EPOXY BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION

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1 EPOXY BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION Curing Agents and Selected Resins Europe Middle East Africa

2 Innovative Products and Technology A Robust Toolbox for Building & Construction With a heritage built on more than 50 continuous years in the industry, Dow continues to be the reliable leader in innovative epoxy product and technology solutions. As part of its innovation leadership, Dow offers a robust portfolio of epoxy products for the building & construction industry, including epoxy products formerly offered by Dow UPPC, to help meet specific civil engineering application requirements. 2

3 In addition to providing one of the broadest epoxy offerings today, our epoxy innovation pipeline part of Dow s $1.6 billion annual investment in research & development ensures that the epoxy products your industry will require tomorrow are being created by Dow today. Low emission curing agents, products developed for curing under challenging conditions, and products with improved UV stability for enhanced aesthetics are examples of the pioneering technology resulting from our continued investment in research and development. Beyond technology development, we are also a source of technical support, helping you apply our solutions effectively so your customers achieve their desired results. Our comprehensive service model which combines the epoxy sales and technical service organization and our technical competence center in Baltringen, Germany gives you access to local know-how and support and world-class technical resources. Dow leadership in epoxy technology spans half a century, with a legacy of innovative technology, high quality products and attention to customer service that we carry forward today. Our commitment to the epoxy building & construction industry includes adhering to the highest standards for safety in the manufacture, storage, transport, use and disposal of our products. 3

4 Solutions for Building & Construction High Performance Products Recommended D.E.H. Products for Your Building & Construction Applications Dow epoxy products are available for a wide range of civil engineering, infrastructure and other building & construction applications. Selection of the proper epoxy curing agents is the starting point for development of formulations with the viscosity, reactivity, pot life, cure rate, chemical resistance, wear resistance, adhesion, flexibility and other properties required to meet your specific formulating, application and end-use requirements. Use the chart below to identify curing agents best suited for your application needs. Polyamides Aliphatic and Cycloaliphatic Blend Hardeners Aliphatic and Cycloaliphatic Adduct Hardeners Application Impregnation/Primers Mortars & Grouts Roller Coat Flooring Self-leveling Flooring Structural Adhesives Crack Sealing and Injection Chemical Anchoring D.E.H. TM 1450 D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H. 262 D.E.H. 269 D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H

5 Aliphatic and Cycloaliphatic Adduct Hardeners Mannich Base Hardeners and LTC Hardeners Waterborne Hardeners D.E.H. TM 445 D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H. 480 D.E.H. 487 D.E.H. 488 D.E.H. 489 D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H. 613 D.E.H. 614 D.E.H. 615 D.E.H. 618 D.E.H. 619 D.E.H. 620 D.E.H. 622 D.E.H. 800 D.E.H. 804 D.E.H. 805 D.E.H. 806 D.E.H. 810 D.E.H. 813 D.E.H

6 Solutions for Building & Construction INNOVATION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY Meeting Important Performance Requirements Dow epoxy curing agents help you develop formulations that meet important building & construction application and performance requirements. They can provide Excellent resistance to acids, organic solvents and other chemicals, for long-term durable performance and easier maintenance. High mechanical strength and toughness properties to stand up to heavy loads and resist impact damage and other abuse. Also high flexural strength to withstand elongation, compressive and bending forces. Low temperature and rapid curing capabilities while maintaining good pot life, to extend the floor application season and speed project completion. Improved environmental performance with low emission products to improve air quality. Long-lasting, appealing aesthetics with enhanced UV stability and excellent long-term resistance to wear. 6

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8 Solutions for Building & Construction Chemical Resistance Epoxy products from Dow can be used to create flooring and other epoxy systems that exhibit excellent resistance to acids, organic solvents and other chemicals for long-term durable performance in industrial environments. Careful choice of resin and hardener combinations will enable our customers to create formulations which fulfill their desired chemical resistance properties. Top Performing Dow Epoxy Products for Chemical Resistance D.E.R. 3571/ D.E.H D.E.R. 3531/ D.E.H. 619 Solvent Resistance D.E.R D.E.H D.E.H. 455 MIBK H 2 SO 4 20% 0-20 NaOH 20% MIBK H 2 SO 4 20% 0-20 NaOH 20% D.E.H Xylene -100 H-ac 5% Xylene -100 H-ac 5% D.E.H. 488 D.E.H. 455 D.E.R Acid Resistance D.E.H D.E.H , D.E.H. 619, D.E.H. 620 B.P.G. 5b 2 Benzene H-ac 10% B.P.G. 5b 2 Benzene H-ac 10% 1 D.E.H. 613 and D.E.H. 614 show similar chemical resistance properties 2 48 Vol.-% Ethanol/48 Vol.-% Isopropanol/4 Vol.-% Water 8

