Material Selector Guide V4.5-Interactive v1.1

Advanced composites
Material Selector Guide
Aircraft Pregregs
Space & satellite Thermoplastic fabrics & unitapes
Radomes Thermoplastic laminates
Interiors Adhesives
High temperature Liquid resins
Design & parts Syntactic films
Industrial Molding compounds
Protective Fabrics Geosynthetics

Outdoor Fabrics Grass
Advanced Composites
Advanced Armour
ADVANCED COMPOSITES
TenCate Current Applications and Materials
Commercial Aircraft Applications include primary General Aviation & UAV s Materials used in
and secondary structures such as leading edges, keel primary and secondary structures on leading aircraft.
beams, ribs and engine pylons. Toughened epoxy out of autoclave prepregs.
TenCate Cetex thermoplastic prepregs based upon
high performance PPS, PEEK and PEI resins. Out of Autoclave/Structural Applications include
primary and secondary structures including floor beams,
Interiors Thermoplastic prepregs for interior side engine nacelles and structural panels.
panels, luggage bins, flooring and components. TenCates low void structural thermoplastic unitapes
TenCate Cetex and TenCate Cetex System3 PEI-based and vacuum bag cure thermoset prepregs enable
low FST thermoplastic prepregs and PEI honeycomb core. out of autoclave and automated tape laying processes.
Satellites and Space Antennas TenCate Aerospace Molded Parts Ranging from molded
materials are found on primary satellite structures, solar hydraulic clamps to helicopter inserts to missile fins.
arrays, antennas and dimensionally stable structures. Thermoset and thermoplastic bulk molding compounds
Low CTE and low moisture uptake cyanate ester (BMC), both glass and carbon based materials. Design,
and epoxy prepregs utilizing high modulus carbon, tooling and fabrication capabilities molding ideas into
quartz and aramid fibers. reality.
Radomes Electrically pure prepregs for military

aircraft, missile and commercial applications.
Low dielectric, low loss prepregs and adhesives.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TenCate profile 4-7
Aircraft 8 - 11
Space & satellite 12 - 15
Radomes 16 - 19
Interiors 20 - 21
Design & part services 22
Bulk molding compounds 23
High temperature 24 - 25
Performance composites 26 - 27
New products 28
Product listing 29-35
ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide 3

COMPANY PROFILE << Table of Contents
TenCate
TenCate is a leading supplier of specialty materials ranging TenCate is a leading supplier of high performance prepregs to the
from ballistic armor protection to advanced composites to following segments:
geosynthetics. TenCate, a company with a rich 300+ year history, Commercial & military aircraft
employs over 4,200 personnel in 15 countries and has annual sales Satellite and space structure
in excess of $1 billion. All groups focus heavily on innovation, and UAV programs
on delivering value through materials technology. General aviation and helicopter
Aircraft interiors
Ten Cate Advanced Composites Aerospace composite compression molded parts
TenCate Advanced Composites (TCAC) operates four prepreg Missile applications
facilities in North America, one in the Netherlands and one in Industrial applications
the U.K. Our aerospace facilities are approved with ISO9001 Radomes for military & commercial aircraft and defense
and AS9100 approvals. The Corporate office for TCAC-USA, systems
along with manufacturing, is located in Morgan Hill, CA which is
approximately two hour south of our Fairfield, CA prepreg TenCates thermoplastic technology is based upon fabric-
facilities. The European corporate office is located in Nijverdal, based reinforced thermoplastic prepregs and multi-ply oriented
the Netherlands. laminates provided out of our Nijverdal Netherlands facility.
TenCates aerospace grade thermoplastic uni-directional
Each of these facilities has full capability for the production tapes are produced in our Morgan Hill location. PPS-based
of high performance materials. Both sites in the U.S. maintain thermoplastic fabric laminates are used on commercial aircraft
carbon-free areas for the production of low-dielectric materials leading edges, rib stiffeners, keel beams and interior panels.
used in radomes and communicationcomposite structure. PEI-based thermoplastic fabric laminates are used primarily on
aircraft interiors. Our thermoplastic aerospace grade unitapes
are based upon PEEK, PEI, PPS polymers and are manufactured

