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bulletin
product
Facilities for Storage and Handling of
EPON鈩? Resins, EPON鈩? Resin Solutions
and EPONOL鈩? Resins
Table of Contents General 2
Handling Precautions 2
Typical Equipment 2
Solid Epoxy Resins 3
Equipment Guidelines 4
Tanks and Foundations 4
Tanks 4
Foundations 5
Pumps 5
Piping 6
Heating and Insulation Equipment 6
Filters 7
Instruments and Electrical 8
Instruments 8
Electrical 8
Engineering Assistance 9
Appendix 10
E P I KOT E 鈩? EPON鈩? EPI-CURE鈩? EPI-REZ鈩? H E LOX Y 鈩? C A R D U R A鈩? V E O VA鈩?
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General The information in this bulletin is necessarily general in nature and suggestions made herein
follow generally accepted engineering practices. They are based on Resolution Performance
Products LLC鈥檚 (RPPLLC) experience with its own resin products. The wide ranges of physical
properties, stability, and composition of the many products involved, however, requires that
each installation be designed specifically for the individual conditions of installation and use.
RPPLLC, therefore, makes no warranty of any kind concerning the performance, safety, or
serviceability of the equipment represented in the designs shown. Persons using the designs
described or the equipment represented do so at their own risk.
Equipment installed must conform to pertinent federal, state, and local regulations. Applicable
federal regulations include those established by OSHA and EPA. In addition to mandatory regu-
lations, useful information is also available from the National Fire Codes, available from the
National Fire Protective Association
407 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA 02210 (latest edition available)
All regulations should be carefully examined prior to purchase and installation of equipment.
Some typical items to check would include electrical classifications, vessel/codes, vent
recovery, drip recovery, dust collectors, safety showers, emergency pressure relief sys-
tems, etc.
Handling Precautions The potential hazards and adverse health effects which may result from improper handling
of EPON鈩? Resins, EPON Resin Solutions, and EPONOL鈩? Resins are covered in detail in other
publications. Proper handling instructions should be obtained for each RPPLLC product, and
these instructions should be understood by all persons who are expected to use or handle
these products. Please contact your RPPLLC Sales Representative for individual Material
Safety Data Sheets for each product you handle. These instructions and recommendations
as well as the hazard potentials of the products should be considered not only for normal
use but also in emergency situations such as spills and equipment upset or malfunction. They
should also be consulted in the acquisition and installation of equipment for maintenance,
for disposal of packages, cleaning of contaminated equipment, and all other related
operations.
Typical Equipment Equipment and operations must conform to OSHA standards, Code of Federal Regulations,
29 CFR 1910.106. Liquid EPON Resins, solutions of liquid and solid EPON Resins and EPONOL
Resins should be loaded at the lowest temperatures which provide workable product viscosi-
ties. Then temperatures are minimized to accommodate vapor pressure limitations and product
temperature sensitivity. Following is a list of temperature-viscosity profile charts for several
typical EPON Resins and EPON resin solutions. The figures may be found in the Appendix.
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Typical Equipment Typical Temperature/Viscosity Profiles
(cont.)
Figure No. Product Described
Figure 1 Liquid EPON Resins
Figure 2 Solutions of EPON Resins 834 and 836
Figure 3 Solutions of EPON Resins 1001F, 1120. and 1123
Figure 4 Solutions of EPON Resins 1007F and 1009F
Figure 5 Solutions of EPONOL Resins
Figure 6 is a chart of the specific gravity/temperature profile for EPON Resin 828.
For calculations and/or estimations for equipment design, liquid resin properties are sum-
marized in Table 1, EPON Resin Solution data are provided in Table 2 and EPONOL Resin
properties are listed in Table 3.
For bulk shipments, directions and precautions on the placard should be followed. Liquid
resin products are shipped in bulk in insulated tank cars or tank trucks which are usually
equipped with heating capability. The product can be transferred to storage by either the
tank truck pump or by the customer鈥檚 pump. Schematic arrangements of typical installa-
tions are shown in Figure 7.
