Dixie Chemical NMA
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Easy HandlingGood CompatibilityGood Shrinkage ResistanceHigh Impact ResistanceImproved HardnessLong PotlifeLow OdorLow VOCLow ViscosityThermal Resistance
- Chemical Family
- Anhydrides
NADIC methyl anhydride (NMA) is a liquid alicyclic anhydride commonly used to cure epoxy resins in many challenging applications, including fiber reinforced composites used in high performance aerospace and military applications, as well as mechanically demanding applications like filament wound bearings. The excellent electrical properties and high temperature performance make NMAcured epoxies outstanding materials for encapsulating electronic components and circuits. NMA demonstrates many excellent characteristics when used as a curing agent for epoxy resins
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Identification
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Curing Agent
Product families
Applications
- Potting Compounds
Product Families
- Functional Additives
Other characteristics
- Features
Easy Handling, Good Compatibility, Good Shrinkage Resistance, High Impact Resistance, Improved Hardness, Long Potlife, Low Odor, Low VOC, Low Viscosity, Thermal Resistance
- Functions
- Curing Agent
- Labeling Claims
- Low VOC
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Epoxies (EP), Polyesters
- Markets
- Electrical & Electronics
- Storage
It is recommended that NADIC methyl anhydride is stored between the temperatures of 18° C (85° F) and 40° C (104° F) to avoid freezing, although the material is not affected by freezing. If material does freeze, thaw at a temperature below 40° C and mix well before using. Store in a dry place and keep container tightly closed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture or contamination. The presence of moisture could cause free acid to form in the anhydride. NMA will react with water to form diacids. This is normally undesirable, so NMA should be stored in such a way that it is carefully protected from moisture contamination. For more details on the design of bulk storage for NMA, consult the Dixie Chemical Company brochure "Epoxy Curing Agent Storage Requirements."
- Appearance
- Pale yellow to tan liquid
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Compatible Polymers and Resins
- Epoxies (EP)
- Polyesters
Technical data
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5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 1.20-1.25 | g/cc | D-102 (ASTM D 4052) |
| Viscosity | max. 300 | cP | D-150F |
| Boiling Point | 132 | ° C | ASTM D86 |
| Flash Point | 135 | ° C | ASTM D93 |
| Molecular Weight | 178.2 | — | — |
