OMICURE® U 52 M

OMICURE® U 52M, an aromatic substituted urea, is intended for use as a latent accelerator for the dicyandiamide (DICY) cure of epoxy resins. OMICURE® U 52M represents the micronized grade of OMICURE® U 52. Suggested use levels of OMICURE® U 52/OMICURE® U 52M in DGEBA/DICY are ≤ 5 phr. At 5 phr, curing can be accomplished in about one hour at 100°C and in less than five minutes at temperatures ≥ 150°C. Room temperature shelf lives (doubling of viscosity) are longer than six months. Cure times and shelf lives depend on the composition of the formulated product and the end application. Some of the factors that can affect shelf life include formulation ingredients and compounding parameters. Ingredients in which OMICURE® U 52/OMICURE® U 52M are insoluble at processing and storage temperatures will enhance overall storage stability.

Functions: Accelerator, Accelerator, Accelerator

Chemical Name: 4,4'-Methylene Bis-Phenyldimethyl Urea

Chemical Family: Urea & Urea Derivatives

CAS Number: 10097-09-3, 7631-86-9

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

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Epoxies (EP)

Processing Methods: Prepreg Processing

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

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Advantages

The addition of OMICURE® U 52M to epoxy/DICY formulations produces shelf-stable one-part products that cure in shorter times and/or at lower temperatures. Of the Huntsman Advanced Materials substituted urea, methylene bis (phenyl dimethyl urea) provides the best combination of acceleration, long shelf life and maintenance of cured properties in DICY-cured DGEBA.

Applications & Uses

Adhesive & Sealant End Applications
Coating End Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
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Applications
Application Information
  • 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
  • Australia
  • EIMEA

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

OMICURE® U 52M 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 Precautions
  • OMICURE® U 52M 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)
White as off-white
Odor (SDS)
Ammoniacal
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Point220.0-230.0 °C°C