Imidazole

With the largest dedicated imidazole production in the world, BASF offers unique solutions which contributes to customer success.

Imidazoles in the Epoxy Resin Market

Imidazoles can be used as:

As a hardener or accelerator the imidazoles become part of the resin.
Used as catalysts the imidazoles are not consumed in the hardening process, but make the oxygen of the epoxy more attractive for reactions with other components.

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Imidazoles as Epoxy Curing Agents

The advantages are:

Very long work life (1– 2 days)
Very fast elevated temperature cure (100ºC –180ºC) Excellent high temperature stability
Good adhesion on metals
Form resins with a high tensile strength

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1-Methylimidazole

1-Methyl imidazole is a colorless to yellow liquid, with an amine-like odor. It is miscible with water. It is a versatile intermediate with a variety of applications.

2-Ethyl-4-methylimidazole S

2,4-Ethylmethylimidazole S is a colorless to yellowish liquid with an amine-like odor. It is a versatile intermediate with a variety of applications, for example as catalyst in epoxy systems.

2-Ethyl-4-methylimidazole dist.

2,4-Ethylmethylimidazole dist. is a colorless to yellowish liquid with an amine-like odor. It is a versatile intermediate with a variety of applications.

2-Ethyl-4-methylimidazole

2,4-Ethylmethylimidazole is a colorless to yellowish liquid with an amine-like odor. It is a versatile intermediate with a variety of applications.

2-Ethylimidazole ultra pure

2-Ethyl Imidazole is a colorless to yellowish solid with an amine-like odor. It is a versatile intermediate with a variety of applications.

2-Methylimidazole flakes

2-Methylimidazole flakes is a colorless to yellowish solid with an amine-like odor. It is a versatile intermediate with a variety of applications.

2-Methylimidazole pure

2-Methylimidazole pure is a colorless to yellowish solid with an amine-like odor. It is a versatile intermediate with a variety of applications.

Imidazole aqueous melt

Imidazole aqueous melt is a 80% imidazole / 20% water mixture with an amine-like odor. Imidazole is a versatile intermediate with a variety of applications.

Imidazole water solution 50%

Imidazole water solution 50% is a 50% imidazole / 50% water mixture with an amine-like odor. Imidazole is a versatile intermediate with a variety of applications.

Imidazole water solution 70%

Imidazole water solution 70% is a 70% imidazole / 30% water mixture with an amine-like odor. Imidazole is a versatile intermediate with a variety of applications.

Imidazole

Imidazole is a crystalline powder with an amine-like odor. It is soluble in water. It is a versatile intermediate with a variety of applications.