Self-emulsified waterborne epoxy hardener without acid neutralizers and its emulsifying and curing properties
ISSN: 0369-9420
Article publication date: 8 August 2018
Issue publication date: 1 May 2019
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to prepare a new self-emulsified waterborne epoxy hardener which can emulsify the liquid epoxy resin in aqueous media without addition of acid neutralizers.
Design/methodology/approach
Two synthetic steps were adopted to prepare novel self-emulsified amine-epoxy adduct type hardener composition based on the reaction of a commercially available polyetheramine, bisphenol A epoxy resin and triethylene tetramine. The different factors affecting the synthesis of the waterborne epoxy hardener were explored by emulsifying and curing properties. The process and products were analyzed and confirmed by FIRT.
Findings
Compared to an introduction of polyether as a hydrophilic segment in previous literature, whose reaction required Lewis acid catalysts and strict control of the presence of water, the introduction of polyetheramine to obtain a novel self-emulsified waterborne epoxy hardener were concise and convenient by mere two amine-epoxy addition steps in this research. Moreover, the final product offered good film formation with a practical value of mechanical properties, glass transition temperature and water-resistant property.
Practical implications
The self-emulsified waterborne epoxy hardener can be used to prepare water-resistant waterborne coatings from liquid epoxy resins while also providing the option of zero VOC formulations.
Originality/value
Introduction of hydrophilic polyether amine to prepare self-emulsified waterborne epoxy hardener without acid neutralizers has not been systematically studied previously.
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Acknowledgements
This work was financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province, China (BK 20140110 and BK 20170114) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51208236, 51408273, 51408272 and 51438003).
Citation
Yin, H., Wan, Y., Zhou, J., Sun, D., Li, B. and Ran, Q. (2019), "Self-emulsified waterborne epoxy hardener without acid neutralizers and its emulsifying and curing properties", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 48 No. 3, pp. 223-228. https://doi.org/10.1108/PRT-06-2017-0058
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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