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Toray MS-1A

Toray MS-1A is a high performance carbon fiber/epoxy resin compression molding system based on high-modulus carbon fiber. MS-1A compression molding compound yields unparalleled stiffness and high strength. MS-1A is qualified for space Applicationss. 138°C (280°F) Cure High-Modulus Compression Molding System

Properties

Physical Form
Prepreg

Product families

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
  • Aerospace & Aviation

Product Families

Composite Materials — Prepregs & Molding Compounds
  • Bulk Molding Compounds (BMC)

Other characteristics

Functions
Molding Compound
Processing Methods
Compression Molding, Prepreg Processing
Reinforcement Material
Carbon Fibers
Markets
Automotive & Transportation
Shelf LIfe
Out Life
14 days at 25°C (77°F)
Frozen Storage Life
6 months at -18°C (< 0°F)
Out life is the maximum time allowed at room temperature before cure.
Technology
Composite Materials
Material Features
High Strength
Recommended Applications
  • Space & Satellite
  • Aerostructures
Composite Materials Functions
Molding Compound
Composites Processing Methods
  • Compression Molding
  • Prepreg Processing

Technical data

Table 1 of 2

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Tg (by DSC) post cured at 177°C (350°F)164 (327)°C (°F)
Thermal Expansion X,Y0.18–0.5 (0.1–0.3)ppm/°C (ppm/°F)

Table 2 of 2

4 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Density1.5–1.55g/cc
Fiber Length25.4 (1”)mm (mm)
Outgassing (CVCM)0%
Outgassing (TML)0.063%

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