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FINE FINISH ORGANICS PVT. LTD.

(An ISO:9001-2008 Certified Company)


Product Information Sheet

EPOFINE - 556 / FINEHARD 22962


(INFUSION RESIN SYSTEM FOR COMPOSITE TOOLS)

PRODUCT

EPOFINE - 556 is a Bisphenol-A based liquid epoxy resin which in combination with
FINEHARD 22962 (Based on cycloaliphatic amine chemistry) is suitable for manufacture
of industrial and structural composites using infusion technique. This laminating system has
low viscosity even at room temperature combined with long pot life. This has excellent
chemical resistance and mechanical properties. The high glass transition temperature of this
system facilitates the production of very large components for industrial and aerospace parts.

APPLICATION

EPOFINE 556 / FINEHARD 22962 system is suitable for processing by Filament


Winding, Pultrusion, Pressure moulding, Wet lay-up and Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM,
infusion etc). Almost all high performance industrial composite parts requiring high mechanical
strengths at elevated temperatures can be made of this system. Typical applications are tooling
for windmill blades, aerospace and aircraft applications.

SPECIAL FEATURES

The following advantages make it ideal for industrial use.

Resin : Hardener = 100 : 20 - 23 by weight


Tolerant mixing ratio ( 2 %).
Low viscosity resin/hardener mix, ensures proper wetting of the glass fibre.
Curing temperature can be varied between 80oC and 150oC.
Excellent water resistance.
Very Good chemical resistance and electrical insulation.
High glass transition temperature (Tg).
Outstanding dynamic performance.
PROPERTIES

EPOFINE 556

Characteristic Test Method Unit Specification

Colour ISO 4630 Gardner <2

Viscosity at 25oC ASTM-D 2196 mPas 10,000 12,000

Epoxy Content ISO 3001 Eq/Kg 5.30 5.45

Density at 25oC ASTM-D 4052 g/cc 1.15 1.20

Flash Point ASTM-D 93 C > 200


Storage oC 2 40
Temperature

Storage life Years 3

FINEHARD 22962

Characteristic Test Method Unit Specification

Consistency Visual Clear Liquid

Colour ISO 4630 Gardner <2

Viscosity at 25oC ASTM-D 445 mPas 5 20


oC
Flash Point ASTM-D 93 > 110

Density at 25oC ASTM-D 4052 g/cc 0.89 - 0.90


oC
Storage temperature 2 - 40

Storage life Years 3

Recommended Composition of Laminating Mix


EPOFINE 556 = 100 pbw (100 pbv)
FINEHARD 22962 = 23 pbw (30 pbv)

Mix Characteristics

Characteristic Unit Values


Initial mix viscosity
at 25oC mPas 1,800 2,000
at 50oC mPas 220 270

Pot life
at 25oC, 65% RH Min. 120 145
at 40oC, 65% RH Min. 90 110
Gel time
at 60oC Min. 60 90
at 80oC Min. 18 22
at 100oC Min. 8 13
Gelation in thin layers (0.4 0.7mm) at
Hr 36
60oC

Glass Transition Temperature vs Curing Schedule

Characteristic Unit Values


(by IEC 1006,
Glass Transition temp, after curng at
10oK/min.)
4h at 80oC oC 100 110
30 min at 120oC oC 123 135
30 min at 120oC + 2 h at 150oC oC 148 158

Mechanical and Physical Properties

(Determined on standard test specimens at 27oC)


Curing schedule : 120oC/30 min + 150oC/2 hr

Property Test Method Unit Value


Tensile strength ISO 527 MPa 65 75
Elongation at break ISO 527 % 34
Flexural strength ISO 178 N/mm2 120 135
Surface strain ISO 178 % 79
Flexural modulus Mpa 2600 - 2800
Water absorption ISO 62
1 day at 23oC % 0.13 0.17
10 days at 23oC % 0.50 0.55
Thermal Conductivity ISO 8894-1 W/mK 0.8 0.9
Temperature Class IEC 60216 Class H
Coefficient of liner thermal
DIN 53752 K-1 70x10-6 75x10-6
expansion, 20 120oC

Properties of Cured Reinforced Formulation

Laminate consisting of 16 layers of E glass fabric (300 gsm) 65%


Laminate thickness 4 mm
Cure schedule: 15 min at 120oC + 2 hours at 150oC

Property Test Method Unit Value


Dielectric strength IEC 60243-1 KV/mm 40 60
HV arc resistance ASTM D495 Sec 185 195
Comparative tracking index IEC 60112 V > 600
Dielectric dissipation factor ISO 178 % 1.1 1.4
oC
Dielectric Constant 4
Volume Resistivity Ohm cm > 1015
Interlaminar Shear strength ASTM D2344 Mpa 58 62
Flexural strength ISO 178 MPa 1000 1200
Flexural Modulus ISO 178 MPa 38,000 42,000
Ultimate elongation ISO 178 % 2.5 2.7
STORAGE , HANDLING AND DISPOSAL

Storage : Store in a cool, dry place.


Shelf life : As given above, when stored in original sealed
containers at 2 40oC.
Handling : Use hand gloves and protective glasses.
Disposal : Dispose of by incineration or as per local regulations.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Flash point : Look for the individual values as above


Precautions : In case of skin contact, wash with soap and water.
In case of eye irritation, bathe the affected eye with
running water for at least 15 minutes, and get
medical attention.

FINE FINISH ORGANICS PVT. LTD.

Office: 801, Sai Sangam, Sector-15,


CBD Belapur, Works :Plot No. 76, M.I.D.C.,
Navi Mumbai 400 614. Taloja, Navada Village,
PH: +9122-3266 9044, 2757 7349 Panvel, Dist. Raigad.
T/Fax: +9122-2756 0249 PH: +9122-2741 0820
Email: info@finefinish.net
Website: www.finefinish.net

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