ENHANCING THE UV DURABILITY OF EPOXY COATINGS: Waterborne Acrylic-Epoxy Hybrid Coatings for Steel

• Published in: Journal of protective coatings & linings Vol. 35; no. 3; pp. 44 - 54
• Main Authors: Bernacki, Hank, Fu, Zhenwen, Li, Bingquan, Lindenmuth, Denise, Procopio, Leo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Pittsburgh Technology Publishing Company 01.03.2018
• Subjects: Epoxy coatings; Epoxy resins; Low molecular weights; Organic chemistry; Polymers; Solvents; Viscosity; VOCs; Volatile organic compounds

Liquid coatings based on epoxy chemistry are available in high solids and solventborne systems, as well as waterbome versions. High-solids epoxy coatings are generally based on low molecular weight epoxy resins, which are necessary to maintain coating viscosities low enough for easy application. Hig...