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Toray MicroPly™ SC72A

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Toray Toray MicroPly™ SC72A is a 120°C (248°F) curing low-density unsupported epoxy syntactic core. Toray MicroPly™ SC72A offers reduced processing, a one-shot cure, the ability to anchor inserts or fastenings, and increases the opportunity to consider lightweight, thin-walled composite sandwich structures. Considerable cost reductions can be realized when SC72A replaces prepreg as the core material, and where sandwich cores below 3 mm are difficult to achieve in honeycomb core, Toray MicroPly™ is a superior alternative. Toray MicroPly™ SC72A is available in a variety of thicknesses down to 1 mm and is easily contoured and shaped. SC72A is supplied on a roll (15 m x 400 mm) or in sheets (625 mm x 400 mm). Toray MicroPly™ SC72A is compatible for co-cure with Toray E720 and E722 mid temperature curing prepregs.

Functions: Core Material

Core Type: Thermoset Foam

Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Composite Materials Functions
Product Type

120°C (248°F) Cure Syntactic Epoxy Resin Film

Features & Benefits

Materials Features
Product Highlights
  • Low cost
  • Easily contoured and shaped
  • Available in a variety of thicknesses
  • Reduced processing
  • Allows for the opportunity to achieve lightweight, thin walled composite sandwich structures
  • One-shot cure
  • Ability to anchor inserts or fastenings
  • Long out life at ambient temperature

Applications & Uses

Composites End Use
Composites Processing Methods
Recommended Applications
  • Sport & Recreation
  • Motorsport & Formula 1
  • Automotive
  • Industrial
  • Core material in sandwich structures

Remove from cold storage and allow to reach room temperature before removing from polythene bag. Trim to required shape,and remove release paper from one side. Place in position and remove remaining release paper. Caution: SC72A syntactic core contains a reactive resin system and care must be taken to avoid exothermic heating during the cure.

Properties

Appearance
Charcoal Gray
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volatile Contentmax. 1% by wt
Cured Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density ± 10% depending upon curing conditions0.57g/cm3
Tg after 1 hr at 120°C (DMTA) Onset106 (222)°C (°F)
Tg after 1 hr at 120°C (DMTA) Peak tan δ116 (240)°C (°F)
Uncured Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cure temperature120 (248)°C (°F)
FlexibilityPliable at room temperature
Gel time12minute
Surface weight570g/m2
TackMedium
Thickness ± 10% as standard, other thicknesses available on request1 and 2mm (mm)

Safety & Health

Product Safety And Shelf Life

Product Safety:

This product may cause skin irritation. Avoid skin contact. If contact occurs, wash with soap and water at first opportunity.

Shelf Life:

  • Out Life: 1 month at 20°C (68°F)
  • Storage Life: 12 months at -18°C (< 0°F) when stored in sealed polythene bags

Out life is the maximum time allowed at room temperature before cure.