Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- RTU Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Key Properties
Araldite® LY 1564 with Aradur® 917-1 and Accelerator 960-1 exhibits a low mix viscosity at room temperature in combination with a long pot life. Nevertheless very short cure cycles can be achieved at cure temperatures above 120°C for an economical production. The system shows good fibre impregnation properties and is easy to process. The cured system has excellent mechanical properties.
- Features and Benefits
ARALDITE® LY 1564 with ARADUR® 917-1 and ACCELERATOR 960-1 exhibits a low mix viscosity at room temperature in combination with a long pot life. Nevertheless very short cure cycles can be achieved at cure temperatures above 120 °C for an economical production. The system shows good fibre impregnation properties and is easy to process. The cured system has excellent mechanical properties.
Applications & Uses
- Composites Processing Methods
- Cure Method
- Product End Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Details
Industrial composites (tubes, pipes, profiles)
Properties
- Typical Cure Cycles
4 h 100°C or 4 h 80°C + 4 h 120°C
The optimum cure cycle has to be determined case by case depending on the processing and the economic requirements.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Processing Data
- Filament Winding
- Pultrusion
- Wet lay-up
- Resin Transfer Mouldina (RTM)
- Cured and Neat Formulation Properties
Property Test Method Condition Value Glass Transition Temperature ISO 11357-2, DSC Cure: 4 h at 80°C 90 - 100°C Cure: 4 h at 100°C 100 - 110°C Cure: 4 h at 120°C 122 - 130°C Tensile Test ISO 527 Cure: 4 h at 80°C Tensile strength: 75 - 91 MPa Cure: 4 h at 100°C Elongation at tensile strength: 4 - 6% Cure: 4 h at 120°C Ultimate strength: 75 - 91 MPa Ultimate elongation: 4 - 6% Tensile modulus: 3100 - 3500 MPa Flexural Test ISO 178 Cure: 4 h at 80°C Flexural strength: 150 - 165 MPa Cure: 4 h at 100°C Elongation at flexural strength: 5 - 6% Cure: 4 h at 120°C Flexural modulus: 3250 - 3450 MPa Fracture Properties Bend Notch Test ISO 13586 Cure: 4 h at 80°C Fracture toughness K1C: 1.0 - 1.4 MPa√m Cure: 4 h at 100°C Fracture energy G1C: 100 - 175 J/m² Water Absorption ISO 62 Immersion: 1 day H₂O at 23°C 0.13 - 0.15 % Immersion: 10 days H₂O at 23°C 0.40 - 0.45 % Flexural Test ISO 178 Laminate: 12 layers unidirectional Flexural strength: 880 - 920 MPa Elongation at flexural strength: 0.4 - 0.5 % Flexural modulus: 44000 - 46000 MPa Interlaminar Shear Strength ASTM D 2344 Laminate: 12 layers unidirectional Shear strength: 54 - 60 MPa Fibre volume content: 59 - 64% Laminate thickness: 3.0 - 3.3 mm
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.
- Safety Precautions
For safe handling of chemicals such as epoxy resins, it is crucial to follow proper safety precautions. Protective clothing is required, and gloves are essential to prevent skin contact with the chemicals. Arm protectors are recommended when skin contact is likely, and goggles or safety glasses must be worn at all times to protect the eyes. Before starting work, apply barrier cream to exposed skin, and after washing, use a barrier or nourishing cream to maintain skin health. If skin becomes contaminated, dab off the material with absorbent paper, wash thoroughly with warm water and alkali-free soap, and dry with disposable towels. Do not use solvents for cleaning the skin. In case of a spill, soak up the material with sawdust or cotton waste and dispose of it in a plastic-lined bin. Adequate ventilation is essential: renew workshop air 3 to 5 times per hour, and use exhaust fans in the workplace to remove vapours. Operatives should avoid inhaling vapours to maintain a safe working environment.
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 . 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
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
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability
Storage & Handling
- Storage Conditions
Provided that Araldite® LY 1564, Aradur® 917-1 and Accelerator 960-1 are stored in a dry place in their original, properly closed containers at the storage temperatures mentioned as 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.
- Storage Information
Provided that ARALDITE® LY 1564, ARADUR® 917-1 and ACCELERATOR 960-1 are stored in a dry place in their original, properly closed containers at the storage temperatures 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.