Huntsmann EU ELECTRONICS-Selector-Guide
Huntsmann EU ELECTRONICS-Selector-Guide
Huntsmann EU ELECTRONICS-Selector-Guide
Selector guide
for electronics
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Rely on us with confidence
For more than 60 years, as a global provider, Huntsman Advanced
Materials, has developed innovative solutions that are used
during virtually every stage in the production of electronic devices.
Our know-how and expertise allow us to develop a wide range
of solutions that answer the most stringent requirements for
electronics applications:
> High thermal resistance and thermal conductivity
> Flame-retardancy (UL94 V0/HB listing, Railway NF16/101-102
and EN/TS 45545 qualifications)
> Excellent mechanical and dielectric properties
> Variable hardness and high dimensional stability
> Good chemical resistance and low water uptake
> Reduced production costs and improved efficiency
ISO 9001
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Protection, safety and sustainability
Our markets
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Epoxy and polyurethane encapsulants
The selection of the Temperature is very often Epoxy resins are proven for Chemical resistance of
appropriate encapsulants the dominating ageing factor long-term thermal endurance, polyurethanes and epoxies
and the resulting choice of on insulating materials and especially for applications is strongly related to the
chemistries are dependent is by far the most common at higher temperatures. crosslinked density of the
on the various requirements stress applied to electronic Polyurethane systems are polymer network. As a
of the final application. devices. The ability of parts to also available, offering thermal rule of thumb, the harder
Huntsman offers ranges of withstand cyclical exposures endurance profiles above the material, the better the
epoxy and polyurethane to extremely high and low 100°C and flexibility at low chemical resistance.
encapsulant chemistries that temperatures is correlated to temperatures.
provide customers with the the thermal endurance profile
best solution possible for their of the encapsulant.
specific applications.
Epoxy encapsulants
Typical Araldite® systems
Tg in °C
200
1 Araldite® CW 5730N / Aradur® HY 5731
2 Araldite® CW 1446 BDF / Aradur® HY 2919
160
3 Araldite® CY 221 / Aradur® HY 2966
4 Araldite® CW 2710-1 / Araldite® HW 2711-1
120 5 Araldite® DBF / Aradur® HY 956 EN
6 Araldite® CW 2243-2 L / Aradur® HY 842
80 7 Araldite® CW 1302 / Aradur® HY 1300
8 Araldite® CW 1312 / Aradur® HY 1300
40 9 Araldite® CW 1195-1 / Aradur® HW 1196
10 Araldite® XB 2252 / Aradur® XB 2253
11 Araldite® CW 2243-2 / Aradur® HY 1872
0 12 Araldite® CW 5725-3 / Aradur® HY 5726
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
13 Araldite® CW5763 / Aradur® HY 5726
Hardness Shore D at 23°C 14 Araldite® CW1116-1 / Aradur® XW1257-1
Polyurethane encapsulants
Typical Arathane® systems
Tg in °C
80
1 Arathane® CW 5620 / Arathane® HY 5610
2 Arathane® CW 5650 / Arathane® HY 5610
40 3 Arathane® XB 5633 / Arathane® HY 5610
4 Arathane® CW 5631 / Arathane® HY 5610
0 5 Arathane® VBU 6942 / Arathane® VBU 001/B
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 6 Arathane® VBU 6920 / Arathane® HY 5611-1
7 Arathane® XW 949-1 / Arathane® HY 5610
-40 8 Arathane® CW 5660 / Arathane® HY 5610
-80
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Reliable and comprehensive solutions for
e-mobility
Our involvement in e-mobility
For producers of e-mobility and e-drives concepts who require innovation partnership with a global resin supplier and have a strong
focus on processing costs, Huntsman Advanced Materials delivers unique encapsulating solutions to harness temperature management,
resistance to harsh conditions and other key challenges faced by the industry. Greater reliability, higher power density and smaller designs
become then achievable. Our innovation capabilities based on 60 years successful track records with pioneering companies make us a
trusted partner for sustainable automobile and industrial solutions.
