Abstract: An epoxy-hardener system is provided having relatively long latency periods combined with relatively short cure times at low cure temperatures. The hardeners of the present invention are ureidoamines and their derivatives, which are chelates of ureido compounds and amines. The ureidoamines are prepared by reacting an amine with the ureido compound and aqueous formaldehyde without a catalyst. Complexes of ureidoamine hardeners with various blocking agents are prepared in the melt. The hardener is prevented from curing the epoxy by the reaction between the hardener and the blocking agent. The blocked hardener is then blended with the epoxy, usually by warming the mixture briefly at about 50-60 degrees C.