Enhanced TDS
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 Aradur® 3486 CI facilitates the production of very large industrial parts.
Applications & Uses
- Composites Processing Methods
- Cure Method
- Product End Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Processing Information
- Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM, SCRIMP)
- Infusion
- Wet lay-up
- Filament Winding
Properties
- Physical Form
Technical Details & Test Data
- Processing Guidelines
Components Parts by weight Parts by volume Araldite® LY 1572 CI 100 100 100 Aradur® 3486 CI Blue 34 41 - 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 Condition Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) 66 – 70 °C IEC 1006, DSC, 10 K/MIN 15 h 50°C, 10 K/min Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) 72 – 76 °C IEC 1006, DSC, 10 K/MIN 10 h 60°C, 10 K/min Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) 80 – 86 °C IEC 1006, DSC, 10 K/MIN 8 h 80°C, 10 K/min Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) 80 – 86 °C IEC 1006, DSC, 10 K/MIN 2 h 100°C, 10 K/min Tensile Test Tensile Strength 64 - 70 MPa ISO 527 8 h 80°C Tensile Test Elongation at Tensile Strength 4 – 6.5 % ISO 527 8 h 80°C Tensile Test Ultimate Strength 56 – 64 MPa ISO 527 8 h 80°C Tensile Test Ultimate Elongation 7.0 – 9.5 % ISO 527 8 h 80°C Tensile Test Tensile Modulus 2700 – 3200 MPa ISO 527 8 h 80°C Flexural Test Flexural Strength 100 – 115 MPa ISO 178 8 h 80°C Flexural Test Elongation at Flexural Strength 5.5 – 7.0 % ISO 178 8 h 80°C Flexural Test Ultimate Strength 80 – 105 MPa ISO 178 8 h 80°C Flexural Test Ultimate Elongation 9.5 – 13.5 % ISO 178 8 h 80°C Flexural Test Flexural Modulus 2600 – 3100 MPa ISO 178 8 h 80°C Fracture Toughness (K1C) 0.79 – 0.94 MPa√m PM 258-0/90 8 h 80°C Fracture Energy (G1C) 250 – 280 J/m² PM 258-0/90 8 h 80°C Water Absorption (1 day H₂O at 23°C) 0.14 – 0.24 % ISO 62 1 day H₂O 23°C Water Absorption (7 days H₂O at 23°C) 0.39 – 0.49 % ISO 62 8 h 80°C
Storage & Handling
- Storage Conditions
- Provided that Araldite® LY 1572 CI and Aradur® 3486 CI Blue 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.