New fast-cure epoxy curing agents by Evonik: Now available in the US
Last update on May 4, 2026
Formulators working on protective, marine, and industrial coatings in the Americas can now evaluate two new curing solutions from Evonik designed for challenging application conditions. Ancamine® 2868 and Ancamine® 2844 allow you to maintain productivity and reliable performance under demanding temperature and humidity scenarios.
You can review the full range of Evonik curing agents and request samples directly in the Master Catalog of Coatings.
Technical attributes and application profile
You can use Ancamine® 2868, a modified cyclic polyamine, as a crosslinkable accelerator to enable rapid thin-film cure. This grade maintains physical and barrier properties, surface appearance, and corrosion protection when used as a co-curing agent with polyamides, amidoamines, and cycloaliphatic amines. This allows you to fine-tune formulation response and support efficient processing in industrial maintenance and civil engineering applications where fast return to service is required.
For plural component spray applications, you can assess Ancamine® 2844, an ultra-fast cure aliphatic amine hardener. This technology delivers reliable curing at temperatures as low as 5°C, providing carbamation resistance under cold and damp conditions. According to technical data provided by Evonik, Ancamine® 2844 demonstrates excellent adhesion and resistance to chemicals, including up to 3,000 hours of salt spray performance in corrosion protection scenarios.
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“Coating applications under challenging temperature and humidity conditions often force customers to choose between speed, appearance and durability. With Ancamine® 2868, we are expanding the formulation options available to customers in the Americas by offering an efficient accelerator that delivers very fast cure together with a strong EH&S profile. Combined with proven solutions like Ancamine® 2844, these technologies help customers address real‑world application challenges while supporting productivity and responsible product stewardship,” said Svetlana Ivanova, marketing director, Epoxy Curing Agents at Evonik.
“From a technical perspective, achieving fast cure, particularly at low temperatures without sacrificing durability or corrosion resistance is a complex balancing act. Ancamine® 2844 delivers exceptional low‑temperature performance as a stand‑alone hardener, while Ancamine® 2868 adds formulation flexibility as a crosslinkable accelerator, enabling formulators to fine‑tune cure speed and performance. Together, they give customers powerful options to design robust, fast‑curing epoxy systems tailored to specific applications and challenging conditions,” said Dr. Raghuraman Govindan Karunakaran, advanced technology manager, Crosslinkers at Evonik.
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Evaluation and events
The Crosslinkers team at Evonik presents these solutions at the American Coatings Show (ACS), Booth #2030, where you can discuss winter-ready coating concepts. This expanded portfolio allows product developers to design robust epoxy systems tailored to seasonal and climatic demands.