ARALDITE® CY 184

ARALDITE® CY 184 Resin is a low-viscosity cycloaliphatic epoxy that can be readily processed and cured with carboxylic acid anhydride and a small amount of accelerator to produce a resilient thermosetting polymer with outstanding arc and track resistance, combined with excellent mechanical and electrical properties.

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Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

Product End Uses: Electric Motors, Generator Winding Fixation System, Generators, High Voltage Electrical Insulating Components, Insulators, Medium Voltage Electrical Insulating Components, Outdoor Applications, Power Transformers

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Identification & Functionality

Blend: No
CAS Number: 5493-45-8
Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
Function: Resin
Product Functions: Resin,
Resins, Binders & Matrix Materials
Single Ingredient: Yes
Technologies: Composite Materials,
Plastics
Product Families: Composite Materials — Polymers & Resins
Thermoset Resins
Plastics — Thermoset Resins
Epoxies

Features & Benefits

Product Features

Good Dielectric Properties,

Good Elongation,

Good UV Resistance,

High Heat Deflection Temperature,

Low Viscosity

Product Features

Hexahydrophthalic acid diglycidylester
Low viscosity
high deflection temperature
excellent dielectric properties
good UV resistance

Applications & Uses

Product End Uses: Electric Motors,
Generator Winding Fixation System,
Generators,
High Voltage Electrical Insulating Components,
Insulators,
Medium Voltage Electrical Insulating Components,
Outdoor Applications,
Power Transformers
Application Details: ARALDITE® CY 184 low viscosity epoxy resin is recommended for long-term use in aggressive environments as well as for enclosed or indoor environments.

Properties

Physical Form: Liquid

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories: AIIC (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
KECI (Korea),
TCSI (Taiwan),
TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability

Americas
Asia Pacific
Australia
EIMEA

Storage & Handling

Storage Information: ARALDITE® CY 184 resin should be stored in a dry place, in the sealed original container, at temperatures between +2°C and +40°C (+35.6°F and 104°F). Under these storage conditions, the shelf life is 2.25 years. The product should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

Other

Appearance

Gray viscous liquid

Color (SDS)

Clear

Insoluble in (SDS)

Water

Odor (SDS)

Slight

Chemical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Epoxy Equivalent Weight	164.0-172.0	g/eq

Physical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flash Point	169.0	°C
Specific Gravity	1.2-1.25	-
Viscosity	700.0-900.0	mPa.s	at 25°C