Glossary

Catalyst

Catalyst is defined as a chemical which, under certain conditions, stimulates a chemical reaction (i.e. molecular change) in another compound without being consumed in the reaction.

Ref: 122435/2006-09-25

Catalyst refers to an ingredient that speeds up a chemical reaction. Catalysts are sometimes used in two-component epoxy systems.

Ref: 86504/2006-09-15


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Epoxy (Epoxy is described as a two part resin and ...)

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