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Curing Agents
Curing Agents Chemistry Used Description Ratio
Chemark 1374 OH Polyester Tetramethoxymethyl glycoluril (Powderlink 1174) 94:6

AHA 6301 Epoxy Imidazole adduct, low temp 120 °C curing agent 2-4 phr on epoxy

AHA 6308 Epoxy Accelerated Dicyanamide (DICY) 95:5

AHA 6311 Epoxy Modified AHA 6310 (DEH85) 22-28 phr on epoxy

TGIC (Nuitang) COOH polyester Triglycidyl isocyanate 93:7, 90:10

React PCH 201

COOH polyester Beta hydroxyalkylamide (Primid) 95:5, 94:6
(KSCNT)

AHA Product
Description Comments
Name
50% Active Sulfonic acid for wrinkle PE
AHA 6319-50 Texture catalyst for wrinkled finishes in combination with Suggested use with AHA 1209
Powderlink 1174 or AHA-1209 (Tetramethoxymethyl glycoluril 1-5%)
60% Active Dibutyl Tin Dilaurate
AHA 6315-65 Accelerator / catalyst for Polyurethane or Used for hydroxyl resins and isocyanates (B 1530, Evonik)
GMA functional acrylics (0.5-1.0%)
65% Tertiary Amine
AHA 6163 Used with polyester for a hybrid system
Accelerator for epoxy and hybrid systems (0.5-1.0%)
65% 2-Propyl Imidazole Used with KD-242G
AHA 6313-65
Accelerator for epoxy systems (0.2-0.5%) 0.1-0.3% on formula
65% 2-Methyl Imidazole
AHA 6312-65 Used with KD-242G
Accelerator for epoxy systems (0.2-0.5%)
60% Choline Chloride
AHA 6390 Used with KD-242G and TGIC polyester
Accelerator for hybrid and polyester TGIC systems (0.5%)
65% Acrylate Copolymer Suggested with any powder resins. Also, KSCNT offers a
AHA 1088P
Flow aid for all powder coatings (0.5-0.8%) full range of flow agents

65% Ethoxylated Wetting Agent Suggested to help strengthen color systems. It can be
AHA 5116 Pigment dispersant suitable for dark pigments such as phthalocyanine blue, used
green, 100% active (0.5-2.0%) in any chemistry.

Flow Agents
Product Type Active % Appearance Comments

Reacrone PCL-100 Silica Carrier Type 66-68 White Powder 2nd Generation Leveling Agents

Reacrone PCL-150 Silica Carrier Type 66-88 White Powder 2nd Generation Leveling Agents

Reacrone PCL-350 Silica Carrier Type 66-68 White Powder 2nd Generation Leveling Agents

Reacrone PCL-420 Silica Carrier Type 66-68 White Powder 3rd Generation Leveling Agents

Reacrone PCL-440 Silica Carrier Type 66-68 White Powder 3rd Generation Leveling Agents

Reacrone PCL-650 Silica Carrier Type 66-68 White Powder 2nd Generation Leveling Agents

Reacrone PCL-800 Silica Carrier Type 66-68 White Powder 2nd Generation Leveling Agents

Reacrone PCL-850 Silica Carrier Type 66-68 White Powder 2nd Generation Leveling Agents

Reacrone RLP-111 For Clear (10% M/B) 10 Flake

Master Batch in Polyester for Clear
Leveling Agent in Automotives
Reacrone RLP-114 Master Batch Type (15%) 15 Flake
Matt Curing Agents
Matt Curing Agents Chemistry Used Description Ratio
Aalmatt 31 Epoxy Monosalt of cycloamidine with polycarboxylic acid (B31) 8-10:1 (epoxy resin)
Aalmatt 55 Epoxy Monosalt of cycloamidine with polycarboxylic acid (B55) 7-9:1 (epoxy resin)
Aalmatt 68 Epoxy Monosalt of cycloamidine with polycarboxylic acid (B68) 8-10:1 (epoxy resin)

Direct offset to Synthacryl 700, glycidyl functionalized polyacrylic

PMA-502 GMA Acrylic Resin resin designed as a matting agent for COOH resins. Producing dead 75:25 (GMA)
Matt finishes. Epoxy equivalent weight 700, Glass transition 80 C