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1 Wire harness / 2 Inverters and 3 Motors
connectors converters
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Our solutions for encapsulation
Electric motors
Product designation Applications Process Mix Impregnation Curing Glass transition Coefficient of Thermal class
ratio capability conditions temperature thermal expansion
Trickle impregnation
(Tg) (CTE)
Casting / Potting
Vacuum casting
Power tools
Automotive
Pumps
or VPI
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Thermal Flammability Benefits
conductivity
25°C
ISO 8894-1
W/mK Class
3.00 UL 94, V-0 (12 mm) Very high thermal conductivity. Good thermal resistance. Good resistance to atmospheric and chemical degradation.
Stable at room temperature. Monocomponent.
1.10 UL 94, V-0 (3,2 mm) Resilient casting system exhibiting good resistance to thermal ageing and good thermal shock resistance.
0.88 UL 94, V-0 (3 mm), HB Excellent thermal endurance. Recommended for electrical devices working in potentially explosive environments. Thermal Index
NF 16-101/102, I2F1/4 (TI) of 181°C. Railway qualification: EN 45545-2 R23 HL2 / R24 HL3.
0.70 UL 94, V-1 (12 mm), HB (4 mm), Outstanding mechanical and electrical properties combined with very high crack and thermal shock resistance due to the low
NF 16-101/102, I3F0/2 CTE. Qualified for encapsulation of large metal parts. Thermal Index (TI) of 204°C.
0.70 UL 94, V-1 (12 mm), HB (4 mm), Outstanding mechanical and electrical properties combined with very high crack and thermal shock resistance due to the low
NF 16-101/102, I3F0/2 CTE. Qualified for encapsulation of large metal parts. No post-curing after demoulding.
0.67 UL 94, V-0 (6 mm) Multipurpose epoxy impregnation system. Good dielectric properties. Good thermal shock resistance. Excellent impregnation.
Thermal Index (TI) of 200°C.
0.66 UL 94, V-0 (6 mm) Filled casting system for processing and curing at room temperature. Excellent sedimentation stability and low abrasive fillers.
Excellent thermal endurance. Railway qualification: EN 45545-2 R23 HL1 / R24 HL2.
0.60 UL 94, HB Optimally filled casting system with good impregnation capability for processing and curing at high temperature.
0.60 UL 94, V-0 (6 mm) High thermal endurance. Excellent flow properties. Non abrasive casting system.
0.20 - Unfilled system. Produces homogeneous winding impregnation with excellent mechanical and electrical properties.
Very good adhesion. High thermal loading capacity.
0.20 - Unfilled system. Produces homogeneous winding impregnation with excellent mechanical and electrical properties.
Very good adhesion. High thermal loading capacity.
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Ignition coils
Product designation Applications Process Mix Color Curing Glass Thermal Hardness Coefficient
ratio conditions transition class of thermal
Casting / Potting
temperature expansion
Vacuum casting
Oil / Gas burner
(Tg)
Motorbike or
(CTE)
motorcycle
Car
nc : not colored
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Flammability Benefits
Class
UL 94, HB Optimally filled toughened casting resin system with good impregnation capability for processing at high temperature.
UL 94, HB Low viscosity, optimally filled casting system for processing and curing at high temperature.
Unfilled resin system with good dielectric and thermal shock resistance.
UL 94, HB System with very good impregnation capability. Excellent thermal shock resistance.
UL 94, V-0 (6 mm) Mineral filled casting system with excellent thermal ageing stability and thermal shock resistance.
Railway qualification: EN 45545-2 R23 HL1 / R24 HL2.
UL 94, V-0 (6 mm) Mineral filled casting system with good thermal ageing stability and thermal shock resistance.
Railway qualification: EN 45545-2 R23 HL1 / R24 HL2.
