A clear, undiluted bisphenol-A/epichlorohydrin-based liquid epoxy resin widely used as a general-purpose resin. It offers excellent adhesion, electrical insulation, and chemical resistance, making it ideal for coatings, adhesives, laminates, and composite applications
Properties:
- Appearance: Clear liquid.
- Mechanical Strength: Excellent in the cured state.
- Adhesion: Very good adhesive properties.
- Chemical Resistance: Provides excellent resistance to chemicals.
- Dielectric Properties: Possesses good electrical insulation properties.
- Low Viscosity: A low-viscosity resin that facilitates processing and handling.
- High Purity: Low levels of ionic impurities and chlorides.
- Versatility: A standard base resin for many epoxy fusion technology applications.
Applications:
Due to its desirable properties, SM 828 is a standard epoxy resin used in:
- Coatings: Marine, automotive, can and coil coatings, and high-solids/low-VOC maintenance coatings.
- Adhesives: Construction, electrical, and aerospace adhesives.
- Composites: Used in composites, filament winding, and other structural applications.
- Casting and Tooling: Suitable for casting, tooling, and molding compounds.
- Electrical & Electronics: Electrical encapsulations, potting, and laminates.
- Construction: Chemical-resistant tank linings, flooring, and grouts.
- Other Uses: Potting and encapsulation, and as a base resin for various fusion technologies.