Araldite Non-Post-Cure Casting System Araldite CW 229 NPC Resin 100 pbw Aradur HW 229 NPC Hardener 100 pbw Liquid, hot-curing two-component epoxy casting system with excellent crack resistance. Prefilled with slightly abrasive, mechanically reinforcing fillers. No post-cure required after demolding. Application Indoor electrical insulation material for insulators, bushings, switchgears, equipment parts and instrument transformers, etc. Processing methods Automatic pressure gelation process (APG) No post-curing required after demolding Key Properties No post-curing required after demolding Up to 20 % shorter cycle time Outstanding mechanical properties Excellent dielectric properties Very high crack and thermal shock resistance Suited for encapsulation of large metal parts Araldite CW 229 NPC / Aradur HW 229 NPC Edition: December 2010 1 / 7
Product Data (Guideline Values) Araldite CW 229 NPC Liquid, prefilled, solvent-free, brown, Bisphenol A epoxy resin Viscosity at 25 C ISO 12058 Pa. s 80 200 Viscosity at 40 C DIN 53019 Pa. s 8 20 Epoxy content ISO 3001 equiv/kg 2.20 2.35 Density at 25 C ISO 1675 g/cm³ 1.75-1.80 Flash point ISO 1523 C 180 Vapour pressure at 20 C Knudsen Pa appr. 10-3 Vapour pressure at 60 C Knudsen Pa appr. 5 10-2 Aradur HW 229 NPC Liquid, modified, prefilled and preaccelerated anhydride hardener Viscosity at 25 C ISO 12058 Pa.s 60 75 Viscosity at 40 C ISO 3219:1993 Pa. s 3.5 7.5 Density at 25 C ISO 1675 g/cm³ 1.9 2.0 Flash point ISO 1523 C 140 Vapour pressure at 20 C Knudsen Pa appr. 2 10-2 Vapour pressure at 60 C Knudsen Pa appr. 5 Remarks and Storage Conditions The components have to be stored in tightly sealed and dry original containers according to the storage conditions on the product label. Under these conditions, the shelf life will correspond to the expiry date stated on the label. After this date, the product may be processed only following reanalysis. Partly emptied containers should be tightly closed immediately after use. Because both products contain accelerating additives, avoid storing them for extended periods at elevated temperatures. Incorrect handling of the components can result in undesirable viscosity increases, change in reactivity and substandard cured-state properties. Prefilled liquid products always show some filler sedimentation. Before partial use we recommend to stir up carefully the components or to use each container as complete unit. For information on waste disposal and hazardous products of decomposition in the event of fire, refer to the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for these particular products. Araldite CW 229 NPC / Aradur HW 229 NPC Edition: December 2010 2 / 7
Processing (Guideline Values) System Preparation As this product is optimised for quick curing reaction, the pot-life is shorter than with standard systems. It is therefore recommended to use a continuous static mixer for the final mixture. The two components will be mixed in the desired quantity under vacuum and at slightly elevated temperature (50-60 C). For the mixing of medium- to high viscous casting resin systems and for mixing at lower temperatures, we recommend special de-gassing mixers that may produce additional self-heating of 10-15 C as a result of friction. Depending on quantity, mixer device, mixing temperature and application, the mixing time is, under a vacuum of 1 to 8 mbar, 0.5 to 2 h. In automatic mixing and metering installations, both components will be degassed and homogenized under a vacuum of about 2 mbar in the holding tanks. Note, that this equipment may produce additional self-heating of 10 to 15 K as a result of friction. Intermittent agitation during storage is advisable to prevent filler sedimentation. Prepare the final reactive mixture by feeding these pre-mixtures of resin/filler and hardener/filler to the continuous mixer. Caution: In case of preparation of the final reactive mixture using a batch-mixer and a pressure pot for casting, the higher reactivity of this system has to be considered and the parameters have to be adjusted accordingly. The effective pot-life of the mix is about 10 hours at temperatures below 25 C. Conventional batch mixers should be cleaned once a week or at the end of work. For longer interruptions of work, the pipes of the mixing and metering installations have to be cooled and cleaned with the resin component to prevent sedimentation and/or undesired viscosity increase. Viscosity increase and gel time at various temperatures, refer to Fig. 1 and Fig. 3. Mould temperature APG process 130 160 C Demoulding times (depending on mould temperature and casting volume) APG process 10 40 min Cure conditions APG process No post cure required To determine whether crosslinking has been carried to completion and the final properties are optimal, it is necessary to carry out relevant measurements on the actual object or to measure the glass transition temperature. Different gelling and cure cycles in the manufacturing process could lead to a different crosslinking and glass transition temperature respectively. Araldite CW 229 NPC / Aradur HW 229 NPC Edition: December 2010 3 / 7
