DERAKANE 8090 Epoxy Vinyl Ester Resin

March 2005

A new addition to the family of Typical Properties of Liquid Resin

DERAKANE resins Property Value Test Method
DERAKANE 8090 epoxy vinyl ester resin Viscosity, MPa⋅s at 25°C/77°F 320 ASTM D 445
is a high performance epoxy vinyl ester Styrene Content, % 43 ---
resin, with greatly improved mechanical Density, g/cm3 1.04 ASTM D 4052
properties. It is designed to offer ASTM D 1475
increased flexibility and tensile properties Shelf Life, Months 6 ---
along with exceptional impact resistance.
Although this epoxy vinyl ester grade is
mainly developed for structural composite Gel Times for DERAKANE 8090 Resin (1) at 20°C/68°F
applications, it also offers similar corrosion Gel Time 15-25 Minutes 35-45 Minutes 55-65 Minutes
resistance like traditional flexible epoxy Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide, 1.0 g
vinyl ester resins e.g., DERAKANE 8084 Cobalt, 6%, g 0.2 0.2 0.2
resin. 2,4-Pentanedione, 10%, g 0.3 0.4
Demolding Time, Minutes 20 23 31
Applications:
DERAKANE 8090 epoxy vinyl ester resin Peak Exotherm, °C/°F 186/367 177/351 168/334
can be used in most of the common Cumene Hydroperoxide, 1.5 g
application technologies associated with Cobalt, 6%, g 0.3 0.3 0.3
fiber reinforced plastic processing. Tertiary Butyl Catechol, 10% 0.1 --- ---
2,4-Pentanedione, 10%, g 0.35 0.5
Fabrication Techniques: Demolding Time, Minutes 20 45 90
Can be used in conjunction with all common Peak Exotherm, °C/°F 150/302 100/212 100/212
fabricating techniques. Its combination of (1) Because of the reactive nature of these products, gel times can vary. Always test gel times with a
high reactivity and low viscosity make this small amount of resin before formulating large quantities. Typical properties only, not to be
resin an ideal candidate for a large number construed as specifications.
of processes ranging from hand lay-up to
vacuum molding applications and pultrusion.
Typical Properties of Unreinforced, Clear Resin Castings
Benefits: made from DERAKANE 8090 Resin(2)
• Exhibits 40% increase in impact Property Values Test Method
resistance if compared to traditional Tensile Strength, MPa (psi) 69 (10,000) ASTM D 638
flexible vinyl ester resins. Tensile Modulus, GPa (105 psi) 3 (4.2) ASTM D 638
• Exceptional tensile elongation (at
break). Tensile Elongation @ Yield, % 4 ASTM D 638
• Exceptional flexural properties (samples Tensile Elongation @ Break, % 13 ASTM D 638
are not destroyed in the flexural test). Flexural Strength, MPa (psi) 115 (16,700) ASTM D 790
• In combination with various types of
fillers the resin shows a very good Flexural Modulus, GPa (105 psi) 3 (4.4) ASTM D 790
abrasion resistance when compared Flexural Elongation @ Yield, % 6 ASTM D 790
with standard epoxy vinyl ester resins Flexural Elongation @ Break, % > 10 ASTM D 790
e.g., DERAKANE 470-36 resin.
Compression Strength, MPa (psi) 110 (16,000) DIN 53454
• Shows a very good processability
(excellent reactivity and impregnation). Deformation, % > 20 DIN 53454
Such a combination of properties is Compressive Modulus, GPa (105 psi) 3 (4.2) DIN 53454
unique. Heat Deflection Temperature
• A post cure of two hours at 80°C/ (HDT/A), °C/°F
85/185 ASTM 648
176°F is in general sufficient to obtain Glass Transition, Tg2 (10 K/min),
the typical mechanical properties of 106/223 DSC
°C/°F
this resin.
Izod Impact (unnotched), J/m 400 ASTM D 256
Barcol Hardness 30 ASTM D 2583
(2) Cure formulation: 100 grams resin, 1.5 grams TBPB-HA-M1, 1.5 grams CA-12 (or NL-23). 24 hours
at 25°C/77°F plus 2 hours at 100°C/212°F.

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Typical Properties of Reinforced Samples of DERAKANE 8090 Resin(3)

Unidirectional Unidirectional
Property +/-45 Glass Fiber Test Method
Glass Fiber Carbon
Tensile Strength @ Yield, psi (MPa) 115,700 (798) 15,700 (108) 96,700 (667) ASTM D 638
Tensile Modulus, psi (GPa) 5,396,000 (37.2) 1,726,000 (11.9) 10,733,000 (74.0) ASTM D 638
Tensile Strain @ Yield, % 2.4 6.2 1.3 ASTM D 638
Tensile Strain @ Break, % 2.4 6.2 1.3 ASTM D 638
Flexural Strength @ Yield, psi (MPa) 121,400 (837) 37,130 (256) 77,740 (536) ASTM D 790
Flexural Modulus, psi (GPa) 4,511,000 (31.1) 1,682,000 (11.6) 6,338,000 (43.7) ASTM D 790
Flexural Strain @ Yield, % 3.0 5.8 1.4 ASTM D 790
Flexural Strain @ First Crack, % 2.7 6.1 1.2 ASTM D 790
Flexural Stress @ First Crack, psi (GPa) 112,840,000 (778) 36,695,000 (253) 72,664,000 (501) ASTM D 790
(3) The laminates were prepared by using a vacuum bag molding process and were cured for 24 hours at 25°C / 77°F and postcured for 2 hours at
(4)
80°C / 176°F. Cure formulation: 100g resin, 0.3 Cobalt 6%, 0.5g 2,4-Pentanedione, 1.5g TRIGONOX 239 catalyst
(4) Registered trademark of Akzo Chemie Nederland B.V.

Safety and Handling Considerations

This resin contains ingredients which could be harmful if mishandled. Contact with skin and eyes should be avoided and necessary
protective equipment and clothing should be worn.

Ashland maintains Material Safety Data Sheets on all of its products. Material Safety Data Sheets contain health and safety information
for your development of appropriate product handling procedures to protect your employees and customers.

Our Material Safety Data Sheets should be read and understood by all of your supervisory personnel and employees before using
Ashland’s products in your facilities.

Recommended Storage:
Drums - Store at temperatures below 27°C / 80°F. Storage life decreases with increasing storage temperature. Avoid exposure to heat
sources such as direct sunlight or steam pipes. To avoid contamination of product with water, do not store outdoors. Keep sealed to
prevent moisture pick-up and monomer loss. Rotate stock.

Bulk - See Ashland’s Bulk Storage and Handling Manual for Polyesters and Vinyl Esters. A copy of this may be obtained from
Composite Polymers at 1.614.790.3333.

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Ashland is committed to the continuous evolution of Registered trademark and T M trademark of Ashland Inc.
technology and service solutions that promote health, * Registered service mark of the American Chemistry Council
©
safety and environmental protection around the world. 2005 Ashland Inc. All Rights Reserved. ? CWT-DS-344 Rev. 1

All statements, information and data presented herein are believed to be accurate and reliable but are not to be taken as a guarantee, express warranty or implied warranty of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose, or representation, express or implied, for which seller assumes legal responsibility, and they are offered solely for your consideration, investigation and
verification. Statements or suggestions concerning possible use of this product are made without representation or warranty that any such use is free of patent infringement and are not
recommendations to infringe on any patent.