Low Shrinking Amine-Curing Epoxy Compositions
OwnerKazuya Uenishi, Masashi Horikiri +2inventors
InventorsKazuya Uenishi, Masashi Horikiri, Atsushi Sudo, Takeshi Endo
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Abstract
The present invention relates to the use of one or more 6-membered lactones condensed to an aromatic or heteroaromatic moiety as shrinkage-suppressing agents in amine-curing epoxy compositions, such compositions and the use of such compositions in adhesives, sealants and coatings.
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A method for suppressing shrinkage in an amine-curing epoxy composition comprising at least one epoxy resin and at least one amine curative, said method comprising incorporating into said amine-curing epoxy composition at least one lactone compound comprising a 6-membered lactone ring which is condensed to an aromatic or heteroaromatic moiety and curing said amine-curing epoxy composition.
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