POLYCAST 100
LOW COST GENERAL PURPOSE EPOXY COMPOUND

Polycast 100 is a two-component, room temperature curing epoxy, potting, and encapsulating compound. Its advantages include: low cost, low viscosity, and equal mix ratio by volume. It contains non-abrasive fillers, and may be used in dispensing equipment.

PHYSICAL 

Part A

Part B

 

Color, visual

Neutral

Black

 

Specific Gravity

1.6

1.4

 

Mix Ratio (by volume)

1:1

 

Mixed Viscosity, cps

8,000

ASTM D 2393

Pot Life @25°C 100 gm mass

45-60 minutes

 

Shelf Life @25°C

12 months

 

Hardness, Durometer (Shore D)

65

ASTM D 2240

Tensile Strength, psi

5,900

ASTM D 638

Tensile Elongation, %

55

ASTM D 638

Compressive Strength, psi

6,900

ASTM D 695

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, °C

50.0 x 10-6

 

Thermal Conductivity, BTU-in/(ft2)(hr)(°F)

3.4

 

Service Temperature, °C

-55 to 105

 

ELECTRICAL

Dielectric Strength, volts/mil

400

ASTM D 149

Dissipation Factor, 1 KHz

0.02

ASTM D 150

Dielectric Constant, 1 KHz

4.8

ASTM D 150

Volume Resistivity, ohm-cm

1.2 x 1014

ASTM D 257

USE INSTRUCTIONS:

Pre-mix both parts A and B in original containers to re-incorporate any settled fillers.

  1. Combine equal volumes of parts A and B.
  2. Mix thoroughly, scraping both sides and bottom of container.

CURE SCHEDULE:
16 to 24 hours at room temperature (25°C) OR 1-2 hours at 50°C.

IMPORTANT:
The following supersedes any provision in your company's forms, letters and papers. POLYCAST INDUSTRIES, INC. makes NO WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE FOR THIS PRODUCT. No statements or recommendations contained in the product literature are to be construed as inducements to infringe any relevant patent, now or thereafter in existence. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL POLYCAST INDSTRIES, INC. BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES FROM ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF WARRANTY, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT. The sole liability of POLYCAST INDUSTRIES, INC. for any claims arising out of the manufacture, use or sale of its products shall be to refund the buyer's purchase price, provided such products have been demonstrated in POLYCAST INDUSTRIES, INC.'S sole opinion, to justify such refund.

IMPORTANT:
Avoid breathing possible fumes, mists and vapors which can cause severe respiratory damage. Use of NIOSH approved breathing apparatus is required for more than minimal exposure. Always work in areas with adequate ventilation to allow dissipation of polyamine and other chemical fumes, and where applicable, solvent fumes. Use of goggles, protective garments, rubber gloves, protective cream is required. If material gets into eyes, flush thoroughly with clear water for twenty (20) minutes; then seek medical treatment. Avoid skin contact. Material can cause contact dermatitis. Always wash exposed areas immediately, using warm water and soap, followed by rinsing with clean water. Observe all safety precautions.

General Purpose
PC-100: Low Cost General Purpose
PC-125: Low viscosity potting and casting.
PC-133: Flame retardant casting
PC-135: Machinable.
PC-159: Flame retardant UL94V-0 rated.
PC-205: Low viscosity version of 159.
PC-266: Version of 159 meeting MIL-1-6923.

PC-290:Room Temp. Cure
PC-510: Low Viscosity, Clear Casting

Thermally Conductive
PC-100: Low Cost General Purpose
PC-140
: Castable Heat Sink, UL94v0.
PC-240: Superior resistance.
PC-280: Best balance of properties.
PC-282: Twice the conductivity of PC-280 with lower viscosity.
PC-287: Highest thermal conductivity.

PC-571: One Component, Rigid
PC-581: One Component, Flexible
PC-582: Flexible Heat Cure
PC-8300: Single Component, Casting Sand

Special Epoxies
PC-ALUM: Aluminum filled
PG-30: Room Temp Epoxygel
PG-50: Flexible Epoxy gel
PC-220: Electrically conductive
PC-250: Soft, flexible epoxy
PC-254: Low Viscosity Filled
PC-270: Aluminum Filled

PC-517: Adhesive Flexible
PC-601: Very low viscosity
PC-610: Optically clear
PC-661: Lightweight

PC-685: Superior thermal shock resistance

PB-839: Equal Ratio Adhesive
PC-8500: Single Component, Lightweight