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Introducing the DMP-30 curing accelerator to expedite the curing of waterborne epoxy resins (WER) presents a possible solution. This study aims to investigate the impact of varying dosages of DMP-30 (0%, 1%, 2%, and 3%) on the performance of WEREA and its mixes through macro- and micro-experimentation. A series of experiments was used to evaluate the high-temperature properties, adhesion properties, microscopic properties, and abrasion resistance of the samples. These experiments included temperature scanning tests, pull-out tests, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) tests, and abrasion tests, etc. The macro test results revealed both positive and negative effects of DMP-30 on the performance of the binder and mixture. The most significant positive enhancement was observed at a 1% dosage of DMP-30, resulting in the highest rutting factor and adhesion strength of binder, as well as the greatest dynamic stability of the mixture. Furthermore, the freeze-thaw and immersion abrasion values were minimized at this dosage. FTIR tests demonstrated that a moderate amount (1%) of DMP-30 facilitated the reaction between the curing agent and the epoxy resin, while an excessive amount (3%) interfered with the curing reaction, leading to residual curing agent. 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