ELV-0010  EPOXY LAMINATING RESIN

 GENERAL:

ELV-0010 is a low cost, low viscosity epoxy resin, characterized by minimal handling hazards and very slight odor.  When used with amine hardeners, such as ECA-032 or ECA-342, compositions based on ELV-0010 demonstrate excellent physical properties, adhesion, appearance and surface properties.

APPLICATIONS:    * Casting

                           * Electrical

                           * Laminating

                           * Tooling

                           * Flooring

                           * Coating

                           * Impregnation

ADVANTAGES:

ELV-0010 is especially good for applications where low viscosity is necessary for good impregnation or maximum filler loading or where reduced odor and diminished toxicity is required.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES:

              Epoxy Value, Eq/100g                  0.464-0.494

              Weight per epoxide (WPE)            202-216

              Viscosity, Cannon-Fenske,             25 C (77 F)      500-700

              Color, Gardner                             3 max

              Density, Lb/Gal. 25 C (77 F)           9.2

              Flash Point (Closed cup)                340 F

 FORMULATING/MIXING:

Formulations based on ELV-0010 can be easily mixed at room temperature.  The low viscosity of the resin permits easy incorporation of hardener, modifiers and fillers.

 ELV-0010 can be easily blended with EMV-0040 or EHV-0050 at different ratios to achieve a higher viscosity.

RECOMMENDED HARDENERS AND MIXING RATIOS:                   

FORMULATIONS:        I               II               III   

    ELV-0010            100             100               100

    ECA-032              25                --                  --

    ECA-342               --                20                 --

    ECA-362               --                --                  60

    POT LIFE (mins)   40               30                 50

 CURING SCHEDULES

 The following schedules are suggested as a guide for curing at  room temperature and at elevated temperatures .  the Specific schedule depends upon the actual formulation, hardener choice, ambient temperature and total mass.

CURE TIME                        CURE TEMPERATURE                                                            3 - 7 DAYS                       Room Temperature, 25 C (77 F)

16-24 hours                      40 C (104 F)

2 - 4 hours                      100 C (212 F)                   

FILM PROPERTIES FOR CURED SYSTEM (1)                             

ELV-0010

WITH:                          ECA-032                           

Pencil Hardness                  6B

Cross Cut Adhesion             Excellent

Impact Resistance,

Direct/Reverse,  

    inch-lbs.                       29/3 

MEK rubs                          150

Surface Appearance             ---                             

(1) Cure Schedule:            7 days @ 21 C.

    Steel Substrate:              4-6 Mils

PACKAGING AND STORAGE:

ELV-0010 is supplied in  9# (1 Gallon) Cans, 45# (5 gallon) pails and 500# (55 gallon)steel drums.  This product has a minimum SHELF LIFE of ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE, WHEN STORED IN UNOPENED, SEALED CONTAINERS IN A DRY PLACE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

ELV-0010 is considered to be practically non-toxic.  The acute oral LD 50 in  rats of both ingredients is greater than 10,000 mg/kg.  ELV-0010 is a moderate skin irritant and moderate sensitizer. 

HANDLING/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

The following basic rules must be followed when working with all epoxy products:

Avoid contact with Eyes or skin.

Avoid inhalation of dust or vapors.

Wear impervious gloves and splashproof goggles.

Wash hands, arms and face with soap (non-alkaline) and lukewarm water at regular intervals, followed by thoroughly drying with a paper towel or any other clean towel.

Good Mechanical ventilation of the workrooms and storage rooms, as well as local exhaust/suction hoods for workbenches, is necessary.

For respiratory protection, use NIOSH approved respirators.

FIRST AID:

For skin contact, wash immediately with soap and lukewarm water, or with a suitable non-solvent hand cleaner.  DO NOT USE A CLEANING RAG OR SOLVENT FOR THIS PURPOSE.

For eye contact, flush with water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

For inhalation, remove individual to fresh air.

Additional information is listed in our material Safety Data Sheet.