ARADUR® 976-1

ARADUR® 976-1 is also referred to as Eporal ‘DDS’ or 'DAPS', is a high performance hardener used with Araldite® epoxy resins.

Functions: Curing Agent, Curing Agent, Curing Agent, Hardener, Hardener, Hardener

Chemical Family: Amines, Aromatics

End Uses: Composite Materials, Laminates, Pre-pregs

Features: Chemical Resistance, Good Thermal Stability, High Modulus, High Modulus, High Temperature Performance, High Temperature Performance, Improved Chemical Resistance, Thermal Stability

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Curing Agent,
Hardener
Chemical Family
Amines,
Aromatics
Chemical Name
Dapsone
Composite Materials Functions
Curing Agent,
Hardener
Function
Hardener
Industrial Additives Functions
Curing Agent,
Hardener
Technologies
CASE,
Composite Materials
Product Families
CASE — Additives
Functional Additives
Composite Materials — Additives
Functional Additives
Chemical Structure

ARADUR® 976-1 - Chemical Structure - 1

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
High Modulus,
High Temperature Performance,
Improved Chemical Resistance,
Thermal Stability
Industrial Additives Features
Chemical Resistance,
Good Thermal Stability,
High Modulus,
High Temperature Performance
Materials Features
Chemical Resistant,
Good Thermal Stability,
High Modulus,
High Temperature Performance
Advantages
  • Excellent thermal stability
  • Outstanding chemical resistance
  • Excellent high temperature properties
  • 4,4'-DDS. Excellent chemical resistance. Suitable for adhesives, prepregs, composites and PWB laminates.

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Casting Applications
Composites End Use
Composite Materials,
Laminates,
Pre-pregs
Markets
Automotive & Transportation,
Electrical & Electronics,
Industrial
Applications
Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
Aerospace & Aviation
Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Tooling & Moldmaking,
Other Industrial Applications
Application Information
  • Adhesives
  • Castings
  • Printed circuit board laminates
  • High temperature laminates
  • Prepregs
  • Composites / advanced composites
  • Coatings / high performance

Properties

Physical Form
Powder

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
Chemical Inventories
AIIC (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
KECI (Korea),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TCSI (Taiwan),
TSCA (USA)

Safety & Health

Precautions
  • Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
  • Do not breathe dust.
  • Use only with good ventilation
  • Wear appropriate protective equipment to avoid personal contact.
  • Promptly remove contaminated non-impervious clothing; wash before reuse.
  • Destroy contaminated leather and absorbent shoes.
  • Wash thoroughly after handling.
  • Keep container tightly closed when not in use.

       FIRST AID In case of contact :

  • Eyes : Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes.
  • Skin : Promptly wash thoroughly with mild soap and water.
  • Inhalation : Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
  • Ingestion : If conscious, give plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention.

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Americas
  • Asia Pacific
  • EIMEA
Availability

ARADUR® 976-1 is supplied in 44 pound fiber drums.

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

This material should be stored at room temperature away from excessive heat and humidity in the original sealed container

Other

Appearance
Off-white powder
Color (SDS)
Light Yellow
Odor (SDS)
Slight
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Gel Time180.0 mmat 100°C, with gY 6010
Melting Point174.0-178.0 °C°C