9 Mechanical Strength and Increased Flexibility The high mechanical strength and toughness properties of flooring systems formulated using epoxy products from Dow provide the high load-bearing properties necessary in many industrial environments. Flexural strength properties can be enhanced to increase toughness, protecting flooring surfaces from impact damage, abrasive wear, and other abuse. The following test data show the mechanical data of a variety of resin and hardener systems. E-Modulus (N/mm 2 ) Comparison D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H. 622 D.E.H D.E.H Dow Standard System D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H. D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H. 622 D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H. 488 D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H Tensile Test -- ISO (test piece type 1A) Climate; conditioning; time 14d 23 C 1 E-modulus [N/mm²] Tensile strength [N/mm²] Elongation at break (%) 2,1 2,0 1,9 0,5 0,5 2,4 2, Bending Test -- ISO 178 (DIN 53452) Climate; conditioning; time 8d 23 C + 3h 80 C 1 Flexural strength [N/mm²] n.a. n.a. Compressive Test -- ISO 604/B/5 Climate; conditioning; time 14d 23 C 1 Flexural strength [N/mm²] n.a. n.a. 1 All systems utilize D.E.R unless otherwise noted 2 Resin = D.E.R Resin = D.E.R

10 Solutions for Building & Construction Curing at the Limits..If Temperature and Time Count! The Dow curing agent portfolio includes several products which can be cured at temperatures around 0 C as well as very rapid cure systems at and below room temperature. These products enable our customers to extend the season for installation of flooring and to use the flooring very soon after application, providing a short back to service time. Temperature Recommendation Ranking 15 C D.E.H. 487 D.E.H C D.E.H. 489 D.E.H D.E.H. 619 D.E.H C D.E.H. 614 D.E.H. 615 D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H C D.E.H D.E.H. 622 Low Temperature Curing Data* Shore D Hardness Development of D.E.H. 622 at -5 C with Different D.E.R. Epoxy Resins Curing Agent HEW (g/eq) Visc. 25 C (mpa s) Mixing ratio (g/100g resin) Resin Pot life (min) Tg1 ( C) Shore D 7 C/ 65% r.h./24h D.E.H. TM D.E.R. TM , D.E.H D.E.R , D.E.H D.E.R , D.E.H D.E.R , Shore D hardness D.E.R. TM 3581 D.E.R D.E.R best-fit curve best-fit curve best-fit curve D.E.H D.E.R , * Typical properties, not to be construed as specifications Curing time [h] 10

11 Innovative Epoxy Products from Dow Help You Meet Emission Standards Dow adheres to the highest standards for safety in the manufacture, storage, transport, use and disposal of our epoxy products. But our commitment to responsible stewardship of the environment, human health and safety extends to the products we offer. Our newest innovative product line of emission-minimized D.E.H. hardeners can be used to formulate primer and top coat floorings while meeting the most stringent emission regulations. Products on this page are our newest generation of emission-minimized hardeners. In the product listing at the end of this brochure are additional products that do not contain alkyl-phenols, benzyl alcohol or VOCs. New Generation of Emission-Minimized Hardeners D.E.H. 36 D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H D.E.H. 804 D.E.H. 805 Key feature Primer Self-leveling flooring Non-reactive diluent for epoxy resins and hardeners, possible alternative to benzyl alcohol Low viscosity hardener for universal primer application Polyaminoamide curing agent for wet and difficult substrates Fully reactive hardener for the most stringent emission requirements Fast shore D hardness development at low temperature Waterborne hardener ideal for thick layers and application on green concrete Waterborne curing agent especially for low to high gloss top-coats Roller coat flooring Product characteristics No VOC No benzyl alcohol No alkyl phenols Passed AgBB evaluation scheme when cured with epoxy resins Label A+ according to French legislation when cured with epoxy resins Technologies used to develop these products include Non-VOC, non-reactive diluent 100% reactive hardeners Waterborne hardeners Non-VOC containing hardeners 11

12 Solutions for Building & Construction Compliance with REACH Regulation In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), all REACH relevant substances manufactured in or imported into the European Union by Dow and contained in our Epoxy Products have been registered or will be registered within the relevant deadlines. In Dow s opinion, REACH represents an extraordinary opportunity for the chemical industry, its suppliers and customers to work together to protect the environment and to ensure a future for the chemical industry in Europe. This is why Dow also supports its partner companies through various ventures, including a website where customers and suppliers can find REACH relevant information. For more information, see: 12

