SPECIFIC POLYMERS, as part of the CUBIC Project, has made significant advancements in the development of bisphenol-free epoxy resins, specifically designed to replace Bisphenol-A based epoxy resin, DGEBA, one of the most used epoxy resins. Bisphenol-A is associated with various health and environmental drawbacks including fertility issues, heart diseases, cancer, non-biodegradability and toxicity.
Over the past three years, the first stage of industrial transfer for two key Bisphenol-free resins, DGEVA (diglycidyl ether of vanillyl alcohol)andPHTE (phloroglucinol triglycidyl ether) has been successfully completed.
In addition to being Bisphenol-free and therefore more respectful of health and the environment, these resins offer interesting mechanical properties.
The pilot production, now capable of producing quantities in the range of tens of kilograms, marks a significant milestone toward the full industrialization of these innovative bisphenol-free epoxy resins. This is another important step for the CUBIC Project towards zero pollution 2030 goals.
