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CVC Thermoset Specialties
We Offer Hypro™ Reactive Liquid Polymers
Products that deliver enhanced performance Addition of our innovative Hypro™ Reactive Liquid Polymers (RLP)
Application and technology expertise to your thermoset resin formulation will significantly enhance
North American ISO-certified facilities performance such as fracture toughness, low temperature
Global service with regional distribution partners mechanical properties, impact/crack/chip resistance, flexibility and
adhesion to difficult to adhere-to substrates. Carboxy, Amine, Epoxy,
Our Legacy Methacrylate(Vinyl), Glycidyl Ester and Hydroxy end-functionality
allows for crosslinking in a variety of systems. Ideally suited for
CVC Thermoset Specialties’ RLP Products are a unique, proprietary
Epoxy, Vinyl Ester, UPE Urethane and Acrylic Resin Systems. Newer
technology originally developed by BFGoodrich, which enhance
low viscosity epoxy functional grades can be used for glass and
performance in a wide array of technically challenging end-uses
carbon fiber reinforced composites.
around the world. The product family had been sold for many
decades under the Hycar® tradename by predecessor corporations HYPOX™ Elastomer Modified Epoxy Resins
– BFGoodrich, Noveon and Lubrizol. Following the formation of
Emerald Performance Materials in 2006, the products were rebranded Elastomer modification of epoxy resins is a valuable way to further
as Hypro™ Reactive Liquid Polymers. enhance performance features such as: fracture toughness, peel
strength, flexibility, low temperature performance, durability and
Prior to its acquisition by Emerald Performance Materials in 2008, CVC adhesion to non-polar surfaces versus unmodified products.
Specialty Chemicals had been creating and manufacturing specialty Technologies include Dimer Acid and CTBN Adducts, and Urethane
epoxy resins since 1982. Over the years, the company expanded its Modified Epoxy Resins.
product offerings to coatings and adhesive formulators with the
acquisition of the specialty epoxy resin line of CL Industries ERISYS™ Epoxy Functional Monomers and Modifiers
(Georgetown, IL) and substituted urea accelerators from Omicron Monomers are used in epoxy formulations to reduce viscosity and
Chemical. Manufacturing and R&D capabilities were enhanced by improve handling, processing, and application properties of formulations.
the 1995 purchase and subsequent expansions of the Akzo Chemical Monomers and modifiers also enhance features, such as flexibility and
plant in Maple Shade, NJ. toughness, and maintain chemical resistance and UV stability. Chemistries
included Aromatic & Aliphatic Glycidyl Ethers, Glycidyl Amine and
CVC Thermoset Specialty Product Lines Glycidyl Esters.
Specialty Epoxy Resins
Reactive Liquid Polymers OMICURE™ Catalysts and Accelerators
Elastomer-modified Epoxy Resins Accelerating the cure speed and/or reducing the cure temperature
Monomers and Modifiers are important to optimize productivity, energy use, and ultimate physical
Catalysts and Accelerators properties. We offer Dicyandiamide and Boron-Based catalysts for
Latent, one-component Heat Cured Epoxy Systems. Substituted Urea
EPALLOY™ Specialty Epoxy Resins catalysts help to accelerate the cure speed and reduce cure temperatures
Improved chemical resistance, thermal performance, modulus, of Dicyandiamide cured formulations and help to optimize productivity,
cure speed, and UV stability over other standard resins for coatings, energy use, and ultimate physical properties.
composite, and adhesive applications. Technologies include
Epoxidized Phenol Novolacs, Resorcinol Modified Novolacs, Emerald Corporation
Bis A Modified and Cycloaliphatic Epoxy Resins. CVC Thermoset Specialties is a division of Emerald Performance Materials
(EPM). EPM produces a broad portfolio of additives and polymers
used in diverse consumer and industrial products around the world.
Thermoset Its products play a variety of roles in the products that are consumed
and used every day enabling them to last longer, look, smell, taste or
Specialties perform better. For more information, visit www.emeraldmaterials.com.
An Emerald Performance Materials Company
Polymer Electrical /
Coatings Adhesives & Sealants Composites
Modification Electronic
Wind Energy – Infusion, Hand Layup, Tooling and Adhesives
Injection Molded Structural and Pumpable Pastes
Topcoat – Automotive Refinish and UV Stable
Civil Engineering – Floor Joints, Anchor Bolt
Cross-linkers – Overprint Varnish and Other
Filament Winding – Pipes/Valves/Tanks
Aerospace and Recreational Prepregs
Primers – Automotive and Aerospace
Resin Infusion – Industrial and Wind
Flooring and Concrete Coatings
Tooling and Stereolithography
Mastics and Sound Deadening
Insulating Varnish – Dip & VPI
Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
Industrial and Maintenance
Polyurethane Modification
PVC Plastisol Modification
Syntatic Foam Insulation
SMC & BMC Modification
Potting/Encapsulation
Printed Circuit Boards
Urethane Adhesives
Window Sealants
Powder Coatings
Film Adhesives
Vinyl Ester
Pultrusion
Product Line
Hypro™ CT Series RLP
Hypro™ AT Series RLP
Reactive Hypro™ VT Series RLP
Liquid
Polymers Hypro™ ET Series RLP
Hypro™ LV Series RLP
Hypro™ HT Series RLP
EPALLOY™ 8000 Series – Unmodified Phenol Novolac Resins
Specialty ERISYS™ RN Series – Resorcinol Modified Novolacs
Epoxy EPALLOY™ 7100 Series – Bis A Modified Novolacs Resins
Resins & Blends
EPALLOY™ 5000 Series – Hydrogenated Bis A Resins
HyPox™ D-Series Dimer Acid Modified Epoxy Resins
Elastomer
Modified HyPox™ R-Series CT Modified Epoxy Resins
Resins
HyPox™ U-Series Urethane Modified Epoxy Resins
ERISYS™ GE 5,6,7 and 8 Series – Aliphatic Glycidyl Ethers
ERISYS™ GE 10 Series – Aromatic Monoglycidyl Ethers
ERISYS™ GE 20 Series – Aliphatic Diglycidyl Ethers
Monomers
and ERISYS™ GE 30 Series – Aliphatic Triglycidyl Ethers
Modifiers
ERISYS™ GE 60 – Sorbitol Polyglycidyl Ether
ERISYS™ GS Series – Glycidyl Esters
ERISYS™ GA Series – Glycidyl Amines
Omicure™ U Series – Substituted Urea Accelerators
Catalysts
and Omicure™ DDA Series – Dicyandiamide Accelerators
Accelerators
Omicure™ B Series – Boron-based Catalysts
For more information on these products contact:
CVC Thermoset Specialties Corporate Headquarters
844 N. Lenola Road Emerald Performance Materials, LLC
Moorestown, NJ 08057 2020 Front Street
800.296.0040 (CVC) Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
856.533.3000 (CVC) 330.916.6700
856.533.3003 (Fax - CVC) 330.916.6737 (Fax)
888.889.9150 (RLP)
330.374.2766 (Fax - RLP) www.emeraldmaterials.com
www.cvc.emeraldmaterials.com
Thermoset
Specialties
An Emerald Performance Materials Company
S U P P L Y I N G S P E C I A L T Y T H E R M O S E T S W O R L D W I D E
Capabilities & Specialty Epoxy Resins
Product Selection Guide Epoxy Functional
Monomers and Modifiers
Reactive Liquid Polymers
Elastomer Modified
Epoxy Resins
Catalysts and Accelerators
Specialty Thermosets
Table of Contents When your application requires high performance, turn to
CVC Thermoset Specialties for resins, modifiers and additives.
