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Toray RS-36
- Chemical Family
- Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
Toray RS-36 is an advanced modified epoxy system for structural composite Applicationss. RS-36 offers an excellent balance of mechanical properties, low moisture absorption, high glass transition temperatures, and a range of processing options. A higher Tg version, RS-36-1, with similar mechanical properties, is available. 177°C (350°F) Cure Epoxy Resin System
Properties
- Physical Form
- Prepreg
Product families
Applications
Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
- Aerospace & Aviation
Product Families
Composite Materials — Prepregs & Molding Compounds
- Thermoset Prepregs
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Prepreg
- Polymer Name
- Epoxy Resins & Compounds
- Processing Methods
- Out of Autoclave Prepreg, Vacuum Bagging
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Shelf LIfe
- Out Life
- Up to 30 days at ambient
- Frozen Storage Life
- 12 months at -18°C (< 0°F)
- Out life is the maximum time allowed at ambient temperature before cure.
- Technology
- Composite Materials
- Material Features
- Good Balance of Properties
- Good Mechanical Properties
- Low Water Absorption
- HIGHLIGHTS
Excellent balance of Tg, toughness, modulus, and mechanical properties; Low moisture absorption and low outgassing; Qualified for satellite and high-modulus fiber Applicationss
- Recommended Applications
- Space & Satellite
- Dimensionally stable structure
- Composite Materials Functions
- Prepreg
- Composites Processing Methods
- Out of Autoclave Prepreg
- Vacuum Bagging
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.24 | g/cc | — |
| Gel time at 177°C (350°F) | 15–25 | minute | ASTM D 3532 |
| Moisture Absorption after 30 days at 82°C (180°F) | 3 | % | — |
| Outgassing (CVCM) | 0.01 | % | ASTM E 595 |
| Outgassing (TML) | 0.4 | % | ASTM E 595 |
| Outgassing (TML-WVR) | 0.12 | % | ASTM E 595 |
| Outgassing (WVR) | 0.17 | % | ASTM E 595 |
Table 2 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Tg by RDA (RS-36) | 181 (358) | °C (°F) |
| Dry Tg by RDA (RS-36-1) | 190 (374) | °C (°F) |
