Modipur US 583 F

Isocyanate US 24
Core Foam System

Product Data

Description

Modipur US 583 F / US 24 is a CFC-free foam system used for making low density cores. It
has excellent flowing properties under suitable processing conditions. It can also be used as a
core in sandwich constructions or as block foam.

Mix ratio

100
150

parts by weight
parts by weight

component 1 (polyol)
component 2 (isocyanate)

Processing data
The two components can be processed on conventional high and low pressure foaming
machines. To improve the flowing properties of the reacting foam-mixture and to achieve an
even cellular structure of the foam, sufficient air nucleation in the raw materials, preferably by
using a suitable air nucleation device, has to be ensured prior to processing.
Component 1 (polyol) has to be homogenized prior to use (approx. 10 min, 1000 2000 rev./min). In the machine tank component 1 has to be homogenized continually
(approx. 60 rev./min).

Processing temperatures

Raw materials

20 30 C
20 30 C

Mould

45 - 60 C

component 1 (polyol)
component 2 (isocyanate)

Reaction times

starting time
setting time

sec
sec

density, free rise

density, mould-foamed

kg/m

hand mix
20 5
130 6
47 5
120 200

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Properties

Nominal Density

ASTM D-1622

kg/m

Compression
Strength

ASTM B-1621

Mpa

1,2

Tensile Strength

ASTM B-1623

Mpa

1,59

Tensile Modulus

ASTM B-1623

Mpa

50,2

Shear Strength

ASTM C-273

Mpa

1,06

Shear Modulus

ASTM C-273

Mpa

117,2

Shear Elongation

ASTM C-273

W/mK

0,03-0,04

Thermal Conductivity
Colour
Heat Distortion

130

beige or black
C

140

Test plates are cut from a sheet without a skin on both sides.
These values may vary depending upon processing parameters like mix quality, mixing ratio,
density and air nucleation.
These characteristic data are short-term values , they are not conclusive of the behaviour of
the end product.
Storage
If protected from moisture and kept at a temperature of 20 -24 C in closed containers the raw
materials are stable for 6 months after delivery. Component 2 (isocyanate) is prone to partial
crystallization at temperatures below 5 C. The product can be brought back into the liquid state
by careful warming of the entire content up to a maximum of 70 C. After warming the sediment
content in the container may have increased, but will not affect the quality of the foam.

Safety Precautions during Processing

The system contains a small percentage of amines and 4,4'diphenylmethanediisocyanate. When the raw materials come into direct contact with the skin irritation may
occur. Always wear safety goggles and protective gloves (rubber or PVC) when working
with the system. Splashes on the skin must be wiped off, and the contaminated areas
must be thoroughly washed with soap and water. Subsequently these areas should be
treated with a good barrier cream. Splashes in the eyes must be removed immediately by
careful and thorough rinsing with plenty of water. A doctor should then be consulted.
Contaminated clothing must be changed immediately. The material must be kept away
from foodstuffs.

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Important
All information is believed to be accurate but is given without acceptance of liability. All users
should make their own assessment of the suitability of any product for the purposes required. All
sales are made subject to our standard terms of sale which include limitations on liability and
other terms.

Copyright Hexcel Corporation

E US 583F / 24 June 10

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