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 What
is Epoxy?
ep·ox·ide
( -p k s d,
 -pk-)
n. In both senses also called epoxy.
1. A ring-shaped organic
compound consisting of an
oxygen atom bonded to two
other atoms, usually
of carbon, that are already bonded
to each other.
2.
A compound containing such
a structure.
Epoxy,
or Epoxy resin, is an adhesive which comes as 2 separate
parts; a hardener and a resin. Epoxy is the standard
adhesive used by most rocket builders for High Power
Rockets, and is also used for industrial coating such as
processing tanks.
ALL ARCOR®
EPOXIES ARE SOLVENT FREE!
a.
Why use epoxy coatings?
Epoxy
coatings are used because of their outstanding chemical
resistance, durability, low porosity and strong bond
strength. Better protective coatings are available but not
as common, field applied, brush-on, roll-on, or trowel-on
coatings.
b. What
agents are in epoxy?
Epoxies consist of a
‘base' and a ‘curing' agent. The two components are
mixed in a certain ratio. A chemical reaction occurs between
the two parts generating heat (exotherm) and hardening the
mixture into an inert, hard ‘plastic'.
c.
What color is epoxy?
Epoxy is yellow, chalk
(or more commonly least lose their gloss), in direct
sunlight (UV). The yellowing can be a real problem. For
pigmented epoxies select colors that are dark or contain a
lot of yellow (such as green). Even clear epoxies will
yellow and cloud up. Often epoxies are topcoated with latex
or urethanes that will retain their color and attractive
gloss. This is particularly true if color coding or matching
company colors is important.
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