EPON 164

EPON 164

Solid Multifunctional Epichlorohydrin/Cresol Novolac Epoxy Resin

Product Description EPON 164 is a solid multifunctional epichlorohydrin/cresol novolac epoxy resin (see molecular structure). It combines the high thermal stability of the novolac backbone with the versatility, reactivity, and chemical resistance of epoxy resins. EPON 164 is used where improved properties of cured epoxy resin systems are needed, particularly at elevated temperature and where stability of electrical properties under humid conditions are required. EPON 164 finds application in electrical laminates, molding compounds, high performance aerospace composites, high temperature adhesives, powder coatings, and tooling.

Benefits

• An average of five reactive epoxide groups per molecule
• Low ionic contaminants
• Low saponifiable chloride
• Easily ground into uniform particle size
• Low melt viscosity
• Stability on storage

EPON 164 Benefits

The use of EPON Resin 164 in epoxy resin formulations increases resistance to attack by moisture, solvents, and environment. In addition, it brings higher glass transition temperature (Tg) and crosslink density to cured systems which provides improved retention of strength, rigidity, electrical, and other properties at elevated temperatures. EPON Resin 164 is commonly used in formulations for making structural laminates, electrical printed circuit boards, and electronic molding powders which require higher performance temperatures and greater dimensional stability. EPON Resin 164 is easily ground into powders or blended with other epoxy resins. It is compatible with most materials used with BPA-based epoxies and its low melt viscosity provides ease of handling and good flow characteristics. Its low ionic contamination plus ultra low saponifiable chloride reduces the potential of device failure in sensitive electronic devices. Because of this, EPON Resin 164 is the resin of choice for transfer molding compounds in semi-conductors, relays or other active or passive components in the electronic field. The high functionality of EPON Resin 164 shortens cure times and improves handling and speed of production. The resin has excellent adhesive properties needed for bonding both metal and non-metal structural components. Typically, it maintains low weight loss in heat aging of cured systems. For these reasons, EPON Resin 164 is preferred for high temperature adhesives, structural composites, and other high performance products in the aircraft and aerospace industry. Because most cured resin systems retain a significant proportion of properties up to their glass transition temperature (Tg), frequently the needed performance properties can be predicted based upon the Tg for the system selected. Hence, this bulletin provides a large amount of glass transition temperature data on a variety of systems to provide the reader with starting point compositions plus a guide for optimizing these systems.

EPON 164 Sales Specification

60% weight solution in MEK

Typical Properties

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