ALBIPOX® 1000 is a high performance elastomer-modified epoxy resin based on Bisphenol A epoxy resin. It is used for the toughening of rigid and brittle epoxy resin systems. The elastomer used is a special nitrile rubber chemically linked to the epoxy resin. During the cure of the resin phase separation occurs, resulting in excellent properties of the end application.
Typical Applications
ALBIPOX® 1000 is used whenever a drastic improvement in toughness over the whole temperature range is required. This product is especially suitable for sophisticated structural adhesives. Some examples of applications are:
- Adhesives (very high toughness, significantly improved crash resistance, excellent adhesion, very good low temperature properties)
- Reinforcement patches, e. g. for car construction
- Composites (improved inter laminar shear strength, increased punching resistance increased pressure resistance of pipes, improved processability)
Benefits at a glance
A cured system compared with a similar unmodified epoxy resin shows improved properties:
Using ALBIPOX® 1000 toughened epoxy resin systems with excellent price/performance ratio can be formulated. ALBIPOX® 1000 is silicone-free. ALBIPOX® 1000 can be blended with all epoxy resins; no restrictions or incompatibilities exist. Any epoxy hardener desired can be used; the cure characteristics are not or nearly not affected by the toughening.
- Improved toughness (fracture energy, fracture toughness, impact resistance)
- Much better mechanical properties at low temperatures
- Significantly improved adhesion to complicated substrates, e. g. oil-treated steel
- Nearly unchanged heat deflection temperature
- No or minimal reduction in hardness, thermal, chemical and ageing stabilities
Using ALBIPOX® 1000 toughened epoxy resin systems with excellent price/performance ratio can be formulated. ALBIPOX® 1000 is silicone-free. ALBIPOX® 1000 can be blended with all epoxy resins; no restrictions or incompatibilities exist. Any epoxy hardener desired can be used; the cure characteristics are not or nearly not affected by the toughening.