Company Overview
Automobile and aircraft frames, corrosion resistant pipes and valves, graphite golf club
and Technology.................................. 2-4
shafts and tennis racquet frames, electronic laminates, jet skis and marine hulls are just
a few of the applications that benefit from our products. The beneficial characteristics
CVC Thermoset Specialty of our materials in modified thermoset formulations have led to a growing use of
Product Lines............................................5 adhesives to replace rivets, composites to cost effectively replace heavier steel and
more durable, longer-lasting protective coatings.
Specialty Epoxy Resins................... 6-9
CVC Thermoset Specialties – A Company with a Legacy of Value, Product
Leadership, Innovation, Service and Operational Excellence for the Benefit
Monomers & Modifiers.............10-12 of our Customers.
Reactive Liquid Polymers........13-14 Our Legacy
CVC Thermoset Specialties’ Reactive Liquid Polymer (RLP) products, a p
roprietary
Elastomer-Modified technology originally developed by BFGoodrich, enhance p erformance in a wide array
of technically sophisticated end-uses around the world. The product family had been
Epoxy Resins....................................15-16
sold for many decades under the Hycar® trade name by predecessor corporations –
BFGoodrich, Noveon and Lubrizol. Following the formation of Emerald Performance
Catalysts & Accelerators...........17-18 Materials in 2006, the p
roducts were rebranded as Hypro™ Reactive Liquid Polymers.
Prior to becoming an EPM company in 2007, CVC Specialty Chemicals had been creating
Glossary...................................................... 19 and manufacturing specialty epoxy resins since 1982. Over the years, the company
expanded its product offerings to coatings and adhesive formulators with the
acquisition of the specialty epoxy resin line of CL Industries (Georgetown, IL) and
Global Distribution..........Back Cover
substituted urea accelerators from Omicron Chemical. Manufacturing and R&D
capabilities were supplemented by the 1995 purchase and subsequent expansions
of the Akzo Chemical plant in Maple Shade, NJ.
From our automated, state-of-the-art, ISO-9001 certified operations in Maple Shade, NJ
and Akron OH, we deliver proven high performance products to the most demanding
applications world-wide.
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Together – Unique Chemistry Delivering Performance
Thermoset materials as epoxies represent a versatile chemistry useful in developing
high performance maintenance/marine coatings, adhesives, encapsulants, c omposites,
etc. CVC Thermoset Specialties p
rovides suitable products to the epoxy technologist
enabling the formulation of such m aterials. EPALLOY™ specialty epoxy technologies
deliver improved performance over standard resins and include: Epoxidized Phenol
Novolacs, Resorcinol Modified Novolacs, Bis A Modified and Cycloaliphatic Epoxy
Resins.
HyPox™ elastomer modified epoxy and Hypro™ reactive liquid polymers are effectively
used to enhance toughness and/or flexibility of epoxy systems. Hypro reactive liquid
polymers are butadiene homopolymers and butadiene-acrylonitrile copolymers having
carboxyl (CT), amine (AT) and m ethacrylate (VT) functionalities to accommodate
several chemistries. HyPox resins are modified with Hypro reactive liquid polymers,
polyurethanes and dimer acid to achieve various degrees of viscosity, adhesion, flexibility
and toughness in formulated epoxy systems.
In addition to the reactive groups in both terminal positions of the polymer chain,
select grades also have pendent reactivity as well. The microstructure and formation of
rubbery domains in the thermoset resin matrix is key to delivering the significantly
enhanced toughening and flexibility required in many demanding end-uses.
Reactive diluents are monomers used in epoxy formulations for viscosity reduction and
handling/processing purposes. ERISYS™ monomers and m odifiers are used in thermoset
formulations to reduce viscosity and improve handling, processing, and application
properties of formulations. They also enhance features, such as flexibility and
toughness, and maintain chemical resistance and UV stability. ERISYS m odifiers and
monomers are offered in a broad range of products from mono-epoxy functional to
multi-epoxy functional materials. Chemistries include Aromatic & Aliphatic Glycidyl
Ethers, Glycidyl Amines and Glycidyl Esters.
Accelerating cure speed and/or reducing cure temperature are important to optimize
productivity, energy use, and ultimate mechanical properties. We offer OMICURE™
Dicyandiamide and boron-based catalysts for latent, one-component heat cured
epoxy systems. Substituted urea catalysts help to accelerate the cure speed and reduce
cure temperatures of Dicyandiamide cured formulations and help to optimize
productivity, energy use, and u ltimate physical properties.
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Delivering
Innovative Solutions.
A company that delivers innovative solutions
CVC’s specialty raw materials are used by formulators everywhere as critical
building blocks for applications in coatings, adhesives and composites, civil
engineering and electronics. With strong technical support and a diverse
experience base, CVC can bring innovative products and technology to
solve even the most demanding application. Whether you need to develop
a 100% solids coating to eliminate solvents and meet new air emissions
standards, or a high-build lining to withstand 98% sulfuric acid, CVC has
proven products that will work first time, every time. From repair of
architectural structures to storage-stable, one-component automotive
assembly adhesives and reinforcing systems, CVC products meet your
most demanding needs.
Emerald Performance Materials
EPM produces a broad portfolio of additives and polymers used in diverse
consumer and industrial products around the world. Its products play a
variety of roles in the products that are consumed and used every day
enabling them to last longer, look, smell, taste or perform better.
