Multipurpose Epoxy Resin System
Product code EPX-MULTI-1000Multipurpose epoxy resin with low viscosity and good wetting properties, curable at room temperature, offering glass transition temperatures from 68°C to 108°C and suitable for filament winding, wet lay-up, infusion, RTM and press processes.
Technical overview
Our multipurpose epoxy resin system is formulated for a wide range of structural composite applications with all existing reinforcement fabrics. The low initial viscosity allows thorough wetting of fibre reinforcement and offers excellent air release properties of the resin/hardener mixture. It is intended for filament winding, wet lay-up, infusion, RTM and press processes, and can also be used for coatings.
The system is supplied with a choice of four hardeners that provide versatility in pot life and cure speed. Post-curing at 2 hours at 80°C plus 4 hours at 120°C achieves maximum thermo-mechanical properties with glass transition temperatures ranging from 68°C (1003) to 108°C (1008). A thixotropic version (1000T) is available on request for vertical applications.
Workshop temperature conditions between 18-25°C are recommended to facilitate mixing and fibre impregnation. Lower temperatures increase viscosity and pot life; higher temperatures reduce both.
Applications
Specified across sectors where this material fits the application.
AerospaceStructural composite parts manufactured via filament winding, infusion and RTM processes.
MarineStructural composite parts manufactured via filament winding, infusion and RTM processes.
IndustrialStructural composite parts manufactured via filament winding, wet lay-up, infusion, RTM and press processes.Specification
| Property | Value | Unit | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viscosity | 6400 | mPa·s | |
| Other | |||
| Density | .16 | ISO 1675, ± 0.05 tolerance at 23°C | |
| Temperature at exothermic peak 70mL | 29 | °C | at 23°C, 1000/1003 |
| Temperature at exothermic peak 70mL | 141 | °C | at 23°C, 1000/1006 |
| Temperature at exothermic peak 70mL | 236 | °C | at 23°C, 1000/1008 |
| Temperature at exothermic peak 70mL | 170 | °C | at 23°C, 1000/1015 |
| Glass transition temperature 14 days | 47 | °C | DSC 10°C/min inflexion point, 1000/1003 |
| Glass transition temperature 14 days | 48 | °C | DSC 10°C/min inflexion point, 1000/1006 |
| Glass transition temperature 14 days | 51 | °C | DSC 10°C/min inflexion point, 1000/1008 |
| Glass transition temperature 14 days | 48 | °C | DSC 10°C/min inflexion point, 1000/1015 |
| Glass transition temperature post-cured | 68 | °C | DSC 10°C/min inflexion point, 2h at 80°C + 4h at 120°C, 1000/1003 |
| Glass transition temperature post-cured | 77 | °C | DSC 10°C/min inflexion point, 2h at 80°C + 4h at 120°C, 1000/1006 |
| Glass transition temperature post-cured | 108 | °C | DSC 10°C/min inflexion point, 2h at 80°C + 4h at 120°C, 1000/1008 |
| Glass transition temperature post-cured | 70 | °C | DSC 10°C/min inflexion point, 2h at 80°C + 4h at 120°C, 1000/1015 |
Safety and handling
Storage, shelf life and handling guidance for this product, transcribed from the manufacturer's datasheet.
- Storage
- Keep containers sealed and away from heat and cold preferably between 10°C and 30°C in a well ventilated area.
- Shelf life
- Products are guaranteed in original packaging (check expiry date on the label).
Full safety datasheet is available on request.
Life cycle assessment
An indicative cradle-to-gate carbon estimate for this material, supplier-agnostic and shown as a range. A guide for specification and comparison, not a verified declaration.
Cradle to gate covers raw material, manufacturing and inbound transport to Allbase; customer delivery is excluded. All figures are estimates, shown as a range.
Published industry category data and UK Government greenhouse gas conversion factors.
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