Isomethyl Tetrahydrophthalic Anhydride with CAS 11070-44-3 MTHPA Epoxy resin curing agent hardener
Types | ANY100 1 | ANY100 2 | ANY100 3 |
Appearance | light yellow transparent liquid without mechanical impurities | ||
Color(Pt-Co)≤ | 100 # | 200# | 3 00# |
Density, g/cm3, 20°C | 1.20 - 1.22 | 1.20 - 1.22 | 1.20 - 1.22 |
Viscosity, (25 °C )/mPa · s | 40-70 | 50Max | 70-120 |
Acid Number, mgKOH/g | 650-675 | 660-685 | 630-650 |
Anhydride Content, %, ≥ | 42 | 41.5 | 39 |
Heating Loss,%,120°C≤ | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
Free Acid % ≤ | 0.8 | 1.0 | 2.5 |
Methyltetrahydrophthalic anhydride (MTHPA) is a chemical compound that falls under the category of cyclic anhydrides. It is primarily used as a curing agent in epoxy resins. Here are some of the main advantages of MTHPA:
1.Curing properties: MTHPA is an effective curing agent for epoxy resins, providing excellent heat and chemical resistance. It helps convert the liquid epoxy resin into a solid, durable, and thermoset material, making it suitable for various applications.
2.Low viscosity: MTHPA typically has a lower viscosity compared to other curing agents, which makes it easier to handle and mix with epoxy resins, improving the processing and application characteristics.
3.Good thermal stability: The cured epoxy with MTHPA exhibits good thermal stability, making it suitable for applications where temperature resistance is essential.
4..Good electrical properties: The cured epoxy resins with MTHPA as the curing agent often have desirable electrical.