Waterborne Epoxy Resin Systems for Use as Binders in Nonwovens and Textiles, 1996 Nonwovens Conference Proceedings
G. C. Young
Shell Chemical Company
Waterborne epoxy resin dispersions are one of the most versatile classes of resins. These formaldehyde free waterborne polymers are used in a wide variety of industrial end uses and are well known for their excellent mechanical, chemical, and adhesive properties. Epoxy resin dispersions can be used alone or they can be thermoset when mixed with curing agents or with reactive latexes. This paper describes the formulation of epoxy resin dispersions for use as binders in the nonwoven and textile industry. Methodology and property sets will be described for epoxy dispersion systems as modifiers for conventional latex emulsions.