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High-Purity Low-Chlorine Low-Viscosity Epoxy Resins

Electronic-grade epoxy resins engineered for precision applications across Europe. Ultra-low chlorine (<10 ppm), exceptional purity, and optimised viscosity for semiconductor packaging, composite infusion, EV batteries, and aerospace.

<10ppm
Total Chlorine
1000
mPa·s Low Viscosity
20-40%
Cost Advantage
3-5 Days
Delivery Across Europe
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Bisphenol A-based Epoxy Resin Structure

🧪 High Purity
Electronic Grade
⚡ Low Chlorine
<10 - <600 ppm
💧 Low Viscosity
1000-3500 mPa·s
💎 Value
Premium @ Lower TCO

Four Core Advantages That Matter

We combine world-class product quality with exceptional value and local expertise. Your UK-based partner for advanced electronic materials.

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High Purity

Electronic-grade purity with minimal ionic impurities. Narrow molecular weight distribution ensures consistent performance in precision applications like semiconductor encapsulation and optical adhesives.

Ultra-Low Chlorine

Total chlorine as low as <50 ppm, hydrolyzable chlorine <10 ppm. Critical for preventing corrosion in sensitive electronics, extending device lifespan and meeting stringent reliability standards.

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Optimised Viscosity

Low-viscosity formulations from 1000 mPa·s enable superior flow and penetration. Ideal for vacuum infusion, fine-pitch dispensing, and complex geometry encapsulation with fewer voids.

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Exceptional Value

Premium-grade specifications at 20-40% lower total cost of ownership versus incumbent suppliers. No compromise on quality—just smarter supply chain economics and leaner operations.

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Pan-European Service

Serving customers across the EU and UK. Local stock in Europe for 3-5 day delivery to Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Poland, and beyond. Full REACH compliance for seamless EU market access.

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Technical Partnership

Multilingual technical support in English, German, and French. Direct access to manufacturing R&D for custom formulations. On-site visits available across Europe.

Why Purity, Chlorine, Viscosity & Value Matter

Understanding how our four core advantages translate into real-world performance and commercial benefits for your applications.

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High Purity

Electronic-Grade Quality

What It Means

Narrow molecular weight distribution, minimal oligomers, and controlled impurity levels. Our resins are manufactured under strict contamination controls for electronic applications.

Why It Matters

  • Consistent batch-to-batch performance
  • Predictable curing behaviour
  • Superior optical clarity for optical adhesives
  • Reduced outgassing in vacuum applications
Colour (APHA) <15
Grade Electronic
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Optimised Viscosity

Superior Processability

What It Means

Controlled molecular architecture delivers low viscosity without sacrificing mechanical properties. BPF-based and blended formulations offer exceptionally low viscosities ideal for infusion processes.

Why It Matters

  • Complete wet-out in vacuum infusion (wind blades)
  • Fine-pitch dispensing without clogging
  • Better penetration into tight gaps (underfill)
  • Reduced void content in final parts
BPF Viscosity 1000 mPa·s
BPA Viscosity 3500 mPa·s
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Exceptional Value

Premium Quality, Smarter Economics

What It Means

Equivalent or superior specifications to established premium suppliers, delivered through an optimised supply chain with lower overhead. No shortcuts on quality—just smarter economics.

Why It Matters

  • 20-40% lower total cost of ownership
  • More budget for R&D and innovation
  • Competitive advantage in your end markets
  • Same specs, better margins for your business
Cost Savings 20-40%
Quality No Compromise

High-Purity, Low-Chlorine, Low-Viscosity Epoxy Resins

Comprehensive range engineered for demanding applications. Every grade optimised for purity, chlorine content, and viscosity to meet your exact specifications.

ZLA Series
Bisphenol A-Based Liquid Epoxy
Low Viscosity | High Purity
Total Chlorine
<50 - <600 ppm
Hydrolyzable Cl
<10 - <150 ppm
Viscosity @25°C
3500-4500 mPa·s
EEW
170-175 g/eq

Applications

EMC Encapsulants PCB Laminates Underfill Adhesives
ZLA-185 Series
Bisphenol A-Based Liquid Epoxy
High Viscosity | Ultra-Low Chlorine
Total Chlorine
<50 - <600 ppm
Hydrolyzable Cl
<10 - <150 ppm
Viscosity @25°C
12000-14000 mPa·s
EEW
180-190 g/eq