For more information, visit www.emeraldmaterials.com
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CVC Thermoset Specialty Coatings Adhesives & Sealants Composites
Polymer Electrical /
Modification Electronic
Product Lines
Wind Energy – Infusion, Hand Layup, Tooling and Adhesives
Injection Molded Structural and Pumpable Pastes
Topcoat – Automotive Refinish and UV Stable
Civil Engineering – Floor Joints, Anchor Bolt
Cross-linkers – Overprint Varnish and Other
Filament Winding – Pipes/Valves/Tanks
Aerospace and Recreational Prepregs
Primers – Automotive and Aerospace
Resin Infusion – Industrial and Wind
Flooring and Concrete Coatings
Tooling and Stereolithography
Mastics and Sound Deadening
Insulating Varnish – Dip & VPI
Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
Industrial and Maintenance
PVC Plastisol Modification
Syntatic Foam Insulation
SMC & BMC Modification
Potting/Encapsulation
Printed Circuit Boards
Powder Coatings
Film Adhesives
Vinyl Ester
Pultrusion
Product Line
Hypro™ CT Series RLP
Hypro™ AT Series RLP
Reactive
Liquid Hypro™ VT Series RLP
Polymers
Hypro™ ET Series RLP
Hypro™ LV Series RLP
EPALLOY™ 8000 Series – Unmodified Phenol Novolac Resins
Specialty ERISYS™ RN Series – Resorcinol Modified Novolacs
Epoxy EPALLOY™ 7100 Series – Bis A Modified Novolacs Resins
Resins & Blends
EPALLOY™ 5000 Series – Hydrogenated Bis A Resins
HyPox™ D-Series Dimer Acid Modified Epoxy Resins
Elastomer
Modified HyPox™ R-Series CT Modified Epoxy Resins
Resins
HyPox™ U-Series Urethane Modified Epoxy Resins
ERISYS™ GE 5,6,7 and 8 Series – Aliphatic Glycidyl Ethers
ERISYS™ GE 10 Series – Aromatic Monoglycidyl Ethers
ERISYS™ GE 20 Series – Aliphatic Diglycidyl Ethers
Monomers
and ERISYS™ GE 30 Series – Aliphatic Triglycidyl Ethers
Modifiers
ERISYS™ GE 60 – Sorbitol Polyglycidyl Ether
ERISYS™ GS Series – Glycidyl Esters
ERISYS™ GA Series – Glycidyl Amines
Omicure™ U Series – Substituted Urea Accelerators
Catalysts
and Omicure™ DDA Series – Dicyandiamide Accelerators
Accelerators
Omicure™ B Series – Boron-based Catalysts
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EPALLOY™ Specialty Epoxy Resins
Improved chemical resistance, thermal performance, modulus, cure speed and UV stability are just a few of the performance
advantages with EPALLOY™ Specialty Epoxy Resins and blends over other standard resins. These p roducts bring the critical
difference to high performance coatings, composites and adhesives applications. Technologies and product lines include:
Unmodified Phenol Novolac Epoxy Resins (EPALLOY™ 8000 Series)
Resorcinol and Resorcinol Modified Novolac Epoxy Resins (ERISYS™ RDGE & RN Series)
Bis A Modified Novolac Epoxy Resins (EPALLOY™ 7100 Series)
Cycloaliphatic Epoxy Resins (EPALLOY™ 5000 Series)
Unmodified Phenol Novolac Epoxy Resins
Average Gardner
Viscosity at EEW, HCC, max
Product Name Epoxy Color, Description / Use
25°C, cps g/eq %
Functionality max
Lowest viscosity Bis F resin. Near monomeric product for
EPALLOY 8220 2.05 1,800 - 2,800 164 - 176 0.10 2
Epoxy Resin
Bisphenol F
blends to prevent crystallization in Bis A resins.
Standard low viscosity non-crystallizing resin for excellent
EPALLOY 8230 2.15 3,500 - 4,700 164 - 176 0.10 3 100% solids coatings and composite applications.
Resistant to 98% sulphuric acid and strong polar solvents.
Lowest viscosity unmodified epoxy novolac available.
Lower in viscosity than standard Bis A resin.
EPALLOY 8240 2.35 6,000 - 7,100 164 - 176 0.10 3
EPALLOY 8240 is preferred for secondary containment tank
linings and industrial flooring.
Mid-range functionality epoxy novolac with viscosity only
Epoxy Phenol Novolac Resin
slightly higher than standard Bis A resin. For high temper-
EPALLOY 8250 2.60 18,000 - 28,000 165 - 178 0.10 3
ature, highly corrosive applications. Preferred replacement
for novolac based vinyl esters.
Mid-range functionality for improved Tg and
EPALLOY 8280 2.8 1,100-1,700(1) 172 - 179 0.15 2
corrosion resistance.
Standard epoxy novolac for highest chemical resistance
EPALLOY 8330 3.60 20,000 - 30,000(1) 171 - 183 0.10 3
and Tg.
EPALLOY 8350 3.60 30,000 - 50,000 (1)
175 - 184 0.10 3 Higher viscosity equivalent to 8330.
EPALLOY 8370 3.90 15,000 - 25,000(2) 205 - 212 0.10 3 Highest functionality epoxy phenol novolac resin.
High functionality, low melt viscosity resin for high
EPALLOY 9000 3.0 5,500-6,500(2) 160 - 180 0.4 2 temperature applications and Tg modification of other
epoxy resins.
(1) @ 52°C
(2) @ 72°C
Low HCC Bis F and novolac products are available for some materials above as made to order products.
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EPALLOY™ Specialty Epoxy Resins (cont.)
Resorcinol Epoxy Resins
Average Gardner
Viscosity at EEW, HCC, max
Product Name Epoxy Color, Description / Use
25°C, cps g/eq %
Functionality max
Very low viscosity, high reactivity epoxy resin. Modifying resin
Epoxy Resin
ERISYS RDGE 2.0 300 - 500 120 - 135 0.10 2
Resorcinol
for novolacs in corrosion resistant coatings and composites.
Highest purity, lowest viscosity epoxidized resorcinol resin.
ERISYS RDGE/H 2.0 200 - 325 115 - 122 0.10 2
Best stability in one component systems.
Resorcinol Modified Phenol Novolac Epoxy Resins
Average Gardner
Viscosity at EEW, HCC, max
Product Name Epoxy Color, Description / Use
25°C, cps g/eq %
Functionality max
Non-crystallizing lowest viscosity resorcinol/ phenol
Resorcinol Epoxy Resin
ERISYS RF50 2.0 700 - 1,400 140 - 155 0.15 2
novolac epoxy resin.
Novolac Modified
Non-crystallizing medium viscosity resorcinol/phenol novolac
ERISYS RN25 2.4 5,000 - 6,500 152 - 165 0.10 5
epoxy resin.
