Liquid Epoxy Resin
Base resin — RAYPOXY YR-128 (BPA-based, EEW 184–188) or solvented grade. The film-forming backbone of the system.
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Complete Epoxy System Supplier — GCC
Raykem supplies the complete epoxy coating system from a single source — liquid epoxy resin, the full range of hardeners (TETA, DETA, polyamide, phenalkamine, cycloaliphatic, Jeffamine), reactive diluents, accelerators, additives, and solvents. Dubai HQ and Riyadh office for GCC-wide supply.
System Architecture
How the Epoxy System Fits Together
A two-component (2K) epoxy system requires matched components. Raykem supplies every layer of the system.
Hardener / Curing Agent
Polyamide, TETA, DETA, phenalkamine, cycloaliphatic, or Jeffamine D230 — selected based on application, cure speed, and environment.
Reactive Diluent
RAYCURE RD-12 — reduces viscosity without adding non-reactive solvent. Becomes part of the cured film.
Accelerator
RAYCURE K-54 (DMP-30) — speeds up amine cure, especially useful at lower temperatures and in high-build systems.
Solvents
Benzyl alcohol (reactive co-solvent), xylene, IPA — for viscosity adjustment, cleaning, and thinning. Selected by application and VOC requirements.
Additives
Dispersing agents, defoamers, wetting agents, anti-settling agents — for paint formulation performance.
Component 1 — Base Resin
Liquid Epoxy Resins
Bisphenol A based liquid epoxy resins — the standard for anti-corrosion coatings, floor coatings, and structural adhesives across the GCC. Supplied from Dubai and Riyadh with full COA and SDS documentation.
RAYPOXY YR-128 — Liquid Epoxy Resin
| Viscosity @ 25°C | 11,000–14,000 mPa·s |
| Colour | ≤1 Gardner |
| Hydrolysable Cl | ≤300 ppm |
| Pack sizes | 240 kg drums, IBC, bulk |
Standard BPA epoxy resin for anti-corrosion primers, floor coatings, adhesives, and waterproofing systems across UAE and Saudi Arabia.
View productSolvented Epoxy Resin — 75% in Xylene
| Solids content | 75% in xylene |
| Viscosity | 1,500–3,500 mPa·s |
| Application | Brush, roller, spray |
| Pack sizes | 20 kg, 200 kg drums |
Pre-dissolved in xylene for easy formulation in solvent-borne coating systems. Lower viscosity for thin-film applications and primer coats.
View productWhich Resin to Specify?
RAYPOXY YR-128 — When you need maximum chemical resistance, minimum solvent content, and highest film integrity. Floor coatings, tank linings, structural.
Solvented Grade — When formulating brush/roller applied primers, decorative epoxy coatings, or need lower application viscosity without reactive diluent.
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Component 2 — Curing Agents
Complete Hardener Range
The hardener determines cure speed, flexibility, chemical resistance, and surface finish. Raykem supplies all major hardener chemistries for the GCC epoxy market.
POLYAMIDE
Polyamide Hardeners — RAYCURE Series
Polyamide hardeners offer excellent adhesion, flexibility, and moisture tolerance. The workhorses of the GCC epoxy coating market. Suitable for primers, mid-coats, and general industrial coatings.
RAYCURE 915
Reactive polyamide, 100% solvent-free. Standard grade for anti-corrosion primers. AHEW ~240 g/eq.
View productRAYCURE 915X75
70% active solids in xylene. For solvent-borne systems requiring film build and flexibility.
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Low-viscosity polyamide with broad compatibility. Coal tar epoxy coatings, floor coatings and adhesives.
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Solvent-free reactive polyamide with low viscosity and a generous pot-life. Suited to solvent-free flooring and anti-corrosion coatings.
View productRAYCURE 960
Solvent-free, room-temperature-curing polyamide resin with low viscosity. 100% solids systems, floor coatings.
View productRAYCURE 718
Reactive polyamine hardener. Improved gloss retention and colour stability vs standard polyamides.
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ALIPHATIC AMINE
Aliphatic & Cycloaliphatic Amine Hardeners
Fast-curing, high cross-link density. TETA and DETA are low-cost, highly reactive amines used in high-performance industrial coatings, adhesives, and composite systems. Cycloaliphatic amines offer improved UV stability and colour retention.
TETA — Triethylenetetramine
| Amine value | 1,450–1,600 mg KOH/g |
| Viscosity | 20–30 mPa·s @ 25°C |
| Pot life (100g) | 15–25 min @ 25°C |
| Typical ratio | 13 phr with YR-128 |
Fast cure, very high reactivity. Used in industrial flooring, adhesives, and grouts. Skin sensitiser — handle with care. Often used as part of a blend rather than neat.
View productDETA — Diethylenetriamine
| Amine value | 1,700–1,800 mg KOH/g |
| Viscosity | 5–10 mPa·s @ 25°C |
| Pot life (100g) | 10–20 min @ 25°C |
| Typical ratio | 11 phr with YR-128 |
Very fast cure, lower viscosity than TETA. Used in adhesives, grouts, and casting systems where fast demould is needed. Blush risk in humid GCC conditions.
View productRAYCURE 238 — Modified Aliphatic Amine
| Pot life | 30–45 min @ 25°C |
| Touch dry | 4–6 hrs @ 25°C |
| Blush resistance | Good |
| Ratio | As per TDS |
Modified adduct — reduced skin irritation vs neat TETA/DETA, better blush resistance. Anti-corrosion primers, floor coatings, marine applications.