UL 94, V-0 (6 mm) Halogen free multipurpose PU system for pressure sensitive devices. Railway qualification: EN 45545-2 R24 HL1.
Unfilled resin system with high flexibility. Good chemical and heat resistance.
PU = polyurethane
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Assemblies
Product designation Applications Process Mix Curing Glass transition Thermal class Hardness
ratio conditions temperature
Casting / Potting
(Tg)
Vacuum casting
Wire harness /
Connectors
Converters
Inverters /
Modules /
Proximity
switches
Sensors
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Flammability Benefits
Class
UL 94 HBF (6 mm) Filled expandable EP casting system. Good thermal shock resistance. Excellent electrical properties.
Low viscosity. Unfilled EP resin. Good heat resistance. Good resistance to atmospheric and chemical degradation.
UL 94 V-0 (6 mm) Flexible multipurpose PU system. Excellent flow properties.Thermal Index (TI) of 152°C.
Railway qualification: EN 45545-2 R24 HL1.
Very flexible EP system with good thermal ageing stability. Long pot life.
UL V-0 (6 mm) Low viscosity and high thermal conductivity. Good flowability. For encapsulation of (solar) electric inverters.
UL 94 V-0 (4 mm) Thermoplastic hotmelt adhesive. Application temperature 180-230°C. Good adhesion to PVC and other plastics. High flexibility and good heat stability
under load. Casting of electrical devices by low pressure injection moulding. Suitable for ECUs (Electronic Control Units).
Unfilled PU system. Low modulus. Excellent dielectric properties. Good thermal shock resistance.
EP = epoxy PU = polyurethane
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Components
Product designation Applications Process Mix Curing Glass Thermal class Hardness Flammability
ratio conditions transition
temperature
Power semi-conductors
Inductive components /
(Tg)
Capacitors / Resistors
Casting / Potting
Vacuum casting
Transformers
Filters
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Dielectric Dielectric Relative Benefits
strength dissipation factor permittivity
(tan δ) (єr)
kV/mm % 23°C
14 0.5 3.7 Optimally filled EP system with good impregnating capability. Low CTE.
25 1.5 4.0 Flexible, multipurpose EP impregnation system. Excellent impregnation. Thermal Index (TI) of 204°C.
27 5.3 4.9 Optimally filled casting system with good impregnating capability. High thermal conductivity. Low water absorption.
Thermal Index (TI) of 181°C. Railway qualification: EN 45545-2 R23 HL2 / R24 HL3.
29 4.4 4.7 Multipurpose EP system with high thermal endurance and excellent impregnation capability. Thermal Index (TI) of 180°C.
Low viscosity. Excellent flowability at RT. Railway qualification: EN 45545-2 R23 HL1 / R24 HL2.
24 0.7 3.9 Low viscosity unfilled EP resin. Good heat resistance. Good resistance to atmospheric and chemical degradation.
28 3.4 4.6 Good dielectric properties. Excellent thermal shock resistance. High thermal conductivity.
Railway qualification: EN 45545-2 R23 HL1 / R24 HL2.
29 3.0 4.5 Hard, multipurpose PU system. Good thermal shock resistance. Thermal Index (TI) of 159°C.
15 5.0 5.3 Low viscosity. Multipurpose EP system. Good thermal shock resistance.
EP = epoxy PU = polyurethane
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Components
Continued
Product designation Applications Process Mix Curing Glass Thermal class Hardness Flammability
ratio conditions transition
temperature
Power semi-conductors
Inductive components /
Casting / Potting
Vacuum casting
Transformers
Filters
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Dielectric Dielectric Relative Benefits
strength dissipation factor permittivity
(tan δ) (єr)
kV/mm % 23°C
28 4.8 5.0 Excellent winding impregnation. Good thermal shock resistance. Suitable for pressure sensitive devices.
