EPIKOTE Resins and EPIKURE Curing Agents and Catalysts

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1 Application Bulletin Automotive EPIKOTE Resins and EPIKURE Curing Agents and Catalysts Hexion Inc. offers a broad range of epoxy resins, curing agents and additives for high-performing, lightweight Automotive composites. Today s market demands fuel efficiency, safety and production practicality. Our cutting-edge epoxy systems, suitable for a wide range of production techniques and purposes, will help make your composite parts better. Not only that, but Hexion s status as a leading worldwide producer of epoxy systems means customers the world over can rely on our superior product quality and consistent processes. From our comprehensive product portfolio, Hexion technicians can help you select the materials best suited to enhancing your particular application. Among the products listed in this guide, you will find epoxy systems for: glass or carbon fiber composites structural, exterior, or dynamic parts mass, high-end or Class A production, gap,, Prepreg or filament winding

2 Automotive Product & Application Portfolio Structural Parts EPIKOTE Resin TRAC EPIKURE Curing Agent TRAC min C C HELOXY Additive TRAC EPIKURE Curing Agent TRAC sec 3 min C C EPIKOTE Resin TRAC EPIKURE Curing Agent TRAC sec 3 min C C Exterior Parts EPIKURE Curing Agent TRAC min + optional C for exterior C EPIKOTE Resin TRAC EPIKURE Curing Agent TRAC min C C EPIKOTE Resin TRAC EPIKURE Curing Agent TRAC min 90 C C after EPIKOTE Resin TRAC EPIKURE Curing Agent TRAC min + optional at C C 95 C or C after EPIKOTE Resin TRAC EPIKURE Curing Agent TRAC EPIKURE Catalyst TRAC min C or 90 sec C C E' onset DMA EPIKOTE Resin TRAC EPIKURE Curing Agent TRAC EPIKURE Catalyst TRAC min C or 90 sec C C E' onset DMA

3 Remarks Very short cycle time, long resin injection window, excellent thermal and mechanical properties. This system is preferably combined with Internal Mold Release Heloxy Additive TRAC Frame parts, Chassis parts, Floor panels, Firewalls Very short cycle time, long resin injection window, excellent thermal and mechanical properties. This system is preferably combined with Internal Mold Release Heloxy Additive TRAC Frame parts, Chassis parts, Floor panels, Firewalls Very short cycle time, long resin injection window, excellent thermal and mechanical properties. This system is preferably combined with Internal Mold Release Heloxy Additive TRAC Frame parts, Chassis parts, Floor panels, Firewalls Remarks High quality surface finish, good carbon fiber wetting, short cycle time. This system can be combined with Internal Mold Release Heloxy Additive TRAC Hood, Deck lid, Door panels, Pillars High quality surface finish, good carbon fiber wetting, short cycle time. Hood, Deck lid, Door panels, Pillars High quality surface finish, good carbon fiber wetting, short cycle time, low chemical and thermal shrinkage. This system can be combined with Internal Mold Release Heloxy Additive TRAC Gap- Hood, Deck lid, Door panels, Pillars High quality surface finish, good hot wet performance. This system offers a very long injection window and is very robust for large parts. Hood, Deck lid, Door panels, Pillars + + Prepreg applications, featuring rapid cure speeds and high glass transition temperatures, particular suited for demanding high volume applications. prepreg / compression molding Hood, Deck lid, Door panels, Pillars + + Prepreg applications, featuring rapid cure speeds and high glass transition temperatures, particular suited for demanding high volume applications. prepreg / compression molding Hood, Deck lid, Door panels, Pillars + +

4 Automotive Product & Application Portfolio Suspension Parts EPIKOTE Resin TRAC EPIKURE Curing Agent TRAC N/A 30 min min 100 C C C EPIKURE Catalyst TRAC EPIKOTE Resin EPIKURE Curing Agent N/A 120 min min 80 C C C EPIKURE Catalyst EPIKOTE Resin EPIKURE Curing Agent N/A 60 min + 60 min +120 min 80 C C C C EPIKURE Curing Agent TRAC N/A 5 10 min C C Fuel System Parts EPIKOTE Resin EPIKURE Curing Agent N/A 120 min min 80 C C C EPIKURE Catalyst EPIKOTE Resin Resin L 1100 EPIKURE Curing Agent 943 N/A 45 min 80 C C

5 Remarks In-line prepreg system systems, good dynamic mechanical properties. prepreg Leaf springs Potlife of >20 hours at 20 C. Filament Winding Leaf springs Very good chemical resistance, high Tg; highest performing FiWi system potlife ~ 3h at 25 C. Filament Winding Springs + + Excellent fatigue properties. Very short cycle time, long resin injection window. This system is preferably combined with Internal Mold Release Heloxy Additive TRAC Leaf springs Remarks Potlife of >20 hours at 20 C. Filament Winding Pultrusion LNG / CNG tanks approved for Type III and suitable for Type IV Potlife of ~2h at 25 C. Excellent mechanical performance. Filament Winding LNG / CNG tanks approved for Type IV

6 Automotive Product & Application Portfolio Preforms EPIKOTE Resin N/A N/A N/A N/A EPIKOTE Resin TRAC N/A 1 10 min C N/A EPIKOTE Resin N/A N/A N/A N/A EPIKOTE Resin N/A N/A N/A N/A Prototyping EPIKURE Curing Agent TRAC min + 60 min C C C EPIKURE Curing Agent TRAC min + 60 min C C C EPIKOTE Resin MGS RIMR 935 EPIKURE Curing Agent MGS RIMH min + 60 min C C C

7 Remarks Reversible process of preforming in the temp range of C. Very good processability during application. Very good compatibility with epoxy resin. Powder binder for industrial parts made with liquid molding processes Reversible process of preforming in the temp range of C. Cross-links at a temperature of 100 C and above. Very good processability during application. Very good compatibility with epoxy resin. Cross-linkable binder for parts made with liquid molding processes + + Reversible process of preforming in the temp range of C. Very good processability during application. Very good compatibility with epoxy resin. Powder binder suitable for fabric stabilization during injection. Reversible process of preforming in the temp range of C. Very good processability during application. Very good compatibility with epoxy resin. Binder in flakes for hotmelt application. Compatible to Epikure Remarks Comparable mechanical properties as with the fast-cure HP- systems can be achieved. LP- Comparable mechanical properties as with the fast-cure HP- systems can be achieved. LP- Low viscous infusion resin system for processing of woven and non-crimp multiaxial fabrics. 2h potlife at 30 C VA Hand lay-up

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