Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Product Highlights
- Excellent ambient and elevated temperature properties
- Good toughness
- Good moisture resistance
- Elevated glass transition properties available with higher cure or post cure
- Good handleability and processing
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Composites End Use
- Composites Processing Methods
- Recommended Applications
- Launch
- Space & Satellite
- Motorsport & Formula 1
- Automotive
- Aerostructures
- Radome
- Industrial
- High temperature tooling
- Processing Method
Processing parameters and instructions are provided in the Toray AmberTool® material processing information guide from Toray Advanced Composites at www.toraytac.com/tooling.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Thermal Properties
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Dry Tg (by DMA) at 203°C (400°F) post cure | 213 (415) | °C (°F) | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density | 1.23 | g/cc | — |
| Gel time at 177°C (350°F) | 17 | minute | — |
| Viscosity at 100°C (212°F) | 540 | cps | — |
| Viscosity at 145°C (293°F) | 200 | cps | — |
| Viscosity at 70°C (158°F) | 7160 | cps | — |
Safety & Health
- Product Safety And Shelf Life
Product Safety:
Observe established precautions for handling epoxy resins and fibrous materials. Ensure adequate ventilation and wear gloves and protective clothing.
Shelf Life:
- Out Life: 30 days at 25°C (77°F)
- Storage Life: 6 months at -18°C (< 0°F)
Out life is the maximum time allowed at room temperature before cure.