HTC400

High Temp Cure, High Service Temp

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Key Features & Benefits

Key Feature High temperature structural epoxy

Application High service temp Automotive and Aerospace structures

Initial Cure Temp 355°F

Initial Cure Time 2 Hours

Post Cure Option No

Outlife 30 days at 70°F

TG Onset* 505°F -DMA

TG Peak* 522°F -DMA

Toughened Yes

Cure Autoclave

Availability All sites

HTC400 is an epoxy resin system designed to cure at 180°C (356°F). It is a toughened epoxy resin system designed for demanding, high temperature applications. It can be supplied on a variety of fabrics and in UD format to meet your cost and manufacturing requirements.

Why choose this material

HTC400 is SHD's highest Tg epoxy delivering structural performance in challenging environments.

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 solutions for aerospace (passenger plane seating)

Automotive Aerospace

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Aerospace

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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