Two-part curable compositions capable of demonstrating substantially no phase separation at room temperature over time and improved adhesion strength retention at elevated temperature conditions.

The present invention is directed to the use as a reactive component in the curing of compositions based on epoxy resins of a functionalized α-angelica lactone (XOMAL) having the general formula: ##STR00001##
wherein: R.sup.a is a C.sub.1-C.sub.30 alkyl, C.sub.3-C.sub.30 cycloalkyl, C.sub.6-C.sub.18 aryl or C.sub.2-C.sub.12 alkenyl group.

The present invention relates to a thermosetting material for use in a 3D printing process comprising: a) at least one epoxy resin A, b) at least one elastomer-modified epoxy resin B, c) at least one resin C with a dynamic viscosity of below 4 Pas at 150° C., d) at least one of a curing agent D capable of reacting with A, B and optionally C, e) and optionally additional compounds,
wherein the glass transition temperature of the uncured material is at least 30° C., preferably at least 40° C. as measured with DSC at a heating rate of 20° C./min.

The invention further relates to a method of producing a cured 3D thermoset object and the use of the above-mentioned thermosetting material in a 3D printing process.

Provided are a curable composition which is rapidly curable and which gives cured products with good heat resistance, a cured product thereof, a fiber-reinforced composite material, a fiber-reinforced resin-molded article, and a method for manufacturing the fiber-reinforced resin-molded article. Provided are a curable composition containing an epoxy resin (A), an aliphatic and/or alicyclic amine compound (B), and an imidazole compound (C), wherein the ratio H/E of the number of moles H of active hydrogen in the aliphatic and/or alicyclic amine compound (B) to the number of moles E of an epoxy group in the epoxy resin (A) is in the range of 0.2 to 0.9; a cured product thereof; a fiber-reinforced composite material; a fiber-reinforced resin-molded article; and a method for manufacturing the fiber-reinforced resin-molded article.

The invention relates to a potting paste composition for honeycomb reinforcement having improved fire retardancy characteristics. The potting paste composition comprises (a) a curable polymer; (b) a curing agent for the curable polymer; (c) a fire retardant comprising an ammonium polyphosphate in combination with an ingredient selected from the group consisting of metal hydroxides, expandable graphites, liquid phosphate esters, phosphorous organic compounds or salts thereof, and zeolites; and(d) a filler selected from the group consisting of polymeric microspheres, hollow glass microspheres, and thixotropic fillers; wherein the potting paste has an uncured density determined by the method according to EN ISO 1183 of not more than 0.7100 g/cm.sup.3, preferably of at most 0.680 g/cm.sup.3, more preferably of at most 0.673 g/cm.sup.3, still more preferably of at most 0.660 g/cm.sup.3, even more preferably of at most 0.658 g/cm.sup.3, yet more preferably of at most 0.653 g/cm.sup.3 and in particular of at most 0.620 g/cm.sup.3; and wherein the total content of the fire retardant is at least 5.0 wt.-%, preferably at least 10 wt.-%, more preferably at least 15 wt.-%, relative to the total weight of the potting paste composition.

Described is a curable composition, and particularly a two-component composition comprising a silane modified polymer; an epoxy resin terminated with epoxy terminal group; wherein the composition further comprises a hardening-compatibilizing agent which has at least one silane group and at least two amine groups. The curable composition exhibits enhanced adhesion strength and good elongation at break. A method for applying the curable composition on the surface of a substrate is also provided.

Described is a curable composition comprising a silane modified polymer; an epoxy resin terminated with epoxy terminal group; a compatibilizer having at least one silane group and at least one epoxy terminal group or at least one nitrogen-containing groups; and optionally a hardening agent; wherein the composition further optionally comprises at least one of a nitrogen-containing unsaturated heterocyclic compound catalyst and a nitrogen-containing phenol catalyst. The curable composition exhibits high hermeticity, fast curing speed, quick adhesion build up, dry surface and strong adhesion strength. A method for applying the curable composition on the surface of a substrate is also provided.

A slightly colored or completely colorless epoxy resin composition includes an epoxy resin containing two or more epoxy groups in one molecule, a thiol compound containing two or more thiol groups in one molecule, and an amine compound, that forms a cured product having an a* value of −15 to 15 and a b* value of −15 to 15 as chromaticity features according to the color system.

Improved formulation(s), device(s), and method(s) for producing ion-selective electrodes (ISEs) that comprise at least one photo-curable, epoxy-based, ion-selective chloride membrane(s) compounds that can be pre-mixed together to form a singularly-dispensed mixture for the formation of an ion-exchange resin membrane(s) for incorporation and use in a chloride ISE.

Disclosed is an eco-friendly adhesive coating agent composition having high adhesion properties and fast-curing properties by using a thiol-modified epoxy intermediate. The composition includes: a main material including 25 to 40 parts by weight of polyoxypropyleneamine, 20 to 30 parts by weight of a cross-linking agent, 10 to 30 parts by weight of the thiol-modified epoxy intermediate, 10 to 20 parts by weight of an inorganic filler, 5 to 10 parts by weight of a pigment, and 2 to 5 parts by weight of an additive; and a curing agent including 60 to 80 parts by weight of a rubber-modified epoxy resin, 20 to 40 parts by weight of a polyol, 10 to 30 parts by weight of the thiol-modified epoxy intermediate, and 4 to 10 parts by weight of an additive, with respect to 100 parts by weight of an isocyanate mixture.