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15 CURING AGENTS FOR BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION APPLICATIONS Product name Recommended epoxy resin AHEW, g/eq Color max, Gardner Pot life, min (with reference resin) 1 Viscosity, mpa.s (25 C) Description Benefits/Applications Polyamidoamides D.E.H. TM 1450 D.E.R (D.E.R. 331) D.E.H D.E.R D.E.H D.E.R (D.E.R. 3531) Aliphatic and cycloaliphatic blend hardeners D.E.H D.E.R D.E.H D.E.R (D.E.R. 3113) D.E.H D.E.R D.E.H D.E.R D.E.H Epoxy Curing Agent is a formulated polyaminoamide adduct curing agent for epoxy resins D.E.H Epoxy Curing Agent is a formulated polyaminoamide-based curing agent for epoxy resins. The product contains no VOC* and no alkyl phenol D.E.H Epoxy Curing Agent is a formulated polyaminoamide adduct curing agent for epoxy resins. The product contains no VOC* and no alkyl phenol D.E.H Epoxy Curing Agent is a modified polyamine-based epoxy curing agent for epoxy resins. This product contains nonyl phenol D.E.H Epoxy Curing Agent is a low viscosity modified cycloaliphatic polyamine-based curing agent for epoxy resins D.E.H Epoxy Curing Agent is a low viscosity, modified cycloaliphatic amine-based curing agent for epoxy resins. This product contains nonyl phenol D.E.H Epoxy Curing Agent is a high viscosity modified cycloaliphatic polyamine-based curing agent for epoxy resins. This product contains nonyl phenol. D.E.H is a hydrophobic curing agent providing epoxy systems with excellent adhesion on humid and difficult-to-wet substrates. It can therefore be used for primers on concrete, for high solids, pigmented anticorrosion coatings on steel and for structural adhesives. D.E.H is suitable for formulation of VOC-free mortars and grouts, especially for water washable tile grouts. D.E.H is a hydrophobic curing agent providing epoxy systems with excellent adhesion on humid and difficult-to-wet substrates. It can therefore be used for primers on concrete, for high solids, pigmented anticorrosion coatings on steel, and for structural adhesives. D.E.H is especially suitable for embedding compounds and casting resin coatings, resulting in tack-free surfaces. Epoxy systems cured with D.E.H have good flexibility. This makes it suitable for use in crack bridging applications. D.E.H is fast curing and suitable for formulation of crackinjection systems in combination with D.E.R epoxy resin. It is also suitable for the formulation of primers for curing at low temperatures. D.E.H is recommended for highly filled coating compounds and mortars. It is also recommended for casting resins, glass fiber reinforced plastics (GRP) and adhesives. It is suitable for fast curing epoxy systems, curing at temperatures above 5 C. D.E.H can also be used as an accelerator. D.E.H has performance properties similar to D.E.H and is nonyl phenol free. D.E.H is recommended for formulations where improved flexibility is needed. D.E.H is suitable for fast curing epoxy resin systems, curing at temperatures above 5 C. D.E.H has performance properties similar to D.E.H and is nonyl phenol free. 1 GELNORM Geltimer-TC, 100g, 23 C, 50% RH *According to the European Directive 2004/42/EC 15

