Hexion Introduces Its Newest Member of the EPI-REZ™ Waterborne Epoxy Family
COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) will introduce its latest high
performance epoxy dispersion, EPI-REZ™ Resin 7720-W-50, at the American
Coatings Show in Indianapolis today. When combined with EPIKURE™ Curing
Agent 6870-W-53, this solid epoxy dispersion offers performance
comparable to solvent-borne systems at less than 50 grams/liter of
volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Hexion is celebrating the 75th anniversary of Dr. Sylvan O.
Greenlee’s landmark experiment to react epichlorohydrin and BPA to form
a thick, syrupy liquid epoxy resin. More than forty years ago, this same
lab in Louisville, Ky. developed the first solid epoxy resin dispersions
under the EPI-REZ™ trade name. As the newest member of this family of
high performance dispersions, EPI-REZ Resin 7720-W-50 offers superior
product stability and wider formulating latitude due to its ultra-low
VOC content.
Starting point formulations with less than 50 g/L VOC are available and
provide superior adhesion, faster dry and long pot life. These primer,
high gloss and semi-gloss epoxy starting formulations are suitable for
protection of concrete or masonry, as well as a variety of metal
substrates.
“Waterborne epoxy coatings are growing around the world, particularly in
China, Germany and Brazil, and Hexion is partnering with key customers
to create a more sustainable future,” said Ann Frederix, Senior Vice
President, Epoxy Specialties. “However, conversion from traditional
epoxy systems to waterborne epoxies does not mean that performance is
sacrificed because this new epoxy dispersion provides improved ease of
formulation, superior adhesion to concrete or metal and excellent
corrosion resistance.”
Suggested applications for this new ultra-low VOC dispersion include:
concrete coatings for floors and walls; protective coatings for metal;
agricultural & construction equipment coatings; transportation coatings
for truck, bus or railway; and coatings for metal automotive parts and
accessories.
To learn more about this new product, visit Hexion in Booth 2348 at the
American Coatings Show or log onto http://www.hexion.com/epoxy.
About the Company
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Hexion Inc. is a global leader in thermoset
resins. Hexion Inc. serves the global wood and industrial markets
through a broad range of thermoset technologies, specialty products and
technical support for customers in a diverse range of applications and
industries. Hexion Inc. is controlled by investment funds affiliated
with Apollo Global Management, LLC. Additional information about Hexion
Inc. and its products is available at www.hexion.com.
Contacts
Hexion Inc.
Investors and Media:
John Kompa, 614-225-2223
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