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Epoxy prepreg

MTC400-1

Med Temp Cure, High Temp Structural

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Key Features & Benefits

Key Feature Toughened structural high temperature epoxy system

Application Higher service temp (typically up to 150°C) structural components in Automotive and Motorsport

Initial Cure Temp 80°C- 135°C

Initial Cure Time 16 Hours- 1 Hours

Post Cure Option Yes

Outlife 30 days at 20°C

TG Onset* 207°C -DMA

TG Peak* 224°C -DMA

Toughened Yes

Cure Autoclave, Oven, and Press

Availability All sites

MTC400-1 is an epoxy resin system designed to cure between 80°C (176°F) and 135°C (275°F) allowing flexibility in component manufacture. It is a toughened epoxy resin system designed for component manufacturing that can be supplied on a variety of fabrics and in UD format to meet your cost and manufacturing requirements.

Why choose this material

MTC400-1 is a highly toughened structural epoxy delivering performance at elevated temperatures with excellent handling characteristics through part manufacture.

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

Advanced composite solution for Motorsport

Motorsport Automotive Defence

Motorsport

SHD Composites is the advanced prepreg partner behind winning race teams

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Automotive

World-class performance with unmatched premium aesthetics for prestigious supercar and hypercar brands

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Defence

SHD Composites is actively working on many defence programs with customers around the world

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Technical Guidance Information

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.

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 3.0°C (5.4°F)/min during initial cure and 0.3°C (0.5°F)/min during post cure