16 Solutions for Building & Construction Product name Recommended epoxy resin AHEW, g/eq Color max, Gardner Pot life, min (with reference resin) 1 Viscosity, mpa.s (25 C) Description Benefits/Applications Aliphatic and cycloaliphatic blend hardeners (continued) D.E.H. 262 D.E.R D.E.R D.E.H. 269 D.E.R (D.E.R. 3112) D.E.H D.E.R D.E.H D.E.R D.E.H D.E.R (D.E.R. 3531) D.E.H D.E.R D.E.R (D.E.R. 3581) D.E.H. 262 Epoxy Curing Agent is a low viscosity modified cycloaliphatic polyamine curing agent for epoxy resins D.E.H. 269 Epoxy Curing Agent is a modified cycloaliphatic polyamine-based, VOC-free* curing agent for epoxy resins. The product contains nonyl phenol D.E.H Epoxy Curing Agent is a high viscosity, modified cycloaliphatic polyaminebased curing agent for epoxy resins. The product contains no VOC* and no alkyl phenol D.E.H Epoxy Curing Agent is a low viscosity, modified cycloaliphatic polyamine-based curing agent for epoxy resins. The product contains no VOC* and no alkyl phenol D.E.H Epoxy Curing Agent is a low viscosity modified polyamine-based curing agent for epoxy resins. The product contains no VOC* and no alkyl phenol D.E.H Epoxy Curing Agent is a modified cycloaliphatic polyamine-based curing agent for epoxy resins. D.E.H. 262 is a standard epoxy curing agent for use in primers, mortars, screeds and grouts. D.E.H. 269 is a standard epoxy curing agent for use in primers, mortars, screeds and grouts. In combination with D.E.R D.E.H. 269 is suitable for 3 to 1 ratio systems. D.E.H is recommended for formulations where improved flexibility is needed. D.E.H is suitable for fast curing epoxy resin systems, curing at temperatures above 5 C. In combination with D.E.R :1 ratio systems can be achieved. D.E.H is recommended for highly filled coating compounds and mortars. It is also recommended for casting resins, glass fiber reinforced plastics (GRP) and adhesives. It is suitable for fast curing epoxy systems, curing at temperatures above 5 C. D.E.H can also be used as an accelerator. D.E.H could pass the AgBB evaluation scheme and get labeled A+ according to the French labeling of construction products evaluation scheme. D.E.H offers a long working time and quick Shore D hardness development. Due to its low viscosity it can be also used to develop highly filled mortars and scratch-coats. D.E.H offers very rapid curing and is therefore highly suitable for formulation of chemical anchoring systems and can also be used as an accelerator. It is also suitable for primer formulations if curing is required at temperatures down to -5 C. 1 GELNORM Geltimer-TC, 100g, 23 C, 50% RH *According to the European Directive 2004/42/EC 16

17 Product name Recommended epoxy resin AHEW, g/eq Color max, Gardner Pot life, min (with reference resin) 1 Viscosity, mpa.s (25 C) Description Benefits/Applications Aliphatic and cycloaliphatic adduct hardeners D.E.H D.E.R (D.E.R. 331) D.E.H D.E.R D.E.H Epoxy Curing Agent is a modified cycloaliphatic polyamine-based curing agent for epoxy resins, with a very long potlife. The product contains nonyl phenol D.E.H Epoxy Curing Agent is a fast curing, modified cycloaliphatic polyamine-based curing agent for epoxy resins with long potlife. The product contains nonyl phenol. Epoxy systems cured with D.E.H offer good color and light stability and are therefore suitable for high quality industrial floors and sealer coats. D.E.H has similar performance properties as D.E.H and is nonyl phenol free. Epoxy systems cured with D.E.H offer good color and light stability and are therefore suitable for high quality industrial floors and sealer coats. D.E.H has similar performance properties as D.E.H and is nonyl phenol free. D.E.H D.E.R D.E.H D.E.R D.E.R D.E.H D.E.R D.E.H D.E.R D.E.H D.E.R D.E.H D.E.R D.E.H Epoxy Curing Agent is a fast curing, modified cycloaliphatic polyamine-based curing agent for epoxy resins. The product contains nonyl phenol D.E.H Epoxy Curing Agent is a cycloaliphatic polyamine adduct curing agent for epoxy resins D.E.H Epoxy Curing Agent is a cycloaliphatic polyamine adduct curing agent for epoxy resins D.E.H Epoxy Curing Agent is a low viscosity cycloaliphatic polyamine curing agent for epoxy resins D.E.H Epoxy Curing Agent is a low viscosity, modified cycloaliphatic polyamine curing agent for epoxy resins. The product contains nonyl phenol D.E.H Epoxy Curing Agent is a low viscosity, modified cycloaliphatic polyamine-based epoxy curing agent. The product contains nonyl phenol. Epoxy systems cured with D.E.H offer good color and light stability and are therefore suitable for high quality industrial floors and sealer coats. D.E.H has similar performance properties as D.E.H and is nonyl phenol free. D.E.H is used for high chemical resistant coatings with low tendency to blooming and can achieve above 10 C and up to 80 % relative humidity tack-free surfaces. Resulting coating systems are light and colour stable. In combination with D.E.R. 3571, better solvent resistance can be achieved. D.E.H is suitable for high quality coatings and flooring with good UV stability, mechanical properties and increased impact resistance. Epoxy Systems cured with D.E.H above 10 C offer high quality surfaces. D.E.H has low viscosity and is especially suitable for color quartz. Epoxy Systems cured with D.E.H offer very good UV-stability. D.E.H is a standard epoxy curing agent for highly filled selflevelling coating systems, mortars, screeds and primers with extended pot life compared to D.E.H D.E.H. 487 has performance properties similar to D.E.H and is nonyl phenol free. D.E.H is a standard epoxy curing agent for highly filled selflevelling coating systems, mortars, screeds and primers. D.E.H. 488 and D.E.H. 489 have performance properties similar to D.E.H and are nonyl phenol free. 1 GELNORM Geltimer-TC, 100g, 23 C, 50% RH 17

