Evonik Bundles Its Expertise in Crosslinking Technology

Evonik Industries AG combined its isophorone chemistry and epoxy curing agents business in the new Crosslinkers Business Line since July 1, 2017. The newly formed Business Line, headed by Min Chong, will be part of the Resource Efficiency Segment.
With the acquisition of the Air Product's epoxy curing agents business and Evonik's long-time experience in isophorone chemistry, Evonik has a very broad technology platform and expertise in crosslinker technology.
The new Crosslinkers Business Line offers a broad range of products and competences for coatings and adhesives, civil engineering as well as for high-performance elastomers and composites.
Evonik is the pioneer in isophorone chemistry and covers the entire value chain: isophorone, diamine, as well as di-isocyanate and polyisocyanate.
Additionally the product portfolio contains a full tool box of amine curing agents for ambient and heat cure applications. The products are mainly used in industrial applications due to the mechanical strength, durability, chemical resistance and excellent adhesion properties.
“Combining both businesses to one new unit gives Evonik the chance to offer a variety of products for epoxy and polyurethane applications under one roof now – be it basic amines, isocyanate monomers, polyisocyanates or formulated epoxy hardeners,” said Dr. Claus Rettig, Chairman of the Board of Management, Evonik Resource Efficiency GmbH.