ARALDITE® LZ 8278 N 70 / ARADUR® HZ 8279 Z 40

ARALDITE® LZ 8278 N 70 / ARADUR® HZ 8279 Z 40 is a 2-component halogen-free high Tg resin system, used in non-halogen and high Tg level electrical laminates and prepregs production.

RTU Product Type: Laminating Resin System

Product End Uses: Electrical Laminates, Laminates, Pre-pregs, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Wiring Devices

Composites Processing Methods: Laminating

Features: Excellent Thermal Properties, Good Thermal Stability, High Glass Transition Temperature, High Modulus, High Moisture Resistance, High Reliability, Low Moisture Absorption

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Identification & Functionality

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Chemical Description

Araldite LZ 8278 N70 Resin is benzoxazine resin based solution with 70% by weight solids in methyl ethyl ketone. The base benzoxazine resin is chemically characterized by the general benzoxazine structure shown below:
 

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Features & Benefits

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Features and Benefits

Laminates and prepregs for printed wiring boards for

 

  • Low moisture absorption
  • Good thermal stability
  • High modulus
  • Compatible with lead-free processes
  • Good moisture resistance
  • High modulus
  • Good thermal performance, T288 > 60min
  • Low Z axis expansion
  • UL 94 V0

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Application Information

Laminates and prepregs for printed wiring boards with the following performance:

  • Non-halogen FR-4
  • High reliability applications
  • High Density Interconnect (HDI) PCBs

Properties

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Technical Details & Test Data

Curing Cycle
Parameter #1
Initial temperature 80 °C
Heating Ramp 2 - 3 °C /min
Final Temperature 210 °C
Pressure ≥ 350 psi
Time at Final Temperature 85 - 95 min
Product Properties
  • Good moisture resistance
  • High modulus
  • Good thermal performance, T288 > 60min
  • Low Z axis expansion
  • UL 94 V0
Typical Properties
Varnish Formulation 1
Araldite LZ 8278 N70 Resin 100 g
Aradur HZ 8279 Z40 Resin 37.5 g
Mg(OH)2 13 g
2-MI 0.1 g
Solvent 45 g
SiOz 26 g
Varnish gel timeat 171°C 230 s
Preperg process parameter  
Oven temperature 171°C
Baking time 190 - 220 s
Preperg gel timeat 171 °C 110 - 140 s
Laminating Cycle parameter  
Curing temperature 210°C
Curing time 90 min
RC 40 - 45 %
Laminate properties  
Tg (DSC 10°C/min) 208 / 209°C
Tg. (DMA 5°C/min Onset) 206°C
Peel strength (1oz ED copper) 1.2 N/mm
CTE [Below Tg] 30-50 ppm/°C
Td (5% weight lose) > 380°C
T288 > 60 min
T288 clad 12 min
UL-94 VO
PCT Water Absorption (120°C&300min)| 0.30%
Solder dip (after 120°C&300min PCT) > 5 min
Varnish Preparation

Araldite LZ 8278 N70 Resin / Aradur HZ 8279 Z40 Resin non-halogen benzoxazine resin system can be formulated with common solvent such as PM, PMA, and Cyclohexanone which is Typically used to manufacture prepregs for PWB applications.

Component Formulation #1
Araldite LZ 8278 N70 Resin 100 g
Aradur HZ 8279 Z40 Resin 37.5 g
Mg(OH)2 /Fused SiO2 25 - 55g
2 MI 0.05 - 0.1 g
solvent 5 - 60 g
Solid content 55% - 65%
Gel time at 171°C 230 - 330s

Remark:The gel time can be adjusted by the ratio of 2 MI

Glass Fabric Pretreatment

The epoxy silane is recommended to pretreatment of the glass fabric.

Safety & Health

Handling Precautions

First Aid


In case of contact:

  • Skin: Immediately wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes.
  • Eyes: Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
  • Ingestion: If conscious, give plenty of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician.
  • Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Administer oxygen or artificial respiration if necessary. Call a physician.
  • Other: Referral to physician is recommended if there is any question about the seriousness of any injury.

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Araldite LZ8278 N70 and Aradur HZ8279 Z40 may be stored for up to 9 months at +5 ~ +40°C respectively provided the components are stored in sealed containers. The expiry date is indicated on the label.