OUR PEOPLE << Table of Contents
TenCate People
in Morgan Hill. Our success is in our people. The majority of our

technical personnel have aerospace industry experience.
The advantage to our customers is having experience that aligns
with their needs.
TenCate has a long history of contributions in the aerospace

industry. We are the leading thermoplastic prepreg supplier
with several tons of thermoplastic prepregs on each A380.
We are qualified and used on both Airbus and Boeing aircraft,
from exterior structural assemblies to interiors.
Our mission is to be the most responsive, technology driven,

global prepreg supplier providing outstanding technical
and commercial customer support, always exceeding our
customers expectations.
Our focus on solutions and material systems has proven

invaluable in key market segments such as satellites, radomes,
UAVs and general aviation. We have the most modern prepreg
equipment in the world, and combine this with responsive
customer support and leading product technologies.

MANUFACTURING << Table of Contents
Manufacturing
TenCate maintains three aerospace qualified manufacturing

sites for prepregs and resin production. We have the capability
to manufacture 50 inch (127 cm) wide unitapes
and up to 64 inch (163 cm) fabric prepregs.
Nijverdal manufacturing includes the capacity to provide

thermoplastic prepreg fabrics up to 50 inches (127 cm) wide
and multi-ply flat thermoplastic laminates up to 4 feet by 12 feet
(1220 mm x 3600 mm). Our www.tencate.com website provides our customers
with easy access to product data, MSDSs, and
Full computer controlled process parameters and feedback. literature... or download the TenCate Selector Guide apps.
Precision filming and precision prepregging capability.
Separate carbon-free area with positive ventilation for
glass, quartz and electronic products.

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Prepreg Technology
TCAC has expertise and experience in both thermoset and
thermoplastic prepregs. Our thermoset product lines are based
upon cyanate esters, BMIs, polyimides and epoxy resins
serving high end aerospace applications. TenCate prepregs are used on almost every Western
world satellite program. Applications include solar
TCAC utilizes high precision film prepregging capability for the arrays, antennas and dimensionally stable structures.
manufacture of tightly controlled resin-content thermoset
prepregs. As the aerospace industry shifts to highly automated
tape laying and fiber placement, resin content and fiber areal
weight control becomes critical to enable these advanced
manufacturing processes.
Recent Investments
Over the last several years, TenCate has made significant
investments in both capabilities and capacity to serve the TenCates epoxy prepregs are used on leading UAV
growing composite usage in aerospace. This ensures TenCates programs for wing, fuselage, radome and control
leading position in aerospace grade thermoplastic advanced surfaces.
materials.
Bulk Molding Compounds and Special Resin Technology

TenCate acquired YLA, Inc. and CCS Composites. YLA, Inc.
provides specialty resin technology with leading positions
in satellite and high temperature prepregs. CCS Composites
produces both bulk molding compounds with high modulus
carbon and glass fiber. Also part design and fabrication
services are offered. Composite compression molded parts are
in demand as composites move into fuselage and wings, and In aircraft, TenCate prepregs are used in applications
many of the smaller complex metal parts shift to composites ranging from radomes to interiors, to structural
for weight reduction and resistance to galvanic corrosion. components.
Our techniques provide performance with long fiber molding
materials that enable breakthrough applications.
TenCate out of autoclave epoxy prepregs are used in

general aviation for primary and secondary structure.

AIRCRAFT << Table of Contents
Thermoplastic and Epoxy Prepregs
TenCate has the most flight experience with out of autoclave

prepregs. Tencates out of autoclave epoxy prepregs are used to
manufacture composite fuselages, wings and control surfaces.
TenCates precision filming capability and resin chemistry
allows cost effective out of autoclave vacuum bag TenCates prepregs are used in general aviation,
processing to improve part throughput and productivity. commercial and military aircraft, and helicopter
construction.
TenCates Cetex thermoplastic composites have been used for
primary, secondary and tertiary structures for many years, and
are qualified at major aircraft manufacturers.
We are participants on leading edge aircraft and have

positions on the next generation of composite aircraft.

