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12 May 2025
Position Paper: Composites in the proposed end-of-life of vehicles regulation
As the EU updates its End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation, Epoxy Europe urges policymakers to recognise the recyclability and value of composites in electric and lightweight vehicles.
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24 Apr 2025
Epoxies Embrace Sustainability in the EU
The European Union's 2050 climate neutrality target is driving a transformation across industries. The chemical sector is transforming from fossil-based raw materials to alternatives like biomass and...

24 Apr 2025
The Hidden Backbone of Electronics: How Epoxies Are the Core of Europe’s Future
Did you know that epoxies make it possible for you to read this article? They also protect and sustain your car, smartwatch, your bike and even your air fryer. Epoxies are the unsung heroes of modern...

21 Nov 2024
Factsheet: Epoxies in Marine Applications
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Epoxies in marine applications
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The Epoxy Europe Safety App is an online tutorial designed to provide expert information to epoxy users for working with epoxy resins safely.
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HOW IT ALL STARTED
The history of epoxy dates back to Switzerland in 1936, when Dr. Pierre Castan succeeded in synthesising the first epoxy polymer by curing it with phthalic acid anhydride.
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HOW ARE EPOXIES MADE
Epoxy resins are thermosetting polymers with unique mechanical and resistance properties. They are the result of a chemical reaction called ‘curing’, which involves epoxides and other chemicals more commonly known as ‘hardeners’ or curing agents.
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