Processing Data (Guideline Values) Viscosity η / Pas 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 80 C 60 C 40 C 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 t / min Figure 1: Viscosity increase at 40, 60 and 80 C (measurements with Rheomat 115, shear rate D = 10 s-1) 100 1000 η / Pas 10 gel time / min. 100 10 1 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 1 50 70 90 110 130 150 T / C T / C Figure 2: Initial viscosity as a function of temperature (measurements with Rheomat 115, D = 10 s -1 ) Figure 3: Geltime as a function of temperature Araldite CW 229 NPC / Aradur HW 229 NPC Edition: December 2010 4 / 7
Mechanical and Physical Properties (Guideline Values) Determined on standard test specimen at 23 C. Cured for 30 min. at 140 C (no post curing) Tensile strength ISO 527 MPa 70 80 Elongation at break ISO 527 % 0.9 1.1 E modulus from tensile test ISO 527 MPa 10000 11500 Flexural strength at 23 C ISO 178 MPa 110 125 Surface strain at 23 C ISO 178 % 1.2 1.5 Double Torsion Test CG 216-0/89 Critical stress intensity factor (KIC) Mpa m ½ 2.8 3.0 Specific energy at break (GIC) J/m² 670-770 Glass transition temperature (DSC) ISO 11357-2 C 115 125 Coefficient of linear thermal expansion ISO 11359-2 Mean value for temperature range: 20-100 C ppm/k 27 32 Thermal conductivity similar to ISO 8894-1 W/mK 0.70 0.75 Flammability UL 94 grade 4 mm HB 12 mm HB Water absorption (specimen: 50x50x4 mm) ISO 62 10 days at 23 C % by wt 0.05 0.15 60 min at 100 C % by wt 0.05 0.15 Decomposition temperature (heating rate: 10K/min) DTA C > 350 Density (Filler load: 62 % by wt.) ISO 1183 g/cm³ 1.80 1.90 Araldite CW 229 NPC / Aradur HW 229 NPC Edition: December 2010 5 / 7
Electrical Properties (Guideline Values) Determined on standard test specimen at 23 C. Cured for 30 min. at 140 C (no post curing) Breakdown strength 3 mm plates IEC 60243-1 kv/mm 20 25 Diffusion breakdown strength DIN VDE 0441-1 class HD 2 Temperature of specimen after test C < 23 HV arc resistance IEC 61621 s 80-134 Electrolytic corrosion IEC 60426 grade A1 Crack Test Temperature shock test conditions: Test specimen with embedded sharp edged metal parts (edge radius: 1 mm) Molding time: 15 min Mold temperature: 145 C No post curing applied Test result: Figure 5: Temperature shock test No crack registered till -80 C Average crack temperature: -100 C Note: Physical properties not mentioned in this data sheet, are comparable to those of Araldite CW 229-3 / Aradur HW 229-1 due to similar chemical base composition. Araldite CW 229 NPC / Aradur HW 229 NPC Edition: December 2010 6 / 7
Industrial hygiene Mandatory and recommended industrial hygiene procedures should be followed when-ever our products are being handled and processed. For additional information please consult the corresponding Safety Data Sheets and the brochure "Hygienic precautions for handling plastics products. Handling Precautions Safety precautions at workplace: protective clothing gloves arm protectors goggles/safety glasses respirator/dust mask Skin protection before starting work after washing Cleaning of contaminated skin Clean shop requirements Disposal of spillage Ventilation: of workshop of workplace yes essential recommended when skin contact likely yes recommended Apply barrier cream to exposed skin Apply barrier or nourishing cream Dab off with absorbent paper, wash with warm water and alkali-free soap, then dry with disposable towels. Do not use solvents Cover workbenches, etc. with light coloured paper. Use disposable beakers, etc. Soak up with sawdust or cotton waste and deposit in plastic-lined bin Renew air 3 to 5 times an hour Exhaust fans. Operatives should avoid inhaling vapours. First Aid Contamination of the eyes by resin, hardener or casting mix should be treated immediately by flushing with clean, running water for 10 to 15 minutes. A doctor should then be consulted. Material smeared or splashed on the skin should be dabbed off, and the contaminated area then washed and treated with a cleansing cream (see above). A doctor should be consulted in the event of severe irritation or burns. Contaminated clothing should be changed immediately. Anyone taken ill after inhaling vapours should be moved out of doors immediately. In all cases of doubt call for medical assistance. Note Araldite is a registered trademark of Huntsman LLC or an affiliate thereof in one or more countries, but not all countries. Huntsman LLC Registered trademark All recommendations for use of our products, whether given by us in writing, verbally, or to be implied from results of tests carried out by us are based on the current state of our knowledge. Notwithstanding any such recommendations the Buyer shall remain responsible for satisfying himself that the products as supplied by us are suitable for his intended process or purpose. Since we cannot control the application, use or processing of the products, we cannot accept responsibility therefore. The Buyer shall ensure that the intended use of the products will not infringe any third party's intellectual property rights. We warrant that our products are free from defects in accordance with and subject to our general conditions of supply. Araldite CW 229 NPC / Aradur HW 229 NPC Edition: December 2010 7 / 7