MATERIAL SELECTOR GUIDE: AIRCRAFT << Table of Contents
Prepregs
Product Resin Cure Temp/ Key Resin
Tg Description
Name Type Cure Time Characteristics
BT250E-1 is a good moderate service prepreg
30 day work life at 77F/25C
Self adhesive to core
BT250E-1 Epoxy 257F/125C 60 minutes at 250F/121C 2.0% moisture absorption after
Good toughness
24 hour water boil
MIL-R-9300 qualified
High modulus resin system for rotor blade usage
BT250E-6
Epoxy 268F/131C 120 minutes at 260F/127C Out of autoclave processible 30 day work life at 77F/25C
NEW Toughened epoxy
240 minutes at 200F/93C, or

EX-1548 is a quick cure epoxy with extreme
EX-1548 Epoxy 262F/128C 30 minutes at 235F/113C or toughness
30 day work life at 77F/25C
15 minutes at 250F/121C
RS-8HT provides excellent elevated temperature Fracture Toughness

120 minutes at 400F/204C, properties with good toughness and moisture
RS-8HT BMI 590F/310C post cure of 360 minutes at resistance G1c 1.2 in - lb/in2
482F/250C Elongation 1.2%
Also available as an RTM resin
390F/199C
or 120 minutes at 380F/193C
Cyanate Very high temperature properties. Controlled flow Fracture Toughness K1c
RS-9D 700F/371C Optional post cure of 240
with long out time.
Ester minutes at 600F/316C 0.45MPa-m1/2
with post
cure
TC250 is a 250F/121C service prepreg.

284F/140C 60 minutes at 190F/88C, It is designed for vacuum bag cure or autoclave Gel Time: 6-10 minutes at
or followed by 120 minutes Good surfacing qualities 265F/135C
TC250 Epoxy 374F/190C at 265F/130C. Optional
post cure of 60 minutes at Good toughness 30 day shelf life at 75F/25C
with post
cure 350F/177Cfor higher Tg Self adhesive to core capability Hot/wet Tg 257F/125C
Postcurable

Prepregs
Tg Description
293F/145C
or Designed for very low voids <0.5% in thick parts with
TC275 360 minutes at 275F/135C out of autoclave vacuum cures. Very low moisture uptake
Epoxy 338F/170C Optional post cure of 120
NEW minutes at 350F/177C May be cured at 275F/135C or 300F/350C High hot/wet Tg retention
with post (150F/177
cure
293F/145C Very low moisture uptake
or Designed for a very low voids <0.5% in thick parts
TC275-1 360 minutes at 275F/135C with out of autoclave vacuum cures. High hot/wet Tg retention
NEW minutes at 350F/177C May be cured at 275F/135C or 300F/350C Longer tack life and outtime for
with post (150F/177C)
cure larger parts
TC350 is a 350F/177C service prepreg. It is a

Gel Time: 10-12 minutes at
toughened high temperature prepreg
350F/177C
TC350 Epoxy 397F/203C 120 minutes at 350F/177C Low moisture absorption
14 day shelf life at 75F/25C
Good hot/wet performance
Hot/wet Tg 320F/160C
Ideal for autoclave or press cure
TC350 is TenCates latest 350F/177C service out-of-
autoclaveprepreg. It is a toughened high temperature
TC350-1 prepreg Gel Time: 10-12 minutes at
Epoxy 397F/203C 120 minutes at 350F/177C Low moisture absorption 350F/177C
NEW 14 day shelf life at 75F/25
TenCates low FST prepreg for interior ducts, meets 12
TC550 Epoxy 246F/119C 75 minutes at 280F/138C second vertical burn
See data sheet for details.
TC800 BMI+ 6 hours at 350F/177C,

BMI 471F/244C followed by 2 hours post cure Out-of-autoclave processible High temperature performance
NEW at 450F/230C
Thermoplastic Fabrics & Unitapes

Product Cure Temp/ Key Resin
Resin Type Tg Description
Name Cure Time Characteristics
This is a PEI based resin either on glass or carbon
exhibits high temperature capability and features:
Low flammability - V-0
TenCate Polyethermide Good impact toughness
419F/215C Process temp - 600F/315C
Low moisture absorption of 1.25%
Cetex TC1000 (PEI)
Qualified at Airbus and Boeing
Ideal for interior applications ranging from floor
panels, to seat plyths, to luggage bins

