2-isopropylimidazole as a curing agent and modifier in specialty epoxy coatings abstract: this article explores the application of 2-isopropylimidazole (2-ipi) as a curing agent and modifier in specialty epoxy coating formulations. 2-ipi, an imidazole derivative, offers unique advantages over traditional amine and anhydride curing agents, including accelerated curing rates, improved adhesion, enhanced chemical resistance, and...