New epoxy coating systems which contain multipurpose additives based on organophilic montmorillonite

Some new multipurpose additives for solvent based epoxy enamels were synthesized. The additives were characterized by FTIR spectrometry and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The additives synthesized by cationic exchange process of clay (montmorillonite) and some special protonated polyetheramines were used to develop some new epoxy systems. The introduction of new additives in epoxy systems resulted in improving mechanical properties (adhesion, Persoz hardness, elasticity of coating film), durability, gloss resistance, water resistance and corrosion properties.