140 – 200 - 250 32 A low viscosity modified polyamide curing
achieving a long pot life and higher glass AH-716
Max 10 2,500 - 5,500 202 - 225 80 - 100 100 agent recommended for high solids
transition temperature. (K-29)
coatings, primers and floor coatings.
A low viscosity, modified cycloaliphatic
A moderate viscosity polyamide curing
amine curing agent to facilitate higher filler
AH-424 Max 2 20 - 50 330 - 360 25 - 35 45 agent recommended for adhesives, mortars
loading recommended for self-leveling
AH-725 Max 8 7,000 - 11,000 400 - 450 40 - 50 50 and protective coating applications.
floorings and coatings.
The product provides faster reactivity and
A low viscosity cycloaliphatic amine early development of mechanical properties.
curing agent with fast reactivity
AH-428 Max 1 50 - 150 340 - 390 30 - 40 45 A modified polyamide curing agent suitable
recommended for coatings, self-leveling
for curing under wet/damp conditions.
flooring with high gloss and colour stability.
60 The product provides excellent adhesion to
AH-727 Max 12 1,000 - 2,000 280 - 320 45 - 65
A low viscosity, accelerated (with resin B-47) metal and concrete surfaces.
AH-440 Max 2 150 - 300 335 - 375 25 - 40 40 cycloaliphatic amine curing agent suitable It is recommended as a primer for floorings
for solvent-free coatings and floorings. and coating applications.

A transparent, modified cycloaliphatic 1

Brookfield viscosity
amine curing agent suitable for 2
100 g mix mass in plastic cup with liquid epoxy resin of EEW:190
K-302 Max 2 300 - 600 260 - 310 40 - 50 50
self-leveling flooring, solvent-free coating 3
With liquid epoxy resin of EEW:190
and clear casting applications.
*Method: Colour - ASTM D1544; Viscosity - ASTM D2196; Amine value - ASTM D2073; Pot life - ASTM D2471
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

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PHENALKAMINE CURING AGENTS Calculating the mixing ratio of epoxy resin with curing agent:
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. Phenalkamine To calculate Amine Hydrogen Equivalent Weight (AHEW), use the following equation:

Molecular weight of amine

Thin film AHEW =
Viscosity1 Pot life2
Colour Amine value set time Mixing ratio3 Number of active hydrogen atoms
Lapox® @ 25°C @ 25°C Recommendations
(8 mils)
Gardner mPa s mg KOH/g minutes hours Parts by weight

A light colour and low viscosity

AH-543 phenalkamine curing agent useful To calculate the stoichiometric ratio of curing agent with resin, use the following equation:
Max 15 2,000 - 5,000 300 - 350 50 - 65 4-5 67
(XH-80) for heavy duty anti-corrosive
coatings for marine applications.
AHEW X 100
1
Brookfield viscosity PHR of amine =
Epoxy Equivalent Weight
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

To calculate Epoxy Equivalent Weight (EEW) of the mixture that contains reactive and non-reactive
additives, diluents and fillers, use the following equation:

Total weight
EEW of the mixture =
Weight of component A Weight of component B Weight of component C

EEW of component A EEW of component B EEW of component C

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