Appropriate equipment for handling bulk liquid products may include:
鈥? Pumps 鈥? Drips recovery (pumps, filters, etc.)
鈥? Storage tanks 鈥? Instrumentation
鈥? Heat traced and insulated piping 鈥? Personal protective equipment
鈥? Filters 鈥? Pressure relief systems
鈥? Solvent recovery from vents 鈥? Rail car/truck unloading racks
Drummed resins and solution products should be stored under cover and out of direct sunlight.
Follow label directions and observe label precautions. Partially emptied and emptied drums
present the same hazards as filled drums and should be handled with the same caution and
by the same procedures. In some cases, temperature controlled warehousing may be needed
to avoid product property change during storage. These special requirements are specified
on the label and in the product literature.
Solid Epoxy Resins
Most solid epoxy resins are packaged in 50-lb. net weight bags although some are supplied
in 200-lb. net weight fiber drums. These containers should be stored inside for protection
from moisture and other contamination. Bagged product, as a general rule, should be stacked
no higher than three pallets. Some low-melting products require temperature controlled
conditions to avoid sintering or blocking of the material. Figures 8-11 illustrate general
schematic arrangements for unloading solid resins from hopper car and tank trucks. For
more information on solid EPON resin shipments via hopper trucks or hopper cars, contact
your RPPLLC Sales Representative.
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Equipment Guidelines Tanks and Foundations
Tanks
1. Vertical cylindrical carbon steel tanks with cone-type roofs are most commonly used,
but horizontal cylindrical tanks are also satisfactory if properly designed and installed.
2. The storage tank should be sized to hold the maximum load for a single shipment, plus
adequate working inventory to allow for sufficient latitude in shipping schedules.
3. Local suppliers should be contacted for the standard sizes that are available since in
most cases it is more economical to buy a standard size tank. The required capacity
and specific gravity of the fluid should be specified to permit the tank suppliers to quote
on the most economical combination of tank diameter and height that they can supply.
4. Tanks should conform to the following specifications:
a. For field-erected tanks; API Standard 650, Specification for Welded Steel Tanks for
Oil Storage.
b. For shop-fabricated tanks; Underwriter鈥檚 Laboratories Subject 142, Standard for
Design and Construction of Horizontal and Vertical Above Ground Storage Tanks for
Hazardous Liquids.
5. If the tank will be used to store resin solutions, check OSHA regulations for the installa-
tion required by the solvent, including need for firewalls or dikes. The tank should be
located outdoors to minimize the damage in event of fire or explosion. All requirements
for the safe handling of flammable liquids should be observed (see OSHA Sect. 1910.106).
General advisory information may be found in NFPA No. 30 (Flammable and Combustible
Liquids Code).
6. Liquid EPON Resins, themselves, are not easily ignited, but they will burn at elevated
temperatures. If the tank will handle only neat resins (no solvent solutions), it is usually
acceptable to locate the tank indoors.
7. Tank bottoms with sloped configurations and bottom draws are preferred. The liquid inlet
nozzle should be installed at or near the bottom of the tank. This will prevent the buildup
of static electrical charges in the vapor space by the moving liquid. If the inlet nozzle must
be installed at the top of the tank, the pipe should extend down to within a few inches of
the tank bottom and the end of the pipe should be anchored to prevent movement.
8. Installation of exterior block valves is recommended for each tank nozzle that connects
to the liquid portion of the tank.
9. Flanged and welded connections are preferable to threaded connections because of the
difficulties encountered in preventing leaks at threaded joints. Threaded connections
may be used in the vapor section of the tank.
10. If mixing is required, tanks or vessels with top-entering mixers are generally preferred
to side-entering mixers to avoid seal or leakage problems under the liquid level.
Circulation by pump, however, will often provide adequate mixing.
11. The inside surface of new, unlined storage tanks should be wire-brushed clean of all
rust and loose mill scale and wiped dust-free before the tanks are placed in service.
