Epofine 184-Finehard 907 - Acc 062
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Provisional Product Information Sheet
EPOFINE® – 184 / FINEHARD® – 907 /
FLEXIBILIZER – 040 / ACCELERATOR - 062
(EPOXY RESIN SYSTEM FOR ELECTRICAL OUTDOOR CASTING)
PRODUCT
EPOFINE® –184 is a low viscosity Cycloaliphatic liquid epoxy resin and FINEHARD® –907
is a cycloaliphatic anhydride hardener. Flexibilizer – 040 is a partially reactive additive to
improve the toughness and crack ressitance of the casting made from this combination. The
resin, hardener and flexibilizer are processed along with Accelerator – 062.
APPLICATION
EPOFINE® - 184 / FINEHARD® – 907 / Felxibilizer-040 / Accelerator - 062 is suitable for
manufacture of cast components for electrical applications in outdoor environment. FRP
composite rods and equipment cast or impregnated with the above resin and hardener are
suitable for medium and high voltage applications. While manufacturing pultruded rods, it is
not necessary to add Flexibilizer – 040.
Manufacturing process can be normal gravity casting method or pressure gelation process.
SPECIAL FEATURES
The following advantages make it ideal for industrial use.
• Simple mixing ratio (Resin : Hardener : Flexibilizer : Accelerator = 100 : 90 : 10 : 0.5 by
weight)
• Tolerant mixing ratio (± 2 %).
• Low viscosity resin/hardener mix, ensures proper wetting of the reinforcing fibre.
• Excellent weather resistance.
• Very Good chemical resistance and electrical insulation.
• High dielectric strength.
• Excellent water resistance
• Excellent resistance to UV radiation.
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PROPERTIES
EPOFINE® - 184
Characteristic Test Method Unit Specification
Viscosity at 25oC ASTM-D 445 mPas 500 - 1,000
Epoxy Content ISO – 3001 Eq/Kg 5.80 – 6.10
Density at 25oC ASTM-D 4052 g/cc 1.20 - 1.25
Flash Point ASTM-D 93 °C > 150
Storage life Years 1
FINEHARD® - 907
Characteristic Test Method Unit Specification
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Crystallisation Point ISO 1392:1977 C 34 - 38
Viscosity at 40oC ISO 9371B mPa.s 40 – 50
Density at 40oC ISO 1675 g/cc 1.18 - 1.20
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Flash Point ISO 2719 C > 140
FLEXIBILISER-040
Characteristic Test Method Unit Specification
Viscosity at 25oC ASTM-D 445 mPas 50 – 110
Flash Point ASTM-D 93 °C > 150
Density at 25oC ASTM-D 4052 g/cc 0.95 - 1.05
Storage life Years 1
ACCELERATOR – 062
Characteristic Test Method Unit Specification
Viscosity at 25oC ASTM-D 445 mPas < 20
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Flash Point ASTM-D 93 C > 59
Density at 25oC ASTM-D 4052 g/cc 0.88 - 0.92
Storage life Years 1
Mix Ratio
Epofine® – 184 : 100 pbw
Finehard® – 907 : 90 pbw
Accelerator – 062 : 0.5pbw
Silanised Silica Flour : 300pbw
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Processing
In case of outdoor applications, thorough mixing and wetting of the filler in the resin/hardener
mix is essential. Improper wetting of the filler leads to hair line cracks on the casting on
exposure to UV radiation. Mixing time can vary from 0.5 to 3 hours, depending on mixing
temperature, quantity, mixing equipment. Vacuum required in typically 1 – 2 mbar. The filler
should be pre-dried and the moisture should be less than 0.2%.
It is also recommended to use up to 10% of Flexibilizer – 040 to enhance crack-resistant
properties
Mould temperature
APG process 130 - 150°C
Conventional vacuum casting 80 - 100°C
Demoulding times (depending on mould temperature and casting volume)
APG process 10 - 40 min
Conventional vacuum casting 3 - 8 h
Cure conditions (minimum post curing)
APG process 6-12h at 130°C or 140°C
Conventional vacuum casting 10h-20h at 130°C or 140°C
Mechanical and Physical Properties (Unreinforced)
(Determined on standard test specimens at 27oC) Curing Schedule : 6h at 80°C+ 10h at 130°C
Property Test Method Unit Value
Tensile strength ISO 527 N/mm2 90 – 100
Elongation at break ISO 527 % 1.5 – 1.9
Flexural strength ISO 178 N/mm2 150 – 165
Surface strain ISO 178 % 1.8 – 2.1
Impact strength ISO 179 KJ/m2 9 – 12
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Glass transition temperature (DSC) ASTM D 3418 C 105 – 115
Temperature Class IEC 60216 Class F
Coefficient of linear thermal
DIN 53752 K-1 30x10-6 – 35x10-6
expansion
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Electrical Properties
Property Test Method Unit Value
Dielectric strength IEC 60243-1 KV/mm 30 – 32
HV arc resistance ASTM D 495 S 185 – 195
Comparative tracking index IEC 60112 V > 600
Dielectric dissipation factor IEC 62631 % 1.1 – 1.4
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Dielectric Constant IEC 62631 C 4
Volume Resistivity ASTM D 257 Ohm cm > 1015
STORAGE, HANDLING AND DISPOSAL
Storage : Store in a cool, dry place.
Shelf life : As given above, when stored in original sealed
containers at 2 - 40oC.
Handling : Use hand gloves and protective glasses.
Disposal : Dispose by incineration or as per local guidelines.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Flash point : Look for the individual values as above
Precautions : In case of skin contact, wash with soap and water.
In case of eye irritation, bathe the affected eye with
running water for at least 15 minutes, and get
medical attention.
FINE FINISH ORGANICS PVT. LTD.
Office: 801, Sai Sangam, Sector – 15
Plot No. 85, CBD Belapur Works: Plot No. 76, New Chemical Zone,
Navi Mumbai – 400 614, India M.I.D.C., Taloja – 410 208
PH: +91 90294 22224, Tal. Panvel, Dist. Raigad, India
+91 22 2757 7349 PH: +91 22 2741 0820
T/Fax: +91 22 2756 0249
Email: info@finefinish.net
Website: www.finefinish.net
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