Reactive liquid polymers higher functionality

EP is synthesized by a reaction of compounds with two or more epoxy groups (e.g. the diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A, see Fig. 2.2.11). In general, epoxy resins consist of monomers or short chain polymers with an epoxide group at either end. The liquid, soluble or meltable reactive epoxide resin is cured by reactions with hardeners, e.g. di- or higher functional amines (i.e., triethylenetetramine), dicyandiamides (i.e., A-cyanoguanidine), carboxylic acids or anhydrides. 

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