ARALDITE® LY 3508

ARALDITE® LY 3508 is a white, viscous liquid epoxy thermoset resin used in industrial adhesives, sealants, and composite materials. It features good toughness and is toughened for enhanced performance. It functions as a binder and resin and is insoluble in water, ensuring durability in various applications.

Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

Polymer Name: Bisphenol-A Epoxy Resin

Processing Methods: Filament Winding, Prepreg Processing, Pultrusion

Features: Good Toughness

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Composite Materials Functions
Function
Resins, Binders & Matrix Materials,Resin
Polymer Name
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Materials Features
Characteristics
  • Liquid toughened epoxy resin. Similar viscosity as standard liquid Bisphenol-A based epoxy resins.
  • Unique multi-phase toughening technology. Provides high toughness with minor effect on glass transition temperature.
  • Suggested use in adhesives and composite formulations.
Product Features

Liquid toughened epoxy resin. Similar viscosity as standard liquid Bisphenol-A based epoxy resins. Unique multi-phase toughening technology. Provides high toughness with minor effect on glass transition temperature. Suggested use in adhesives and composite formulations

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Key Properties
  • Similar viscosity and EEW as standard liquid Bisphenol-A based epoxy resins
  • Can replace partly or totally standard liquid Bisphenol-A based epoxy resins
  • Unique multi-phase toughening technology
  • High tougheness (increase K1c and G1c by factor greater than 2) with minor effect on Tg

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Americas
  • Asia Pacific
  • Australia
  • EIMEA

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling Information
  • Resin ARALDITE® LY 3508 should be stored between 2 and 40°C in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well ventilated area , away from food, drink and incompatible materials.
  • Keep container tighly closed and sealed until ready for use .
  • Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage .
  • Don’t store in unlabelled containers.
  • Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination .

Other

Appearance
White viscous liquid
Color (SDS)
White Opaque
Odor (SDS)
Slight
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.15-1.2 g/cm³g/cm³ISO 1675 at 25°C
Flash Pointmin. 200.0 °C°CPensky-Martens Closed Cup (PMCC)
Flash Pointmin. 200.0 °C°CDIN 51758
Viscosity11000.0-20000.0 mPa.smPa.sISO 2555 at 25°C