Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- RTU Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Processing
Prepreging
Applications & Uses
- Composites Processing Methods
- Product End Uses
- Application Information
Industrial composites
Technical Details & Test Data
- Properties
Prepreg system with a long shelf life and curable from 80°C on
- Cured Properties
Key Value Unit Test Method Test Condition Glass transition temperature 75 - 85 °C ISO 11357-2, DSC, 10 K/MIN Gelation for 4 hours at 90°C
Glass transition temperature 105 - 110 °C ISO 11357-2, DSC, 10 K/MIN Gelation for 6 hours at 100°C
Glass transition temperature 105 - 110 °C ISO 11357-2, DSC, 10 K/MIN Gelation for 2 hours at 120°C
Flexural strength 125 - 135 MPa ISO 178 Gelation for 2 hours at 120°C and post-cured for 23°C testing
Elongation at flexural strength 7 - 10 % ISO 178 Gelation for 2 hours at 120°C and post-cured for 23°C testing
Flexural modulus 2900 - 3100 MPa ISO 178 Gelation for 2 hours at 120°C and post-cured for 23°C testing
Fracture toughness K1C 0.70 - 0.80 MPa√m ISO 13586 Gelation for 2 hours at 120°C and post-cured for 23°C testing
Fracture energy G1C 130 - 170 J/m² ISO 13586 Gelation for 2 hours at 120°C and post-cured for 23°C testing
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 : Exhaust fans. Operatives should avoid inhaling vapours
Storage & Handling
- Storage Conditions
Provided that Araldite® LY 1556 and Aradur® 1571, Aradur® 1573 or XB 3403 are stored in a dry place in their original, properly closed containers at the storage temperatures mentioned in the MSDS they will have the shelf lives indicated on the labels. Partly emptied containers should be closed immediately after use.