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Cycloaliphatic Epoxy for Electrical — Cycloaliphatic Epoxy Resin
Cycloaliphatic epoxy resins are characterized by their alicyclic structure, which imparts superior UV stability and arc/track resistance. They are often used in outdoor electrical insulation and coatings where weatherability is critical.
CAEUrasalEPONEX
Manufacturers
3
Grades
2
Applications
4
Equivalents
0
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.10-1.20 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.1-0.4 %
- Transparency
- Water Clear to Light Yellow
- Shrinkage
- 1.5-2.5 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 2.0-3.0 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 40-60 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 5-10 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 15-30 J/m
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- 40-100 °C
- Melting Point
- N/A
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 60-120 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 40-80 °C
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 3.0-3.5
- Volume Resistivity
- 10^13-10^15 Ohm-cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 20-30 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Good resistance
- Bases
- Good resistance
- Solvents
- Resistant to most common solvents
- UV Resistance
- Excellent
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Difficult
- Recycling Code
- N/A
- Carbon Footprint
- Moderate
Manufacturing compatibility
EncapsulationCastingCoating
Applications
Electrical insulation
Outdoor electrical components
UV-resistant coatings
High-voltage insulators
Available grades
Cycloaliphatic Epoxy ResinUV-Resistant Epoxy 101