Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Reinforcement Material
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Product Highlights
- Variable cure cycle 80°C – 160°C
- Good surface finish
- Suitable for a range of structures and processes
- Excellent shelf life
- Wide range of fiber substrates available
- Made in Australia
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Composites End Use
- Composites Processing Methods
- Applications
EP-350 can be used to produce structural components with carbon, glass or aramid fibers. It can also be used in the construction of sandwich structures. The versatility of EP-350 means large complex structures as well as small basic components can be produced. It is possible to utilize EP-350 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 at 23°C | 145 - 160 | MPa | Cured neat formulation cycle for 1hr at 140°C |
| Ultimate Elongation at 23°C | 4.8 – 6.3 | % | Cured neat formulation cycle for 1hr at 140°C |
| Flexural Modulus at 23°C | 3500 - 3700 | MPa | Cured neat formulation cycle for 1hr at 140°C |
| Tg (DSC, 10 K/min) | 140 - 150 | °C | Cured neat formulation cycle for 1hr at 140°C |
| Interlaminar shear strength (12 layers UD e-glass (425gsm) 3.2mm thick laminate ) | 42 - 47 | Mpa | Cured neat formulation cycle for 1hr at 140°C |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Curing
The versatility of GMS Composites EP-350 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 140 1 hrs 150 30 mins - Heat ramp up rate – 2°C / min
- Pressure – 1 bar
- Gel Time
Hot plate
Temperature (°C) Time (min) 100 45-55 120 13-20 140 3-6 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) > 8 weeks
- Refrigerated (-18°C) 12 months