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.

Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

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

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CAS Number
5493-45-8
Chemical Family
Composite Materials Functions
Function
Resin
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Materials Features
Product Features
  • Hexahydrophthalic acid diglycidylester
  • Low viscosity
  • high deflection temperature
  • excellent dielectric properties
  • good UV resistance

Applications & Uses

Composites End Use
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
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

Regulatory & Compliance

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
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Epoxy Equivalent Weight164.0-172.0 g/eqg/eq
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Point169.0 °C°C
Specific Gravity1.2-1.25-
Viscosity700.0-900.0 mPa.smPa.sAt 25°C