MR. JO Reactive Diluents Selector Guide
MR. JO Reactive Diluents Selector Guide
Choosing the right reactive diluent for epoxy formulations
Reactive diluents are key building blocks in epoxy formulations. They reduce viscosity, improve workability, and fine-tune properties like toughness, flexibility, hardness, and chemical resistance. The choice of diluent depends on the end-use—flooring, coatings, adhesives, or composites—and the desired balance between performance and processability. MR. JO offers a complete range of aliphatic, aromatic, and CNSL-based reactive diluents designed for chemists who demand both technical performance and easy handling. Below is a quick selector table, followed by detailed guidance.
📊 Reactive Diluents Selector Table
| Product | Chemistry | Functionality | EEW (g/eq) | Viscosity @25°C (mPa·s) | Color (Gardner) | Key Benefits | Typical Applications |
| JX 7002 | Aliphatic (C12–C14) | Mono | 275–300 | 5–10 | ≤0.5 | High dilution efficiency, non-yellowing, excellent wetting, reduces brittleness | General-purpose coatings, adhesives, flooring |
| JX 7012 | Aliphatic (BDO) | Di | 130–150 | 12–25 | ≤17 | Improves toughness, retains chemical resistance, good for composites | High-performance adhesives, filament winding, laminates |
| JX 7004 | Aromatic (CGE) | Mono | 175–195 | 5–10 | ≤0.5 | Enhances hardness, retains chemical resistance, efficient viscosity reduction | Industrial coatings, flooring topcoats, adhesives |
| JX 7014 | Aromatic (PGE) | Mono | 150–170 | 5–15 | ≤0.5 | Strong chemical/mechanical resistance, high dilution efficiency | Protective coatings, adhesives, electrical casting |
| JX 7016 | CNSL-based | Mono | 425–575 | 40–70 | ≤9 | Eco-friendly, improves flexibility, sustainable source | General epoxy coatings, primers, adhesives |
| JX 7016U | CNSL-based (Low color) | Mono | 350–425 | 20–35 | ≤1 | Low color CNSL, flexibility with cleaner appearance | Decorative coatings, clear primers, sustainable systems |
🔍 How to Choose the Right Diluent
1. For lowest viscosity & easy processing:
Go with JX 7002 (C12–C14 aliphatic). It delivers excellent flow, non-yellowing, and works across coatings, flooring, and adhesives.
2. For higher toughness & composites:
Choose JX 7012 (BDO-based di-functional). It adds toughness, improves mechanical strength, and retains chemical resistance—ideal for filament winding and laminates.
3. For hardness & chemical resistance (industrial coatings):
Use JX 7004 (CGE) or JX 7014 (PGE). Both are aromatic; 7014 provides slightly stronger chemical and mechanical resistance.
4. For eco-friendly, sustainable formulations:
Select JX 7016 or JX 7016U. They use CNSL (Cashew Nut Shell Liquid) technology, offering flexibility and renewable sourcing. The JX 7016U grade is specially designed for low-color systems.
🧑🔬 Applications at a Glance
- Coatings & Floorings: JX 7002 (general), JX 7004/7014 (hardness/chem resistance), JX 7016/7016U (eco-friendly).
- Adhesives & Sealants: JX 7002 (general), JX 7012 (toughness), JX 7016 (flexibility).
- Composites & Laminates: JX 7012 (filament winding, strength retention).
- Decorative / Clear Systems: JX 7002 (non-yellowing), JX 7016U (low color CNSL).
✅ Conclusion
MR. JO’s Reactive Diluent range is built for chemists who want flexibility in design without compromising performance. Whether you’re formulating for industrial durability, flooring performance, adhesives, or sustainable coatings, there’s a MR. JO reactive diluent that fits.
Each of the above grades is available in site-friendly packaging for lab trials and full-scale production.
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