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Category
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Name
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Features |
Tg (2) (3) (4)
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Cure
temperature (°C) (1) (4)
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Typical cure cycle (4)
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Tack
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UD
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Shelf life
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Typical applications
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Low temperature
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EP1NT
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Low temperature curing system
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80 - 130 °C
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80 - 140 °C
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360 min @ 80 °C
20 min @ 125 °C
30 min @ 140 °C
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variable |
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30 days @ 20 °C
12 months @ -18 °C
3 months @ 5 °C
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Out-of-autoclave applications, plates
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Medium temperature
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EP4
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Standard application for autoclave for structural applications with variable impact strength
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125 °C
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100 - 130 °C
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90 min @ 130 °C
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medium |
yes |
30 days @ 20 °C
12 months @ -18 °C
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Structural parts in aviation, engineering & military
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EP4.2
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Flame retardant structural applications. UL 94 V0 achievable and complies with FST (Fire, Smoke, Toxicity) requirements according to Airbus standards
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100 - 110 °C
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100 - 130 °C
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90 min @ 130 °C
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low to medium |
yes |
30 days @ 20 °C
12 months @ -18 °C
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Transportation, battery boxes
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EP4.5
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Aesthetic resin for visual cosmetic applications for autoclave, saltwater /UV stable. Standard or lower viscosity version available
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110 °C
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100 - 130 °C
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60 min @ 120 °C (autoclave)
90 min @ 120 °C (press)
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variable |
yes |
45 days @ 20 °C
12 months @ -18 °C
6 months @ 5 °C
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Visual parts for automotive, motorsport & others
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EP4.5L
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Aesthetic resin for visual cosmetic applications for autoclave, saltwater /UV stable. Slow curing system
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110 °C
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130 °C
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60 min @ 130 °C (autoclave)
60 min @ 130 °C (press)
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variable |
yes |
45 days @ 20 °C
12 months @ -18 °C
6 months @ 5 °C
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Visual parts for automotive, motorsport & others
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EP4.5S
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Aesthetic resin for visual cosmetic applications for autoclave. Very soft and easy to drape prepregs, saltwater /UV stable. Standard or lower viscosity version available
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120 °C
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130 °C
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60 min @ 130 °C (autoclave)
60 min @ 130 °C (press)
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variable |
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60 days @ 20 °C
12 months @ -18 °C
6 months @ 5 °C
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Visual parts for automotive, motorsport & others
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EP4.5SL
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Aesthetic resin for visual cosmetic applications for autoclave. Very soft and easy to drape prepregs, saltwater /UV stable. Slow curing system
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133 °C
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130 °C
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90 min @ 130 °C (autoclave)
90 min @ 130 °C (press)
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variable |
yes |
60 days @ 20 °C
12 months @ -18 °C
6 months @ 5 °C
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Visual parts for automotive, motorsport & others
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EP7-001
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Aerospace grade flame retardant system – Enhanced FST (Fire, Smoke, Toxicity) performance according to Airbus standards and excellent mechanical properties
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148 °C
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135 - 140 °C
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75 min @ 135 °C
60 min @ 140 °C
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medium |
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30 days @ 20 °C
12 months @ -18 °C
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For aerospace applications requiring the strictest FST and mechanical properties
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High temperature
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EP2
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High Tg system for applications with higher temperatures
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165 °C
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70 - 165 °C
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Three ramps:
1. 60 min @ 70 °C
2. 60 min @ 130 °C
3. 180 min @ 150 °C
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low |
yes |
45 days @ 20 °C
12 months @ -18 °C
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Brakes/engine parts, thick plates
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EP2H
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Provides a high Tg (up to 180 °C) for applications with higher temperature resistance as well as maximum service temperature
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180 °C
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100 - 180 °C
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Two ramps:
1. 30 min @ 100 °C
2. 120 min @ 180 °C
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variable |
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21 days @ 20 °C
12 months @ -18 °C
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Engine covers, tubes, and brakes parts
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EP5.1
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Tooling system black pigmented for high quality long-lasting tools with 55 °C autoclave curing temperature
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180 °C
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55 - 190 °C
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Two stages:
1. curing (8-10h @ 55 °C)
2. tempering (12-14h @ 80-190 °C)
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high |
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2-3 days @ 20 °C
6 months @ -18 °C
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High quality tools with excellent surface quality over lifetime
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EP5
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Tooling system black pigmented for high quality long-lasting tools with 70 °C autoclave curing temperature
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190 °C
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70 - 190 °C
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Two stages:
1. curing (12h @ 70 °C)
2. tempering (19h @ 80-190 °C)
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high |
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5 days @ 20 °C
6 months @ -18 °C
20 days @ 5 °C
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High quality tools with excellent surface quality over lifetime
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Fast curing
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EP4F
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Fast curing system for autoclave and press for structural applications
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112 °C
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130 °C
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10 min @ 130 °C
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medium |
yes |
30 days @ 20 °C
12 months @ -18 °C
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Highly serial structural parts, leisure applications
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EP6.5
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Aesthetic resin for visual cosmetic applications for press (PCM process), saltwater /UV stable
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140 °C
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110 - 140 °C
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12 min @ 140 °C (hot press)
45 min @ 110 °C (hot press)
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variable |
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7 days @ 20 °C
12 months @ -18 °C
6 months @ 5 °C
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Pressed parts, visual plates
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EP6.6
EP6.6F
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Fast curing matrix for press molding or structural applications with high bonding requirements to other materials. High durability under dynamic cold/humid environment. Controlled flow characteristics
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100 - 122 °C
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110 - 140 °C
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8 min @ 130 °C (hot press)
12 min @ 120 °C (hot press)
30 min @ 110 °C (hot press)
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zero to low |
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7-21 days @ 20 °C
6-12 months @ -18 °C
3-6 months @ 5 °C
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Highly serial structural parts combined of several materials (auxiliary/core, e.g. aluminum, wood, plastics, elastomers)
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Bio based
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EPX-Bio
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Bio based adaptations of our standard resins for autoclave, press and out-of-autoclave applications. In combination with natural fibers, a very high bio content can be reached
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115 - 140 °C
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80 - 140 °C
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60 min @ 120 °C (autoclave)
12 min @ 140 °C (hot press)
180 min @ 80 °C (out-of-autoclave)
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variable |
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7-30 days @ 20 °C
12 months @ -18 °C
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Any application with focus on sustainability
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