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On January 31, 2021, Hexion Holdings Corporation announced that it has completed the sale of its Coatings and Composite businesses, which includes the epoxy specialty resins and base epoxy resins and intermediates product lines, to Westlake Chemical Corporation. For epoxy coatings and composite product inquiries, please contact customer service at https://www.hexion.com/en-US/company/contact/ or Service@hexion.com.

EPIKOTE™ Resin 896

Description

EPIKOTETM Resin 896 is a low viscosity epoxy resin based on a blend of a bisphenol F resin (produced from bisphenol F and epichlorohydrin) and a bisphenol A resin (produced from bisphenol A and epichlorohydrin), and containing an added proportion of a modification agent.

 

The resin has a low volatility and is nearly inodorous, factors which are responsible for its agreeable handling characteristics.

Benefits

  • Very good chemical resistance in combination with Epikure Curing Agent 270
  • Low viscosity
  • Good mechanical performance

Sales Specification

Property Standard Value Unit Test Method
Color 2 max Gardner ISO 4630
Epoxy Number 21.7 - 22.7 % DIN 16945
Refractive Index at 25°C 1.57 - 1.574 DIN 51423
Viscosity at 25°C 800 - 1100 mPa.s DIN 53015

Typical Properties

Property Standard Value Unit Test Method
Delivery Form liquid
Density at 20°C 1.16 - 1.18 kg/L ISO 2811
Epoxy Equivalent 189 - 199 g/equivalent DIN 16945

 
 
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