Applications

Semiconductor Die Attach Glob Top
ZLF Series
Bisphenol F-Based Liquid Epoxy
Very Low Viscosity | High Purity
Total Chlorine
<50 - <600 ppm
Hydrolyzable Cl
<10 - <100 ppm
Viscosity @25°C
1000-1400 mPa·s
EEW
156-165 g/eq

Applications

Composite Infusion Wind Blades Bonding
ZLV Series
Blended Low-Viscosity Epoxy
A/F Blend | Cost-Optimized
Total Chlorine
<1500 ppm
Viscosity @25°C
1000-5500 mPa·s
EEW
160-180 g/eq
Color (APHA)
<30

Applications

Wind Turbine Blades CCL Inks
ZLE-4000 Series
Tetramethyl Biphenyl Epoxy
Specialty | High Heat Resistance
Total Chlorine
<300 - <800 ppm
Softening Point
105-115°C
Viscosity @150°C
5-20 mPa·s
EEW
178-188 g/eq

Applications

High-Temp Electronics CCL Inks
ZL-622/632/694 Series
Reactive Epoxy Diluents
Ultra-Low Viscosity | High Purity
Total Chlorine
<100 - <3000 ppm
Hydrolyzable Cl
<50 - <500 ppm
Viscosity @25°C
5-300 mPa·s
EEW
102-216 g/eq

Applications

Viscosity Modifier Coatings Lamination

Enabling Europe's Advanced Manufacturing

Supporting semiconductor fabs in Dresden, wind blade plants in Denmark, EV gigafactories across the continent, and aerospace clusters from Toulouse to Hamburg.

Semiconductor

EMC encapsulants, underfill, die attach. Supporting EU Chips Act investments in Dresden, Catania, and Grenoble.

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EV Batteries

Battery pack adhesives and thermal management. Serving gigafactories in Germany, Hungary, Poland, and France.

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Wind Energy

Low-viscosity resins for blade infusion. Supporting Europe's 425 GW offshore wind target from Denmark to Spain.

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Aerospace

High-performance composites for Airbus supply chain in Toulouse, Hamburg, Bristol, and beyond.

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Industrial Coatings

Marine, protective, and powder coatings with enhanced corrosion resistance for European manufacturers.

Serving All of Europe

From Scandinavia to the Mediterranean, we deliver high-purity epoxy resins to manufacturers across the continent with local support and fast logistics.

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Germany & DACH

3-4 days

Dresden semiconductor cluster, Munich automotive, Hamburg aerospace. Technical support in German available.

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France

3-4 days

Toulouse aerospace, Grenoble electronics, Lyon chemicals. Support en français disponible.

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Benelux

2-3 days

Rotterdam chemicals hub, Eindhoven high-tech, Belgian composites cluster.

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Italy

4-5 days

Catania semiconductors, Turin automotive, Milan industrial coatings.

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Central & Eastern Europe

4-5 days

Poland EV manufacturing, Czech automotive, Hungary electronics.

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Rest of Europe

5-7 days

Nordics wind energy, Spain renewables, Portugal, Ireland, and more.

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European Stock

Strategic inventory in Europe for faster delivery

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Full REACH Compliance

Seamless import across all EU member states

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Multilingual Support

Technical service in English, German, French

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DDP Available

Delivered Duty Paid options for hassle-free import

Certified Quality & Compliance

Manufacturing Excellence

Our products come from a manufacturer that is not just a producer—they are a technical authority in high-purity epoxy chemistry. This leadership translates directly into product quality you can trust.

  • Led development of multiple industry standards for high-purity low-chlorine epoxy resins
  • 35+ patent applications with 20+ granted internationally
  • National High-Tech Enterprise certification
  • Vertically integrated 60-acre production facility
  • Dedicated electronic-grade production lines with strict contamination control
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REACH Registered

Full EU REACH compliance for all products

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UK REACH

Compliant for UK market requirements

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Full Documentation

TDS, MSDS, and batch CoA provided

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Quality Certified

ISO quality management systems

Frequently Asked Questions

Technical answers to help you make informed decisions about high-purity epoxy resins.

Technical

Why is low chlorine content critical in epoxy resins for electronics?

Chlorine in epoxy resins exists in two forms: total chlorine (bound in the polymer structure) and hydrolyzable chlorine (reactive and easily released). Hydrolyzable chlorine is particularly dangerous because it can form chloride ions in the presence of moisture.