18 Solutions for Building & Construction Product name Recommended epoxy resin AHEW, g/eq Color max, Gardner Pot life, min (with reference resin) 1 Viscosity, mpa.s (25 C) Description Benefits/Applications Aliphatic and cycloaliphatic blend adduct hardeners (continued) D.E.H. 444 D.E.R D.E.R D.E.H. 445 D.E.R D.E.R D.E.H D.E.R D.E.H D.E.R D.E.H D.E.R D.E.H D.E.R (D.E.R. 3581) D.E.H D.E.R D.E.R (D.E.R. 3911) D.E.H. 480 D.E.R D.E.H. 487 D.E.R GELNORM Geltimer-TC, 100g, 23 C, 50% RH D.E.H. 444 Epoxy Curing Agent is a low viscosity modified cycloaliphatic amine-based curing agent for epoxy resins D.E.H. 445 Epoxy Curing Agent is a modified cylcoalipatic amine-based curing agent for epoxy resins D.E.H Epoxy Curing Agent is a modified cycloaliphatic polyamine curing agent for epoxy resins with extended pot life D.E.H Epoxy Curing Agent is a modified cycloaliphatic polyamine curing agent for epoxy resins D.E.H Epoxy Curing Agent is a modified cycloaliphatic polyamine curing agent for epoxy resins D.E.H Epoxy Curing Agent is a modified cycloaliphatic polyamine curing agent for epoxy resins D.E.H Epoxy Curing Agent is a modified cycloaliphatic polyamine curing agent for epoxy resins D.E.H. 480 Epoxy Curing Agent is a low viscosity cycloaliphatic curing agent for epoxy resins D.E.H. 487 Epoxy Curing Agent is a low viscosity, modified cycloaliphatic polyamine-based curing agent for epoxy resins. D.E.H. 444 is suitable for top coats, mortar and coating systems. Epoxy systems cured with D.E.H. 444 offer very good UV-stability for high decorative purposes with extended pot life compared to D.E.H D.E.H. 445 is low in viscosity and is suitable for top coats, mortar and coating systems. Epoxy systems cured with D.E.H. 445 offer very good UV-stability and high chemical resistance for decorative purposes. Epoxy systems cured with D.E.H offer good color and light stability and are, therefore, suitable for high quality industrial floors and sealer coats for curing at ambient temperature. Epoxy systems cured with D.E.H offer good color and light stability and are therefore, suitable for high quality industrial floors and sealer coats and have faster hardness development compared to D.E.H Epoxy systems cured with D.E.H offer good color and light stability and are therefore, suitable for high quality industrial floors and sealer coats and have faster hardness development compared to D.E.H D.E.H is suitable for paints, coatings and mortars and offers systems with good UV-stability and good durability. D.E.H is recommended for elastic intermediate layers, especially when used in combination with D.E.R It can provide very high flexibility with elongation at break around 200%. D.E.H. 480 is suitable for epoxy systems where good UV stability is required. The product is especially suitable for coloured quartz applications because of its low viscosity. D.E.H. 487 is a standard epoxy curing agent for highly filled self-levelling coating systems, mortars, screeds and primers. Epoxy systems cured with D.E.H. 487 offer properties similar to systems cured with D.E.H D.E.H. 487 is recommended when extended pot life is desired.

