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PPE Reactive Chemistries SA90

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NORYL™ SA90 resin is a low molecular weight bi-functional oligomer with increased hydroxyl functionality based on polyphenylene ether (PPE). It has the potential to be used as a reactive component in epoxy and cyanate ester thermosets in electronics, coatings, adhesives, and composites applications. It has outstanding solubility in toluene & methyl ethyl ketone(MEK) and a low solution viscosity. Potential application areas include enhancing the performance (e.g. thermal, dielectric, mechanical, flame retardancy, and moisture uptake properties) of epoxy resins used in electronic packaging which include PCB laminates, copper clad laminates, epoxy prepregs, and protective coatings as well as various other composites applications. NORYL SA90 resin can also be blended with thermoplastic elastomers and cured elastomers, which may support the enhancement of certain properties. This product does not contain PFAS intentionally added during SHPP’s manufacturing process and are not expected to contain unintentional PFAS impurities. Each user is responsible for evaluating the presence of unintentional PFAS impurities.

Chemical Family: Polyethers

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

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Chemical Structure

PPE Reactive Chemistries SA90 - Chemical Structure

NORYL SA90 RESIN

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Properties

Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hydroxy Equivalent Weight840g/eqSABIC method
Intrinsic Viscosity0.09dl/gSABIC method
Phenolic End Group Content21500ppmSABIC method
Mn1600SABIC method
Solubility (In Toluene, at 21°C)50Wt. %SABIC method
Solubility (In Methyl Ethyl Ketone, at 21°C)50Wt. %SABIC method
Specific Gravity1.02ASTM D792
Viscosity (at 50 wt% in toluene, 25°C)298cPSABIC method
Viscosity (at 50 wt% in methyl ethyl ketone, 25°C)160cPSABIC method
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Glass Transition Temperature (Half-width)140°CSABIC method
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dielectric Constant (at 1 MHz)2.54ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (at at 1 MHz)0.0007ASTM D150
Solubility of NORYL™ SA90 Resin in Common Solvents

Solubility was determined by dissolving 30 wt.% NORYL SA9000 resin in the listed solvent at ambient temperature and with agitation for 1 hour.

Solvents Solubility of NORYL™ SA90 Resin Solution stability after 7 days
Aromatic    
Toluene Y Clear
Anisole Y Clear
Xylene Y Cloudy
Alcohols    
Methanol N  
Ethanol (denatured) N  
Butanol N  
Isopropyl Alcohol N  
Ethylene Glycol N  
Ketones    
Acetone N  
Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) Y Cloudy
Cyclohexanone Y Clear
Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) Y Cloudy
Esters    
Methyl acetate Y Cloudy
Ethyl acetate Y Cloudy
Butyl acetate Y Cloudy
Isopropyl acetate Y Cloudy
Amyl acetate Y Cloudy
Polar aprotic solvents    
N,N-dimethyl formamide (DMF) Y @ 75
°C
Settled
N,N-dimethyl acetamide (DMAc) Y Cloudy
N-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP) Y @ 60
°C
Settled
Acids    
Acetic acid N  
Ethers    
Dioxane Y Cloudy
2-methoxyethanol N  
Tetrahydrofuran Y Cloudy
Ethylene glycol monobuty! ether Y @ 120
°C
Settled
2-ethoxyethyl acetate Y Cloudy

 

Technical Details & Test Data

Procedure for Dissolving NORYL™ SA90 Resin into Epoxy Resins

STEPS:
1. Charge vessel (beaker) with epoxy resin and place on magnetic hot plate with a stirrer.
2. Heat epoxy resin up to the temperature provided in the tables on subsequent pages.
3. Once the desired temperature is reached, add 25% of the total NORYL SA90 resin to
avoid agglomeration. Maintain stirring until NORYL SA90 resin is completely dissolved.
4 - 6. Repeat step 3, adding 25% at a time, until 100% of the NORYL SA90 resin is dissolved.

PPE Reactive Chemistries SA90 - Procedure For Dissolving Noryl™ Sa90 Resin Into Epoxy Resins 

                    Step 1

PPE Reactive Chemistries SA90 - Procedure For Dissolving Noryl™ Sa90 Resin Into Epoxy Resins - 1

                       Step 2

PPE Reactive Chemistries SA90 - Procedure For Dissolving Noryl™ Sa90 Resin Into Epoxy Resins - 2

          Step 3                               Step 4                                  Step 5                        Step 6

Photos:
Dissolution of 10% NORYL SA90 resin in EPON® resin 164 shown above.
The dissolution time for each addition is approximately 20 minutes.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

  • Using resin kettles and/or round bottom flasks may potentially reduce the dissolution time.
  • The starting temperature and dissolution time will be dependent on the type of the epoxy resin and the amount of NORYL SA90 resin. Please refer to the subsequent tables dissolution time and temperature.
  • Minimum dissolution temperature should be above the Tg of  NORYL SA90 resin (135- 145°C)
  • There may be a reaction between NORYL SA90 resin and epoxy resin during dissolution. The degree of reaction may be dependent on the amount of NORYL SA90 resin, the type of the epoxy resin, the dissolution time and temperature.
  • These studies were completed at lab scale. Please consider reaction rates and temperatures when processing at larger scale.

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America