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Epotec YDFM 256 is a blend of diglycidyl ether of Bisphenol A, Bisphenol F and reactive diluent. This resin shows greater crystallization resistance than the normal epoxy resins. The enhancement in the crystallization resistance greatly improves the formulation stability.
Details
Product Type
Industry
Producer
Advantages
- great crystallization resistance
Other Applications
Adhesives
Casting and Tooling
Civil
Composite
Protective coatings
Potting
Encapsulation
Storage
Epotec YDFM 256 resin should be stored in original tightly closed container, in dry and warm conditions. Under these conditions, it has a storage life of at least one year from the date of manufacturing.
Technical data
| Quantity | Value | Unit | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance Properties | |||
| Color | <0.5 | Gardner | ASTM D 1544-04 |
| Appearance | Transparent | ||
| Physical state | Fluid | ||
| Physical Properties | |||
| Density | 1.12 | g/ml | ASTM D 1475-98;25 °C |
| Humidity | <0.1 | % | ASTM E 203-01 |
| Viscosity | 2000 - 4000 | cP | ASTM D 2196-05;25 °C |
| Thermal Properties | |||
| flash point | >150 | ºC | ASTM D 93 |
| Chemical Properties | |||
| Non-volatile materials | >99.5 | % wt | ASTM D 1259-06 |
| Epoxy index | 0.53 - 0.56 | eq/kg | ASTM D 1652-04 |
| Epoxy equivalent weight | 180 - 190 | g/eq | ASTM D 1652-04 |
| Shelf Life | >12 | month | |