Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- RTU Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Product Features
Reactive diluent free laminating system. Due to the high reactivity, short cure cycles can be realized.
Applications & Uses
- Composites Processing Methods
- Processing Information
- Wet lay-up
- Pressure Moulding
- Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM)
Properties
- Physical Form
- Notes
- 30 min 120°C
- or 15 min 120°C + 2 h 150 °C
Regulatory & Compliance
- Quality Standards
Technical Details & Test Data
- Processing Guidelines
Components Parts by weight Parts by volume Araldite® LY 3585 100 100 Aradur® 22962 23 27 - 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.
- Processing Information
Mix Ratio
- 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
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) 120 - 130 °C IEC 1006, DSC, 10 K/MIN 30 min 120°C Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) 150 - 160 °C IEC 1006, DSC, 10 K/MIN 15 min 120°C + 2 h 150°C
Flexural Strength 130 - 140 MPa ISO 178 15 min 120°C + 2 h 150°C
Ultimate Elongation 7.5 - 9 % ISO 178 15 min 120°C + 2 h 150°C
Flexural Modulus 2750 - 2950 MPa ISO 178 15 min 120°C + 2 h 150°C
Fracture Toughness (K1C) 0.65 - 0.75 MPa√m PM 258-0/90 15 min 120°C + 2 h 150°C
Fracture Energy (G1C) 130 - 160 J/m² PM 258-0/90 15 min 120°C + 2 h 150°C
Properties of The Cured, Reinforced Formulation
Shear Strength 63 - 69 MPa ASTM D 2344 Note
- Samples: 12 layers E-glass fabrics UD (425 g/m²)
- Laminate thickness = 3.1 - 3.25 mm
- Fibre volume content: 59 - 63 %
- Cure: 15 min 120 °C + 2 h 150 °C
- Properties of The Cured, Reinforced Formulation
Shear Strength 63 - 69 MPa ASTM D 2344 Note
- Samples: 12 layers E-glass fabrics UD (425 g/m2)
- Laminate thickness = 3.1 - 3.25 mm
- Fibre volume content: 59 - 63 %
- Cure: 15 min 120 °C + 2 h 150 °C
Safety & Health
- 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.
- 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 3585 or Aradur® 22962 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. Aradur® 22962 can crystallize at low temperature and adverse conditions.
- This crystallization effect is reversible if the material is heated up above 30 - 40 °C for a certain time.
- There is no change in chemical composition or suitability as hardener for epoxy resins.