An alternate choice is the application of an epoxy two-package amine cured lining;
however, a near white sandblast surface preparation (SSPC-SP10*) is required.
*Steel Structures Painting Council (Paints & Finishes), 4400 5th Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Foundations
1. Vertical storage tanks should be installed on a reinforced concrete slab. A thick
asphaltic coating should be applied to the concrete surface under the tank to prevent
corrosion of the tank bottom. Each of the foundation types described above should be
sloped to prevent the accumulation of moisture under the tank.
2. The foundation of a vertical tank should be sufficiently above grade so that with normal
drainage away from the tank, the bottom of the tank or the tank insulation will not be
submerged by normal rainfall.
3. Above-ground horizontal storage tanks should be mounted on reinforced concrete piers,
designed to provide surface contact with the lower one-third of the tank circumference.
Steel saddles may be more appropriate in some cases. A thick asphaltic coating should
be applied to the concrete surfaces in contact with the tank to prevent corrosion. The
depth and size required for the footings of the concrete piers should be specified by a
capable design engineer. The height of the bottom of the tank above grade should be at
least 3 feet to provide for piping and pump suction evaluation.
Pumps Pumping systems should be carefully designed to achieve the optimum cost performance
relationship. At design pumping temperatures, the viscosity of the product usually dictates
the use of positive displacement pumps. Rotary, gear, or screw type pumps are usually used
in this service. A cast iron gear pump with sleeve bearings is usually satisfactory. Positive
displacement pumps are subject to excessive buildup of pressure when a discharge valve
is blocked off. Consequently, overpressure protection must be provided. Rupture disks are
commonly used as are relief valves protected by rupture disks. Unprotected relief valves
may become unreliable because of fouling. The relieving device can be designed to dis-
charge to the suction of the pump in some cases. Capability for controlled draining of the
pump should be provided.
Heat tracing (similar to that used for piping) may be necessary. Steam jacketed pumps are
not recommended because the temperatures of pressured steam can lead to product
degradation. Pump suction lines should be properly designed for the product. This is especially
important for resin solutions. If the suction pressure is too low, the solvent will flash and the
pump will plug with solid resin. For EPONOL-MEK solutions, it is further recommended to use
pump speeds of 200 rpm, max. The following information should be given to pump suppliers to
enable them to provide or bid on the most economical pumping equipment:
鈥? Desired capacity in gallons per minute.
鈥? Fluid to be pumped.
鈥? Pumped temperature range.
鈥? Specific gravity at pumping temperature.
鈥? Viscosity at pumping temperature and start-up conditions.
鈥? Required discharge pressure.
鈥? Available suction pressure.
鈥? Electrical frequency, phase, and voltage available.
鈥? Vapor pressure at operating conditions.
鈥? Type of motor enclosure required (TEFC, drip-proof, etc.)
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Pumps (cont.) Foundations for pumps and drivers should be constructed of concrete for stability. The pump
and driver should be installed at a height which will provide ease in maintenance and pro-
tection from ground water.
Packed pumps usually give satisfactory service: mechanical seals frequently can be trou-
blesome. Regardless of the type of pump selected, some sort of drips catch pan or other
suitable collection device is recommended.
Another suitable method for off loading resins is a pressure off loading system (see Figure 12).
Compressed air or nitrogen regulated to 10-15 psig is connected to the top of the tank truck
or tank car. Care should be taken not to over pressure the tank truck or tank car. Usually
the tank trucks or cars are protected with their own relief valves. Whenever flammable or
combustible solutions are off loaded by pressure, the compressed gas should be nitrogen.
Piping 1. Flanged carbon steel pipe, fittings and valves may be used satisfactorily for EPON Resin
service. If the use of stainless steel is desirable or appropriate, thinwall pipe is recom
mended with Manufacturers Standard (MSS) and flanges and flanged valves for economy.
2. The recommended material for flange gaskets in EPON Resin or EPON Solution service
is solid Teflon or Teflon envelope.