Highest functionality resorcinol modified phenol novolac epoxy
ERISYS RN3650 2.8 7,000 - 9,000 141 - 156 0.10 3
resin. Maximum chemical resistance and Tg.
Bisphenol A Modified Phenol Novolac Epoxy Resins
Average Gardner
Viscosity at EEW, HCC, max
Product Name Epoxy Color, Description / Use
25°C, cps g/eq %
Functionality max
Low viscosity non-crystallizing novolac modified Bis A Epoxy
Bisphenol F Modified Bisphenol
Epoxy Novolac
A Epoxy Resin
EPALLOY 7138 2.0 5,500 - 7,500 175 - 185 0.10 1 Resin. Excellent replacement for high purity Bis A resins in
filament winding applications.
EPALLOY 7170 2.05 7,000 - 10,000 177 - 187 0.10 2 Non-crystallizing Bis A/F resin. 30% epoxidized Bis F content.
Epoxy Resin
Modified
Non-crystallizing Bis A modified Bis F epoxy resin. Highest Bis
EPALLOY 9237-70 2.10 5,000 - 7,000 170 - 181 0.10 4
F content and highest Tg in this class.
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EPALLOY™ Specialty Epoxy Resins (cont.)
Bisphenol A Epoxy Resin & Blends
Gardner
Viscosity at EEW, HCC, max
Product Name Color, Description / Use
25°C, cps g/eq %
max
UNMODIFIED
Epalloy 7190 11,000 - 15,000 182 - 192 0.1 2 Industry standard Liquid Epoxy Resin (LER)
Epoxy Resin
Bisphenol A
Undiluted
Undiluted high molecular weight semi-solid Bisphenol A epoxy resin
Epalloy 7192 O - V (1) 230 - 280 0.1 3
well suited for tough, durable formulations with improved adhesion.
MODIFIED
Epoxy Resin
Bisphenol A
Modified
Epoxy of BPA derivatives to provide for faster cure for all
Epalloy 7200 2,000 - 4,000(2) 195 - 215 0.5 2
temperatures. Eliminates blushing in slower curing epoxies.
HYDROGENATED
UV Resistant, lower viscosity alternative to Standard Bis A resin.
Epalloy 5000 1,300 - 2,500 210 - 230 0.2 100(3) Applications include weatherable coatings as replacement to urethane
Hydrogenated
Epoxy Resin
Bisphenol A
coatings. Excellent adhesion to metal.
Faster cure version of Epalloy 5000 through increased epoxy
Epalloy 5001 2,000 - 4,500 190 - 210 0.3 3
functionality. (Functionality = 2.4) Ideal for weatherable coatings.
Cycloaliphatic
Glycidyl
Ester
EPALLOY 5200 700 - 900 160 - 180 0.4 100(3) Electrical insulation.
DILUTED
Epalloy 7190 A83 500 - 700 185 - 198 0.1 2 LER diluted with 17% Erisys GE-6
Epoxy Resin
Bisphenol A
Epalloy 7190 G76 500 - 800 179 - 193 0.1 2 LER diluted with 24% Erisys GE-10
Diluted
Epalloy 7190 J82 500 - 700 197 - 207 0.1 2 LER diluted with 18% Erisys GE-8
Epalloy 7190 N75 500 - 800 163 - 175 0.1 2 LER diluted with 25% Erisys GE-20
Other modifiers and/or resin blends available on special order.
(1) Gardner-Holdt Viscosity - 70% in Butyl Carbitol
(2) at 52°C
(3) APHA Color
8EPALLOY™ Specialty Epoxy Resins (cont.)
Resin Solutions
EEW Gardner
Viscosity at HCC, max
Product Name NV% on Solids, Color, Description / Use
25°C, cps %
g/eq max
EPALLOY 7200 SOLUTIONS
Epoxy Resin Solutions
Modified Bisphenol A
Modifying resin for high solids primers with fast
EPALLOY 7200MIBK90 89 - 91 3,000 - 8,000 195 - 215 0.5 2
tack free time.
Modifying resin for high solids primers with fast
EPALLOY 7200X90 89 - 91 3,500 - 7,500 195 - 215 0.5 2
tack free time.
EPALLOY 8330 SOLUTIONS Solutions of high functionality epoxy novolacs in solvents for film coatings.
EPALLOY 8330 A85 84 - 86 500 - 1,200 171 - 183 0.10 3 A85 – 85% in Acetone
Epoxy Phenol
Solutions
Novolac
EPALLOY 8330 MAK80 79 - 81 800 - 1,300 171 - 183 0.10 3 MAK 80 – 80% in Methyl n-Amyl Ketone
EPALLOY 8330 MEK85 84 - 86 800 - 1,400 171 - 183 0.10 3 MEK 85 – 85% in Methyl Ethyl Ketone
EPALLOY 8350 SOLUTIONS
Epoxidized Phenol
Novolac Solutions
EPALLOY 8350 X80 79 - 81 1,200 - 3,000 175 - 184 0.1 3 80% solids in Xylene
EPALLOY 8370 SOLUTIONS
Epoxidized Phenol
Novolac Solutions
EPALLOY 8370 A85 84 - 86 5,000 - 7,000 205 - 212 — 3 85% solids in Acetone
Other resin solutions are available upon request on a made-to-order basis.
9ERISYS™ Epoxy Functional Monomers & Modifiers
ERISYS™ GE Series glycidyl ether monomers and modifiers are low ERISYS™ GE 5, 6, 7 and 8 Series - Aliphatic Monoglycidyl Ethers
molecular weight epoxy functional products based on alcohols, ERISYS™ GE 10 Series - Aromatic Monoglycidyl Ethers
glycols and phenols. The product line covers a broad range of TSCA ERISYS™ GE 20 Series - Aliphatic Diglycidyl Ethers
approved monomers from mono-epoxy functional to multi-epoxy
ERISYS™ GE 30 Series - Aliphatic Triglycidyl Ethers
functional materials. Classified at right.
ERISYS™ GS Series - Glycidyl Esters
ERISYS™ GA Series - Glycidyl Amines
Mono-Epoxy Functional- Glycidyl Ethers
Viscosity Specific APHA Flash
EEW, HCC,
Product Name at 25°C, Gravity Color, Point Description / Use
g/eq max %
cps at 25°C max °F
ERISYS GE-4D 2 max 130-135 0.90 - 0.92 0.20 30 >114 Distilled t-Butyl Glycidyl Ether.
n-Butyl Glycidyl Ether. Most efficient epoxy
ERISYS GE-5 2 max 145-155 0.91 - 0.92 0.10 100 >129
functional diluent available.
