𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐤 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭-𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐱𝐲 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞® 𝟐𝟖𝟔𝟖 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞® 𝟐𝟖𝟒𝟒 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

Evonik has strengthened its epoxy curing agent offering for the Americas region to address challenging application conditions with Ancamine® 2868 and Ancamine® 2844. Both solutions are designed to support epoxy formulators in protective, marine, and industrial coatings requiring rapid cure, productivity, and reliable performance under demanding temperature and humidity conditions.

Ancamine® 2868 is a modified cyclic polyamine designed to function as a highly efficient, crosslinkable accelerator for epoxy systems. When used as a co‑curing agent with polyamides, #amidoamines, and #cycloaliphaticamine curing agents, it enables rapid thin‑film cure while maintaining key physical and barrier properties, surface appearance, and corrosion protection. By significantly accelerating cure speed, Ancamine® 2868 allows epoxy formulators to fine‑tune performance and formulation response, while supporting efficient processing and broad formulation flexibility. These attributes make it well suited for industrial maintenance, protective coatings, and civil engineering applications where fast return to service is critical.


“Coating applications under challenging temperature and humidity conditions often force customers to choose between speed, appearance and durability,” said Svetlana Ivanova, Marketing Director, #EpoxyCuringAgents at #Evonik. “With Ancamine® 2868, we are expanding the formulation options available to customers in the Americas by offering an efficient accelerator that delivers very fast cure together with a strong EH&S profile. Combined with proven solutions like Ancamine® 2844, these technologies help customers address real‑world application challenges while supporting productivity and responsible product stewardship.


#Ancamine®2844 complements this accelerator technology as an ultra‑fast cure, high‑functionality aliphatic amine #hardener developed for plural component spray applications. Engineered to deliver reliable curing and rapid property development at temperatures as low as 5 °C, this powerful hardener enables faster return to service while providing excellent surface appearance, high chemical resistance, and long‑term corrosion protection in cold‑climate and winter application scenarios. 


#Ancamine® 2844 also demonstrates strong carbamation resistance under cold and damp conditions, along with excellent adhesion and resistance to chemicals and corrosion, including up to 3,000 hours of #saltspray performance. These attributes make it particularly well suited for winter coatings, fast‑cure protective systems, and other applications where downtime must be minimized.


source : Evonik

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