Elantas (Altana) UC-23

Overview

• Application Type

  • Casting / Moldmaking - Casting/Molding

• 1 Part or 2 Part

  • 1 Part or 2 Part - 2 Part

• Material Form

  • Liquid

• Industry

  • Industrial
  • Other - Typical applications include making fixtures, patterns, structural parts, metal stamping pads

• Chemistry

  • Epoxy
  • Polyurethane - urethane

• Cure Method

  • 2-Part Cure - Resin/Hardener

• Color

  • Red - Light Amber

• Brand

  • Cytec

Specifications

Cure Specs

Cure Temperature (°C)	25, 60
Viscosity (cPs)	Low, 3,500	Test Method
Fixture or Handling Strength Time (min)	Excellent
Linear Shrinkage (%)	0.0006 (in/in)	Test Method
Mix Ratio	100:25 (by volume), 100:20 (by weight)

Bond Strength

Impact Strength (psi)	0.57 (Ft.-Pounds/Inch), 1.04 (Ft.-Pounds/Inch), 0.71 (Ft.-Pounds/Inch), 1.07 (Ft.-Pounds/Inch)	Test Method
Flexural Strength (psi)	8,460
Tear Strength (piw)	350 (pli)	Test Method
Tensile Strength (psi)	High, 5,300	Test Method

Material Resistance

Abrasion Resistance	good abrasion resistance
Impact Resistance	impact resistant elastoplastic

Conductivity

Dissipation Factor	0.02400	Test Method
Dielectric Strength (V/mil)	480 (vpm)	Test Method
Dielectric Constant	4.80	Test Method
Volume Resistivity (O)	4e13 (ohm-cm)	Test Method

Hardness

Shore D Hardness	75 to 85	Test Method
Elongation (%)	20	Test Method
Modulus (psi)	241,350

Other Properties

Specific Gravity	1.040	Test Method
% Solids (%)	100
Density (g/cm³)	0.03262 (lbs./cu.in.)	Test Method

Business Information

Shelf Life Details	Storage and Handling: CONAP® UC-23, Parts A and B, have a shelf life of 18-months from date of manufacture when stored in their original unopened containers. While UC-23 is not moisture sensitive and does not require blanketing with nitrogen (see CONAP® Dri-Purge), it is suggested that opened containers be closed when not in use.
Shelf Life Type	From date of manufacture
Shelf Life (mon)	18