Technical Comparison Guide

Comparative analysis of epoxy, polyaspartic and polyurethane systems according to measurable technical criteria: ASTM performance, durability, relative costs and optimal applications.

Key Performance Statistics

Quantifiable data from MAGIECHEM® laboratory tests according to ASTM standards

+30%

Durability increase with polyaspartic systems vs standard epoxy

75%

Installation time reduction with fast polyaspartic (4h vs 24h)

99.9%

UV resistance with aliphatic polyaspartic (no yellowing)

2-4h

Average recoat time MAGIECHEM® polyaspartic systems

Detailed Comparison Table

Objective comparison of technical properties for informed selection according to project requirements

Technical Criteria

Epoxy

Polyaspartic

Polyurethane

Drying Time / Recoat

12-24 hours

2-4 hours

4-8 hours

UV Resistance

UV sensitive

Excellent (Aliphatic)

Very good

Chemical Resistance

Excellent

Very good

Abrasion (ASTM D4060)

50-100 mg loss

40-80 mg loss

60-120 mg loss

Flexibility

Rigid

Flexible

Very flexible

Temp. Range

10-30°C

-10 to 50°C

5-35°C

Lifespan

15-25 years

20-30 years

10-20 years

Relative Cost

$ (Economical)

$$$ (Premium)

$$ (Intermediate)

Recommendations by Application

Epoxy

Best for:

✓ Maximum chemical resistance
✓ Indoor industrial
✓ Food/pharma plants
✓ Optimized budgets

Polyaspartic

Best for:

✓ Outdoor applications
✓ Minimal downtime
✓ Exposed parking decks
✓ Extreme temperatures

Polyurethane

Best for:

✓ High mechanical impact
✓ Vibration/bending surfaces
✓ Elastic topcoats
✓ Elasticity requirements

Last updated: January 2026 | Data based on ASTM D4060, D7234, C579 tests |Current information for 2026