Epoxy Resin — Liquid & Solid Epoxy
Epoxy resins are two-component thermosetting binders used where adhesion, chemical resistance and mechanical strength are critical. Allzone supplies epoxy resins to Canadian coatings, flooring, composite and electrical manufacturers with the grade confirmed against supplier documentation.
At a glance
- Product
- Epoxy Resin
- Grades
- Liquid & Solid Epoxy
- Typical applications
- Protective and marine coatings for steel and concrete · Industrial and decorative flooring systems · Composites, laminates and tooling
- Packaging
- Packaging confirmed at quotation
- • Certificate of Analysis is provided against the confirmed shipment, grade and batch.
- • Manufacturer TDS and SDS are subject to grade and supplier confirmation and are available on request.
- • Grades, packaging and origin above are indicative sourcing options and are confirmed at quotation.
Available grades from container-direct sourcing
Liquid & Solid Epoxy
Grade and specification confirmed against supplier technical data sheet at quotation.
Typical applications
- Protective and marine coatings for steel and concrete
- Industrial and decorative flooring systems
- Composites, laminates and tooling
- Structural adhesives, grouts and electrical potting
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- Container-direct sourcing coordinated through our Ontario logistics partner
- Supplier documentation (TDS, SDS, COA) requested and shared before order confirmation
- Specifications confirmed in writing at quotation stage — no assumed values
- LTL and FTL freight across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada
- Quantities reviewed per enquiry, from smaller lots to full container loads
Typical industries served
Material identity
Epoxy resin — identifiers and the names buyers use
- CAS (DGEBA type)
- 25068-38-6
- Common backbone
- Bisphenol-A diglycidyl ether
- Key specification
- Epoxy equivalent weight (EEW)
Also searched as
Abbreviations
Industry terminology
Identifiers are published for material identification. The exact specification of any offered grade is confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
Buyer intent coverage
Epoxy resin — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
Epoxy resin is a thermosetting prepolymer that cures with an amine or anhydride hardener to form a rigid, chemically resistant network. Liquid bisphenol-A types are the industry workhorse for coatings, flooring, adhesives, composites and electrical encapsulation.
Primary uses
- Formulating protective and floor coatings
- Structural and industrial adhesive systems
- Laminating and infusion of composite parts
- Potting and encapsulation of electrical assemblies
Applications
- Industrial floor coatings and self-levelling systems
- Protective coatings for steel and concrete
- Structural adhesives and grouts
- Fibre-reinforced composites (hand lay-up, infusion, filament winding)
- Electrical potting, casting and encapsulation
- Artificial stone and cast decorative products
Advantages
- Very low cure shrinkage compared with polyester systems
- Strong adhesion to metal, concrete and most substrates
- Broad chemical resistance once fully cured
- Formulation latitude — properties are tuned by hardener choice
Limitations to consider
- Two-component system — mix ratio, pot life and cure schedule must be controlled
- Viscosity is strongly temperature dependent; cold Canadian shop conditions slow cure
- Standard bisphenol-A types yellow under UV exposure
- Amine hardeners are sensitising; handling controls are required
How to choose the right grade
- Start from epoxy equivalent weight (EEW) and viscosity, not from a brand name
- Match the hardener class to the required pot life, cure temperature and end properties
- Confirm whether a UV-stable or non-yellowing system is required
- Confirm the process — brush, roller, infusion, casting or potting
Typical grades
- Standard liquid bisphenol-A resin
- Low-viscosity / modified liquid resin
- Solid and semi-solid grades for coating formulation
Comparable materials — how Epoxy resin sits against alternatives
- Unsaturated polyester — lower cost, higher shrinkage
- Vinyl ester — better chemical resistance than polyester, lower cost than epoxy
- Polyurethane — better flexibility and UV behaviour, different chemistry
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive Epoxy resin
Written for procurement, quality and technical buyers in Canada and the United States. No numeric price, MOQ, stock or lead-time value is published — those are confirmed per shipment in the quotation and against the confirmed batch.
How buyers specify at RFQ
- Epoxy equivalent weight (EEW) range
- Viscosity at a stated temperature
- Hardener type and mix ratio, or whether a matched system is required
- Pot life, gel time and cure schedule targets
- Colour / clarity and UV-stability requirement
Packaging options (industry-standard)
- Steel or plastic drum — the standard liquid-resin format
- IBC for high-volume users
- Pail for smaller formulating volumes
- Packaging options and available pack sizes are confirmed with each quotation.
Storage & handling
- Store in a temperature-controlled area; low temperature causes crystallisation in some grades
- Keep containers sealed — amine hardeners absorb CO2 and moisture
- Use dedicated PPE; amine components are sensitising
Documentation available
- Technical data sheet (TDS) for the offered grade
- Safety data sheet (SDS) in the format required for Canadian import
- Certificate of analysis (COA) against the confirmed batch
- Documentation is confirmed per batch at quotation; availability depends on the grade and supplier offered.
RFQ checklist for epoxy-resin-canada
Include these fields to receive an accurate Canada-landed quotation
- EEW and viscosity targets
- Resin only or matched resin + hardener system
- Application process and cure conditions
- Volume per shipment and annual volume
- Packaging format your site can receive
- Delivery province
Technical & procurement detail
Functional role of epoxy resin+
An epoxy resin cures by reaction with a hardener rather than by solvent loss, so it crosslinks into a dense network with very low shrinkage. The result is exceptional adhesion to metal and concrete, chemical and corrosion resistance and mechanical strength — the reason epoxy dominates protective coatings, industrial flooring and structural composites.
Selecting the right grade+
Epoxy equivalent weight and viscosity define the resin, and liquid, solid and modified grades serve different processes. Cure temperature, pot life, film build and the curing agent it will be paired with determine the grade quoted.
Documentation and specification+
Properties differ between producers and between grades of the same material. Allzone confirms the applicable grade with the supplier before quoting and shares the technical data sheet and safety data sheet for the exact material offered, so the values you evaluate are the values you receive.
Frequently asked questions
Do you supply the curing agent as well?+
Curing agents are quoted as separate products, matched to the resin and the cure profile you need. Share the resin, cure temperature and service requirements and both sides of the system are confirmed with the supplier.
Which grade will I be quoted?+
The grade is set by your specification. Share the target performance, process conditions and any customer or regulatory requirement in the RFQ and the matching grade is confirmed with the supplier before quotation.
What packaging is available?+
Packaging is confirmed with the supplier at quotation for the grade and quantity discussed.
Can you deliver across Ontario and Quebec?+
Yes. LTL and FTL freight is arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada, with container-direct supply for repeat volumes.
Technical knowledge for Epoxy Resin Supplier — Coatings & Composites Canada
Engineering and purchasing guidance written for this material — understand it, apply it, compare options, specify a grade, and fix production problems.
Foundation Articles
Application Guides
Comparison Articles
Troubleshooting Guides
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Need a quote on Epoxy Resin?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.