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JFoam™ BX-273-8

Chemical Family
Polyurethanes (PU)

JFoam™ BX-273-8 is a two component rigid urethane system designed for use in radome fabrication, antenna filling, structural panels, and aircraft control sections.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Product families

Applications

Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing
  • Waterproofing & Weatherproofing
Building & Construction — Building Materials
  • Structural Components
Electrical & Electronics — Packaging & Assembly
  • Potting Compounds
Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
  • Aerospace & Aviation
  • Marine

Product Families

Composite Materials — Core Materials
  • Foam Cores

Other characteristics

Brand
JFoam
Core Type
Polyurethane Foam
Functions
Core Material
Markets
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Building & Construction
  • Electrical & Electronics
Storage

Avoid moisture contamination during storage, handling, and processing. Store the polyol and isocyanate components from 65°F to 85°F. Do not expose isocyanate component to lower temperatures as freezing may occur

Core
Polyurethane Foam
Shelf LIfe

The shelf life is 12 months if stored in original unopened containers

Technology
Composite Materials
Composites End Use
  • Deck Panels
  • Propellers
  • Roof Panels
  • Structural Components
Material Features
Excellent Elasticity
Processing Parameters

Blend T component into R component. Mix for approximately 50 seconds using a high speed drill motor (3,500 rpm) Pour contents into mold preheated to 120°F. When foaming action has ceased post cure immediately. Cure one-half hour at ambient temperature and then one hour at 200°F. Cool mold to 100-130°F before stripping from mold.

Composite Materials Functions
Core Material
Health and Safety Information

Safety Data Sheets are available which provide information concerning the health and safety precautions that must be observed when handling this product. Before working with this product, you must read and become familiar with the available information on the risks involved, proper use, and handing. All polyurethane foam burns in varying degrees, which in turn liberates toxic gasses; the foam should be evaluated in its final form for compliance to existing standards in your industry. Nothing contained herein grants or extends a license, express or implied, in connection with patents, issued or pending, of the manufacturer or others. The information contained herein is based on the manufacturer's own study and the works of others. The manufacturer makes no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained herein. The manufacturer shall not be liable (regardless of fault) to the vendee's employees, or anyone for any direct, special or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the accuracy, completeness, adequacy or furnishing of such information.

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Compressive Strength150psi—
Density6pcf—
K-Factor80BTU in/hr ft °F.ASTM D-256
Modulus of Elasticity5000psi—
Shear Strength100pcf—
Tensile Strength180psi—

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