These chloride ions cause three major failure modes in electronics:

  • Electrochemical migration: Chloride ions enable metal ion migration between conductors under voltage bias, creating dendrites that cause short circuits
  • Copper corrosion: Chloride directly attacks copper traces, especially in humid environments, degrading connections over time
  • Reliability failures: Both mechanisms lead to field failures that may occur months or years after deployment

For semiconductor packaging, industry standards typically require total chlorine <500 ppm and hydrolyzable chlorine <100 ppm. For advanced applications like automotive-grade semiconductors, specifications tighten to total chlorine <50 ppm and hydrolyzable chlorine <10 ppm.

IndexChem's ultra-high purity grades (UH series) achieve these demanding specifications, meeting JEDEC and IPC reliability standards.

Product Selection

What is the difference between Bisphenol A (BPA) and Bisphenol F (BPF) epoxy resins?

The key differences relate to viscosity, crystallization behavior, and application suitability:

Bisphenol A (BPA) Epoxy (ZLA Series):

  • Viscosity: 3,500-14,000 mPa·s at 25°C
  • Most widely used epoxy type with excellent mechanical properties
  • Can crystallize at lower temperatures, but crystallized resin can be remelted
  • Best for: EMC encapsulants, die attach, electronic adhesives, general coatings

Bisphenol F (BPF) Epoxy (ZLF Series):

  • Viscosity: 1,000-3,500 mPa·s at 25°C — significantly lower than BPA
  • Lower crystallization tendency, better storage stability
  • Slightly higher chemical resistance
  • Best for: Vacuum infusion (wind blades), underfill, applications requiring excellent flow

Practical guidance: Choose BPA (ZLA) for general electronics and encapsulation. Choose BPF (ZLF) when you need low viscosity for better flow—vacuum infusion, fine-pitch dispensing, or gap filling.

Specifications

What epoxy resin specifications are required for semiconductor packaging?

Semiconductor packaging applications have tiered requirements based on reliability needs:

Standard semiconductor applications:

  • Total chlorine: <500 ppm
  • Hydrolyzable chlorine: <100 ppm
  • Suitable for consumer electronics with standard lifecycles
  • IndexChem grades: ZLA-175S, ZLA-185S

High-reliability applications (industrial, medical):

  • Total chlorine: <100 ppm
  • Hydrolyzable chlorine: <50 ppm
  • IndexChem grades: ZLA-175U, ZLA-185U

Automotive and aerospace (highest reliability):

  • Total chlorine: <50 ppm
  • Hydrolyzable chlorine: <10 ppm
  • Must meet JEDEC and AEC-Q100 reliability standards
  • IndexChem grades: ZLA-175UH, ZLA-185UH

Additional considerations: viscosity appropriate for dispensing method, Tg (glass transition temperature) for operating temperature, and CTE (coefficient of thermal expansion) matching.

Applications

What epoxy resin is best for wind turbine blade manufacturing?

Wind turbine blade manufacturing requires epoxy resins optimized for vacuum infusion processing of large composite structures. Key requirements:

Critical properties for blade infusion:

  • Low viscosity: 1,000-3,000 mPa·s for complete fiber wet-out and long flow distances (blades can exceed 100m)
  • Extended pot life: Large parts require hours of working time
  • High mechanical strength: Fatigue resistance for 20+ year service life
  • Good adhesion: Bond strength to glass and carbon fiber reinforcement

IndexChem recommended products:

  • ZLF-160 Series: Bisphenol F epoxy, 1,000-1,400 mPa·s, ideal for main spar and blade shell infusion
  • ZLV-165/175 Series: Blended A/F epoxy, cost-optimized for large-volume blade production

These products support Europe's offshore wind expansion, including installations from Denmark to Spain targeting 425 GW capacity.

Applications

How are epoxy resins used in electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing?

Epoxy resins serve multiple critical functions in EV battery packs:

Key applications:

  • Structural bonding: Bonding cells into modules and modules into packs, providing mechanical strength and crash resistance
  • Thermal management: Thermally conductive epoxy adhesives transfer heat from cells to cooling plates
  • Potting and encapsulation: Protecting battery management system (BMS) electronics from vibration, moisture, and thermal cycling
  • Cell-to-pack bonding: Direct cell integration eliminating module housings for higher energy density

Requirements for EV battery epoxies:

  • Operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C (or higher for performance vehicles)
  • Flame retardancy for safety compliance
  • Low outgassing to prevent cell contamination
  • Excellent adhesion to aluminum, steel, and composite housings

IndexChem supplies European EV gigafactories in Germany, Hungary, Poland, and France with high-purity epoxy resins that meet automotive reliability standards.

