Chemical/Physical Properties
Synolite™ 0175-N-1 is an unsaturated polyester resin based on dicyclopentadiene designed for thermoforming and pultrusion applications. Typical applications for Synolite™ 0175-N-1 are in the fields of electrical engineering, construction and transportation.
Main characteristics
The key properties of Synolite™ 0175-N-1 resin are optimal wetting of glass fibers, medium reactivity, good mechanical properties and high HDT.
For best results with Synolite™ 0175-N-1, the optimum curing system and processing temperature must be selected for the application.
Product specifications at the time of delivery
| Performance indicators | realm | unit (of measure) | Test Standards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viscosity, 23°C | 330 - 430 | mPa.s | TM 2013 |
| Solid Content, Infrared | 64 - 67 | % | TM 2033 |
| stability | Greater than 210 | minutes | TM 2300C |
| exterior condition | quiet | - | TM 2265 |
| Gel time, 82°C | 7.0 - 9.0 | minutes | TM 2253 |
| Curing time | 10.5 - 12.5 | minutes | TM 2253 |
| peak temperature | 205 - 225 | °C | TM 2253 |
Curing condition TM 2253: 100 g resin + 2.0 g Perkadox CH 50.
Viscosity measurement: Physica MC1+/Z2/100s-1.
Properties of liquid resins (typical values)
| causality | (be) worth | unit (of measure) | Test Standards |
|---|---|---|---|
| flash point | 33 | °C | 2800 |
| Stability, no initial, dark, 20°C | 6 | moon |
Resin casting body properties (typical values)
| causality | (be) worth | unit (of measure) | Test Standards |
|---|---|---|---|
| tensile strength | 60 MPa | ASTM D638 | |
| Tensile modulus of elasticity | 3.7 GPa | ASTM D638 | |
| Elongation at break | 2.5 % | ASTM D638 | |
| Heat Distortion Temperature (HDT) | >95 °C | ASTM D648B |
Cure at 100°C for 3 hours.
Pre-use Guide
Before use, the resin should be conditioned at a well-defined, application-dependent temperature (typically 15°C minimum for MEKP/Co curing). Stir the product before mixing.