Matting Agents
Matting Agent Chemistry Used Description Ratio
Modified carboxylic acid, reactive ingredient,
SA 2068 (AHA) TGIC 1-5% on formula
one shot reduction to 15%
AHA 2019 TGIC Polypropylene wax, solid acrylics, mercaptobenzothiazole 1-6% on formula
TGIC 92:8 or Polyester oligomer, solid acrylic, zinc mercaptobenzothiazole,
AHA 2148 1-5% on formula
91:9 ratio used for gloss in the 15-20 unit range
Hybrid 50:50, 60:40, 70:30 Acrylic resin, synthetic resin, and mecaptobenzothiazole,
AHA 2115 1-5% on formula
works best on 50:50 used for gloss less than 5 units
COOH polyester, Epoxy
PSA 301 (KSCNT) Direct offset to DT-3329 modified polyethylene wax 1-7% on formula
and Hybrid
Modified polyethylene, control gloss from 80-20 units. non reactive,
COOH polyester, Epoxy
PSA 302 NS (KSCNT) stable color and gloss control over bake conditions, direct offset to DT 1-7% on formula
and Hybrid
3360
COOH polyester, Epoxy
PSA 303 (KSCNT) New non reactive synthetic resin 1-7% on formula
and Hybrid
COOH polyester, Epoxy Modified polyethylene range 20-80 non reactive,
PSA-320 (KSCNT) 0-10% blended to premix
and Hybrid recommend for TGIC
COOH polyester, Epoxy
PSA-401 (KSCNT) Non reactive 1-5% on formula
and Hybrid
Mild Matte A9 TGIC 10:1 ratio Wax based organic-metal salt/synthetic resin 1-6% on formula
Matte X8 Hybrid 60:40/50:50 Wax based organic-metal salt/synthtic resin 1-6% on formula

Catalysts
Matting Agent Chemistry Used Description Ratio
AHA 6312 Epoxy 2-methyl imidazole (2MI) 0.1-0.6%
AHA 6318 Epoxy 2-phenyl imidazole (2PI) 0.1-0.5%
Epoxy, Hybrid,
AHA 6313 2-Propyl Imidazole (2PI) derivative 0.1-0.5%
TGIC or GMA
AHA 6164 Superdurable TGIC Tertiary amine derivative for super durable, low level of yellowing 0.5-2.0%
AHA 6314 Polyurethane Sn based catalyst 0.1-1.0%
AHA 6315-65 Polyurethane Sn based catalyst 0.1-1.0%
Polyurethane, Epoxy,
AHA 6163 Tertiary amine phenol derivative catalyst, FDA approval 0.5-3%
Hybrid, TGIC, or GMA
0.6-1.0 phr offset
Powderlink 1174
AHA 6319 Amine blocked sulfonic acid, textured wrinkle catalyst to Actiron 32-18
(AHA 1209)
from Synthron
Snake & Wrinkle Finish
Curing Agent Chemistry Used Description Ratio
SPA 100 (KSCNT) Polyurethane Glycidyl terminated high viscous co-polymer 4% on total formula

SPA 150 (KSCNT) Polyurethane Glycidyl terminated high viscous co-polymer 4% on total formula

SPA 300 (KSCNT) Polyurethane Isocyanate for hydroxyl polyester 75:20 polyol/SPA 300

Kukdo Epoxy Resins

Melt Softening
Epoxy Resins EEW Color G Description
Viscosity Point
Low molecular weight solid derived from liquid epoxy and
KD-211E 455-485 300-700 65-75 0.5 max Bisphenol A, Fusion Type 1
Low molecular weight solid derived from liquid epoxy and
KD-211G 500-550 500-1,000 70-80 0.7 max Bisphenol A, Fusion Type 1.5
Standard solid derived from liquid epoxy and Bisphenol A,
KD-242GHF 625-675 1,500-3,500 83-93 0.7 max Fusion Type 2
Standard solid derived from liquid epoxy and Bisphenol A,
KD-242H 660-720 2,200-2,800 85-95 0.5 max Fusion Type 2.5
Standard solid derived from liquid epoxy and Bisphenol A,
KD-242G 650-725 2,000-3,000 85-95 0.7 max Fusion Type 2.5
Standard solid derived from liquid epoxy and Bisphenol A,
KD-293 700-780 1,000-4,000 85-95 0.7 max Fusion Type 3.0
Standard solid derived from liquid epoxy and Bisphenol A,
KD-213 730-840 3,500-7,000 88-98 0.5 max Fusion Type 3.0
Standard solid derived from liquid epoxy and Bisphenol A,
KD-213K 780-850 4,500-8,000 92-102 0.5 max Fusion Type 3.0
Standard solid derived from liquid epoxy and Bisphenol A,
KD-214C 875-975 2,000-4,000 95-105 0.5 max Fusion Type 4.0

