Air Products Ancamide® 2634 Curing Agent is Cost-Effective Solution

High performance at a low cost, that's how Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD) describes Ancamide^® 2634 curing agent, its new curing agent product being offered globally for heavy-duty maintenance coatings in areas challenged by corrosion and chemical exposure. Air Products is unveiling Ancamide 2634 curing agent as part of its epoxy product offerings during the International Coatings Expo being held in Philadelphia, Pa. from November 12-14, 2003.

"This product was developed to have very high barrier properties to help provide coatings with added protection against corrosion and chemical attack. It is very good in primers, build and barrier coats, and gloss enamels," said Dave Dubowik, principal applications chemist for Air Products. Dubowik added that examples of heavy-duty applications include coating railcars, ocean freighters, and pipe coatings for off-shore drilling rigs and multiple heavy industry manufacturing facilities that come in near constant contact with corrosive and chemical elements.

Ancamide 2634 curing agent is based on a unique Air Products proprietary technology and is a building block product. It is a modified polyamide-curing agent designed for use in two component solvent borne epoxy coatings. It offers a faster dry and better low temperature cure than conventional polyamides with high blush resistance, good adhesion and flexibility.

"This is a cost-effective component used to make paint for industrial applications that has demonstrated higher performance capabilities, even in elevated temperature applications, when compared to other polyamides. We've tested this over an array of performance attributes, and customers will be very pleased with its durability," said Dubowik.

More information on this unique product is available via the worldwide web by visiting www.airproducts.com/epoxyadditives. For samples, please contact Air Products' Product Information Center, 7201 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, Pa. 18195-1501; telephone 800-345-3148 (outside the U.S. 610-481-6799); fax 610-481-4381; or e-mail prodinfo@apci.com.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in technology, energy, healthcare and industrial markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of products, services and solutions, providing atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials and chemical intermediates. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets and is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. With annual revenues of $6.3 billion and operations in over 30 countries, the company's 17,400 employees build lasting relationships with their customers and communities based on understanding, integrity and passion. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

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