Epoxy Modifiers

Kolon Hirenol hydrocarbon modifiers are specialized non-reactive resin modifiers designed to optimize viscosity, flexibility, and moisture barrier properties in epoxy and polyurethane systems. Used extensively in heavy-duty marine, protective, and industrial floor coatings, these aromatic and modified hydrocarbon resins offer a stable alternative to traditional liquid plasticizers like benzyl alcohol.

About our suppliers

Kolon Industries is a renowned company specializing in the production of high-quality chemicals, particularly hydrocarbon tackifier resins. Since 1957, they have been delivering innovative solutions for a wide range of applications, including adhesives, sealants, rubber compounding, and coatings. At De Monchy, we offer a portfolio of various Hydrocarbon resins from Kolon. These resins find applications in various aspects of daily life, including paint for road marking, office tapes, printer ink, and more. They are marketed under the trademarks SUKOREZ, HIKOREZ, and HIKOTACK.

Founded in 1877 and part of the Schill+Seilacher group, Struktol is a globally recognized manufacturer of additives for the rubber, plastics, and processing industries. With headquarters in Germany and production facilities across Europe, the U.S., and Asia, Struktol delivers innovative, high-performance process additives that enhance material handling and performance. The company is known for its technical expertise and customer-focused solutions.

Unique Properties

Rheology & Viscosity Reduction: Lowers formulation viscosity to improve sprayability, substrate wetting, and self-leveling without compromising film integrity.
Hydrophobic Water Barrier & Sea Water Resistance: Significantly reduces water absorption and moisture vapor transmission, boosting anti-corrosive performance in marine splash zones, ballast tanks, and wet-concrete primers.
Flexibilization & Crack Resistance: Acts as an internal plasticizer to reduce internal stress, shrinkage, and brittleness during cure, improving impact resistance and thermal cycling durability.

Cost & VOC Optimization: Serves as a high-performance extender to reduce overall binder cost while maintaining low-VOC compliance.
Extended Pot Life & Flexibility: Helps cushion internal crosslink density, providing workable pot life and flexibility in high-solids or solvent-free formulations.

Primary Applications

Marine & Protective Coatings: Anti-corrosive primers, ballast tank linings, and offshore topside coatings.
Industrial Flooring: Self-leveling epoxy screeds, heavy-duty floor primers, and moisture-tolerant concrete coatings.
Adhesives & Sealants: High-durability structural epoxy adhesives needing improved impact and peel strength.