3. The interior of all new piping should be cleaned of oil, grease, dirt, gravel and loose
scale by blowing with air or washing with water and drying with air before being placed
in service.
4. Special attention should be given to the routing of lines, especially long piping systems,
if drainage of lines is a foreseeable need.
5. Sizing of lines is dependent on product properties, flow rate, distance, and vertical rise.
Contact your RPPLLC Sales Representative for product property information.
Heating and Insulation Most resins and some resin solutions must be heated to provide reasonable pumping vis-
of Equipment cosities, and caution must be exercised to avoid overheating which could degrade the
resin. Overheating may also flash solvent out of resin solutions and lead to plugging and
other problems.
Steam or hot water can be used as a heating medium, but precautions must be taken to
avoid overheating. The best way to avoid overheating is to keep the resin moving or to
agitate with a mixer during the heating process. When the desired temperature is reached,
the heat input should be stopped, and the recirculation or mixing continued for a period
sufficient to remove the residual heat from the heating device.
Electric tracing generally provides a satisfactory degree of temperature control for epoxy
resins and solutions, and it is widely used for heating pipes, tanks and filters. Resistance type
heating is recommended over impedance type heating. Heat control devices and tempera-
ture monitoring equipment should be selected to serve the specific needs of the product
and the application.
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Heating and Insulation Electrical tracing is often combined with steam heating. The primary purpose of the steam
of Equipment (cont.) is to heat the resin from storage temperature to pumping temperature, and electric tracing
is used primarily to maintain the resin at the desired temperature by making up for heat losses
to the surroundings. Heat exchangers external to a tank are sometimes recommended over
internal tank heaters for the easy maintenance access provided.
The following is a partial list of manufacturers of heating equipment:
Heating panels
1.Thermon Manufacturing Co. 100 San Marcos Dr. San Marcos, TX 78666 (512) 396-5801
2.Dean Products, Inc. 985 Dean Street Brooklyn, NY 11238 (212) 789-4444
Electric heat tracing
1.Thermon Manufacturing Co. 100 San Marcos Dr. San Marcos, TX 78666 (512) 396-5801
2.Nelson Electric Co. P.O. Box 726 Tulsa, OK 74101 (918) 627-5530
Tanks, pumps, filters and piping should be insulated to minimize energy requirements for heat
tracing and to avoid cold spots that could result in lines plugged with viscous resin. Usually
calcium silicate or fiberglass is used with a covering for weather protection. Thickness will
vary with insulation requirements, typically from 1 inch for pipes and pumps in mild temper-
atures to 3 inches for outdoor tanks in cold climates.
Filters If filtration is necessary, it should be provided shortly before use of the resin because it is
possible for rust to form on surfaces in the storage tank above the normal liquid level or in
equipment that doesn鈥檛 remain filled with resin.
If a filter is desired, a line-type filter for liquids with replaceable media such as bags or
cartridges should be installed as near as possible to the point of use. Stainless steel piping
and equipment is sometimes used downstream from the filter to eliminate rust contamination.
Filter installations should be provided with:
1. A means to determine pressure drop across the filters,
2. Capability to blowdown the filters with inert gas,
3. Capability to recover the blowdown, and
4. A splash guard cover to divert filter leaks downward away from personnel.
It is advisable to design the filter system to allow for start up of a cleaned filter by circulat-
ing through the filter to check for leaks and to confirm the operating integrity (filter media
installed correctly, etc.) of the system.
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Filters (cont.) The following information should be given to the filter suppliers to enable them to recommend
suitable filters:
鈥? Type of liquid to be filtered
鈥? Temperature of liquid to be filtered
鈥? Viscosity of liquid in operating temperature range
鈥? Desired flow rate, in gpm
鈥? Operating pressure in psig
鈥? Maximum pressure in psig
鈥? Size and type of pipe connection required
鈥? Duty - continuous or intermittent
鈥? Amount and type of solids to filter out
鈥? Required efficiency (state smallest allowable particles)
鈥? Desired pressure drop across clean filter
The filter type and source should be carefully selected to ensure that operating require-
ments will be met. Performance can be disappointing if the filter is not properly matched to
intended service.