Distilled n-Butyl Glycidyl Ether.
ERISYS GE-5D 2 max 130-135 0.91 - 0.92 0.10 50 >129
Distilled grade of Erisys GE-5.
Aliphatic
2-Ethylhexyl Glycidyl Ether. Excellent replacement
ERISYS GE-6 1-4 205-235 0.90 - 0.93 0.10 100 197
for BGE as a low viscosity reactive diluent.
C8-C10 Aliphatic Glycidyl Ether. Natural alcohol
based. Equivalent to Epoxide 7TM. Used for high
ERISYS GE-7 1-6 220-235 0.89 - 0.91 0.05 100 >200
solids coatings, tooling and civil engineering
applications.
C12-C14 Aliphatic Glycidyl Ether. Natural alcohol
ERISYS GE-8 5 - 10 275-300 0.88 - 0.90 0.05 100 >200 based. Equivalent to Epoxide 8TM. Used in flooring,
aggregate bonding and adhesives.
O-Cresyl Glycidyl Ether. Viscosity modifier for
ERISYS GE-10 5 - 10 170-195 1.07 - 1.09 0.10 1(1) >250 construction, flooring and casting. Excellent
moisture tolerance.
P-tertiary Butyl Phenyl Glycidyl Ether. Modifier for
Bisphenol A resins to eliminate crystallization.
ERISYS GE-11 20 - 30 215-240 1.01 - 1.03 0.10 1(1) >250
Good electrical properties. Easier to handle vs.
Aromatic
GE-10 or GE-13.
Nonyl Phenyl Glycidyl Ether. Excellent
ERISYS GE-12 100 - 140 300-325 0.97 - 1.00 0.15 2(1) 482 compatibilizer for aliphatic curing agents. Reduced
induction time with non-reactive modifier.
Phenyl Glycidyl Ether. Lowest viscosity aromatic
ERISYS GE-13 4-7 150-165 1.10 - 1.13 0.10 2(1) 237 modifier. Excellent for electrical applications and
for preparing resin/curing agent adducts.
(1) Gardner Color
10ERISYS™ Epoxy Functional Monomers & Modifiers (cont.)
Multi-Epoxy Functional- Glycidyl Ethers
Viscosity Specific APHA Flash
EEW, HCC,
Product Name at 25°C, Gravity Color, Point Description / Use
g/eq max %
cps at 25°C max °F
Neopentyl Glycol Diglycidyl Ether. Aliphatic
ERISYS GE-20 10 - 18 125 - 137 1.05 - 1.07 0.10 100 >230 difunctional modifier for filament winding,
coatings and electrical applications.
1,4 Butanediol Diglycidyl Ether. Aliphatic
ERISYS GE-21 10 - 18 120 - 130 1.09 - 1.11 0.10 100 >230 difunctional modifier for improved flexibility over
GE-20 at comparable viscosity.
Cyclohexanedimethanol Diglycidyl Ether.
Cycloaliphatic difunctional modifier with
ERISYS GE-22 45 - 75 145 - 165 1.07 - 1.09 0.10 100 >230
outstanding weatherability. Excellent for machinery
grouts and adhesives.
Aliphatic Diglycidyl Ether Modifiers
Dipropylene Glycol DGE. Standard grade for
higher tensile elongation and flexibility. GE23LV
ERISYS GE-23 30 - 60 175 - 205 1.13 - 1.15 0.10 100 >300
is a lower viscosity and lower chloride version
of GE-23.
Polypropylene Glycol DGE. Diepoxide of an
aliphatic polyglycol used as a diluent and/or
ERISYS GE-24 60 - 70 310 - 330 1.05 - 1.07 0.10 60 >300
flexibilizer in high viscosity, brittle epoxy
formulations.
1,6 Hexanediol Diglycidyl Ether.
ERISYS GE-25 15 - 23 143 - 156 1.06 - 1.08 0.05 100 300
Alphatic difunctional epoxy reactive diluent.
Dibromo Neopentyl Glycol Diglycidyl Ether.
275 - High bromine containing, low viscosity,
ERISYS GE-29 250 - 300 1.46 - 1.51 0.50 5(1)
>230
500 difunctional epoxy for flame retardant adhesives
and encapsulants.
Ethylene Glycol Digylcidyl Ether. Used as a
ERISYS EGDGE 13 - 30 116 - 132 1.14 - 1.16 — 100 >266
crosslinker for acid functional acrylic polymers.
(1) Gardner Color
11ERISYS™ Epoxy Functional Monomers & Modifiers (cont.)
Multi-Epoxy Functional- Glycidyl Ethers
Viscosity Specific APHA Flash
EEW, HCC,
Product Name at 25°C, Gravity Color, Point Description / Use
g/eq max %
cps at 25°C max °F
Trimethylolpropane Triglycidyl Ether.
ERISYS GE-30 100 - 200 135 - 150 1.14 - 1.16 0.10 100 >200 Low viscosity, high functional epoxy modifier. Excellent
for 100% solids, adhesives and coatings.
Trimethylolethane Triglycidyl Ether. Low viscosity high
Aliphatic Triglycidyl Ether Modifiers
ERISYS GE-31 200 - 300 150 - 170 1.19 - 1.21 0.10 4(1) >200 functional epoxy modifier. Use to increase crosslink
density and enhance chemical resistance.
Castor Oil Triglycidyl Ether. Low viscosity trifunctional
ERISYS GE-35 300 - 500 550 - 650 1.01 - 1.03 — 8(1) >200 flexibilizer. Provides increased impact and thermal shock
resistance to epoxy formulations. Low moisture pick-up.
ERISYS GE-35H 300 - 500 550 - 650 1.01 - 1.08 — 8(1) >200 Castor Oil Glycidyl Ether. Lower modulus version of GE-35.
Propoxylated Glycerin Triglycidyl Ether.
ERISYS GE-36 200 - 320 620 - 680 1.02 - 1.04 0.10 2(1) >200 Aliphatic trifunctional flexibilizer. Used in severe
thermal cycling conditions.
1,070 -
ERISYS GE-38 160 - 180 1.21 - 1.25 0.70 3(1) 200 Polyglycerol-3-Polyglycidyl Ether. Flexible epoxy.
1,390
Polyfunctional-
Sorbitol Polyglycidyl Ether. Aliphatic polyfunctional
diglycidyl
8,000 - modifier to impart higher reactivity and crosslink density
ERISYS GE-60 160 - 195 1.27 - 1.30 0.50 2(1) >320
18,000 to epoxy resin formulations and crosslink acid
functional polymers.