19 Product name Recommended epoxy resin AHEW, g/eq Color max, Gardner Pot life, min (with reference resin) 1 Viscosity, mpa.s (25 C) Description Benefits/Applications Aliphatic and cycloaliphatic blend adduct hardeners (continued) D.E.H. 488 D.E.R D.E.H. 489 D.E.R D.E.H D.E.R D.E.R (D.E.R. 3531) D.E.H D.E.R (D.E.R. 3531) D.E.H D.E.R D.E.R (D.E.R. 3274) D.E.H. 488 Epoxy Curing Agent is a low viscosity, modified cycloaliphatic polyamine-based curing agent for epoxy resins D.E.H. 489 Epoxy Curing Agent is a low viscosity, solvent-free, modified cycloaliphatic polyaminebased curing agent for epoxy resins D.E.H Epoxy Curing Agent is a modified polyamine curing agent for epoxy resins. It is a fully reactive curing agent. The product contains no VOC* and no alkyl phenol D.E.H Epoxy Curing Agent is a modified polyamine-based epoxy curing agent. The product contains no VOC* and no alkyl phenol D.E.H Epoxy Curing Agent is a fast curing curing agent for epoxy resins. The product contains no VOC* and no alkyl phenol. D.E.H. 488 is a standard epoxy curing agent for highly filled self-levelling coating systems, mortars, screeds and primers. Epoxy systems cured with D.E.H. 488 offer properties similar to systems cured with D.E.H D.E.H. 488 is recommended when a shorter pot life is desired. D.E.H. 489 is a standard fast curing epoxy curing agent for highly filled self-levelling coating systems, mortars, screeds and primers. D.E.H. 487, D.E.H. 488 and D.E.H. 489 are standard curing agents with similar performance properties. D.E.H. 489 is recommended for fast curing systems. Systems based on D.E.R and D.E.H passed the AgBB evaluation scheme and the A+ label according to the French labeling of construction products evaluation scheme. D.E.H based floorings exhibit superior mechanical properties, making this fully reactive curing agent also suitable for use in industrial environments. Chemical resistance and reactivity can be adjusted by using D.E.H in combination with D.E.R Systems based on D.E.R and D.E.H passed the AgBB evaluation scheme and A+ label according to the French labeling of construction products evaluation scheme. D.E.H offers rapid shore D hardness development and is therefore suitable to accelerate low-emission flooring systems. D.E.H is based on raw materials listed in the European potable water directive and can also be used as an accelerator, especially for low emission systems. 1 GELNORM Geltimer-TC, 100g, 23 C, 50% RH *According to the European Directive 2004/42/EC 19

20 Solutions for Building & Construction Product name Recommended epoxy resin AHEW, g/eq Color max, Gardner Pot life, min (with reference resin) 1 Viscosity, mpa.s (25 C) Description Benefits/Applications Mannich base hardeners and LTC hardeners D.E.H. 613 D.E.R D.E.H. 613 Epoxy Curing Agent is a fast curing Mannich base curing agent for epoxy resins. It contains no VOC.* D.E.H. 613 is suitable for curing above 0 C. Epoxy systems cured with D.E.H. 613 have high chemical resistance and low tendency for blushing. D.E.H. 613 is an accelerated Mannich base. D.E.H. 613 can be also used to increase reactivity at low temperatures. D.E.H. 614 D.E.R D.E.H. 615 D.E.R D.E.H. 618 D.E.R D.E.H. 619 D.E.R (D.E.R. 3261) D.E.H. 620 D.E.R D.E.R (D.E.R. 3262) D.E.H. 622 D.E.R D.E.H. 614 Epoxy Curing Agent is a solvent-free, Mannich base curing agent for epoxy resins. It contains no VOC.* D.E.H. 615 Epoxy Curing Agent is a low viscosity, solvent-free, Mannich base curing agent for epoxy resins. It contains no VOC.* D.E.H. 618 Epoxy Curing Agent is a low viscosity, solvent-free modified, Mannich base curing agent for epoxy resins. It contains no VOC.* D.E.H. 619 Epoxy Curing Agent is a VOC* free, modified Mannich base curing agent for epoxy resins D.E.H. 620 Epoxy Curing Agent is a modified Mannich base curing agent for epoxy resins. The product is VOC free.* D.E.H. 622 Epoxy Curing Agent is a modified amine curing agent for epoxy resins. The product contains no VOC* and no alkyl phenol. D.E.H. 614 is suitable for curing above 5 C. Epoxy systems cured with D.E.H. 614 have high chemical resistance and low tendency for blushing. D.E.H. 614 can also be used to increase reactivity at low temperatures and accelerate system curing speed. D.E.H. 615 is suitable for curing of epoxy resin systems above 5 C. Epoxy systems cured with D.E.H. 615 have high chemical resistance and low tendency for blushing. D.E.H. 615 can also be used to increase reactivity at low temperatures and accelerate system curing speed. D.E.H. 618 curing agent is fast curing. It is recommended in combination with D.E.R for primer applications on substrates with a risk of damp penetration. To further improve adhesion to humid substrates, 1 to 2 weight % of aminosilane can be added. D.E.H. 619 is suitable for Epoxy formulations in the building & construction and coatings industries. Epoxy systems cured with D.E.H. 619 offer improved chemical resistance. D.E.H. 619 is suitable for curing of epoxy systems at temperatures above 10 C. D.E.H. 620 is based on raw materials listed in the European potable water directive and is suitable for curing temperatures above 10 C. For formulations to meet the requirements of European potable water listing, a combination of D.E.R and D.E.H. 620 is recommended. D.E.H. 622 is suitable for adhesives and anchor systems and is suitable for low temperature curing down to -5 C, and can also be used as an accelerator. 1 GELNORM Geltimer-TC, 100g, 23 C, 50% RH *According to the European Directive 2004/42/EC 20