Instruments Instruments
and Electrical 1. A dial thermometer should be installed in the lower section of a vertical tank and as low
as possible in the end of a horizontal tank. Thermowells with stems extending at least 10
inches into the tank are recommended.
2. The contents of a tank or vessel may be determined by weighing, manual gauging from
the top of the tank, or automatically gauging. Weigh cell systems for indoor or outdoor
use are available from BLH Electronics, 42-4th Street, Waltham, MA 02254; Revere
Corporation of America, 845 N. Colony Rd., Wallingford, CT 06492; Kistler-Morse
Corporation, 10201 Willows Rd. N.E., Redman, WA 98052. Manual gauging may be
accomplished by using a gauge stick or tape, or plumb bob through a thief hatch or
sample hatch on the top of the tank. Various automatic gauge systems are available.
A commonly used one is a Varec type 2500 system.
3. The temperature control systems used for tracing and other heating systems should be
carefully designed for satisfactory operation.
4. Note that temperature sensors should extend well into the process fluid using
thermowells.
Electrical
1. Selection of equipment may depend on the electrical classification of the area. The
National Fire Codes have recommended guidelines for this purpose. Generally, unless
explosion-proof equipment is needed, TEFC motors are satisfactory. Applicable ordi
nances and regulations should be followed.
2. All electrical equipment, motors, tanks, piping, conduit and other fixed equipment handling
resins (especially those containing solvents and dusts) should be permanently grounded.
Grounded wires with substantial lugs or clamps should be provided to bond the loading or
unloading piping with the container (tank car, tank truck, or other movable container).
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3. In addition to the National Fire Codes, applicable reference material includes
API-RP500(a) for electrical classification of areas, and NEC sec. 500.
Engineering Assistance
The information in this brochure does not include detailed engineering design and specifica-
tions. RPPLLC has acquired considerable expertise in the materials, design and construction of
facilities for use in the storing and handling of EPON Resins. Please direct any questions con-
cerning, or request for, additional information to your RPPLLC Sales Representative.
For 24 hour emergency assistance only, call
RESOLUTION PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS LLC
713-473-9461
or
CHEMTREC
800-424-9300
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Appendix Figure 1/Liquid EPON鈩? Resins
Figure 2/Solutions of EPON Resins 834 and 836
Figure 3/Solutions of EPON Resins 1001F, 1120 and 1123
Figure 4/Solutions of EPON Resins 1007F and 1009F
Figure 5/Solutions of EPONOL鈩? Resins
Figure 6/Specific gravity 鈥? temperature profile for EPON Resin 828
Figure 7/Schematic arrangements of solid bulk resin 鈥? inert gas
recirculating unloading system
Figure 8/Schematic arrangement unloading solid resin bulk trailer
Figure 9/Simplified diagram for unloading solid resin hopper car to silo
Figure 10/Simplified schematic diagram resin unloading hopper car to dry
bulk trailer to tote bin
Figure 11/Simplified schematic diagram tank car and tank truck unloading
facilities EPON Resin solutions
Figure 12/Simplified schematic diagram tank car and tank truck pressure
off loading facilities
Table 1/Liquid resin properties
Table 2/Typical properties of EPON鈩? Resin solutions
Table 3/Typical properties of EPONOL鈩? Resin solutions
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Figure 1/Liquid EPON鈩? Resins
Figure 2/Solutions of EPON Resins 834 and 836
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Figure 3/Solutions of EPON Resins 1001F, 1120 and 1123
Figure 4/Solutions of EPON Resins 1007F and 1009F
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Figure 5/Solutions of EPONOL鈩? Resins
Figure 6/Specific gravity 鈥? temperature profile for EPON Resin 828
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Figure 7/Schematic arrangements of solid bulk resin 鈥? inert gas
recirculating unloading system
Figure 8/Schematic arrangement unloading solid resin bulk trailer
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Figure 9/Simplified diagram for unloading solid resin hopper car to silo
Figure 10/Simplified schematic diagram resin unloading hopper car to dry
bulk trailer to tote bin
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Figure 11/Simplified schematic diagram tank car and tank truck unloading facilities EPON Resin solutions
Figure 12/Simplified schematic diagram tank car and tank truck pressure off loading facilities
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Table 1/Liquid resin properties
Recommended pumping conditions
EPON Viscosity, Specific gravity Specific heat, Flash point, Viscosity Specific
Temperature
鈩?
