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 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.

A curable epoxy system useful in the production of composites capable of being used in various industries, including, for example, the aerospace industry. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a curable epoxy system comprising (i) an epoxy component selected from bisphenol C diglycidyl ether, one or more derivatives of bisphenol C diglycidyl ether, and combinations thereof, and (ii) 9,9-bis(4-amino-3-chlorophenyl)fluorene.

The present disclosure provides a curing agent comprising a polyetheramine, a tertiary amine substantially free of an aromatic tertiary amine and glycerin. The curing agent may be combined with an epoxy resin to form a curable composition which is capable of being applied to a substrate and cured to form a cured article.

The present disclosure provides a curing agent comprising a polyetheramine, a tertiary amine substantially free of an aromatic tertiary amine and glycerin. The curing agent may be combined with an epoxy resin to form a curable composition which is capable of being applied to a substrate and cured to form a cured article.

A hardener for epoxy resins includes at least one amine of the formula (I) and an amine-functional adduct of at least one polyoxyalkylene polyamine and a diepoxide. The hardener enables transparent epoxy resin compositions of high clarity, which are free of toxic diluents such as nonylphenol, upon curing show a low heat generation but still cure fast and reliably and have a high robustness against yellowing. Such epoxy resin compositions are particularly suitable as casting resin for the manufacturing of transparent articles with a glass-like appearance.

A curing composition for an epoxy resin compound useful for the chemical fastening of construction elements, an epoxy resin compound, and a multi-component epoxy resin system are provided. A method for the chemical fastening of construction elements in boreholes and a method of using a salt (S) as an accelerator in an epoxy resin compound for chemical fastening, the epoxy resin compound including a Mannich base and an amine which is reactive to epoxy groups.

A curing composition for an epoxy resin compound useful for the chemical fastening of construction elements, an epoxy resin compound, and a multi-component epoxy resin system are provided. A method for the chemical fastening of construction elements in boreholes and a method of using a salt (S) as an accelerator in an epoxy resin compound for chemical fastening, the epoxy resin compound including a Mannich base and an amine which is reactive to epoxy groups.

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.