21 Product name Recommended epoxy resin AHEW, g/eq Color max, Gardner Pot life, min (with reference resin) 1 Viscosity, mpa.s (25 C) Description Benefits/Applications Waterborne hardeners D.E.H. 800 D.E.R D.E.R D.E.R. 913 D.E.R. 915 D.E.H. 804 D.E.R D.E.R D.E.H. 805 D.E.R D.E.R D.E.R. 915 D.E.H. 806 D.E.R. 915 D.E.R D.E.H. 810 D.E.R D.E.R D.E.R. 914 D.E.H. 813 D.E.R D.E.R. 915 D.E.H. 820 D.E.R D.E.R (D.E.R. 915) D.E.H. 800 Epoxy Curing Agent is a polyamineadduct-based epoxy curing agent dissolved in water and designed to emulsify epoxy resins. The product contains no VOC* and no alkyl phenol D.E.H. 804 Epoxy Curing Agent is an amine curing agent dissolved in water and designed to emulsify epoxy resins. The product contains no VOC* and no alkyl phenol D.E.H. 805 Epoxy Curing Agent is an amine curing agent dissolved in water and designed to emulsify epoxy resins. The product contains no VOC* and no alkyl phenol D.E.H. 806 Epoxy Curing Agent is a polyamineadduct-based epoxy curing agent dissolved in water and designed to emulsify epoxy resins. The product contains no VOC* and no alkyl phenol D.E.H. 810 Epoxy Curing Agent is a polyamineadduct-based epoxy curing agent dissolved in water and designed to emulsify epoxy resins. The product contains no VOC* and no alkyl phenol D.E.H. 813 Epoxy Curing Agent is a polyamineadduct-based epoxy curing agent dissolved in water and designed to emulsify epoxy resins. The product contains no VOC* and no alkyl phenol D.E.H. 820 Epoxy Curing Agent is a polyamineadduct-based epoxy curing agent dissolved in water and designed to emulsify epoxy resins. The product contains no VOC* and no alkyl phenol. D.E.H. 800 is used for impregnation and coating of concrete substrates or for ECC applications, typically in combination with epoxy resin blends. In combination with a solid resin emulsion such as D.E.R. 915, D.E.H. 800 also shows good anticorrosion properties. D.E.H. 804 serves as a curing agent for self-leveling flooring. Systems based on D.E.R and D.E.H. 804 could pass the AgBB evaluation scheme and get labeled A+ according to the French labeling of construction products evaluation scheme. D.E.H. 804 is also suitable for the development of flooring on green concrete or where water is expected to migrate from the substrate. D.E.H. 805 is suitable for primer and top-coats. Primer based on D.E.R. 805 in combination with D.E.R could pass the AgBB evaluation scheme and get labeled A+ according to the French labeling of construction products evaluation scheme. D.E.H. 805 can be used to develop roller coat formulations with a matte, satin or high gloss finish. D.E.H. 806 is recommended for the impregnation and coating of concrete substrates in combination with D.E.R or D.E.R epoxy resins. When used in combination with a solid epoxy resin dispersion. D.E.H. 806 is compatible with pure zinc phosphate as an active anti-corrosive pigment and will show good anticorrosion properties. D.E.H. 810 provides low viscous epoxy systems with a long and a visible end of potlife. Recommended epoxy resins are D.E.R. 3531, D.E.R and D.E.R D.E.H. 813 epoxy curing agent is recommended for use with solid epoxy resin dispersions for anti-corrosion coatings. Formulations based on D.E.H. 813 show very short drying times and fast hardness development. D.E.H. 813 is compatible with pure zinc phosphate as an active anti-corrosive pigment. D.E.H. 820 is used for impregnation and coating of concrete substrates. In combination with D.E.R. 915 the system will show good anticorrosion properties. D.E.H. 820 can be used to develop roller coat formulations from a matte to a very high gloss finish. 1 GELNORM Geltimer-TC, 100g, 23 C, 50% RH *According to the European Directive 2004/42/EC 21

