Toray AmberTool® TC40
- Chemical Family
- Polyimides (PI)
Toray Toray AmberTool® TC40 is a BMI resin that which provides excellent elevated temperature properties and processability. Toray AmberTool TC40 has been designed for high temperature tooling Applicationss. BMI Tooling Prepreg.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Prepreg
Product families
Applications
- Chassis & Brake
- Exterior & Body
- Interior
- Powertrain & UTH
- Equipment & Parts
- Aerospace & Aviation
Product Families
- Thermoset Prepregs
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Toray AmberTool
- End Uses
- Motorsport, Radomes, Satellites, Tanks
- Functions
- Prepreg
- Polymer Name
- Thermoset Polyimide (PI)
- Processing Methods
- Prepreg Processing
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Industrial
- Technology
- Composite Materials
- Processing Method
Processing parameters and instructions are provided in the Toray AmberTool® material processing information guide from Toray Advanced Composites at www.toraytac.com/tooling.
- Composites End Use
- Motorsport
- Radomes
- Satellites
- Tanks
- Material Features
- Good Thermal Stability
- HIGHLIGHTS
Excellent ambient and elevated temperature properties; Good toughness; Good moisture resistance; Elevated glass transition properties available with higher cure or post cure; Good handleability and processing
- Recommended Applications
- Launch
- Space & Satellite
- Motorsport & Formula 1
- Automotive
- Aerostructures
- Radome
- Industrial
- High temperature tooling
- Composite Materials Functions
- Prepreg
- Composites Processing Methods
- Prepreg Processing
- Product Safety and Shelf Life
Observe established precautions for handling epoxy resins and fibrous materials. Ensure adequate ventilation and wear gloves and protective clothing.; Out Life: 30 days at 25°C (77°F); Storage Life: 6 months at -18°C (< 0°F); Out life is the maximum time allowed at room temperature before cure.
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Tg (by DMA) at 203°C (400°F) post cure | 213 (415) | °C (°F) |
Table 2 of 2
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.23 | g/cc |
| Gel time at 177°C (350°F) | 17 | minute |
| Viscosity at 100°C (212°F) | 540 | cps |
| Viscosity at 145°C (293°F) | 200 | cps |
| Viscosity at 70°C (158°F) | 7160 | cps |