15 30.0 9 Resilient EP casting exhibiting good resistance to heat ageing. High thermal conductivity. Good thermal shock
resistance.
36 7.6 5.4 Multipurpose unfilled EP system with good heat resistance. Good resistance to atmospheric and chemical degradation.
Higher filler addition possibility.
20 12.5 7.2 Flexible. Multipurpose PU system, good thermal endurance, good thermal shock resistance.
Thermal Index (TI) of 155°C.
25 11.0 6.0 Flexible multipurpose PU system. Excellent flow properties. Meets typical automotive requirements. Thermal Index (TI) of
152°C.
22 14.2 7.7 Very flexible EP system with good thermal ageing stability. Long pot life.
EP = epoxy PU = polyurethane
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Ancillaries
Coloring pastes
Product designation Benefits
Fillers
Product designation Color Bulk Density Benefits
Unit g/cm³
Flexibilisers
Product designation Color Color Index pH value Viscosity Benefits
Conditions visual APHA 5% in water; 23°C dynamic 25°C in combination with Araldite® epoxy resin systems
Unit mPa.s
Flexibiliser DY 040 clear liquid < 50 4.0 - 7.0 60 - 90 Addition up to 20% possible.
Flexibiliser DY 042 clear liquid < 30 5.0 - 7.0 45 - 65 Low viscosity, provides superior toughening properties while
NEW manufacturing same Tg. Solvent free polyglycol.
Flexibiliser DY 044 clear liquid < 60 4.0 - 7.0 150 - 200 Addition up to 20% possible.
Flexibiliser DY 045 colorless liquid < 15 5.0 - 7.0 80 - 105 Addition up to 20% possible.
Release agents
Product designation Benefits
RenLease® QZ 5101 Film forming Poly-Vinyl-Alcohol (PVA) release agent which also can be used as a sealer for porous surfaces. Produces glossy mouldings.
RenLease® QV 5110 Cloth applied wax based release agent for general applications. Polishable to lustre.
RenLease® QZ 5111 A liquid suspension of waxes in solvent for the release of general and intricate mould surfaces. Polishable to lustre.
Cleaning agent
Product designation Benefits
Ara® Ecocleaner Suitable alternative to solvents such as acetone, methylene chloride or NMP. High Flash Point. Readily biodegradable. No hazard label. Recycling
by filtering. Flash point 103°C. Vapour pressure (20°C) of 25 Pa.
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Our solutions for bonding electronic components
Adhesives and sealants
Product designation Color Mix Mix Pot life Cure time Lap E-modulus Elongation Benefits
ratio viscosity to LSS = shear at break
1 N/mm2 strength
Norm
Araldite® F305 A/B yellow 100 : 100* 3500 1-2 4 25 800 10 Very fast curing for high series production.
Widely used for magnet / ferrite bonding.
Araldite® 2052-1 red 100 : 12 thixotropic 15 20 24 1750 7 Very high temperature and chemical
resistance. Tolerant to "less than ideal"
pretreatment. Excellent adhesion on metals,
many thermoplastics, glass and ceramics.
Araldite® 2014-1 grey 100 : 50 thixotropic 60 180 19 4 000 0.7 High temperature and chemical resistance.
Low shrinkage. Excellent adhesion on
metals and composites. It has a CTI of
600V which is the maximum rate according
to the IEC 60112.
Araldite® 2033 black 100 : 88 thixotropic 120 - 140 240 16 576 39 Self extinguishing. Gap filling. Medium open
time. High strength.
Flammability class: UL 94 V-0 (4,5 mm), NF
16-101/102 I2F2, PrCEN/TS 45545-2
Resin XD 4447 / pale yellow 100 : 33 300 - 600 4 - 6 weeks 24h at 18 - <1 Good impregnation properties. Good
Hardener XD 4448 120°C resistance to temperatures up to 110°C.
