Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Reinforcement Material
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Product Highlights
- Variable cure cycle 100°C – 150°C
- Good surface finish
- Suitable for a range of structures and processes
- Nano-Toughened
- Excellent shelf life
- Wide range of fiber substrates available
- Made in Australia
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Composites End Use
- Composites Processing Methods
- Applications
EP-290 can be used to produce structural components with carbon, glass or aramid fibers. The versatility of EP-290 means that large complex structures, as well as, small basic components can be produced. It is possible to utilize EP-290 in a number of industries and applications such as marine, sports and leisure, industrial components, automotive and wind turbine blades.
Properties
- Cured Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Flexural Strength | 120 - 130 | MPa | Cured neat Formulation Cycle for 30 mins at 150°C |
| Elongation at flexural strength | 6.0 – 7.0 | % | Cured neat Formulation Cycle for 30 mins at 150°C |
| Flexural Modulus | 2600 - 2800 | MPa | Cured neat Formulation Cycle for 30 mins at 150°C |
| Tg (DSC, 10 K/min) | 115 - 120 | °C | Cured neat Formulation Cycle for 30 mins at 150°C |
| Fracture Toughness K1C | 1.80 – 2.0 | MPa√m | Cured neat Formulation Cycle for 30 mins at 150°C |
| Fracture Energy G1C | 1100 - 1200 | J/m2 | Cured neat Formulation Cycle for 30 mins at 150°C |
| Water Absorption (10 days H20, 23°C) | 0.46 – 0.52 | % | Cured neat Formulation Cycle for 30 mins at 150°C |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Curing
The versatility of GMS Composites EP-290 means a range of cure cycles, pressures and ramp up rates can be adopted all of which will depend greatly on the part being produced. Below is a guide to cure cycles.
Temperature (°C) Time 100 4 hrs 120 2 hrs 130 1 hrs 150 30 mins - Heat ramp up rate – 2°C / min
- Pressure – 1 bar
- Gel Time
Hot plate
Temperature (°C) Time 100 40-42 110 21-23 120 10-11 130 6-7 140 3-4 Values are indicative of small samples of neat resin formulation. Gel times may vary significantly in composites depending on fiber content and laminate thickness.
Storage & Handling
- Handling
Customers should ensure appropriate workplace OH&S guidelines are followed when working with this product. Appropriate measures should be taken to avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of dust or fumes that may be released or created when machining, cutting or curing.
- Shelf Life
- Room temperature (23°C) > 5 weeks
- Refrigerated (-18°C) 12 months