Factsheets
Recycling of Epoxy: Challenges and options
Epoxy products are the solution of choice for applications that require durability which enhances the sustainability of products making recycling questions appear only at the end of a usually long service life. Aware of the challenges posed by the recycling of epoxy resins, ERC members are continuously striving to explore novel recycling options to contribute to the EU’s circular economy objectives.
Factsheet: Summary Paper – Assessment of Potential BPA Emissions in Key Applications
Document summarising the results of the assessment covering five key application sectors of epoxy resins in Europe.
Factsheet: Epoxy in Marine Coatings – Assessment of Potential BPA Emissions
Research on the potential emissions of Bisphenol A (BPA) from manufacturing, using and dismissing epoxy resins in marine coatings.
Epoxy in Flooring: Assessment of Potential BPA Emissions
Research on the potential emissions of Bisphenol A (BPA) from manufacturing, using and dismissing epoxy resins in flooring.
Epoxy in Water Pipes: Assessment of Potential BPA Emissions
Research on the potential emissions of Bisphenol A (BPA) from manufacturing, using and dismissing epoxy resins in water pipes.
Epoxy in Wind Energy Applications: Assessment of Potential BPA Emissions
Research on the potential emissions of Bisphenol A (BPA) from manufacturing, using and dismissing epoxy resins in wind energy applications.
Factsheet: Epoxy in Automotive – Assessment of Potential BPA Emissions
Research on the potential emissions of Bisphenol A (BPA) from manufacturing, using and dismissing epoxy resins in automotive coatings.
Factsheet: Epoxies in Automotive
Epoxy resins are widely used in the automotive industry as protective coatings, preserving vehicles and extending their average lifespan.
Factsheet: Epoxies in Drinking Water Applications
Thanks to their durability, processing flexibility, resistance to chlorine, microbes and other threats, epoxy resins represent a viable alternative for delivering drinking water.
Factsheet: Epoxies in Electronics
IT & electronics are a sector where the number of applications of epoxy resins has been increasing sharply in the past few years.
Factsheet: Epoxies in Paint and Coatings
The applications making use of epoxies enhanced coatings and paints are very diverse. The most common are construction (including flooring), the maritime industry, sewage treatment as well as home appliances.
Factsheet: Epoxies in Energy
Epoxy resins are used both as composites and coatings in the production, transformation and distribution of various types of renewable and non-renewable energy.
Factsheet: Epoxies in Flooring
Flooring is one of the most important applications for epoxies, accounting for 30% of all epoxies sold in Europe in the construction and coating sector.
Factsheet: Epoxies in Food Packaging
Epoxy-based resins are key to food and beverage containers’ long shelf life.
Factsheet: Epoxies in Sports
Epoxies play a key role in improving the performance of sports and leisure equipment for both amateurs and professionals.