Resin1 25 掳C, poise1 (lb/gal) 25 掳C/20 掳C Cal/g 掳C 掳F2 poise gravity
掳F 掳C
813 5-7 1.14 (9.5) 0.45 >250 1.5 1.13
100 38
815 5-7 1.14 (9.5) 0.45 164 1.5 1.13
100 38
825 40-60 1.16 (9.7) 0.45 480 2 1.14
130 54
826 65-95 1.16 (9.7) 0.45 480 1.5 1.13
150 65
828 110-150 1.16 (9.7) 0.45 480 2 1.13
180 82
830 170-225 1.16 (9.7) 0.45 480 2.5 1.13
190 88
834 4.1-9.73 1.17 (9.7) 0.45 480 2 1.13
200 93
836 0.3-0.74 1.18 (9.8) 0.45 480 鈥? 鈥?
鈥? 鈥?
8132 5-7 1.10 (9.2) 0.45 >240 1.5 1.09
100 38
8201 45-60 1.16 (9.7) 0.45 >250 1.5 1.14
120 49
8280 110-150 1.16 (9.7) 0.45 480 2 1.13
170 77
829 30-70 1.15 (9.6) 0.45 160 3 1.15
120 49
829H 30-70 1.15 (9.6) 0.45 159 3 1.15
120 49
ASTM D 445 (Kinematic Viscosity)
1
Via Setaflash (ASTM D 3278) or Pensky-Martins (ASTM D 93) closed cup methods
2
Determined on a 70%w solution Butyl Dioxitol glycol ether
3
Determined on a 40%w solution in Butyl Dioxitol glycol ether
4
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Table 2/Typical properties of EPON鈩? Resin solutions
Recommended pumping conditions
EPON鈩? Viscosity, Specific gravity Specific heat, Flash point, Viscosity Specific
Temperature
Resin1 25 掳C, poise2 (lb/gal) 25 掳C/20 掳C Cal/g 掳C 掳F 3 poise gravity
掳F 掳C
834-B-90 25-160 1.13 (9.4) 0.5 234 5 1.12
115 47
834-K-90 70-650 1.15 (9.6) 0.5 133 2 1.14
150 65
834-X-80 5-20 1.10 (9.1) 0.5 814 2.5 1.09
100 38
834-X-90 70-650 1.14 (9.5) 0.5 115 2 1.13
150 65
836-A-85 12-30 1.09 (9.1) 0.5 -154 2.5 1.03
115 47
836-C-75 3-7 1.06 (8.8) 0.5 604 1.5 1.05
100 38
1001-A-80 30-160 1.09 (9.1) 0.5 -154 6 1.08
115 47
1001-B-80 30-160 1.09 (9.1) 0.5 234 5 1.07
130 54
1001-CX-75 30-160 1.07 (8.9) 0.5 604 3 1.05
150 65
1001-FT-75 30-160 1.08 (9.0) 0.5 414 6 1.06
1305 54
1001-H-75 40-400 1.10 (9.2) 0.5 102 6 1.08
1505 65
1001-HX-75 40-400 1.10 (9.2) 0.5 84 6 1.08
1505 65
1001-K-75 30-160 1.13 (9.4) 0.5 112 6 1.11
1505 65
1001-T-75 40-400 1.09 (9.1) 0.5 414 2 1.06
150 65
1001-X-75 40-400 1.09 (9.1) 0.5 814 2.5 1.06
150 65
1007-CT-55 25-65 1.01 (8.4) 0.5 414 2 0.96
175 80
1007-KT-55 30-150 1.06 (8.8) 0.5 414 7 1.01
1755 80
1009-DU-40 11-27 1.00 (8.3) 0.5 1164 3 0.97
150 65
1120-A-80 5-15 1.23 (10.3) 0.5 -154 3 1.22
110 43
1123-A-80 8-18 1.22 (10.2) 0.5 -154 3 1.21
110 43
Resolution Performance Products LLC's (RPPLLC) solvent code for solutions of EPON鈩? and EPONOL鈩? Resins 鈥? RPPLLC has a simple three part code system for designating solutions of resins.