KD-211D 500-575 1,000-3,500 82-92 0.7 max Novolac modified derived from liquid epoxy and Bisphenol A

KD-213C 750-850 3,000-8,000 105-118 0.7 max Novolac modified derived from liquid epoxy and Bisphenol A
Solid Hydrogenated BPA type epoxy that improves weathering
ST-4000D 600-750 85-100 3.0 max resistance, contains no phenyl ether group

Phenolic Curing Agents

Gel time @ Softening
Curing Agents Ph-OH EW Color G Description
180 °C Point

Phenol excess type curing agent low temp faster cure

KD-410 230-260 40-80 73-85 Milky White
Ratio YD-014 / KD-410: 100/25
Phenol excess type curing agent low temp faster cure
KD-404 230-260 40-80 73-85 1.0 max
Ratio YD-014 / KD-410: 100/25

Phenol excess type curing agent low temp faster cure

KD-405 230-260 100-160 73-85 0.5 max
Ratio YD-014 / KD-410: 100/25
 KHUA Polyester Resin for
Epoxy Based Formulations
Curing Tribo Over Flow Acid Value Viscosity @ 200 °C
Product Properties Tg °C
Condition Gun baking (PCI) mgKOH/g mPa.s

Hybrid Type 50:50

EP-1500 180°C/15min Special for physical matt, excellent flow and exquisite degree 57 7 66-76 3000-4000

EP-1501 180°C/15min High gloss, competitive price 50 7 72-78 3500-4500

EP-1502 180°C/15min General purpose resin with excellent properties 54 7 72-78 3000-4200
Excellent properties with good mechanical property and
EP-1503 180°C/15min 59 6 72-78 5000-7500
good flow
EP-1505 180°C/10min Suitable for hot transfer printing, fast curing 54 6 70-76 7500-10000 (175 °C)

EP-1506 180°C/15min Good matting effect with physical matte agent 54 6 68-75 3500-5500

EP-1507 130°C/15min Special for MDF 51 6 68-74 5000-8000 (175 °C)

EP-1508 160°C/12min Good wetting properties, excellent general properties 57 6 68-74 7000-10500 (175 °C)

EP-1509 180°C/10min Excellent general properties 55 X 6 68-74 7500-11000 (175 °C)

EP-1510 180°C/15min Suitable for car wheel, good matt efffect 54 X 7-8 70-75 5000-6000 (175 °C)

Hybrid Type 60:40

Outstanding flow with excellent mechanical and detergent resistance
EP-1600 180°C/10min 58 7-8 55-61 7000-12000 (175 °C)
properties

EP-1601 180°C/15min Very good general properties 56 7 50-56 7500-9500 (175 °C)

EP-1602 180°C/15min Suitable for matting powder coating, competitive price 55 7 50-56 2800-3800

EP-1603 180°C/15min Excellent anti-yellowing and good flow 55 7 48-54 7800-9800 (175 °C)

EP-1604 200°C/15min High gloss, good flow and flexibility, high levels of filler 50 8 45-51 8600-12000 (175 °C)

EP-1605 180°C/10min High Tg, general properties 62 6-7 42-48 3000-5000

Flow Agents
EP-1606 200°C/10min High Tg, excellent flow, suitable for physical matting agent 62 7-8 56-67 2000-4000

EP-1607 200°C/10min High gloss, excellent flow and mechanical properties 57 X 7-8 47-53 3400-5100

EP-1609 150°C/10min Good flow and high levels of filler 50 6 45-51 8600-12200 (175 °C)

EP-1610 200°C/10min Special for physical matt, excellent flow and exquisite degree 54 7 52-58 2600-3400

