ARALDITE® CY 5995 / HARDENER HY 227 / Flexibilisator XB 5947 / Filler Silica flour silanized

ARALDITE® CY 5995 / HARDENER HY 227 / Flexibilisator XB 5947 / Filler Silica flour silanized is a liquid, toughened, hot-curing epoxy casting resin system based on Bisphenol A, offering excellent thermal shock resistance.

 

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RTU Product Type: Casting Resin

Product End Uses: Insulating Materials, Metal Parts, Sheet Metal Lamination

Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

Processing & Application Methods: Impregnation

Product Features: Cracking Resistance, Good Adhesion Property, Good Electrical Properties, Good Mechanical Properties, Thermal Shock Resistance, Toughened

Cure Method: Heat Cure

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Product Features
Features and Benefits
  • High-quality mechanical and electrical end properties, as well as very high crack resistance and excellent thermal cycling resistance.
  • Especially suitable for the encapsulation of large metal parts.
  • Good impregnation behavior for windings and laminations.
  • Very good adhesion to metallic materials.

Applications & Uses

Cure Method
Product End Uses
Markets
Applications
Application Information

Encapsulation and impregnation of sheets for magnetic cores.

Properties

Physical Form

Safety & Health

Handling Precautions

Protective clothing

Yes
Gloves Essential
Arm protector

Recommended when skin contact likely

Goggestery diasses

Yes

Respirator/dust mask

Recommended

Skin protection before starting work

Apply barrier cream to exposed skin

Skin protection after washing

Apply barrier or nourishing cream

Skin protection cleansing of contaminated skin

Dab off with absorbent paper, wash with warm water and alkali-free soap, then dry with disposable towels. Do not use solvents

Clean shop requirements

Cover workbenches, etc. with light coloured paper. Use disposable breakers, etc.

Disposal of spillage

Soak up with sawdust or cotton waste and deposit in plastic-lined bin

Ventilation: of workshop

Renew air 3 to 5 times an hour

Ventilation: of workplace

Exhaust fans. Operatives should avoid inhaling vapours.

First Aid Information
  • Contamination of the eyes by resin, hardener or casting mix should be treated immediately by flushing with clean, running water for 10 to 15 minutes. A doctor should then be consulted.
  • Material smeared or splashed on the skin should be dabbed off, and the contaminated area then washed and treated with a cleansing cream (see above). A doctor should be consulted in the event of severe irritation or burns. Contaminated clothing should be changed immediately.
  • Anyone taken ill after inhaling vapours should be moved out of doors immediately.
Industrial Hygiene

Mandatory and recommended industrial hygiene procedures should be followed whenever our products are being handled and processed.

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

The components described in this user manual should be stored at 18-25°C, always tightly sealed and dry, preferably in the original containers. Under these conditions, the shelf life corresponds to the expiry date indicated on the product label. After this date, the product may only be processed further after re-analysis. Opened containers should be tightly closed immediately after use. For hazardous decomposition products in the event of a fire and waste disposal

Other

Material Compatibility
Processing & Application Methods
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Mix Ratio1.92%(W)Filler : Resin
Mix Ratio0.07%(W)Flexibilizer : Resin
Mix Ratio1.0%(W)Hardener : Resin