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Huntsman accelerators are commonly used in combination with ARALDITE® epoxy resins, ARADUR® hardeners and JEFFAMINE® polyetheramines to accelerate the reaction rate of epoxy thermoset systems. Properly used accelerators can be an integral part of fine-tuning the reactivity of slower reacting resin formulations and can also serve to beneficially influence properties such as glass transition temperature (Tg), modulus, strength, elongation at break, and chemical resistance.

GABEPRO™ mercaptan-based epoxy curing agents are notable for their hardness development and rapid cure speed, along with an extensive range of properties. These mercaptan curing agents deliver an exceptional bond strength to glass, concrete, metal, and wood. In addition, they are ideal for many consumer adhesives, protective coatings and industrial products. They are frequently utilized to accelerate a variety of epoxy curing agents as well as amines, polyamides, and amidoamines.

Huntsman’s large and growing family of unique JEFFCAT® catalysts brings strength, power, and speed to a wide range of urethane applications. The widespread use of these catalysts in making polyether and polyester foams, coatings, elastomers, and high-modulus urethane plastics attests to the value of our advanced technologies and our 50-plus years of experience with urethane chemicals.

OMICURE® curing agents, accelerators and catalysts are one-part epoxies which are important to many industries for lightweight, high-performance composites. These additives accelerate cure speed and lower cure temperature in one-part epoxy systems.

VERSAMID® polyamide resins have proven to be superior curing agents in many applications, such as industrial maintenance and marine coatings, high-performance architectural paints, high-solids, and conventional coatings.