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Calculation of Stoichiometric Ratios

To obtain optimum properties with poly-functional epoxide-reactive curing agents,
particularly the amines, it is desirable to react the resin and the curing agent at
approximately stoichiometric quantities. To determine the ratio required, calculations
can be made as follows, using D.E.H.TM 20 epoxy hardener (NH2 CH2 CH2 NH
CH2 CH2 NH2) as an example:

To calculate the Amine H equivalent weight,

use the following equation:

Equation 1
Amine H eq wt =

MW of amine
no. of active hydrogens

Example
Amine H eq wt D.E.H. 20 = 103.2 = 20.6 gr/eq
5

To calculate the stoichiometric ratio of D.E.H 20

hardener to use with D.E.R.TM 331 epoxy resin
having an epoxide equivalent weight of 189:

Equation 2
phr1 of amine =

Amine H eq wt x 100
Epoxide eq wt of resin

Example
phr D.E.H. 20 hardener to be used with D.E.R. 331 epoxy resin
phr = 20.6 x 100 = 10.9
189

Frequently, epoxy resins are blended, lled,

or modied with reactive and non-reactive
components. It is then necessary to adjust the
concentration of the curing agent to cure only the
portion of the mix that is reactive; e.g., the resins
and any reactive diluent present. This may be
simply done by calculating the epoxide equivalent
weight (EEW) of the total mix and then applying
equation (2) to determine the amount of curing
agent to add to 100 parts of formulation.

Equation 3
EEW of mix =

Total Wt
Wt a + Wt b + Wt c
EEW a
EEW b
EEW c

Total weight includes all materials, both reactive and non-reactive.

a,b,c, etc., are only the materials reactive with the curing agent, and
are characterised by an epoxy ring.
Example
100 parts D.E.R. 331
100 parts D.E.R. 337
30 parts BGE (diluent)
230 parts Filler
460 Total
EEW of mix =

Average EEW 189

Average EEW 240
Average EEW 130

460
= 460 = 391
100 + 100 + 30
1.1766
189 240 130

By Equation 2
Amount D.E.H. 20 = 20.6 x 100 = 5.27 parts per hundred
391
parts lled formulation

Parts by wt per 100 parts resin

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Liquid Epoxy Resins

Grade

EEW on
solids
(gr/eq)

Viscosity
Description
(mPa.s @ 25 C)

Liquid Epoxy Resins

D.E.R.TM 330

176 185 7000 10000 D.E.R. 330 epoxy resin is a low viscosity bisphenol A epoxy resin commonly used in
civil engineering and industrial coatings. D.E.R. 330 epoxy resin frequently crystallizes
at room temperature, Heating to 50-55C restores the resin to liquid state. Longterm warm storage may result in slight discoloration but does not affect the resin
performance.

D.E.R. 336

181 185

9400 11000

Standard bisphenol A based liquid epoxy resin of intermediate viscosity and reactivity
between D.E.R. 330 and D.E.R. 331 liquid epoxy resin.

D.E.R. 331

182 192

11000 14000

A widely used, general-purpose liquid epoxy resin based on bisphenol A. It is recognized

as a standard from which many variations have been developed.

D.E.R. 337

230 250

400 8002

Intermediate equivalent weight semi-solid epoxy resin, mainly used in adhesives and
protective coatings, or as a modier for other epoxy resins to improve impact strength,
extensibility and adhesion.

D.E.R. 335

190 210

4000 6000

Chemically modied liquid epoxy resin without diluent. This resin grade offers excellent
ow and gloss and can be formulated for civil engineering applications. D.E.R. 335
epoxy resin is used in building applications, above or below ground, on road and bridge
construction, as well as underwater applications.

230 260

500 1200

Solution of D.E.R. 337 in xylene.

D.E.R. 660-MAK80 300 350

1000 5000

Solution of D.E.R. 660 in methyl n-amyl ketone.

D.E.R. 660-X80

300 335

3500 7000

Solution of D.E.R. 660 in xylene.

D.E.R. 671-X70

445 500

2000 4000

Solution of D.E.R. 671 in xylene.

D.E.R. 671-X75

430 480

7500 11500

Solution of D.E.R. 671 in xylene.

XZ 92521.00

451 470

2300 2600

Solution of D.E.R. 671 in xylene / n-butanol.

D.E.R. 684-EK40

2800 min.

600 25003

Solution of an ultra-high molecular weight epoxy resin. It has essentially no epoxy

functionality and provides coatings with outstanding physical and chemical resistance
properties by solvent evaporation alone. Main applications include maintenance- and
ash-primers, shop coats, wire enamels, road markers and clear coatings for brass,
chrome and aluminium.

