Epoxy resins may be reacted (cross-linked) either with themselves through catalytichomopolymerisation, or with a wide range of co-reactants including polyfunctional amines, acids (and acid anhydrides), phenols, alcohols and thiols (sometimes called mercaptans). These co-reactants are often referred to as hardeners or curatives, and the cross-linking reaction is commonly referred to as curing.Reaction of polyepoxides with themselves or with poly ... Continue