Compliance

Are IndexChem epoxy resins REACH compliant for the European market?

Yes, all IndexChem epoxy resin products are fully REACH compliant for the European Union market.

What this means for customers:

  • All products are registered under REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) regulation EC 1907/2006
  • Seamless import across all 27 EU member states
  • No regulatory barriers or additional registration requirements for customers

For UK customers (post-Brexit):

  • Separate UK REACH compliance maintained for Great Britain market
  • Northern Ireland follows EU REACH under the Windsor Framework

Documentation provided:

  • Technical Data Sheets (TDS) for all products
  • Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in required languages
  • Batch-specific Certificates of Analysis (CoA)
  • REACH registration confirmation on request
Logistics

What are the delivery times for epoxy resin orders to European countries?

IndexChem maintains strategic inventory in Europe for faster delivery to customers across the continent:

Standard delivery times:

  • Benelux (Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg): 2-3 business days
  • Germany, Austria, Switzerland (DACH): 3-4 business days
  • France: 3-4 business days
  • United Kingdom: 3-4 business days
  • Italy, Spain, Poland: 4-5 business days
  • Nordics, Portugal, Eastern Europe: 5-7 business days

Shipping options:

  • DDP (Delivered Duty Paid): We handle all customs and duties — product arrives ready to use
  • DAP (Delivered at Place): Customer handles import clearance
  • Express shipping: Available for urgent requirements

For stock availability and exact lead times for your location, contact us at info@indexchem.eu.

Commercial

How does IndexChem pricing compare to established Japanese epoxy suppliers?

IndexChem offers equivalent or superior specifications at 20-40% lower total cost of ownership compared to established premium suppliers.

How we achieve this:

  • Efficient manufacturing: Modern, vertically integrated production facility optimized for high-purity products
  • Streamlined supply chain: Direct manufacturer relationship without multiple distribution layers
  • Lower overhead: Lean operations focused specifically on electronic-grade epoxy resins

What you get:

  • Same chlorine specifications (down to <50 ppm total, <10 ppm hydrolyzable)
  • Equivalent viscosity and EEW ranges
  • Full REACH compliance and documentation
  • Local European support with faster response times

No quality compromise: The savings come from supply chain efficiency, not from cutting corners on product quality. Your customers receive the same reliability they expect, while your margins improve.

Getting Started

How can I get samples to evaluate IndexChem epoxy resins?

We provide complimentary technical samples to qualified industrial customers for evaluation purposes.

Sample process:

  • Step 1: Contact us with your application requirements — industry, end product, current materials, and key specifications needed
  • Step 2: Our technical team recommends the optimal product grade for your application
  • Step 3: We ship evaluation samples (typically 500g-1kg) with full TDS, SDS, and CoA documentation
  • Step 4: Technical support available throughout your evaluation process

What you receive:

  • Production-representative samples (not lab-only grades)
  • Batch-specific Certificate of Analysis
  • Technical Data Sheet with full specifications
  • Safety Data Sheet in your preferred language
  • Application guidance from our technical team

Timeline: Samples typically ship within 3-5 business days of request approval. Contact info@indexchem.eu or use the form below to start.

Commercial

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for commercial orders?

IndexChem offers flexible order quantities to serve both development projects and production requirements:

Evaluation samples:

  • No minimum order quantity for initial evaluation
  • Complimentary samples typically 500g-1kg
  • Larger evaluation quantities available on request

Commercial orders:

  • Standard products: Minimum 25 kg per grade
  • Specialty grades: Minimum 50 kg per grade
  • Large-volume pricing available for orders exceeding 500 kg

Packaging options:

  • Standard: 25 kg drums
  • Bulk: 200 kg drums or IBC containers for high-volume users

For specific product availability and pricing, contact our sales team at info@indexchem.eu with your volume requirements.

Request Your Technical Sample

Tell us about your application, and we'll recommend the optimal product with a complimentary sample shipment.

Let's Discuss Your Requirements

Whether you're in Munich or Madrid, Dublin or Dresden—our team is ready to support your evaluation process with local expertise and fast response times.

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    European Coverage
    UK, EU & EFTA Countries
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    Languages
    English, Deutsch, Français
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    Within 24 hours (CET)