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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- RTU Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Product Features
- Laminating system with low viscosity and high flexibility.
- The long pot life of XB 3485 facilitates the production of very large industrial parts.
Applications & Uses
- Composites Processing Methods
- Product End Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Processing Information
- Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM, Infusion)
- Filament Winding
- Wet lay-up
Properties
- Physical Form
Technical Details & Test Data
- Processing Guidelines
Components Parts by weight Parts by volume ARALDITE® LY 1564 100 100 HARDNER XB 3485 26 30
- We recommend that the components are weighed with an accurate balance to prevent mixing inaccuracies which can affect the properties of the matrix system. The components should be mixed thoroughly to ensure homogeneity. It is important that the side and the bottom of the vessel are incorporated into the mixing process.
- When processing large quantities of mixture the pot life will decrease due to exothermic reaction. It is advisable to divide large mixes into several smaller containers.
- Properties of The Cured, Neat Formulation
Property Value Unit Test Method at Condition Glass Transition Temperature (TG) 36 - 43 °C IEC 1006, DSC Cure: 2 days 23°C (LY 1564), 10 K/min
Glass Transition Temperature (TG) 48 - 55 °C IEC 1006, DSC Cure: 8 days 23°C (XB 3485), 10 K/min
Glass Transition Temperature (TG) 53 - 60 °C IEC 1006, DSC Cure: 20 h 40°C (LY 1564), 10 K/min
Glass Transition Temperature (TG) 60 - 72 °C IEC 1006, DSC Cure: 15 h 50°C (XB 3485), 10 K/min
Glass Transition Temperature (TG) 64 - 72 °C IEC 1006, DSC Cure: 24 h 50°C (LY 1564), 10 K/min
Glass Transition Temperature (TG) 65 - 73 °C IEC 1006, DSC Cure: 10 h 60°C (XB 3485), 10 K/min
Glass Transition Temperature (TG) 74 - 80 °C IEC 1006, DSC Cure: 16 h 60°C (LY 1564), 10 K/min
Glass Transition Temperature (TG) 76 - 83 °C IEC 1006, DSC Cure: 4 h 80°C (XB 3485), 10 K/min
Glass Transition Temperature (TG) 80 - 88 °C IEC 1006, DSC Cure: 8 h 80°C (LY 1564), 10 K/min
Glass Transition Temperature (TG) 80 - 87 °C IEC 1006, DSC Cure: 2 h 100°C (XB 3485), 10 K/min
Glass Transition Temperature (TG) 83 - 90 °C IEC 1006, DSC Cure: 5 h 100°C (LY 1564), 10 K/min
Tensile strength 70 - 78 MPa ISO 527 Cure: 15 h 50°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Elongation at tensile strength 3.5 - 4.0 % ISO 527 Cure: 15 h 50°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Ultimate strength 59 - 66 MPa ISO 527 Cure: 15 h 50°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Ultimate elongation 5.0 - 6.0 % ISO 527 Cure: 15 h 50°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Tensile modulus 3000 - 3300 MPa ISO 527 Cure: 15 h 50°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Tensile strength 65 - 74 MPa ISO 527 Cure: 8 h 80°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Elongation at tensile strength 4.5 - 5.3 % ISO 527 Cure: 8 h 80°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Ultimate strength 54 - 63 MPa ISO 527 Cure: 8 h 80°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Ultimate elongation 9.0 - 10.0 % ISO 527 Cure: 8 h 80°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Tensile modulus 2800 - 3100 MPa ISO 527 Cure: 8 h 80°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Flexural strength 90 - 105 MPa ISO 178 Cure: 7 days 23°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Elongation at flexural strength 2.5 - 3.5 % ISO 178 Cure: 7 days 23°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Ultimate strength 95 - 105 MPa ISO 178 Cure: 7 days 23°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Ultimate elongation 2.5 - 3.5 % ISO 178 Cure: 7 days 23°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Flexural modulus 3250 - 3500 MPa ISO 178 Cure: 7 days 23°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Flexural strength 120 - 135 MPa ISO 178 Cure: 15 h 50°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Elongation at flexural strength 4.5 - 5.5 % ISO 178 Cure: 15 h 50°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Ultimate strength 72 - 80 MPa ISO 178 Cure: 15 h 50°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Ultimate elongation 8.5 - 10.0 % ISO 178 Cure: 15 h 50°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Flexural modulus 3100 - 3300 MPa ISO 178 Cure: 15 h 50°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Flexural strength 110 - 125 MPa ISO 178 Cure: 8 h 80°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Elongation at flexural strength 5.5 - 6.5 % ISO 178 Cure: 8 h 80°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Ultimate strength 90 - 110 MPa ISO 178 Cure: 8 h 80°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Ultimate elongation 9.0 - 10.5 % ISO 178 Cure: 8 h 80°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Flexural modulus 2800 - 3000 MPa ISO 178 Cure: 8 h 80°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Fracture toughness (K1C) 0.90 - 0.98 MPa√m PM 258-0/90 Cure: 15 h 50°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Fracture energy (G1C) 200 - 260 J/m² PM 258-0/90 Cure: 15 h 50°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Fracture toughness (K1C) 1.15 - 1.30 MPa√m PM 258-0/90 Cure: 8 h 80°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
Fracture energy (G1C) 400 - 480 J/m² PM 258-0/90 Cure: 8 h 80°C (LY 1564 / XB 3485)
- Properties of The Cured, Reinforced Formulation
Property Value Unit Test Method at Condition Shear strength 52 - 58 MPa ASTM D 2344 Cure: 1.5 h 80°C + 5 h 100°C (LY 1564P / XB 3485)
Note
- Short beam: Laminate comprising 12 layers unidirectional
- E-glass fabric (425 g/m²)
- Laminate thickness t = 3.0 - 3.2 mm
- Fibre volume content: 63 - 65 %
Safety & Health
- First Aid Information
- 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.
Storage & Handling
- Storage Conditions
- Provided that Araldite® LY 1564 and Hardener XB 3485 are stored in a dry place in their original, properly closed containers at the above mentioned storage temperatures they will have the shelf lives indicated on the labels.
- Partly emptied containers should be closed immediately after use.
- Handling Information
Safety Precautions Protective clothing Yes Gloves Essential Arm protectors Recommended when skin contact likely
Goggles/safety glasses Yes Respirator/dust mask Recommended Skin Protection Skin protection before starting Apply barrier cream to exposed skin
Skin protection 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
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 Ventilation of workshop Renew air 3 to 5 times an hour
Ventilation of workplace Exhaust fans. Operatives should avoid inhaling vapours.