


EPON™ Resin 2005 is a fusion derived solid bisphenol A/epichlorohydrin epoxy resin designed for both thick film functional and intermediate film thickness decorative powder coatings. This product which is slightly higher in molecular weight than EPON Resin 2004, is recommended for use in pipe coatings, electrical insulation, rebar coatings and in decorative finishes that must be tough and durable.
Property | Standard | Value | Unit | Test Method |
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Color ³ | 100 max | Platinum-Cobalt | ASTM D1209 | |
Weight per Epoxide ¹ | 1200 - 1400 | g/eq | ASTM D1652 | |
Viscosity at 25°C | 25 - 55 | cP | ASTM D445 |
Property | Standard | Value | Unit | Test Method |
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Density 6 | 1.19 | g/mL | ||
Bulk Density | 38 - 42 | lbs/ft³ | ||
Glass Transition Point 9 | 70 - 80 | °C | ||
Hydrolyzable Chlorine 7 | 300 | ppm | ASTM D1726 | |
Melt Viscosity 4 at 150°C | 300 - 0 | P | ASTM D2196 | |
Mettler Softening Point 5 | 110 - 120 | °C | ASTM D-3461 | |
Moisture 8 | < 0.3 | % | ||
Sodium | < 5 | ppm |
1 Grams of resin containing one gram-equivalent of epoxide. ASTM D 1652
2 Determined on a 40% by weight resin solution in MEK. ASTM D 445 (Kinematic Viscosity at 25 °C).
3 Determined on a 40% by weight resin solution in MEK. ASTM D 1209 (Test for Platinum-Cobalt Color)
4 BrookfieldThermosel Method. ASTM D 2196 (Brookfield Viscometer - Thermosel, about 10 grams)
5 ASTM D 3461, Mettler, 1 °C/minute.
6 Density of Powder Coating Materials, The Powder Coating Institute. Recommended Procedure #4.
7 ASTM D 1726 (Hydrolyzable Chloride Content of Liquid Epoxy Resins)
8 At time of manufacture.
9 Determined by Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC).