SHD Prepreg composite material
Cyanate Ester prepreg

CEL100-1

Low temperature curing cyanate ester

Key Features & Benefits

Key Feature Low temperature curing cyanate ester
Application High service temp with a required postcure, suitable for Automotive component
Initial Cure Temp 70°C- 90°C
Initial Cure Time 22 Hours- 6 Hours
Post Cure Option yes
Outlife 2 days at 20°C
TG Onset* 296°C -DMA
TG Peak* 311°C -DMA
Toughened No
Cure Autoclave
Availability All sites

CEL100-1 is a cyanate ester prepreg designed to cure at low temperatures, whilst producing durable components with excellent high temperature performance. It can be supplied on a variety of fabrics to meet your cost and manufacturing requirements.

Why choose this material

CEL100-1 is ideal for ultra-high temperature materials where you are limited on initial cure temperature. Available from all SHD sites in the UK, US and Europe.

Supplied with SHD's renowned service, including:

  • Short two-week lead times and low MOQs

  • Exceptional product quality

  • First class technical support

  • Excellent customer service

  • The same manufacturing equipment and processes across all sites

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Technical Guidance Information

01

Storage and Out Life

This material should be kept frozen at -18°C (0°F). It must be kept sealed in a polythene bag which must not be opened until fully thawed to room temperature. If the material is not fully used, then the material must be resealed in the polythene bag to prevent moisture absorption.

02

Health and Safety

This material contains epoxy resin which can cause allergic reactions with skin contact and must avoid repeated and prolonged skin contact.

Please refer to the product Safety Data Sheet before using this material. The following precautions must be taken when using epoxy resin prepregs:

  • Overalls must be worn

  • Impervious gloves must be worn

  • Curing schedule is meant to be as a guide only and is subject to local conditions

  • To avoid exotherm, particular care must be taken with thick laminates

  • Ramp rates must not exceed 1.0°C (2°F)/min during initial cure and 0.3°C (0.5°F)/min during post cure

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