Solvay MTM® 57 series Epoxy Matrices

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Solvay MTM® 57 series Epoxy Matrices
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoset; Epoxy
Material Notes:	Description: MTM57 series resins are toughened, 80 to 120°C (176 to 248°F) curing, epoxy matrices offering flexible processing and a range of handling characteristics. MTM57 series exhibits excellent toughness and, after a suitable cure, can be used at temperatures up to 90°C (1940°F). Qualified to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety standard no. 302 (flammability of motor vehicle interior materials), and to ISO 3795:1989 (determination of burning behaviors of interior materials for motor vehicles) – when reinforced with 3k carbon fabrics. Features & Benefits: Versatile processing: autoclave, oven vacuum bag and press molding 30 days out life at 21°C (70°F) 12 months storage at -18°C(0°F) Service temperature up to 90°C (194°F) Flexible curing capability: 80 to 120° (176 to 248°F) MTM57FR & MTM57FRB: self-extinguishing to FAR 25.853(a) flammability specification Cures clear- recommended for cosmetic applications Product variants: MTM57S: A MTM57 with equal tack on both sides due to solvent impregnation manufacturing process MTM57B: Black pigmented variant of MTM57 MTM57OR: Orange pigmented variant of MTM57 MTM57GY: Golden yellow pigmented variant of MTM57 MTM57FR: Flame-retarded variant of MTM57 MTM57FRB: Black pigmented variant of MTM57FR MTM57-2: Modified tack and improved handling MTM57-3: Reduced tack for sided impregnation MTM57-3B: Black pigmented variant of MTM57-3 Information provided by Cytec, subsequently acquired by Solvay.
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	1.19 g/cc	Cured resin, 1 hr at 120°C
	1.38 g/cc	Cured resin, 1 hr at 120°C, FR products
Storage Temperature	-18.0 °C

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Maximum Service Temperature, Air	90.0 °C
Glass Transition Temp, Tg	100 °C	DMA E' onset Tg, 12 hrs at 80°C, dry
	120 °C	DMA E' onset Tg, 3 hrs at 100°C, dry
	125 °C	DMA E' onset Tg, 1 hr at 120°C, dry

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Cure Time	3.00 hour @Temperature 100 °C
	12.0 hour @Temperature 80.0 °C
Shelf Life	12.0 Month

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