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EPOLAM 2500 meets the requirements of AIRBUS HELICOPTERS specifications ECS 2196 Rev.B for interior fittings manufacture and repair.

Polymer Name: Epoxy Resins & Compounds

Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

Processing Methods: Hand Lay-up

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Composite Materials Functions

Features & Benefits

Materials Features
Product Highlights
  • Reduced toxicity (MDA free)
  • Self-extinguishing FAR 25.853
  • Temperature resistance 100°C
  • Good mechanical resistance

Applications & Uses

Composites Processing Methods

Properties

Component A
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Mix ratio by weight100
Mix ratio by volume at 25°C100
AspectLiquid
Viscosity at 25°C12000mPa.s
Specific Gravity at 25°C1.28ISO 1675 : 1985
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flexural Modulus at 23°C3800MPaISO 178 :2010
Flexural Strength at 23°C105MPaISO 178 :2010
Tensile modulus at 23°C4200MPaISO 527 :2012
Tensile Strength at 23°C60MPaISO 527 :2012
Elongation at Break at 23°C1.9%ISO 527 :2012
Glass transition temperature at 23°C110°CISO 11359 : 2002
Gelation time at 25°C140minTECAM
Demoulding time at 25°C16hr
Hardening time at 25°C4d
Coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) at 23°C50ISO 11359 : 1999
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
AspectLiquid
Viscosity at 25°C3500mPa.sBROOKFIELD LVT
Specific Gravity of cured product at 23°C1.21ISO 2781 : 1996
Pot life at 25°C on 500 gmin. 90Gel Timer TECAM
Component B
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
AspectLiquid
Mix ratio by weight22
Mix ratio by volume at 25°C29
Viscosity at 25°C110mPa.s
Specific Gravity at 25°C0.96ISO 1675 : 1985

Packaging & Availability

Packaging

RESIN

  • 1 x 6 kg
  • 1 x 30 kg

HARDENER

  • 1 x 1.32 kg
  • 1 x 6.6 kg

Storage & Handling

Handling

Normal health and safety precautions should be observed when handling these products:

  • Ensure good ventilation
  • Wear gloves and safety glasses
Storage Conditions

Shelf life is 12 months for Resin and 24 months for Hardener, in a dry place and in original unopened containers, at a temperature between 15 and 25° C. Any open can must be tightly closed under dry nitrogen blanket.