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.

 

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Product Functions: Curing Agent, Hardener

Chemical Family: Amines, Aromatics

Product End Uses: Composite Materials, Laminates, Pre-pregs

Processing & Application Methods: Casting

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

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CAS Number
80-08-0
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Function
Hardener
Product Functions
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families
Chemical Structure

ARADUR® 976-1 - Chemical Structure - 1

Features & Benefits

Product Features
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

Regulatory & Compliance

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 Form
Processing & Application Methods
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Gel Time180.0mat 100°C, with gY 6010
Melting Point174.0-178.0°C