Epoxy Resin Solutions

D.E.R. 337-X80

Epoxy Emulsions and Dispersions

Grade

EEW
Solids
(gr/eq)

Solids
Content
(wt %)

Description

XZ 92598.00

193 204

63 65

Experimental aqueous liquid epoxy resin emulsion of the D.E.R. 331 liquid epoxy resin
type. This material is suitable for coatings on metallic substrates, coating on concrete
and also in concrete ad-mixtures (i.e. epoxy cement concrete). Note that the use of
water-borne systems requires some control of atmospheric conditions (temperature and
humidity) to develop optimum performance and appearance.

XZ 92546.00

184 204

57 59

Experimental aqueous semi-solid epoxy novolac resin emulsion of the D.E.N.TM 438 epoxy
novolac resin type. This product can produce highly cross-linked matrices, providing
excellent heat and chemical resistance to solvent-borne novolac resins.

XZ 92533.00

475 500

46 48

Experimental aqueous solid 1-type epoxy resin dispersion of the D.E.R. 671 solid epoxy
resin type. This resin emulsion is not only suggested for corrosion protection applications
on steel, but can also be used for coatings on concrete where solvent cannot be
tolerated.

40 wt % in diethylene glycol mono-butylether

cSt

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Epoxy Toughening Agents

Grade

EEW
(gr/eq)

Viscosity
Description
(mPa.s @ 25 C)

FORTEGRATM 100

not applicable 3000 4000

FORTEGRA 100 epoxy toughener is a low viscosity toughening agent, designed for use in
amine cured epoxy systems.

FORTEGRA 200

185 194

8000 10000

Blend of a liquid bisphenol A epoxy resin and FORTEGRA 100 epoxy toughener.

FORTEGRA 300

345 374

5000 8000

Blend of a liquid bisphenol A epoxy resin and FORTEGRA 100 epoxy toughener designed
as master-batch.

FORTEGRA 400

960 1060

not available

Standard bisphenol A solid epoxy resin modied with FORTEGRA epoxy toughener.

Phenolic Curing Agents

Grade

OHEW
(gr/eq)

Softening
Point (C)

Description

D.E.H.TM 85

250 280

83 90

Unmodied phenolic hardener.

D.E.H. 84

240 270

83 90

Phenolic hardener containing 1.9% curing accelerator.

D.E.H. 80

245 275

83 90

Phenolic hardener containing 0.7% curing accelerator and 2.5% polyacrylate ow

modier.

D.E.H. 81

240 270

83 90

Phenolic hardener containing 2% curing accelerator and 2.5% polyacrylate ow

modier.

D.E.H. 82

235 265

83 90

Phenolic hardener containing 3.5% curing accelerator and 2.5% polyacrylate ow

modier.

D.E.H. 90

240 270

76 84

Modied phenolic hardener with higher reactivity and improved adhesion. Contains 2%
curing accelerator and 2% polyacrylate ow modier.

D.E.H. 87

370 400

96 102

Unmodied higher molecular weight phenolic hardener for increased exibility.

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Solid Epoxy Resins

Grade

EEW
(gr/eq)

Softening
Point (C)

Description

Low Molecular Weight Solids

D.E.R.TM 660

315 335

Semi-solid, Intermediate EEW, epoxy resin designed mainly for heat curing composite
applications as well as high solids protective coatings applications.

D.E.R. 671

475 550

75 85

D.E.R. 671 solid epoxy resin is a standard 1-type epoxy resin. Formulated with suitable
hardeners it forms an excellent base for many high quality chemical resistant coatings
withstanding exposure to corrosive atmospheres.

D.E.R. 662E

590 630

87 93

D.E.R. 662E solid epoxy resin is a standard 2-type epoxy resin developed for use mainly
in powder coatings where it provides excellent ow.

D.E.R. 692

660 720

89 97

Low molecular weight 2.5-type epoxy resin. This resin is specially designed for
decorative powder coating applications requiring excellent ow and gloss.

D.E.R. 692H

660 720

89 97

Low molecular weight 2.5-type epoxy resin containing 2 wt% polyacrylate ow

modier.

D.E.R. 692HB

660 720

89 97

Low molecular weight 2.5-type epoxy resin containing 2.5 wt% polyacrylate ow
modier.

D.E.R. 663UE

740 800

98 104

Low molecular weight 3-type epoxy resin for both pure epoxy and epoxy / polyester
powder coatings requiring good gloss, smoothness and excellent exibility.

D.E.R. 663-A25

750 830

98 106

Low molecular weight 3-type solid epoxy resin containing 2.4 wt% polyacrylate ow
modier.

D.E.R. 640

840 940

93 103

Modied medium molecular weight epoxy resin which has been designed for use in
decorative powder coatings. The low surface tension of D.E.R. 640 solid epoxy resin
provides excellent pigment and ller wetting properties and good adhesion to the
substrate. It may exhibit a tendency to yellow when subjected to high temperatures or to
over-bake.

