Polyurethanes

MDI based resins for high volume automotiveand mass transportation composite applications

A novel development from Huntsman Polyurethanes

providing a unique combination of high thermal stability,

fire resistance and snap cure capability designed for

high speed production lines.

Features

• Heat activated allowingsnap-cure

• Properties and processingcharacteristics can becustomised

• Low viscosity(150 to 800 mPa.s at 23ºC)

• Fracture toughnessup to 450 J/m²

• High thermal stability(up to 280ºC)

• Inherent Fire, Smoke andToxicity performance(M1, F1)

Benefits andvalue proposition

• Reduced cycle timepossible

• Compatible with a widerange of processingtechniques

• Potential for fast injection

• Compatible with structuralapplications

• Various finishing processespossible

• Limited or no need for fireretardants

Applicationsand processes

• Structural complex parts,selected body panels

• Fast RTM, filamentwinding, infusion

Low viscosity and snap curecapability, deliver major processingbenefits for fast cycle time processingand rapid property build up

VITROX® technology offers a majorfast cure capability, whilst retainingbalance of properties

VITROX differentiation analysis vs epoxy

Rheology ‘time sweep’ @ 80°C

For more information contact

Andy WaltonHuntsman Polyurethanes, Everberg, Belgiumandy_walton@huntsman.comTel: +32 479 981 826

Material (FRP)Property Map

Resin matrix/fibrereinforcement optimisation:

• full property development

• fast cure (<5mins) withpossibility to removepost curing

Full ProcessPackage

Complete with:

• machine configuration

• footprint (space) estimate

• capex budget estimation

Part CostModelling

Estimated part cost:

• derived from material andprocess costs

Low porosity Good impregnation

VITROX® value – A 360° approach• A turnkey approach aimed at driving down FRP (thermoset) part costs.

• Offering OEMs/Tier1s a full package of material and process options to deliver high

volume and cost effective FRP (thermoset) solutions.

EuropeHuntsman PolyurethanesEverslaan 45B-3078 EverbergBelgiumTelephone +32 2 758 9874Fax +32 2 758 9051

AmericasHuntsman Polyurethanes2190 Executive Hills BoulevardAuburn Hills, MI 48326Telephone +1 248 322 7300Fax +1 248 322 7303

Asia-PacificHuntsman PolyurethanesNo. 8 Xing Yi Road45/F, Maxdo CenterShanghai 200336Telephone +86 21 2208 7588Fax +86 21 2208 7500

Huntsman Polyurethanes warrants only that its products meet thespecifications agreed with the buyer. Typical properties, wherestated, are to be considered as representative of current productionand should not be treated as specifications.

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Products may be toxic and require special precautions in handling.The user should obtain Safety Data Sheets from HuntsmanPolyurethanes containing detailed information on toxicity, togetherwith proper shipping, handling and storage procedures, and shouldcomply with all applicable safety and environmental standards.

Hazards, toxicity and behaviour of the products may differ whenused with other materials and are dependent on the manufacturingcircumstances or other processes. Such hazards, toxicity andbehaviour should be determined by the user and made known tohandlers, processors and end users.

Huntsman Polyurethanes is an international business unit ofHuntsman International LLC. Huntsman Polyurethanes tradesthrough Huntsman affiliated companies in different countries suchas Huntsman International LLC in the USA and Huntsman HollandBV in Western Europe.

Except where explicitly agreed otherwise, the sale of productsreferred to in this publication is subject to the general termsand conditions of sale of Huntsman International LLC or of itsaffiliated companies.

VITROX is a registered trademark of Huntsman LLC or anaffiliate thereof, in one or more countries, but not all countries.

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Editor: Tania Van Buyten

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