(1) Gardner Color
Multi-Epoxy Functional- Glycidyl Esters / Amine
Viscosity Specific APHA Flash
EEW, HCC,
Product Name at 25°C, Gravity Color, Point Description / Use
g/eq max %
cps at 25°C max °F
Glycidyl Ester of Neodecanoic Acid. Efficient and
ERISYS GS-110 5 -15 238 - 256 0.95 - 0.97 0.30 50 >250
economical diluent for viscosity reduction.
Amine Modifiers
Glycidyl Ester/
Glycidyl Ester of Dimer Acid. Flexibilizing modifier for
ERISYS GS-120 400 - 900 390 - 470 0.97 - 1.00 2.0 9(1) >200
rigid epoxy resin systems.
Epoxidized meta Xylylenediamine. Low viscosity
1,600 -
ERISYS GA-240 95 - 110 1.14 - 1.16 0.3 5(1) >420 tetrafunctional resin will increase crosslink density
3,000
of modified systems.
(1) Gardner Color
12Hypro™ Reactive Liquid Polymers
Hypro™ Reactive Liquid Polymers (RLP) feature carboxyl, amine and methacrylate vinyl reactive functional groups. The letter
designations below are the key to the RLP product nomenclature. Hypro polymers are 3,000-4,000 molecular weight liquids that
vary in acrylonitrile and butadiene content. Acrylonitrile will increase resin compatibility, viscosity and raise Tg. Reactive liquid
polymers are used as co-reactants in thermoset systems. At low levels they function as tougheners, improving impact resistance
and peel strength while maintaining mechanical and thermal properties. At higher levels they provide high elastomeric properties
to thermoset materials.
End Group Back Bone
C Carboxyl T Terminal Reactive Groups
A Amine B Butadiene
E Epoxy N Acrylonitrile
V Methacrylate Vinyl X Pendent Reactive Groups
Carboxyl Terminated Butadiene (CTB) and Butadiene-Acrylonitrile (CTBN) Polymers
Hypro Hypro Hypro Hypro Hypro Hypro
Hypro™ Polymers
2000X162 CTB 1300X31 CTBN 1300X8 CTBN 1300X13 (1) CTBN 1300X9 CTBNX 1300X18 CTBNX
Acrylonitrile Content, % 0 10 18 26 18 21.5
Carboxyl Content Acid Number (2)
25 28 29 32 38 39
EPHR* 0.045 0.050 0.052 0.057 0.067 0.070
Brookfield Viscosity, mPa•s or cP @27°C (81°F) 60,000 60,000 135,000 500,000 160,000 350,000
Specific Gravity, 25°C (77°F) 0.907 0.924 0.948 0.960 0.955 0.961
Functionality 1.9 1.9 1.8 1.8 2.4 2.4
Molecular Weight, Mn 4,200 3,800 3,550 3,150 3,600 3,400
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg, °C)** -77 -66 -52 -39 -52 -46
(1) Low sodium 1300X13NA CTBN and low chloride 1300X13CL CTBN versions of this material are also available.
(2) Acid Number = mg,KOH/gram
*Equivalents per hundred rubber
**Measured via DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimeter)
13Hypro™ Reactive Liquid Polymers (cont.)
Amine Terminated Butadiene-Acrylonitrile Polymers
Hypro Hypro Hypro Hypro Hypro Hypro
Hypro™ Polymers 2000X173 1300X21 1300X16 1300X45 1300X35 1300X42
ATB ATBN ATBN ATBN ATBN ATBN
Acrylonitrile Content, % 0 10 18 18 26 18
Amine Equivalent Weight* 950 1,200 900 1,850 700 450
Amine Value 59 47 62 30 80 125
Brookfield Viscosity, mPa•s or cP @27°C (81°F) 180,000 180,000 200,000 375,000 500,000 100,000
Specific Gravity, 25°C (77°F) — 0.938 0.956 — 0.978 0.942
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg, °C)** — -65 -51 — -38 -59
Free Amine Levels, % 4 2 5HyPox™ Elastomer Modified Epoxy Resins
Elastomer modification to epoxy resins is a valuable way to merge These are grouped under the series designation:
the benefits of alternate polymer chemistry with the convenience of
D Series - Dimer Acid Modified Epoxy Resins
conventional 1 or 2 part epoxy handling and performance. Currently,
CVC offers CTBN modification for toughening and chip resistance, U Series - Urethane Modified Epoxy Resins
Dimer Acid modification for flexibility and Urethane modification for R Series - CTBN Modified Resins
adhesion to difficult surfaces. Each resin system is further divided by resin base:
“A” for Bisphenol A, “F” for Novolacs and “M” for Glycols
Dimer Acid Modified Epoxies
Elastomer Viscosity EEW, Gardner Color, Acid No.,
Product Name Description / Use
Content % at 52°C, cps g/eq max max
Dimer Acid Modified Bisphenol A modified Dimer Acid for
HyPox DA323 40 40,000 - 60,000 600 - 725 12 0.1
Epoxy Resin improved flexibility.
Urethane Modified Epoxies
Elastomer Viscosity EEW, Gardner Color, Acid No.,
Product Name Description / Use
Content % at 25°C, cps g/eq max max
Improved adhesion to vinyl and other
HyPox UA10 12 500,000 - 800,000 210 - 220 2 —
Urethane Modified elastomers.
Epoxy Resin Improved adhesion to vinyl and other
HyPox UA11 5 25,000 - 45,000 210 - 220 2 —
elastomers.
15Compact tension specimens exemplify toughening. Stress whitening is
seen in the sample with HyPox™ indicative of a toughened system.
The sample without HyPox does not demonstrate any stress whitening,
thus is quite brittle.
HyPox™ Elastomer Modified Epoxy Resins (cont.)
CTBN Modified Epoxies
Elastomer Viscosity Gardner Acid
EEW,
Product Name Content at Color, No., Description / Use
g/eq
% 25°C, cps max max
Very High Acrylonitrile Containing Solid Elastomer Modified Bisphenol A
15,000 -
HyPox RA 95 5-7 195 - 210 4 0.2 Epoxy Resin. Useful as a reactive toughener and tackifier for adhesive and
30,000(1) composite applications.
Acrylonitrile Containing Liquid Elastomer Modified Bisphenol A Epoxy
Bisphenol A Modified
150,000 -
HyPox RA 840 40 325 - 360 10 0.1 Resin. Useful as a reactive toughener to increase toughness, impact
230,000
resistance, and peel adhesion in liquid Bisphenol A type systems.
