ARALDITE® LY 3508 / ARADUR® 1571 / ACCELERATOR 1573

Araldite® LY 3508 (Epoxy resin) Aradur® 1571 (Hardener paste) Accelerator 1573 (Accelerator paste), Industrial composites, Pressure vessels

 

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RTU Product Type: Impregnating Resin System

Product End Uses: Industrial Composites, Pressure Vessels

Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

Processing & Application Methods: Towpregging

Product Features: Fast Curing, High Productivity, High Temperature Resistance, Long Shelf Life

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
RTU Product Type
Impregnating Resin System
Technologies
Composite Materials
Product Families
Composite Materials — Resin Systems
Impregnating Resin

Features & Benefits

Product Features
Fast Curing,
High Productivity,
High Temperature Resistance,
Long Shelf Life
Product Features
  • Towpreg system with a long shelf life

Applications & Uses

Markets
Industrial
Applications
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Equipment & Parts

Regulatory & Compliance

Manufacturing Facility Standards
ISO 9001

Technical Details & Test Data

Processing Information

Properties of the Cured, Neat Formulation

Property Value Unit Test Method Condition
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) Onset 142 - 146 °C

ISO 6721, DMA, 5 K/MIN

  
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) Tan δ 155 - 160 °C

ISO 6721, DMA, 5 K/MIN

  
Flexural Strength 115 - 125 MPa ISO 178

2h 120°C + 2h 150°C
Ultimate Elongation 7.5 - 8.5 % ISO 178

2h 120°C + 2h 150°C
Flexural Modulus 2700 - 2800 MPa ISO 178

2h 120°C + 2h 150°C
Fracture Toughness (K1C) 0.9 - 1.1 MPa√m ISO 13586

2h 120°C + 2h 150°C
Fracture Energy (G1C) 370 - 400 J/m² ISO 13586

2h 120°C + 2h 150°C

 

Mix Ratio

  • Mix Aradur® 1571 with Accelerator 1573 to get homogeneous paste, this pre-mix has a long shelf life at RT (min. 2 weeks) The pre-mix Aradur® 1571 / Accelerator 1573 is blended into the Araldite® LY 3508 and mixed homogeneously just before the towpregging process.
  • 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. 
Processing Guidelines
Components Parts by weight
Araldite® LY 3508 100
Aradur® 1571 28
Accelerator 1573 3
  • Mix Aradur® 1571 with Accelerator 1573 to get homogeneous paste, this pre-mix has a long shelf life at RT (min. 2 weeks) The pre-mix Aradur® 1571 / Accelerator 1573 is blended into the Araldite® LY 3508 and mixed homogeneously just before the towpregging process.
  • 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. 

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.

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • EIMEA

Storage & Handling

Handling Information

Protective clothing

 Yes
Gloves Essential
Arm protector

Recommended when skin contact likely

Goggestery diasses

 Yes

Respirator/dust mask

 Recommended

Skin protection before starting work

Apply barrier cream to exposed skin

Skin protection after washing

Apply barrier or nourishing cream

Skin protection 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: of workshop

Renew air 3 to 5 times an hour

Ventilation: of workplace

Exhaust fans. Operatives should avoid inhaling vapours.
Storage Conditions
  • Provided that Araldite® LY 3508 and Aradur® 1571, Aradur® 1573 are stored in a dry place in their original, properly closed containers at the storage temperatures mentioned in the MSDS they will have the shelf lives indicated on the labels.
  • Partly emptied containers should be closed immediately after use.

Other

Processing & Application Methods
Towpregging
Product End Uses
Industrial Composites,
Pressure Vessels
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Mix Ratio0.003%(W)Accelerator : Resin
Mix Ratio0.28%(W)Hardener : Resin