EPODIL® LV5

EPODIL® LV5 by Evonik is a diluent, chemically inert, low viscosity adhesion promoter. It offers improved chemical- and water resistance. It exhibits low volatility and maintains a high level of corrosion resistance. It is soluble in and compatible with a wide variety of epoxy resins as well as most curing agents. It is a specialized additive enhancing the performance properties of a formulated system and should be added at relatively low loadings, in the order of 5 to 15 phr. In the formulation of trowel able epoxy mortars, its addition can help to improve trowel ability by reducing/eliminating the tendency for drag or sticking to occur, so that it is not necessary to keep wetting the trowel with solvent to obtain a smooth surface. In epoxy mastic coatings for application to poorly prepared surfaces EPODIL® LV5 aids penetration of surface rust and oil leading to improved adhesion. Used in solvent based marine & protective coatings, solvent-free coatings, solvent-free flooring and concrete primers.