Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- RTU Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Processing
- Filament Winding
- Pultrusion
- Pressure Moulding
Applications & Uses
- Composites Processing Methods
- Cure Method
- Product End Uses
- Application Information
High performance composite parts
- Processing Recommendation
To simplify the mixing process the resin can be preheated to about 30 °C to 50 °C before adding the cold hardener. Hardener and accelerator can be premixed, thus allowing the use of two component mixing/metering equipment. The mix of hardener and accelerator has a shelf life of several days. The processing of the system at elevated temperatures of 30 °C to 40 °C shows the best results. The gelation temperature should not be higher than necessary. A high gelation temperature induces high shrinkage and generates internal stresses.
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Cure Cycle
Gelation either 2 - 4 h at 80 °C or 1 - 3 h at 90 °C
Post-cure either 4 - 8 h at 120 °C or 2 - 8 h at 140 °C
- Properties
Anhydride-cured, low-viscosity standard matrix system with extremely long pot life. The reactivity of the system is adjustable by variation of the accelerator content. The system is easy to process, has good fibre impregnation properties and exhibits excellent mechanical, dynamic and thermal properties. It has an excellent chemical resistance especially to acids at temperatures up to 80 °C.
- Cured Properties
Key Value Unit Test Method Test Condition Glass transition temperature (Tg) 135 - 140 °C ISO 11357-2, DSC, 10 K/MIN Gelation for 4 hours at 80°C and post-cured for 8 hours at 140°C
Tensile strength 80 - 85 MPa ISO 527 Gelation for 4 hours at 80°C and post-cured for 8 hours at 140°C
Elongation at tensile strength 5.0 - 5.5 % ISO 527 Gelation for 4 hours at 80°C and post-cured for 8 hours at 140°C
Ultimate strength 80 - 85 MPa ISO 527 Gelation for 4 hours at 80°C and post-cured for 8 hours at 140°C
Ultimate elongation 5.0 - 5.5 % ISO 527 Gelation for 4 hours at 80°C and post-cured for 8 hours at 140°C
Tensile modulus 2800 - 2900 MPa ISO 527 Gelation for 4 hours at 80°C and post-cured for 8 hours at 140°C
Flexural strength 130 - 135 MPa ISO 178 Gelation for 4 hours at 80°C and post-cured for 8 hours at 140°C
Elongation at flexural strength 6.5 - 7.0 % ISO 178 Gelation for 4 hours at 80°C and post-cured for 8 hours at 140°C
Ultimate strength 125 - 135 MPa ISO 178 Gelation for 4 hours at 80°C and post-cured for 8 hours at 140°C
Ultimate elongation 7.0 - 7.5 % ISO 178 Gelation for 4 hours at 80°C and post-cured for 8 hours at 140°C
Flexural modulus 2900 - 3100 MPa ISO 178 Gelation for 4 hours at 80°C and post-cured for 8 hours at 140°C
Fracture toughness K1C 0.60 - 0.63 MPa√m ISO 13586 Gelation for 4 hours at 80°C and post-cured for 8 hours at 140°C
Fracture energy G1C 125 - 135 J/m² ISO 13586 Gelation for 4 hours at 80°C and post-cured for 8 hours at 140°C
Safety & Health
- First Aid
Contamination of the eyes by resin, hardener or 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. In all cases of doubt call for medical assistance.
- Handling Precautions
Personal hygiene
Safety precautions at workplace
protective clothing : Yes
gloves : essential
arm protectors : Recommended when skin contact likely
goggles/safety glasses : Yes
Skin protection
before starting work : Apply barrier cream to exposed skin
after washing : Apply barrier or nourishing cream
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
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
of workplaces : Renew air 3 to 5 times an hour
Storage & Handling
- Storage Conditions
Provided that ARALDITE® LY 1135-1 A, ARADUR® 917-1 and Accelerator DY 070 are stored in a dry place in their original, properly closed containers at the storage temperature mentioned in the MSDS they will have the shelf lives indicated on the labels. Partly emptied containers should be closed immediately after use. Because ARADUR® 917-1 is sensitive to moisture, storage containers should be ventilated with dry air only.