PARALOID™ TMS-2670J
Impact Modifier
Enabling improved performance of Epoxy resins
Over the last few decades, Epoxy resins have found use in several industrial and consumer applications. Their versatility in combining
chemical and temperature resistance, as well as excellent adhesion and electrical insulation properties, allows a wide variety of uses
in structural adhesive, composite, coating, and casting applications for adhesives, windmills, automotive, aerospace, or electric
and electronics.
However, the brittle mechanical nature of Epoxy resins can PARALOID™ TMS-2670J dispersion process in Epoxy
limit their usage in demanding applications with challenging
Shell
technical requirements.
Core
Dispersion in
The incorporation of a dispersed rubber phase is an effective Epoxy resin
method of improving fracture resistance and impact strength
of brittle polymers.
PARALOID™ TMS-2670J Impact Modifier, is a new impact
modifier specially designed by Dow for Epoxy resins. It is readily
dispersible and contributes to efficient impact modification.
The toughness of Epoxy resins can be measurably improved
Powder grain
using PARALOID™ TMS-2670J Impact Modifier.
Peace of mind in performance Fracture toughness
According to ASTM D5045
Performance and reliability 2,5
5% Impact Modifier
10% Impact Modifier
The performance and reliability of the compounded Epoxy resin 2,0
Klc (MPa.m1/2)
can be greatly improved by adding PARALOID™ TMS-2670J 1,5
Impact Modifier, even at low dosage: fracture toughness can be
1,0
increased three fold compared to the neat Epoxy resin.
0,5
0,0
Control Epoxy Epoxy + PARALOID™ Epoxy + CTBN
TMS-2670J
Impact Modifier
Contribution towards sustainability goals
PARALOID™ TMS-2670J Impact Modifier, affords lifetime increases together with reduced maintenance.
In many end use applications, parts can undergo severe stress during a lifetime of extreme weather conditions.
PARALOID™ TMS-2670J Impact Modifier enhances impact resistance and elongation, and contributes to good
fatigue resistance.
Tensile properties
According to ISO 527-1 and 527-2
70 3500 10,0
60 3000
8,0
Chord modulus (MPa)
Strain at break (%)
50 2500
Strength (MPa)
40 2000 6,0
30 1500 4,0
20 1000
2,0
10 500
0 0 0,0
Control Epoxy + PARALOID™ Epoxy + Control Epoxy + PARALOID™ Epoxy + Control Epoxy + PARALOID™ Epoxy +
Epoxy TMS-2670J CTBN Epoxy TMS-2670J CTBN Epoxy TMS-2670J CTBN
Impact Modifier Impact Modifier Impact Modifier
5% Impact Modifier 10% Impact Modifier
PARALOID™ TMS-2670J Impact Modifier, contributes to the creation of reliable lightweight end use products
while reducing the number of component materials.
PARALOID™ TMS-2670J Impact Modifier facilitates excellent adhesion of substrates like metals, enabling a reduction in weight
and time taken to bond components.
Single lap shear resistance on aluminum substrate T-Peel resistance on aluminum substrate
According to ASTM D1002 According to ASTM D1876
70
15,0
60
Shear strength (MPa)
Shear strength (MPa)
50
10,0
40
30
5,0
20
10
0 0
Control Epoxy + PARALOID™ Epoxy + Control Epoxy + PARALOID™ Epoxy +
Epoxy TMS-2670J CTBN Epoxy TMS-2670J CTBN
Impact Modifier Impact Modifier
Legend for both charts:
Substrate 1
Adhesive
Adhesive failure Cohesive failure
Substrate 2
5% Impact Modifier 10% Impact Modifier
Reduced material waste is achievable, thanks to a lower number of breakages during preparation for component assembly,
when PARALOID™ TMS-2670J Impact Modifier is added to Epoxy resin formulations.
In electronics applications, especially when Epoxy laminates are used, a high Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) is required to
withstand high solder and operating temperatures. The addition of PARALOID™ TMS-2670J Impact Modifier to an Epoxy resin
improves toughness without any impact on the final Tg of the resin. This can result in reduced breakages during hole drilling,
and therefore contributes to cost optimization of the final product.
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Wider range of high performance applications
In markets such as aerospace and sporting goods, a very high level of performance is often required. The extreme strength and
stiffness required of the compounded Epoxy resin can be better attained by addition of PARALOID™ TMS-2670J.
Cost efficiency in handling and processing
PARALOID™ TMS-2670J Impact Modifier leads to enhanced energy savings and increased productivity
The time and temperature needed to disperse the impact modifier in the liquid resin, are two key parameters determining production
cost and equipment utilization.
As a result of it’s limited influence on both the viscosity (due to good dispersibility) and the glass transition temperature of the
Epoxy formulation, PARALOID™ TMS-2670J Impact Modifier contributes to efficient mixing, and curing, leading to an optimized
processability of the impact modified Epoxy resin.
Influence of Impact Modifiers on viscosity and glass transition temperature
91
86
Tg (°C)
89
8,3
Viscosity 13,5
(Pa.s)
13,1
Control Epoxy 5% CTBN 5% PARALOID™ TMS 2670J Impact Modifier
PARALOID™ TMS-2670J Impact Modifier is supplied in powder form which facilitates handling and dosing at the production site.
PARALOID™ TMS-2670J Impact Modifier provides an optimal balance of performance in end use Epoxy applications
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