Polydicyclopentadiene (PDCPD)

epoxy resins

Epoxies are best known for their excellent adhesion, chemical and heat resistance, mechanical properties, and outstanding electrical insulating properties. The chemical resistance of epoxies is excellent against basic solutions (best choice for brine tanks).

Epoxies are more expensive than polyesters, and cure times are longer, but their extended range of properties can make them the cost/performance choice for critical applications.

The epoxy resins are formed by a reaction of an epoxide (like epichlorohydrin) with a hardener or polyamine (like triethylenetetramine) that has tremendous cross-linking to create a very tough and yet stiff polymer. The viscosity of epoxies is another step higher than polyesters or vinyl esters. Most epoxies start in the range of 900 centipoise.