D.E.R. 664UE

860 930

104 110

Medium molecular weight 4-type epoxy resin for both decorative and functional
coatings to provide improved viscosity characteristics and greater exibility.

D.E.R. 6330-A10

780 900

98 106

Low molecular weight solid epoxy resin containing 10 wt% polyacrylate ow modier.

D.E.R. 642U-20

500 560

89 97

Novolac modied, medium molecular weight solid epoxy resin for functional powder
coatings requiring high chemical resistance.

D.E.R. 672U-20

740 830

110 120

Novolac modied, high molecular weight solid epoxy resin for more exible, corrosion
resistant epoxy powder coatings.

D.E.R. 6615

745 7854

78 86

Modied bisphenol A solid epoxy resin for low temperaure cure applications.

D.E.R. 6508

380 420

95 105

High temperature performance solid epoxy resin for fusion bonded epoxy powder
coatings.

FORTEGRATM 400

960 1060

not available

Standard bisphenol A solid epoxy resin modied with FORTEGRA epoxy toughener.

Specialty Solids

for formulation purposes

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Solid Epoxy Resins (continued)

Grade
EEW

(gr/eq)

Solution
Viscosity5
(cSt @ 25 C)

Description

High Molecular Weight Solids

D.E.R.TM 666E

1350 1650

1500 2200

High molecular weight 6-type epoxy resin particularly suitable for higher solids can
coatings.

D.E.R. 6670

1600 1900

1300 2100

Internally exibilised high molecular weight solid epoxy resin for small diamater pipes or
re-bar coatings.

D.E.R. 667-20

1600 1950

1300 4000

High reactivity, high molecular weight 7-type epoxy resin designed for use in one pack
stoving enamels in combination with heat reactive crosslinking agents. Finishes made
from D.E.R. 667-20 resin are suitable for metal decoration, interior and exterior can
coatings, tube and drum linings, coil primers and many other industrial applications.

D.E.R. 667E

1600 1950

2000 2900

High molecular weight 7-type epoxy resin similar to D.E.R. 667-20 with slightly
improved solution stability.

D.E.R. 668-20

2000 3500

2700 5000

High molecular weight 8-type epoxy resin designed for use in one pack stoving
enamels for metal decoration, interior and exterior can coatings, tube and drum linings,
coil primers and many other industrial applications.

D.E.R. 669-20

3500 5500

4400 10000

High reactivity high molecular weight 9-type epoxy resin designed for use in one pack
stoving enamels for metal decoration, interior and exterior can coatings, tube and drum
linings, coil primers and many other industrial applications.

D.E.R. 669E

2500 4000

4500 10000

High molecular weight 9-type epoxy resin similar to D.E.R. 669-20 with slightly
improved solution stability.

Epoxy Novolac Resins

Grade

EEW on
Solids
(gr/eq)

Viscosity
Description
(mPa.s @ 25 C)

D.E.N.TM 425

169 175

9500 12500

This liquid epoxy novolac resin fills the gap between bisphenol F epoxy resins and
viscous epoxy novolac resins. Its multi-functionality ( 2.5) produces a tightly cross-linked
network, yielding improved high temperature performance and resistance against various
chemicals. Unlike other epoxy novolac resins, this grade does not necessarily require
post-cure.

D.E.N. 431

172 179

1100 17006

D.E.N. 431 epoxy novolac resin has multi-epoxy functionality ( 2.8) which makes it
useful in adhesives, electrical and structural laminates, coatings and castings for
elevated temperature service. D.E.N. 431 exhibit high chemical resistance and excellent
elevated temperature performance. Adhesives based on D.E.N. 431 are ideal binders for
abrasives in grinding and polishing products.

D.E.N. 438

176 181

31000 400006

D.E.N. 438 epoxy novolac resin is a widely used general purpose epoxy novolac resin. It
is recognised as a standard for high temperature applications. D.E.N. 438 has multiepoxy functionality ( 3.6).

D.E.N. 438-A85

176 181

500 1200

Solution of D.E.N. 438 in acetone.

D.E.N. 438-EK85

176 181

600 1600

Solution of D.E.N. 438 in methyl ethyl ketone.

D.E.N. 438-X80

176 181

1200 2000

Solution of D.E.N. 438 in xylene.

D.E.N. 439

191 210

15000 350007

D.E.N. 439 epoxy novolac resin is a widely used general purpose epoxy novolac resin.
D.E.N. 439 has multi-epoxy functionality (3.8) which is slightly more reactive than
D.E.N. 438 epoxy novolac resin.
40 wt % in diethylene glycol mono-butylether
at 51.7 C
7
at 71 C
5
6

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