Alternative to Salicylic Acid as an Accelerator

Request

Summary

We are looking for an alternative to Salicylic Acid as an accelerator for Epoxy-Amine thermoset cure due to the Harmonised Classification included in the 13th ATP to CLP. 


Description

We are looking for an alternative to Salicylic Acid as an accelerator for Epoxy-Amine thermoset cure due to the Harmonised Classification included in the 13th ATP to CLP.  Salicylic acid is commonly used to accelerate the epoxy-amine reaction at low temepratures.  In order to maintain a low toxicity of our products we require an alternative solution. 


Alternative should replace

Salicylic Acid, CAS 69-72-7.