EP-1611 190°C/15min Suitable for car wheel, good matt effect 61 7-8 49-53 2800-3300

High viscosity, excellent mechanical properties, good for fine&orange

EP-1612 180°C/15min 62 4 52-58 6500-6800
texts

Hybrid Type 70:30

EP-1701 180°C/15min Suitable for matting powder coating 55 6-7 28-34 4600-5500

EP-1702 170°C/10min High Tg, very good general properties 62 6-7 28-34 5500-7200

Medium reactivity, good flow, and gloss, suitable for matte systems with
EP-1703 180°C/10min 58 6-7 30-36 5400-6600
matting hardener like Vestgon B68

Low reactivity, excellent flow, and wetting properties, suitable for matte
EP-1705 200°C/10min 58 7-8 30-36 4500-6600
systems with matting hardener like Vestgon B68

Medium reactivity, good flow and gloss, suitable for matt systems with
EP-1706 180°C/10min 60 6-7 27-33 5400-7600
matting hardener like Vestgon B68
Polyester Resin for TGIC Based Formulations
Curing Ratio of Tribo Over Acid Value Viscosity @
Product Properties Tg °C Flow (PCI)
Condition PE/Hardener Gun baking mgKOH/g 200 °C mPa.s
Standard Durable Polyester Resin
EP-2100 200°C/10min 93/7 Excellent general properties 65 5-6 32-36 6000-8000
EP-2101 200°C/10min 93/7 Suitable for tribo gun 63 X 6-7 32-38 4500-5500
Good for hot transfer printing, excellent mechanical
EP-2102 200°C/10min 93/7 64 5-6 32-38 4000-5500
properties
Very good flow for dark shade powder, suitable for clear
EP-2103 200°C/10min 93/7 64 7 32-38 3000-4500
coating
Excellent mechanical property and general, properties,
EP-2104 190°C/10min 93/7 68 X 6-7 30-36 4500-5500
medium curing speed
EP-2105 200°C/10min 93/7 Excellent flow and anti-yellowing 68 X 7-8 30-36 4500-5500
EP-2105-1 200°C/10min 93/7 Excellent flow and anti-yellowing 68 X 7-8 30-36 4500-5500
EP-2106 200°C/10min 93/7 High Tg, suitable for tribo gun 67 X X 7-8 30-36 4000-5500
EP-2107 200°C/10min 93/7 Suitable for sand finish with competitive price 63 5-6 27-32 5500-7500
Excellent flow with good anti-yellowing, suitable for
EP-2108 200°C/10min 93/7 68 X 7 28-34 4500-5500
Aluminium profile
Excellent flow with good anti-yellowing, suitable for
EP-2108-1 200°C/10min 93/7 68 X 7 28-34 4500-5500
Aluminium profile
Good weathering resistance, excellent flow and mechanical
EP-2111 190°C/10min 93/7 70 6 30-38 5000-7500
properties
EP-2112 180°C/10min 93/7 Fast curing speed, excellent mechanical properties 68 X 5-6 30-36 4500-5500
EP-2114 180°C/10min 93/7 Thin film and special for coil panel 63 X 6-7 30-36 3000-5500
Low baking temperture, suitable for gas-oven and no
EP-2116 160°C/10min 93/7 63 X 6 27-31 4500-6000
blooming
EP-2119 200°C/10min 93/7 Excellent flow, good over-baking properties 66 X 8 33-36 3500-4000
EP-2180 200°C/10min 92/8 Special for hot transfer printing, excellent flow 64 6-7 39-45 2700-3700

Low Hardener Demand Polyester Resin

EP-2121 200°C/10min 94/6 Excellent flow, competitive price 63 6-7 28-33 4500-5500

Excellent flow and properties, suitable for

EP-2122 200°C/10min 94/6 63 6-7 28-33 4500-6000
matting finish
General purpose resin with excellent
EP-2123 200°C/10min 94/6 63 6-7 27-34 5500-8000
mechanical property, competitive price

EP-2125 200°C/10min 94/6 Excellent general propterties with good flow 63 6-7 28-32 4500-5500

Excellent flow with good mechanical

EP-2126 200°C/10min 94/6 62 6-7 28-32 4500-5500
properties

Matte Dry Blend System Polyester Resin

EP-4100 200°C/10min 90/10 Fast component; for hot transferprint 68 6 46-52 3000-4300