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23 Epoxy Resins for Building & Construction Applications Dow also offers a full range of epoxy resins and diluents. A full listing of all Dow epoxy resins and diluents can be found in our Epoxy Resins Overview Brochure or in the Dow Epoxy Resin Product Finder at Below you will find a selection of epoxy resins frequently used in building and construction applications. Product Name Description EEW on solids (gr/eq) Viscosity 25 C) Description Selected Dow Epoxy Resins for Building and Construction* D.E.R. 331 Bisphenol-A Epoxy Resin D.E.R. 331 Epoxy Resin is 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 D.E.R D.E.R D.E.R D.E.R D.E.R D.E.R D.E.R D.E.R D.E.R Modified Bisphenol-A Epoxy Resin Modified Bisphenol-A Epoxy Resin Modified Bisphenol-A Epoxy Resin Modified Bisphenol-A/F Epoxy Resin Modified Bisphenol-A/F Epoxy Resin Modified Bisphenol-A/F Epoxy Resin Modified Bisphenol-A/F Epoxy Resin Modified Bisphenol-A/F Epoxy Resin Modified Bisphenol-A/F Epoxy Resin Modified Bisphenol-A/F Epoxy Resin D.E.R Epoxy Resin is a modified liquid epoxy resin of very low viscosity. This liquid epoxy resin has been designed for primer systems especially in combination with D.E.H amine blend epoxy hardener at a 100:30 parts by weight ratio D.E.R Epoxy Resin is a low viscosity liquid epoxy resin modified with a mono-functional reactive diluent. The resin has very low vapour pressure and is very suitable for use in waterborne epoxy binder systems D.E.R Epoxy Resin is a liquid bisphenol A epoxy resin modified with a mono-functional reactive diluent. The reactive diluent provides good pigment/filler/substrate wetting. Moreover, cured binder systems show good mechanical properties and chemical resistance to a variety of chemical substances. This resin can also serve as a basis for coating and composite applications intended for European potable water contact applications D.E.R Epoxy Resin is a low viscosity-modified liquid epoxy resin suitable for the building industry. With curing agents such as D.E.H. 269 or D.E.H. 262, it is suitable for standard primer and mortar 3:1 systems D.E.R Epoxy Resin is a low viscosity and excellent crystallization-resistant liquid epoxy resin. The resin is the starting base resin for civil engineering formulations offering the best compromise between mechanical and chemical resistance properties, and reaction speed D.E.R Epoxy Resin is a lower viscosity version of D.E.R epoxy resin allowing higher filler loadings D.E.R Epoxy Resin is a bisphenol A/F based epoxy resin modified with a bi-functional reactive diluent. The use of a bi-functional reactive diluent is mainly responsible for the improved reactivity as well as solvent resistance compared to similar products modified with a mono-functional reactive diluent D.E.R Epoxy Resin is based on Bisphenol-A/F epoxy resin and modified with a bi-functional reactive diluent. Suitable for floorings and top-coats D.E.R Epoxy Resin is based on Bisphenol-A/F epoxy resin and modified with a bi-functional reactive diluent with a more environmentally friendly profile (lower vapour pressure) and improved UV resistance D.E.R Epoxy Resin is a special liquid epoxy resin intended to be used as a flexibilizer for other epoxy binder systems. D.E.R Toughened Epoxy Resin D.E.R Epoxy Resin is a toughened epoxy resin that is combined with D.E.H to develop for cold-elastic systems such as crackbridging coatings, for flexible liquid films, and flexible encapsulating compounds. D.E.R. 913 Waterborne Epoxy Resin (as supplied) D.E.R. 914 Waterborne Epoxy Resin (as supplied) D.E.R. 915 Waterborne Epoxy Resin (solids content) D.E.R. 913 Epoxy Resin is a liquid epoxy resin emulsion used for waterborne systems with improved reactivity, 67% solids D.E.R. 914 Epoxy Resin is a higher molecular weight epoxy resin dispersion offering improved chemical resistance and reactivity. Suitable for the manufacture of water-based emulsion paints, paints and anticorrosive coatings. 60% solids. D.E.R. 915 Epoxy Resin is an aqueous solid 1-type epoxy resin dispersion of the D.E.R. 671 solid epoxy resin type. This resin emulsion can be used for corrosion protection applications on steel and for coatings on concrete. *For a full listing of Dow epoxy resins and diluents, please check the Epoxy Resin Overview Brochure or the Epoxy Product Finder at 23

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