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epoxy resins

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epoxy resins, group of synthetic resins used to make plastics plastic, any organic material with the ability to flow into a desired shape when heat and pressure are applied to it and to retain the shape when they are withdrawn.
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 and adhesives. These materials are noted for their versatility, but their relatively high cost has limited their use. High resistance to chemicals and outstanding adhesion, durability, and toughness have made them valuable as coatings. Because of their high electrical resistance, durability at high and low temperatures, and the ease with which they can be poured or cast without forming bubbles, epoxy resin plastics are especially useful for encapsulating electrical and electronic components. Epoxy resin adhesives can be used on metals, construction materials, and most other synthetic resins. They are strong enough to be used in place of rivets and welds in certain industrial applications.


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Dow Epoxy is a global supplier of epoxy resins and related feedstock products, with ten manufacturing facilities worldwide, including plants in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Province, China; Gumi, Korea; and Kinu Ura, Japan.
F-2000 series brominated epoxy resins available in molecular weights of 1600 to 62,000 are primarily for use in styrenics, polyolefins and engineering resins.
The flooring uses glass and colorful epoxy resins to produce variegations and qualifies for Green Building/LEEDS program.
 
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