D.E.R.® 542

D.E.R.® 542 is a solid epoxy resin of the tetrabromobisphenol-A epichlorohydrin type.D.E.R.® 542 is a solid, brominated epoxy resin designed for use where maximum bromine is needed to offset large ratios of hardener or non-brominated resin. The improved purity of D.E.R.® 542 makes it especially suitable for electronic related applications where maximum performance and reliability are desired.

Principal: Olin Epoxy

Functions: Resins, Binders & Matrix Materials

End Uses: Electrical Laminates, Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Composite Materials Functions
Product Code
MITM03918
Single Ingredient
Yes
Synonyms
Epichlorohydrin-2,2',6,6'-tetrabromobisphenol A copolymer
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D.E.R.® 542 is a solid, brominated epoxy resin designed for use where maximum bromine is needed to offset large ratios of hardener or non-brominated resin. The improved purity of D.E.R.® 542 makes it especially suitable for electronic related applications where maximum performance and reliability are desired.

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

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Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002520
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Appearance (SDS)
Solid
Color (SDS)
Yellow
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Aromatic
Other Hazards
None known
Protect from Freezing
Yes
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scale12.0 GardnerGardnerASTM D1544
Color Scale12.0 GardnerGardnerGardner Color Scale
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Equivalent Weight305.0-355.0 g/eqg/eqASTM D1652
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life730.0 dd
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Softening Point52.0-62.0 °C°CASTM D3104
Storage Temperature35.6-109.4 °F°F
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bromine Content46.0-51.0 %%
Hydrolysable Chloride Contentmax. 500.0 ppmppmASTM D1726
Solid Contentmin. 99.0 %%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (SDS)1.8 g/cm³g/cm³ASTM D1963 at 25°C
Flash Point (SDS)388.0 °F°FASTM D93
Flash Point (SDS)388.0 °F°FPensky-Martens Closed Cup (PMCC)
Melting Point (SDS)141.3 °F°F
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (SDS)7.4-log Pow, Octanol Water
Softening Point (SDS)126.0-144.0 °F°F
Solubility In Water (SDS)0.00003 g/Lg/L
Specific Gravity (SDS)0.97-ASTM D1895B