High Acrylonitrile Containing Liquid Elastomer Modified Bisphenol A
300,000 - Epoxy Resin. Useful as a reactive toughener to increase toughness, impact
HyPox RA 1340 40 325 - 375 10 0.1
600,000 resistance, and peel adhesion in liquid Bisphenol A type systems. Shows
improved compatibility vs. RA 840.
Combining Hypro’s 2000X162 CTB and 1300X13 CTBN make 16213 a
180,000 -
HyPox RA 16213 29 245 - 285 — 5 unique epoxy adduct with superior low temperature (-40°C) properties to
300,000 HyPox RA 840 in dicyandiamide cured epoxy adhesives.
High Acrylonitrile Containing Liquid Elastomer Modified Epoxy Phenol
25,000 - Novolac Resin. Useful as a reactive toughener to increase toughness,
HyPox RF 1320 20 210 - 220 6 0.1
50,000 impact resistance, and peel adhesion in low viscosity epoxy phenol
novolac resin systems.
Bisphenol F Modified
150,000 - Higher Rubber Content Version of HyPox RF 1320. Higher rubber content
HyPox RF 1341 40 285 - 330 — 0.2
300,000 allows for lower dosing levels vs. HyPox RF 1320.
High Acrylonitrile Containing Liquid Elastomer with Higher Functionality
35,000 - Epoxy Phenol Novolac Resin. Useful as a reactive toughener to increase
HyPox RF 928 20 210 - 225 10 0.1
75,000 toughness, impact resistance, and peel adhesion in medium viscosity,
higher Tg, epoxy phenol novolac resin systems.
High Acrylonitrile Containing Liquid Elastomer with Highest Functionality
120,000 - Epoxy Phenol Novolac Resin. Useful as a reactive toughener to increase
HyPox RF 933 20 212 - 231 10 0.1
180,000 toughness, impact resistance, and peel adhesion in higher viscosity,
highest Tg, epoxy phenol novolac resin systems.
Acrylonitrile Containing Liquid Elastomer Modified Low Viscosity
Difunctional Epoxy Monomer. Useful as a lower viscosity reactive
HyPox RM 20 50 4,000 - 8,000 275 - 305 10 0.1
Glycol Modified
toughener to increase toughness, impact resistance, and peel adhesion
in epoxy resin systems.
High Acrylonitrile Containing Liquid Elastomer Modified Low Viscosity
15,000 - Difunctional Epoxy Monomer. Useful as a lower viscosity reactive
HyPox RM 22 50 320 - 360 10 0.1
25,000 toughener to increase toughness, impact resistance, and peel adhesion
in epoxy resin systems.
Ring and Ball
High Acrylonitrile Containing Elastomer Modified Solid Bisphenol A Epoxy
Softening 1200 -
Solid Bisphenol A
HyPox RK 84 32 Amber — Resin. Useful as a reactive toughener to increase applications for structural
Point 1800 reinforcement in solid Bisphenol A resin systems.
Modified
85 - 105°C
High Acrylonitrile Containing Elastomer Modified Solid Bisphenol A Epoxy
300 - 500 @ 1250 - — Resin. Useful as a reactive toughener to increase applications for structural
HyPox RK 84L 32 Amber
100°C(2) 1500 reinforcement in solid Bisphenol A resin systems. Made to a different
viscosity specification as compared to HyPox RK 84.
(1) @ 52°C
(2) Bohlin Viscosity (Pa•s)
16OMICURE™ Catalysts and Accelerators
Accelerating the cure speed or lowering the cure temperature is the role of these versatile additions. Whether the need is for
acceleration of dicy and anhydrides or catalytic cures of epoxy resins, a CVC product is available to fit your needs for latency or
cure profile.
These products include:
OMICURE™ DDA Series - Dicyandiamide
OMICURE™ U Series - Substituted Urea Accelerators for Dicy
OMICURE™ B Series - Boron-Based Catalysts
Curing Agents / Accelerators
Dicyandiamide Curing Agent – Typical use levels in DGEBA from 5-10 phr.
Onset Particle Size
Typical Flow
Melting Mean
Product Name Color Control
Point Particle 10% 50% 90% Description / Use
Content
(°C) Size
Ultra-Fine particle size Dicyandiamide for the
most critical applications. Provides for excellent
Omicure DDA 5 207- 212 4μCuring Agents / Accelerators (cont.)
Accelerators used with Dicyandiamide
to lower required cure temperatures and increase speed of reaction
Particle Size Time to Cure
Typical Time to
(percent through to 95%
Peak PHR Double in
325 screen) Full Cure(3) Tg
Product Name Melting Color with Viscosity Description
M (°C)(2)
Point Dicyandiamide(1) Regular @ 25°C(2) at at
Grade
(°C) Grade (weeks) 120°C 140°C
(micronized)
126 -
Omicure U-405 off-white 1-5 80 95 10 22 9 118 Phenyl Dimethyl Urea
136
2,4 Toluene bis
180 -
Omicure U-24 off-white 1-5 80 95 10 20 7 127 Dimethyl Urea -
195
Isomer Grade
Substituted Urea Accelerators
80/20 Toluene bis
180 -
Omicure U-410 off-white 1-5 80 95 10 18 7 123 Dimethyl Urea -
195
Technical Grade
4,4’ Methylene bis
220 -
Omicure U-52 off-white 1-5 80 95 55 27 12 127 (phenyl dimethyl urea)
230
Isomer Grade
4,4’ Methylene bis
190 -
Omicure U-415 off-white 1-5 80 95 20 33 12 128 (phenyl dimethyl urea)
220
Technical Grade
190 -
Omicure U-35 off-white 1-5 80 95 134 46 15 124 Cycloaliphatic bisurea
210
Omicure U-210 172 - N-(4-chlorophenyl) N,
off-white 1-5 80 95 16 29 15 121
(Monuron) 182 N Dimethyl Urea
(1) with DGEBA (EEW=190) and dicy
(2) substituted urea @ 3phr; dicy @ 8phr; with DGEBA (EEW=190)
(3) Cure - DSC scan at 20°C/minute to 275°C, substituted urea @ 3phr; dicy @ 8phr, with DGEBA (EEW=190)
Miscellaneous Curing Agents
Gardner
Use Level
Product Name MP, °C Color Color, Tg, °C Description / Use
PHR
max
Accelerator for anhydrides and catalyst for high temperature
Curing Agents and
OMICURE 24EMI liquid Brown 0.1-10(1) 16 — epoxies. Faster reactivity vs. BDMA or tertiary amine
Accelerators
substituted phenols.
