Composite Materials for Aerospace Interiors

For manufacturers and molders of interior aerospace parts, we offer a proven portfolio, long-term partnership and continuous R&D that allow us to supply phenolic and epoxy products that:

Can meet all regulatory requirements, including the strictest FST standards
Suit multiple processing methods such as prepreg (hot-melt and solvent-based), filament winding, hand lamination, and VARTM
Anticipate the changing needs of commercial aviation

For use in combination with Phenolic and Epoxy Resins, available Fire Resistant Gelcoat Cellobond™ ULF GC84-500_D for roll and spray application

FlameX™ Product Bulletin

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Epoxy and Phenolic Formulated Systems

Resin System	System Properties & Performance								Remarks
Resin System	Tg (°C/°F)	Prepreg Outlife at 23°C (days)	Prepreg Outlife at -18°C	Solvenated	Fire	Smoke	Toxicity	Heat Release Rate (HRR)	Remarks
Prepreg-Epoxy
EPIKOTE™ Resin 809/EPIKURE™ Curing Agent 709 EPIKURE Catalyst 100	120/248	14	90	Y					Secondary structural components for commercial aircraft Good adhesion to various cell structures Sef-extinguishing EP system
EPIKOTE Resin 03859/5 EPIKURE Curing Agent 03859/5 EPIKURE Catalyst 03859/5	120/248	14	90	Y					Interior applications such as flooring, in combination with phenolic EPONOL™ Resin 3501 for co-curing Self-extinguishing EP system
EPIKOTE Resin 04332/EPIKURE Curing Agent 04332 EPIKURE Catalyst 04332	120/248	14	90	N					Self-extinguishing interior parts for aerospace B-stage required
Prepreg-Phenolic
EPONOL Resin 2489	>120/248	14	90	Y					Aircraft interior: crushed-core construction, e.g. curved wall panels Closed mold process Fast cure process
EPONOL Resin 3501/A EPONOL Resin 3501/B	120/248	14	90	Y					Aircraft interior flooring Co-curing with epoxy resin in combination with EPIKOTE Resin System 03859/5
EPONOL Resin 2485	>>140/284	14	90	Y					Aircraft interior Various applications where low heat release is required
EPONOL Resin 1790	>>100/212	14	90	Y					Aircraft interior, water-based unmodified phenolic prepreg system
Cellobond™ J 6021 X01	>>100/212	14	90	N					FAR Part 25 for aircraft interiors Free formaldehyde <0.1% Catalyst cured Water based
Cellobond™ ULF PS90-206_D	120/250	30	90	Y					Free formaldehyde <0,1% Improved Flexibility Faster processing
Cellobond™ ULF PS90-207_D	120/250	30	90	Y					Free formaldehyde <0,1% Improved Flexibility Faster processing
Cellobond™ ULF PS90-601_D		14	90	Y					Free formaldehyde <0.1% Improved Flexibility Faster processing
Cellobond™ SC1008P (EU) Durite™ SC-1008 (USA)	145/293	30	90	Y					Mil R-9299 / Mil-DTL-64154 certified
	Good	Better	Best

Resin System	System Properties & Performance							Remarks
Resin System	Tg (°C/°F)	Viscosity at 25°C	Pot Life	Fire	Smoke	Toxicity	HRR	Remarks
RTM/VARTM/Infusion/Hand Lamination
EPONOL Resin 2509/EPONOL Resin 2501/B	80/176	400	60					Low viscosity Flame retardant Excellent surface
CELLOBOND™ Resin J 2027 X01 PHENCAT™ Catalyst 10/PHENCAT Catalyst 382	80/176	185	20-60					Pass FAR 25.853 Free formaldehyde <0.1%
EPON FlameX Resin 9600 / EPIKURE FlameX Curing Agent 9700	85/185	250 – 300 cP (Viscosity at 60°C)	2h (time to 1,000 cP)					Aircraft interior and secondary structure Excellent cycle time and surface quality Ideal for high throughput processing of complex parts Ideal for RTM / VARTM / Infusion
CELLOBOND J2042 X01 / PHENCAT 382	80/176	Thixotropic (TI=1.7-3.8)	60					Free Formaldehyde <0.1% Ideal for Hand Layup
	Good	Better	Best

For use in combination with Phenolic and Epoxy Resins, available Fire Resistant Gelcoat Cellobond™ ULF GC84-500_D for roll and spray application

SMC

Resin Systems	Viscosity at 25°C [cP]	Solids at 135°C [%]	Water content [%]	Free phenol [%]	Free formaldehyde [%]	Solvent	Comments
Cellobond™ J 6021 X01 Resonance™ MC93-520	1000-3000	80-85	3.5-5.5	10-15	<0.1	Water	Certified FAR Part 25 for aircraft interiors Free formaldehyde 0.1% Excellent fire resistance

Honeycomb Dip

Resin Systems	Viscosity at 25°C [cP]	Solids at 135°C [%]	Water content [%]	Free phenol [%]	Free formaldehyde [%]	Solvent	Comments
Cellobond™PF 1143 V	50-70	45-48	3-5	13-16	max. 0.2	Alcohol	Certified FAR Part 25 for aircraft interiors Mil R-9299 certified
Durite™ SC-830A	200-300	67-72	20-25	7-9	max. 1	Water	Certified FAR Part 25 for aircraft interiors Mil-DRL-64154 certified