1
It consists of a number referring to the epoxy resin used in solution, followed by a letter or letters standing for a solvent or combination of solvents used to make the solution. The last two
numbers refer to the percent by weight in the solution.
Example Base resin used in solution Solvent type Resin solids %w
1001-X-75 EPON Resin 1001F Xylene 75
1007-CT-55 EPON Resin 1007F MIBK/Toluene -50/50 55
The code RPPLLC uses to designate solvents is:
A 鈥? Acetone D 鈥? Diacetone Alcohol K 鈥? Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (EGME) U 鈥? CYCLO SOL庐 53
B 鈥? Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) F 鈥? n-Butyl Alcohol X 鈥? Xylene T 鈥? Toluene
C 鈥? Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) H 鈥? Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether (PGME)
ASTM D 1545 (Kinematic Viscosity)
2
Via-Setaflash (ASTM 3278) or Pensky-Martins (ASTM 093) Closed cup methods.
3
Flash point of lowest flash point solvent component, see also viscosity - temperature curves, many solutions are semi-solid at flash points noted.
4
Because alcohols and glycol ethers have a tendency to react with epoxide groups under certain conditions, Shell cannot provide a sales specification for the epoxide equivalent weight of
5
these solutions. A typical epoxide range for EPON 834 alcohol or glycol solutions is 230-300, for EPON 1001F solutions is 450-600 and 1600-3000 units for EPON 1007F solutions. See SC:21-84
specification guide for further values.
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Table 2/Typical properties of EPONOL鈩? Resin solutions
Recommended pumping conditions
EPON Viscosity, Specific gravity Specific heat, Flash point, Viscosity Specific
Temperature
鈩?
Resin1 25 掳C, poise2 (lb/gal) 25 掳C/20 掳C Cal/g 掳C 掳F 3 poise gravity
掳F 掳C
53-L-32 20-100 1.04 (8.7) 0.5 1264 鈥? 0.97
鈥?5 鈥?
53-BH-35 5-35 0.94 (7.8) 0.5 234 4 0.87
150 65
55-L-32 60-600 1.04 (8.7) 0.5 1264 鈥? 0 97
鈥?5 鈥?
55-BH-30 10-20 0.925 (7.7) 0.5 234 4 0.86
150 65
Resolution Performance Products LLC's solvent code for solutions of EPON and EPONOL resins 鈥? RPPLLC has a simple three part code system for designating solutions of resins. It consists
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of a number referring to the epoxy resin used in solution, followed by a letter or letters standing for a solvent or combination of solvents used to make the solution. The last two numbers refer
to the percent solids by weight in the solution.
Example Base resin used in solution Solvent type Resin solids, %w
53-BH-35 EPONOL鈩? Resin 55 MEK/PGME 鈥? 75/25 35
53-L-32 EPONOL 53 Cellosolve Acetate 32
The code RPPLLC uses to designate solvents is:
B 鈥? Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
H 鈥? Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether (PGME)
L 鈥? Cellosolve acetate
ASTM D 1545 (Kinematic Viscosity)
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VIA Setaflash or Pensky-Martins Closed Cup Methods
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Flash point of lowest flash point solvent component - see also viscosity temperature curves, solutions may be semi-solid at flash points noted
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See Figure 5 for viscosity 鈥? temperature values
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