Araldite® AT1-1 white- - solid - 24h at 33 - <1 Long term heat resistance up to 110°C.
yellowish material, 120°C Good resistance to weathering and
softening chemicals. High resistance to static and
point 55°C dynamic stresses.
Araldite® CY 8767 / black 100 : 25 - - 60 at 60°C - - 2.7 Potting system for use in sealed acid
Aradur® HY 8767-1 and storage batteries.
Low-cost alternative for terminal lead
potting and housing sealing.
Araldite® F330 brown n.a. 20 000 n.a. 20 33 1 500 3 No-mix methacrylate adhesive system
with Hardener lacquer (no mix) (F330) with rapid cure after joining. Very good
temperature resistance. Good adhesion on
metals and composites.
Araldite® 2048 red 100 : 10 thixotropic 10 15 24 350 90 High elongation at break and lap shear.
Optimum pot life / handling time ratio.
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Application technologies Process 1- 4 = Encapsulation I Process 5 - 6 = Impregnation I Process 7 = Bonding
Why using this process ? Which criteria need to be considered for the selection of What are the typical
a resin system ? applications ?
1. Vacuum casting
Ensuring perfect impregnation of high voltage windings Excellent impregnation and gap filling capability Car ignition coils
Reliable electrical insulation Low viscosity for easy processing Motor bike ignition coils
Excellent chemical and mechanical protection High crack resistance Transformers
Short cycle times Low coefficient of thermal expansion Stators / Rotors
Fully automatic continous production lines High thermal durability (thermal class)
Mass production with highest productivity High dielectric strength
High heat conductivity
Sedimentation stability
Supply in bulk container
5. Trickle impregnation
Ensuring void-free impregnation of windings Solvent-free resins Small motors for hand tools and
No loss of impregnating resin Thermal class household appliances
Automatic trickle machines for continous process High tracking resistance and dielectric strength
Excellent bonding and mechanical fixation High mechanical strength
Good heat dissipation High humidty and chemical resistance
Humidity
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Testing, supporting and training services
Material testing and Mechanical testings
characterisation Tensile, compressive, flexural properties, shore hardness, thermal ageing, cycling
under humidity, compressive & flexural properties, HDT, UV-ageing under temperature
and humidity, Charpy / Izod pendulum impact testing, tensile shear / peeling, ILSS,
creep testing.
Electrical testings
Dielectric strength, dissipation factor, permittivity, inductance / capacitance, resistivity,
tracking resistance CTI, electrolytic corrosion, moisture insulation resistance, thermal
shock storage, thermal ageing, UV & weathering ageing,
Advanced characterisation
X-ray tomography, SEM, LC-MS chromatography, NMR, flammability testing
following UL94.
Application engineering Production of sample parts by potting, vacuum casting, automatic pressure
gelation (APG), vacuum pressure impregnation (VPI), trickle impregnation, coating
technologies, simulation of casting processes.
Training We offer a training program aimed at understanding both insulating materials and
processing technologies including practical sessions.
Further information on dates & locations available upon request.
1. X-ray thomography
2. Automatic vacuum
encapsulating equipment
3. Production site
Monthey / Switzerland
4. Training
3 4
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level of service in:
We track both new market expectations and changing Sustainability is a fundamental part of our corporate
regulations. Protection of the environment, as well as and business strategy. We see a better world in
health and safety are paramount concerns that play an which our innovations help reduce consumption of
integral part in our development projects. natural resources and improve the quality of life for
people everywhere. We are identifying the long-term
By providing certified technologies and patented trends that affect our markets and looking at how
products in combination with high quality and reliability, our products and applications can play a part in
our chemists and experts bring enhanced value to our supporting and providing solutions to the challenges
customers to ensure their success. those markets face.
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Huntsman Advanced Materials
Our Advanced Materials division is a leading global chemical
solutions provider with a long heritage of pioneering
technologically advanced epoxy, acrylic, phenolic and
polyurethane-based polymer products.
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