OMICURE® U 24 M

OMICURE® U 24 M is an aromatic substituted urea used as a latent ACCELERATOR for the dicyandiamide cure of epoxy resins. It reduces the time and temperature required for curing one-component products. Compared to other substituted ureas, toluene bis dimethyl urea offers the greatest acceleration while having minimal impact on cured properties. Suggested use levels are and lt;5 phr, with curing times of about 50 minutes at 100°C and under 3 minutes at temperatures and gt;150°C. It provides a room temperature shelf life of over 3 months when used with DGEBA/DICY. Storage stability improves when insoluble ingredients are used. OMICURE® U 24M can be incorporated with dicy in formulations.

Functions: Accelerator, Accelerator, Catalyst

Chemical Name: 3,3'-(4-Methyl-1,3-phenylene)bis(1,1-dimethylurea)

Chemical Family: Urea & Urea Derivatives

CAS Number: 17526-94-2

End Uses: 1K (1 Component) Adhesive, Encapsulant, Film Adhesives, Potting Compound, Powder Coating

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Epoxies (EP)

Processing Methods: Prepreg Processing

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CAS Number
17526-94-2
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Composite Materials Functions
Single Ingredient
Yes
Synonyms
1,1′-(4-Methyl-1,3-phenylene)bis[3,3-dimethylurea], 1,1′-(4-Methyl-m-phenylene)bis[3,3-dimethylurea], 2,4-Bis(dimethylaminocarbonylamino)toluene, 2,4-Tolylenebis(N′,N′-dimethylurea), 3-[5-(Dimethylcarbamoylamino)-2-methylphenyl]-1,1-dimethyl urea, 3,3′-(4-Methyl-1,3-phenylene)bis(1,1-dimethylurea), N,N′-Bis(dimethylcarbamoyl)-2,4-toluidine, N,N′′-(4-Methyl-1,3-phenylene)bis[N′,N′-dimethylurea], NSC 375994
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Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Adhesive & Sealant End Applications
Coating End Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Composites Processing Methods
Markets
Applications
Product Applications
  • One-component adhesives
  • Epoxy powder coatings
  • Prepregs, composites, and film adhesives
  • Electronic potting and encapsulating compounds

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Asia Pacific

Storage & Handling

Storage Condition

OMICURE® U 24M should be stored in a dry place, preferably in the sealed original container, at temperatures between 2 and 40 °C. The product should not be stored exposed to direct sunlight.

Handling Precaution
  • OMICURE® U 24M is a fine powder classified as a nuisance dust. It is not a primary skin or eye irritant but will cause respiratory irritation with prolonged dust inhalation.
  • The use of engineering controls to keep the material confined or convey dust away from the breathing zone is the preferred method of handling. Alternatively, an approved dust respirator and impervious clothing should be worn if the material becomes airborne.
  • Allowing the dust to settle on vegetation may cause harm and may prevent germination.

Other

Appearance
Off-white to white powder
Color (SDS)
Off-White
Odor (SDS)
Slight Ammoniacal
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Point180.0-195.0 °C°CDifferential Scanning Calorimetry