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Resin Systems RS-2240
- Chemical Family
- Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
RS2240 is a castable, filled epoxy resin specifically designed for high voltage insulator applications. This material provides excellent electrical grade insulation properties, high mechanical properties, and superior resistance to chemicals including concentrated acids, and mild alkalines. This material also offers superior arc resistance as compared to standard electrical grade epoxy materials. In addition, this material is non-flammable and meets UL94V-0 requirements.
Product families
Applications
Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable
- Jacketing & Insulation
Product Families
Plastics — Thermoset Resins
- Epoxies
Other characteristics
- End Uses
- High Voltage Insulation
- Polymer Name
- Epoxy Resins & Compounds
- Flexural Strength
- 55.12 - 55.12 MPa
- Processing Methods
- Casting
- Markets
- Electrical & Electronics
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 V0
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Non-Flammable
- Material Features
- Acid Resistant
- Alkali Resistant
- Arc Resistant
- Chemical Resistant
- Electrically Insulating
- Filled
- Good Mechanical Properties
- Non-Flammable
- Certifications and Compliance
- UL 94
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- High Voltage Insulation
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Casting
Technical data
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17 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 0.065 | lbs/in³ |
| Tensile Strength | 5,000 (3.5) | psi (kg/mm²) |
| Flexural Strength | 8,000 (5.6) | psi (kg/mm²) |
| Compression Strength | 15,000 (10.6) | psi (kg/mm²) |
| Elastic Modulus | 1.4 (980) | Msi (kg/mm²) |
| Thermal Expansion | 18×10⁻⁶ (32.4×10⁻⁶) | in/in/°F (cm/cm/°C) |
| Dielectric Strength | min. 475 (min. 18.7) | V/Mil (KV/mm) |
| Arc Resistance | 190 | seconds |
| Dielectric Constant (at 60 Hz) | 5.2 | — |
| Dissipation Factor (at 60 Hz) | 0.03 | — |
| Volume Resistivity (at 77°F) | 1×10¹⁶ | ohm-cm |
| Water Absorption | 0.0005 | — |