Can be used as sole curing agent or as accelerator for
Anhydrides, Dicyandiamide or Aromatic Amines. Clear,
OMICURE BC-120 25-35 Tan 0.1-10(1) — 130(2)
compatible formulations. Very long room temperature
shelf life.
(1) low levels to accelerate acid anhydrides, mid-range or higher levels as sole curing agent. Determine optimum concentration empirically.
(2) with DGEBA, EEW=190; @ 8phr
18Glossary
Acid Number – Acid number describes the number of equivalents HCC – HCC refers to the Hydrolyzable Chloride Content of an epoxy
per liter of KOH (potassium hydroxide) required to neutralize the acid functional material. It is usually referred to as a weight % of the
contained in a given sample. Thus it is an indication of the quantity of
compound in question, or in parts per million (ppm). Hydrolyzable
acid present in a given material. The higher the acid number, the chloride refers to the chlorine left in a compound from non-
greater the amount of acid in the product. With respect to its use in dehydrohalogenated moieties (or unclosed rings) and is liable to
this brochure, acid number is used to describe the properties of HyPox liberation via simple hydrolysis reaction. With respect to the
products made from Carboxylic Acid containing raw materials. The compounds shown in this brochure, most have relatively low HCC
acid number is used as a gauge to determine the completion of contents on the order of 0.10%. HCC should not be confused with
reactions where epoxy containing materials are adducted, or bound chloride (which is not subject to liberation via simple
added to carboxylic acid functional resins. In general, an acid number hydrolysis) or ionic chloride (from sodium chloride or other salts
of 0.10 or less is used to determine the practical end point of these present as a by product of reaction). Another measure of chlorides of
reaction processes. particular importance to the electronics industry is “total chloride”
which is a measure of all types of chloride present in the product
APHA Color – APHA Color is a color scale used for clear, light yellow (hydrolyzable + bound + ionic).
colored liquids such as ground water, light oils and chemicals. This test
method uses specific dilutions of a platinum-cobalt stock solution NV – NV refers to the non-volatile component of a resin or resin
to give numeric values from 0 (the lightest) to 500 (the darkest) to a solution, is usually expressed as a percentage (%), and is usually used
given sample. Samples are compared against the standard to as a reportable component of solvent cut resins or diluents such
determine which standard most closely matches the sample. Because as 8330MAK80 for example. However, most epoxidation processes
of the standards used, this scale is sometimes referred to as Platinum- are performed in solvent which is removed via distillation at the
Cobalt color. With CVC products it is used to define the color of our completion of reaction. Therefore, %NV is sometimes reported to
lighter, more colorless products. An APHA color of 150 roughly certain customers utilizing resins or diluents for outgas sensitive
corresponds to a Gardner Color of 1 (See Gardner Color below.) applications, and would be a relatively small number, such as 0.10%.
Average Epoxy Functionality – Epoxy Functionality refers to the Particle Size – Particle size refers to the actual size of solid
number of reactive epoxy groups present in a particular epoxy resin. particulates, such as dicyandiamide or substituted urea, that are used
With respect to Epoxy Phenol Novolacs, we see molecules with a in the formulation of epoxy compounds. Particle size is an important
range of functionalities. In resins such as the 8000 series there are property of powdered reactive materials because as the p articles in a
molecules that are 2, 3, 4, 5, and etc., functional. A product like Epalloy given weight of material are made smaller, the effective surface area of
8220 will contain almost all 2 functional material with very little that weight of material increases e xponentially, providing much
product of higher functionality. As we progress up the series, there are greater contact area with the liquid components of the formulation.
greater amounts of multifunctional materials present and lesser Particle Size is usually reported in units of microns. One Micron is
amounts of difunctional materials. Average Epoxy Functionality is the 10-6 meters or approximately 0.04 mils. The unit for microns is μ.
average functionality by weight % composition of epoxy molecules with Particle size can be quantified by use of standard sieves which are
different functionalities in a listed product. precisely manufactured screens of various sizes made for this purpose.
For the purpose of powdered materials CVC sells such as the urea
EEW – EEW stands for Epoxy Equivalent Weight and is measured in accelerators, particle size is often quantified based on the amount of
grams/equivalent. This method utilizes a titration with perchloric acid material that passes through a 325 mesh screen. A 325 mesh screen
and tetraethylammonium bromide, to produce Hydrogen Bromide, has openings that are about 44 microns wide. Standard grade
which reacts quantitatively with epoxy groups to determine the materials require 80% by weight of a sample to pass through the
amount of epoxy groups present in solution. The result is reported in screen while M-Grade or micronized material requires 95% of the
grams of epoxy compound containing one equivalent of epoxy sample to pass through the screen meaning 95% of the particles are
groups. It is a basic property of epoxy resin compounds and is used by less than 44 microns in dimension.
formulators to determine proper combining ratios to use with epoxy
curing agents. Particle Size Distribution – Particle Size Distribution defines the
range and magnitude of all the different sized particles in a given
Flash Point – Flash point is used to measure the flammability of an sample. For properly ground and graded materials the distribution
organic substance (usually a liquid). Most substances are tested via a curve is usually Gaussian or “Bell Shaped”. A typical PSD (Particle Size
“closed cup” determination whereas a sample is heated at a specified Distribution) will give the average particle size, standard deviation, and
rate and vapors are allowed to build up in a closed headspace. other useful statistical data such as the p
ercentage of particles less
The closed headspace is exposed to a flame. The temperature than a given value; for example 90% of the particles are less than 6.9μ,
where the flame is able to ignite the vapor is the Flash Point. This or 50% are less than 3.5μ; such values are often referred to as the d90
property is particularly important in determining transportation or d50 respectively.
classifications of substances.
Viscosity – Viscosity is a property of fluids that is described as the
Gardner Color – Gardner Color is a color scale used for liquid resistance to flow. There are a variety of ways to measure and report
materials that range from water white through yellow, to deep amber. viscosity. Most of the values in this brochure were taken by
The scale ranges from 1 to 18. The lower end of the scale (1 - 8) uses measurement with an instrument known as a Brookfield Viscometer
standard potassium chloroplatinate solutions to provide various which measures viscosity in Centipoise (cps) or Poise (P).
shades of yellow. The upper end (9 - 18) uses solutions of ferric (1 Poise = 100 centipoise.) Water, by definition, has a viscosity of 1 cps.
chloride and cobalt chloride. Samples are compared to the standards For illustration purposes #10 motor oil will measure about 400 cps,
to determine the correct color designation. Castor Oil will measure 1,000 cps; Karo Syrup - 3,500 cps.
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