EP-4101 200°C/10min 90/10 Fast component; 30% Gloss @ 60° 64 5 50-56 6300-7000

EP-4102 200°C/10min 95/5 Slow component; 30% Gloss @ 60° 65 7-8 18-24 6500-8000

EP-4103 200°C/10min 90/10 Fast component ; 30% Gloss @ 60° 68 X 5 48-54 3500-5000

EP-4104 200°C/10min 95/5 Slow component; 30% Gloss @ 60° 62 7-8 20-26 6500-9000
Slow component; MDB with EP-4103 to get
EP-4105 200°C/10min 96/4 60 X 7-8 20-25 7500-9000
glass 25-30% @ 60° Hot transferprint
Slow component. Dry blend with EP-4107 to
EP-4106 180°C/10min 97/3 61 X X 6-7 19-22 6000-10000
get gloss 30-36% @ 60°
Slow component; Dry blend with EP-4106 to
EP-4107 180°C/10min 93/7 58 X X 6-7 45-51 4300-7300
get gloss 30-3% @ 60°
Slow component; MDB with EP-4101 to get
EP-4109 200°C/10min 96/4 64 7 19-24 5000-6000
gloss 25-30% @ 60° Hot transferprint
Polyester Resin for TGIC Based Formulations
Super Durable Polyester Resin
Excellent weathering resistance, 3-5 times better than
EP-5101 200°C/10min 93/7 64 6 27-33 4500-6500
standard durable resin

EP-5103 180°C/10min 95/5 Super Durable Carboxylated Polyester Primid 95/5 ratio 62 6 32-38 1500-2400

Can be used alone or with EP-5105 two component semi

EP-5104 200°C/10min 93/7 62 7-8 32-38 1500-2500
gloss

EP-5105 200°C/10min 90/10 To be used with EP-5104 two component semi gloss coating 64 6 49-54 4500-6500

Polyester Resin for Primid-Based

Formulations
Curing Ratio of Tribo Over Acid Value Viscosity @
Product Properties Tg °C Flow (PCI)
Condition PE/Hardener Gun baking mgKOH/g 200 °CmPa.s

Standard Durable Resin

EP-3101 200°C/10min 96.5/3.5 Low hardener demand 62 6 19-24 6500-8500
Excellent mechanical property and excellent weathering
EP-3120 180°C/10min 95/5 64 6 28-34 3500-5500
resistance
Excellent weathering resistance, suitable for tribo gun,
EP-3122 180°C/10min 95/5 61 X X 6-7 30-35 2800-4000
gas-oven resistance
Very good flow, gas-oven resistance,
EP-3125 180°C/10min 95/5 62 X 7-8 30-36 2800-4100
no pin-hole with thicker film
Good flow and weathering resistance, excellent mechanical
EP-3126 180°C/10min 95/5 61 7 28-34 3000-5000
propertties, for general industrial use

Polyurethane Resins for Isocyanate Cure

Polyurethane resin designed for excellent flow, good
EP-6101 190°C/10min 67/33 58 8 3 2500-3500
weathering and solvent resistance
Made to react with Chemark 1374 (Powderlink1174) with
EP-6102 200°C/10min 93/7 catalyst 32-18A. Excellent mechanical properties and 67 6 10 11200-14200
uniform wrinkle finish
Designed for good flow, mechanical, chemical and
EP-6103 200°C/10min 80/20 57 7 8 5000-6000
weathering

Special Resins for High Heat TGIC

Excellent heat resistance, good mechanical properties and
EP-7101 200°C/10min 93/7 75 8 30-36 10000-20000
storage stability
Excellent heat resistance, good mechanical properties and
EP-7102 200°C/10min 93/7 68 6 32-36 7000-8000
storage stability
Easily handled and greatly improves dispersion of the catalyst
EP-7109 59 7 Max 30-35 2600-4000
in powder coating recipe, 5% active substance

Definitions
Av, mg KOH/g: Viscosity, mPa.s:
Acid Value as expressed by mg KOH per g resin The viscosity of the resin measured at 200 °C

Tribo: Tg °C:
Resin that can be used in tribo gun without additives Glass transition temperature of resin
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