View productIPDA — Cycloaliphatic Amine
| UV resistance | Excellent (non-yellowing) |
| HDT | Up to 110°C |
| Pot life | 45–90 min |
| Application | UV-stable clear coats, topcoats |
IPDA (isophorone diamine) provides excellent UV stability, making it the preferred choice for pigmented and clear epoxy topcoats exposed to Saudi Arabia's intense UV conditions.
View productJeffamine D-230 — Polyetheramine
| Amine value | ~450 mg KOH/g |
| Flexibility | Excellent |
| Toughness | High impact resistance |
| Application | Flexible epoxy, adhesives |
Polyether backbone gives exceptional flexibility and toughness. Used to toughen brittle epoxy systems — floor coatings with thermal cycling, adhesives, and composite applications. Available on enquiry.
Enquire →Polyamidoamine Hardener
| Properties | Combines amine reactivity with polyamide flexibility |
| Blush risk | Low |
| Application | Marine primers, tank linings |
Hybrid chemistry — faster cure than polyamide, better flexibility than pure amine. Ideal for marine coatings and tank linings in humid GCC environments.
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PHENALKAMINE
Phenalkamine Hardeners — Marine & High-Humidity
The premium choice for marine, offshore, and below-grade coating systems. Derived from cardanol (cashew nut shell liquid), phenalkamines cure in wet and humid conditions — critical for the GCC coastal and offshore environment.
Phenalkamine Hardener — Standard Grade
| Cure temperature | Down to 5°C |
| Humidity cure | Up to 98% RH |
| Pot life | 45–90 min @ 25°C |
| Key application | Marine, offshore, subsea |
Cures in wet conditions, on damp surfaces, and in high humidity. Essential for UAE and Saudi coastal infrastructure, offshore platforms, and splash zone coatings.
View productPhenalkamine — Construction Grade
| Solids | High solids / solvent-free |
| Application | Concrete waterproofing |
| Substrate | Green concrete compatible |
Optimised for construction applications — concrete waterproofing membranes, below-grade tank coatings, and infrastructure protection in Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 projects.
View productCycloaliphatic Amine — Construction Grade
| Blush resistance | Excellent |
| Chemical resistance | Excellent |
| Application | Chemical-resistant floor coatings |
Low blush risk, excellent chemical resistance. Chemical plant floors, secondary containment, and food-grade coatings where amine blush contamination is unacceptable.
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Components 3 & 4
Reactive Diluents & Accelerators
Reduce viscosity, speed up cure, improve surface wetting — without compromising final film performance.
RAYCURE RD-12 — Reactive Diluent
| Viscosity @ 25°C | 5–10 mPa·s |
| Density @ 25°C | 0.89–0.92 kg/L |
| Usage level | 5–15 phr |
| Solvent-free | Yes — reactive |
Monofunctional reactive diluent — becomes part of the cured epoxy network. Reduces viscosity for spray application without adding VOCs. Reduces brittleness slightly. Used in 100% solids floor coatings and high-build systems.
View productRAYCURE K-54 — Epoxy Accelerator (DMP-30)
| Appearance | Amber liquid |
| Usage level | 0.5–3 phr |
| Effect | Reduces pot life 30–50% |
| Low temp cure | Effective down to 5°C |
Tertiary amine accelerator for polyamide and amine-cured systems. Speeds up cure particularly at lower temperatures — useful during cooler GCC winter months. Also acts as a cure promoter in phenalkamine systems. Add to Part B (hardener) side only.
View productBenzyl Alcohol
| Boiling point | 205°C |
| Flash point | 93°C |
| Viscosity | 5.8 mPa·s |
| Purity | ≥99.5% |
Unique dual function — acts as both a solvent AND a co-curing agent with amine hardeners. Plasticises the film, reduces viscosity, and extends pot life. Essential in high-build epoxy systems. Lowers HDT slightly. Use at 5–15% in Part A.
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Quick Reference
Hardener Selection Guide
Compare all hardener chemistries at a glance to select the right curing agent for your application.
| Hardener | Type | Pot Life | Flexibility | UV Resistance | Humid Cure | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAYCURE 915 / 925 | Polyamide | 60–90 min | High | Poor | Moderate | Anti-corrosion primers, general coatings |
| RAYCURE 960 | Polyamide 100% | 45–60 min | High | Poor | Moderate | Solvent-free floor coatings |
| TETA | Aliphatic amine | 15–25 min | Low | Poor | Poor | Adhesives, grouts, fast demould |
| DETA | Aliphatic amine | 10–20 min | Low | Poor | Poor | Fast-cure adhesives, casting |
| RAYCURE 238 | Modified amine | 30–45 min | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Primers, flooring, marine |
| IPDA (Cycloaliphatic) | Cycloaliphatic | 45–90 min | Moderate | Excellent | Moderate | UV-stable topcoats, clear coatings |
| Jeffamine D-230 | Polyetheramine | 60–120 min | Very High | Moderate | Good | Flexible systems, toughened adhesives |
| Phenalkamine | Phenalkamine | 45–90 min | Moderate | Good | Excellent | Marine, offshore, wet surfaces |
| Polyamidoamine | Hybrid | 45–75 min | High | Moderate | Good | Marine primers, tank linings |
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