Chemistry
With over 60 years of chemistry experience, we specialize in identifying your molecule and seeing how best we can help you achieve success. First, we ask “what is your molecule capable of?” With decades of experience, we’ve become accustomed to discovering new ways your molecule can be used. Then, once we’ve discovered the best route, we use that to maximize your molecular potential enabling you to get closer to your goals.
We have extensive experience in all the major thermosetting chemistries such as Epoxy, Polyurethane, Benzoxazine, Bismaleimide, Cyanate ester, Polyimide, Polyester, and Polyamidoamine. Our new laboratory services for our clients include evaluations of thermosetting building blocks, from A staging material to B and C staging evaluations.
Chemistry
With over 60 years of chemistry experience, we specialize in identifying your molecule and seeing how best we can help you achieve success. First, we ask “what is your molecule capable of?” With decades of experience, we’ve become accustomed to discovering new ways your molecule can be used. Then, once we’ve discovered the best route, we use that to maximize your molecular potential enabling you to get closer to your goals.
EPOXIES
Epoxies have a wide range of industrial applications, including metal coatings, use in electronic and electrical components, high tension electrical insulators, fibre-reinforced plastic materials, and structural adhesives in both industrial and aerospace manufacturing sectors.
BISMALEIMIDES
Bismaleimide resins are produced from the condensation reaction of a diamine with maleic anhydride. It processes similar to the epoxies (350 °F (177 °C) cure). After an elevated post-cure (450 °F (232 °C)), it will exhibit superior thermal and physical properties. These properties are influenced by a (400-450 °F (204-232 °C)) continuous use temperature and a glass transition of (500 °F (260 °C)).
This polymer is merged into composites as a prepreg matrix used in electrical printed circuit boards, structural aircraft – aerospace composites and other high-performance articles. It is also used as a coating material and as the matrix of glass-reinforced pipes, particularly in high temperature and chemical environments, such as oil & gas applications.
EPOXIES
Epoxies have a wide range of industrial applications, including metal coatings, use in electronic and electrical components, high tension electrical insulators, fibre-reinforced plastic materials, and structural adhesives in both industrial and aerospace manufacturing sectors.
BISMALEIMIDES
Bismaleimide resins are produced from the condensation reaction of a diamine with maleic anhydride. It processes similar to the epoxies (350 °F (177 °C) cure). After an elevated post-cure (450 °F (232 °C)), it will exhibit superior thermal and physical properties. These properties are influenced by a 400-450 °F (204-232 °C) continuous use temperature and a glass transition of 500 °F (260 °C).
This polymer is merged into composites as a prepreg matrix used in electrical printed circuit boards, structural aircraft – aerospace composites and other high-performance articles. It is also used as a coating material and as the matrix of glass-reinforced pipes, particularly in high temperature and chemical environments, such as oil & gas applications.
CYANATE ESTERS
Chemical substances in which the hydrogen atom of the phenolic OH group is substituted by a cyanide group. The resulting product with an -OCN group is named a cyanate ester. Cyanate esters based on a bisphenol or novolac derivative are used in the production of resins. Used for high-temp printed circuit boards, specialty composites.
POLYETHERIMIDES (POLYIMIDES)
An amorphous, amber, transparent, high-performance thermoplastic. PEI/PI materials are used in the formation of gas membrane technologies.
CYANATE ESTERS
Chemical substances in which the hydrogen atom of the phenolic OH group is substituted by a cyanide group. The resulting product with an -OCN group is named a cyanate ester. Cyanate esters based on a bisphenol or novolac derivative are used in the production of resins. Used for high-temp printed circuit boards, specialty composites.
POLYETHERIMIDES
(POLYIMIDES)
An amorphous, amber, transparent, high-performance thermoplastic. PEI/PI materials are used in the formation of gas membrane technologies.
BENZOXAZINES
A bicyclic heterocycle consisting of a benzene ring fused to that of oxazine. Used for High-temp printed circuit boards, specialty composites.
POLYURETHANES
A synthetic resin in which the polymer units are linked by urethane groups, used chiefly as constituents of paints, varnishes, adhesives, and foams. They are tough, flexible wear-resistant coatings and resin formulations.
OUR LABORATORY CAPABILITIES INCLUDE
Reaction Processes
- Adduct reactions
- Formulation Blends
- Degassing
Sample preparation of application specimens
- Paste or other formulated resin products
- Prepregs [fiberglass & carbon fiber]
- Neat Resin Castings
- Laminates Composites
Produce Prepreg and Curing of Formulations
- Solvent based prepregs
- Hot Melt prepregs
- Tow Preg
Cured Resin Properties
- Thermal Analysis
- Mechanical testing
- Chemical resistance
- Electrical Testing
- Other [ ie: flammability]
BENZOXAZINES
A bicyclic heterocycle consisting of a benzene ring fused to that of oxazine. Used for High-temp printed circuit boards, specialty composites.
POLYURETHANES
A synthetic resin in which the polymer units are linked by urethane groups, used chiefly as constituents of paints, varnishes, adhesives, and foams. They are tough, flexible wear resistant coatings and resin formulations.