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EPOLAM 2500
Technical Data Sheet
FLAME RETARDANT LAMINATING SYSTEM
For FAR 25.853a Composite Laminating Applications
Description
Epolam 2500 is designed for production of composite parts requiring flame and temperature resistance. Epolam
2500 meets the requirements of FAR 25.853a and Eurocopter specification ECS.2196.20 for interior fittings
manufacture and repair.
APPLICATIONS
High performance flame retardant marine, architectural, aerospace, transportation applications
Suitable for wet layup, vacuum-bagging
Properties
No aromatic amines
Self-extinguishing FAR 25
High Modulus
Good mechanical properties
Temperature resistance 100 C
RoHS and REACH compliant
Physical Properties
Resin Hardener
Composition Epoxy Amine
Mix Ratio, by weight
By volume
100
100
22
29
Appearance Liquid Liquid
Color White Light amber
Viscosity @ 77 F (25 C) mPa.s Brookfield LVT 12,700 112
Density @ 77 F (25 C) Lbs./gal. (g/cc) ISO 1675:1985 10.706 (1.28) 7.956 (0.96)
Viscosity, mixed @ 77 F (25 C)
mPa.s
Brookfield LVT 3,190
Gel Time, 500g at 77 F (25 C) 78 minutes
Cured density @ 74 F (23 C)
Lbs./gal (g/cm
3
)
ISO 2781: 1985 10.07 (1.21)
PROCESSING CONDITIONS
Stir the resin. Prepare the mixing according to the indicated ratio, then carry out impregnation
reinforcement materials using standard lamination techniques..
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EPOLAM 2500
Technical Data Sheet
FLAME RETARDANT LAMINATING SYSTEM
For FAR 25.853a Composite Laminating Applications
*Cured-7 days at 77 F (25 C) **Cured 4 hours at 212 F (100 C)
Results are average values on laboratory prepared test samples
Neat Cured Properties Tested at 74 F (23 C)
Test
Method
Unit(s)
Test
Results
Glass Transition Temperature
(Tg)
* R.T Cure
**212 F Post-Cure
ASTM E1545 F ( C)
139 (59)
220 (104)
Hardness
* R.T Cure
**212 F Post-Cure
ASTM D-2240
Shore D
91
90
Flexural Strength
* R.T. Cure
**212 F Post-Cure
ASTM D790
psi (MPa)
8,733 (60.3)
9,790 (67.6)
Flexural Modulus
* R.T. Cure
**212 F Post-Cure
ASTM D790
psi (MPa)
699,992 (4,830)
593,023 (4,092)
Tensile Strength
* R.T. Cure
**212 F Post-Cure
ASTM D638
psi (MPa)
5,604 (38.7)
6,073 (41.9)
Tensile Modulus
* R.T. Cure
**212 F Post-Cure
ASTM D638
psi (MPa)
422,647 (2,916)
339,393 (2,342)
Tensile Elongation
* R.T. Cure
**212 F Post-Cure
ASTM-D638
%
1.5
2.1
Composite Cured Properties Tested at 74 F (23 C)
Test
Method
Unit(s)
Test
Results
Flexural Strength
* R.T Cure
**212 F Post-Cure
ASTM D790
psi (MPa)
38,076 (263)
38,666 (267)
Flexural Modulus
* R.T Cure
**212 F Post-Cure
ASTM D790
psi (MPa)
1,917,779 (13,233)
1,694,618 (11,693)
Tensile Strength
* R.T Cure
**212 F Post-Cure
ASTM D638
psi (MPa)
30,885 (213)
28,316 (195)
Tensile Modulus
* R.T Cure
**212 F Post-Cure
ASTM D638
psi (MPa)
820,545 (5,662)
737,544 (5,089)
Tensile Elongation
* R.T Cure
**212 F Post-Cure
ASTM D638
%
6.7
6.3
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EPOLAM 2500
Technical Data Sheet
FLAME RETARDANT LAMINATING SYSTEM
For FAR 25.853a Composite Laminating Applications
STORAGE CONDITIONS
This product has a shelf life of 12 months as indicated by the expiration date on the container when stored in original
unopened containers between 59 77 F (15 25 C). Any opened can must be tightly closed.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Normal health and safety precautions should be observed when handling these products :
Ensure good ventilation
Wear gloves, and safety glasses
For additional information, please consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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