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

Functions: Binder & Resin, Resins, Binders & Matrix Materials

End Uses: Prepreg Lamination Tools, Prepreg Lay-Up Tools, Prepreg Tools

Processing Methods: Filament Winding, Prepreg Processing, Pultrusion

Features: Good Toughness

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Binder & Resin
Chemical Family
Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
Composite Materials Functions
Resins, Binders & Matrix Materials
Function
Binder & Resin
Polymer Name
Bisphenol-A Epoxy Resin
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
CASE,
Composite Materials
Product Families
CASE — Resins & Binders
Epoxies
Composite Materials — Polymers & Resins
Thermoset Resins
Composite Materials — Prepregs & Molding Compounds
Thermoset Prepregs

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Good Toughness
Materials Features
Toughened
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

Application Area
Prepreg Lamination Tools
Composites Processing Methods
Filament Winding,
Prepreg Processing,
Pultrusion
Product End Uses
Prepreg Lamination Tools,
Prepreg Lay-Up Tools,
Prepreg Tools
Markets
Automotive & Transportation
Applications
Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
Exterior & Body

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
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

Chemical Inventories
AIIC (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
KECI (Korea),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TCSI (Taiwan),
TSCA (USA)

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
Density1.15-1.2g/cm³ISO 1675 at 25°C
Flash Pointmin. 200.0°CPensky-Martens Closed Cup (PMCC)
Flash Pointmin. 200.0°CDIN 51758
Viscosity11000.0-20000.0mPa.sISO 2555 at 25°C