Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- RTU Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Product Features
Amine-Cured laminating system without reactive diluent showing excellent flexibility and high reactivity.
Applications & Uses
- Composites Processing Methods
- Cure Method
- Product End Uses
- Product Processing Instructions
- Wet lay-up
- Resin Transfer Molding (RTM)
- Pressure Mouding
- Filament Winding
- Mixing 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
- Notes
Gel Time : The values shown are for small amounts of pure resin/hardener mix. In composite structures the gel time can differ significantly from the given values depending on the fibre content and the laminate thickness.
Processing Properties :
Typical Cure Cycles 2 h 80 °C + 2 h 150 °C 15 min 120 °C + 120 min 150 °C The optimum Cure Cycle has to be determined case by case, depending on the processing and the economic requirements.
Regulatory & Compliance
- Quality Standards
Technical Details & Test Data
- Properties of The Cured, Neat Formulation
ISO 11357-2, DSC, 10 K/MIN
Cure Condition Glass Transition Temperature [°C] 2 h 80°C 95 - 105 4 h 80 °C 100 - 110 2 h 100 °C 112 - 122 15 min 120 °C 123 - 135 2 h 120 °C 125 - 138 15 min 120 °C + 2 h 140 °C 138 - 148 15 min 120 °C + 2 h 150 °C 148 - 158 15 min 120 °C + 1 h 160 °C 150 - 160 15 min 120 °C + 2 h 160 °C 153 - 163 Tensile Test (ISO 527)
Cure: 15 min 120 °C + 2 h 150 °C
Property Unit Value Tensile strength MPa 62 - 72 Elongation at tensile strength % 3.0 - 4.0 Ultimate strength MPa 62 - 72 Ultimate elongation % 3.0 - 4.0 Tensile modulus MPa 2750 - 3000 Flexural Test (ISO 178)
Cure: 15 min 120 °C + 2 h 150 °C
Property Unit Value Flexural strength MPa 130 - 136 Elongation at flexural strength % 7 - 9.5 Ultimate strength MPa 127 - 135 Ultimate elongation % 7.5 - 10.0 Flexural modulus MPa 2550 - 2800 Fracture Properties – Bend Notch Test (ISO 13586)
Cure: 15 min 120 °C + 2 h 150 °C
Property Unit Value Fracture toughness K₁c MPa√m 0.68 - 0.78 Fracture energy G₁c J/m² 140 - 175 Water Absorption (ISO 62)
Cure: 15 min 120 °C + 2 h 150 °C
Immersion Time Unit Value 1 day H₂O at 23°C % 0.13 - 0.17 10 days H₂O at 23°C % 0.50 - 0.55 - Properties of The Cured, Reinforced Formulation
Flexural Test (ISO 178)
Samples: 12 layers E-glass fabrics UD (425 g/m²)
Laminate thickness: 3.1 - 3.25 mm
Fibre volume content: 58 - 62%
Cure: 15 min 120 °C + 2 h 150 °CProperty
Unit
Value
Flexural strength MPa 1000 - 1200 Elongation at flexural strength % 2.6 - 2.8 Ultimate strength MPa 1000 - 1200 Ultimate elongation % 2.6 - 2.8 Flexural modulus MPa 38000 - 42000 Interlaminar Shear Strength (ASTM D 2344)
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 °CProperty
Unit
Value
Shear strength MPa 58 - 62
Safety & Health
- Handling Precautions
Personal hygiene Safety precautions at workplace protective clothing overalls gloves essential arm protectors recommended when skin contact likely goggles/safety glasses yes Skin protection before starting work Apply barrier cream to exposed skin after washing Apply barrier or nourishing cream 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 solventsDisposal of spillage Soak up with sawdust or cotton waste and deposit in
plastic-lined binVentilation of workshop Renew air 3 to 5 times an hour Ventilation of workplaces Exhaust fans. Operatives should avoid inhaling
vapoursFirst Aid : 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 556 or ARADUR® 22962 are stored in a dry place in their original, properly closed containers at the storage temperatures 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.
Other
- Application Information
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Mix Ratio 0.23 %(W) Hardener : Resin