TenCate Cetex 1100 either on glass or carbon exhib-

its moderate temperature capability and features:
High impact resistance
Low flammability
TenCate Polyphenylene 194F/90C
Low moisture absorption of 0.02%
or Process temp - 625F/330C See data sheet for details.
Cetex TC1100 Sulfide (PPS) 419F/215C Ideal for leading edges, structural aircraft parts
including interior beams and floor panels
TenCate Cetex TC1100 represents thermoplastic
unitapes, fabrics and RTL. either glass, carbon or
aramid with PPS resin
Polyethere- TenCate Cetex TC1200 represents thermoplastic
TenCate Cetex
therketone 290F/143C Process temp - 725F/385C unitapes either glass, carbon or aramid with PEEK See data sheet for details.
TC1200 PEEK resin
(PEEK)
Film Adhesives
180 minutes at 180F/82C or BF508 is a toughened 180F/82C to 200F/93C
BF508 Epoxy 186F/86C 60 minutes at 200F/93C, or service temperature resin film adhesive 21 day shelf life at 77F/25C
15-20 minutes at 250F/121C Available in both supported and unsupported form
Dielectric Constant 2.8 at 10Ghz,
BF522 is a toughened epoxy. Features low dielectric Loss Tangent 0.008 at 10 Ghz
BF522 Epoxy 365F/185C 120 minutes at 350F/177C
and low moisture absorption. Moisture Absorption 1% after
100 hour water boil
240 minutes at 180F/82C or 30 day shelf life at 77F/25C
BF548 is a quick cure resin film adhesive, with high
BF548 Epoxy 262F/128C 30 minutes at 235F/113C, or
toughness and strength Dielectric Constant 3.0 at 10 Ghz,
15 minutes at 250F/121C Loss Tangent 0.017 at 10 Ghz
30-60 minutes at 190F/88C,

TC205 Epoxy 275F/135C followed by 120 minutes at Compatible toughened resin film for TC250 See data sheet for details.
265F/130C.
TC235F Excellent surfacing under

Epoxy 246F/119C 120 minutes at 350F/177C Toughened epoxy resin for structural applications
NEW low cure pressure
RTM Resin
30 minutes set time at
RS-50 Epoxy 397F/203C 120 minutes at 350F/177C Toughened epoxy resin for structural applications
350F/177C
TenCate Cetex RTL - Reinforced Thermoplastic Laminate, TenCate Cetex Thermo-Lite - Represents TenCate's thermoplastic unitapes

SPACE & SATELLITE << Table of Contents
High reliability strucural materials
TenCate materials are widely used on satellite and space

structures and antennae as a result of their performance
characteristics and successful flight history. TenCate
materials have been used on almost every satellite program
in the Western world.
The rigors of space require that prepregs and related

materials must withstand exposure to extreme temperature
cycling and radiation while resisting microcracking
and outgassing. TenCate materials have been approved for
satellite usage and when combined with ultra high modulus
fibers and specialty weaves, make the strongest and lightest
weight structures.
TenCate prepregs, resins, syntactics and film adhesives are Satellite composite structure must endure extremely
primarily used on bus structure, solar panels, reflectors and a harsh environments and thermal cycling.
variety of booms, tubes and trusses. TenCates line of cyanate TenCates technology in lowoutgassing, dimensionally-
ester prepregs provide the ultimate performance, while stable, low moisture prepregs allow the highest
our epoxy products meet the requirements for space flight performance with unmatched reliability.
while providing a more cost effective alternative to cyanate
ester materials

MATERIAL SELECTOR GUIDE: SPACE/SATELLITE << Table of Contents
Prepregs
Tg Description
Outgassing Data & CTE:
374F/190C or 90 minutes at 350F/177C
Cyanate Excellent structural properties with low moisture TML: 0.36%, CVCM: 0.00%, WVR:
BTCy-1 461F/238C Optional post cure of 120
absorption and good resistance to galvonic corrosion 0.33%
Ester minutes at 450F/232C
with post cure
CTE Data: 34 ppm/F (61 ppm/C)
Outgassing Data & CTE:

365F/ 185C or 120 minutes at 350F/177C
Cyanate Improved toughness version of BTCy-1, very low void even TML: 0.68%, CVCM: 0.00%, WVR:
BTCy-1A 400F/204C Optional post cure of 60
with low pressure cures 0.31%
with post cure
CTE Data: 43 ppm/F (77 ppm/C)
274F/134C or 180 min at 250F/121C Optimal mechanicals, low microcracking, high radiation Outgassing Data & CTE:
Cyanate
EX-1515 360F/182C Optional post cure 2 hrs at resistance and low moisture absorption. High level of cure TML: 0.179%, VCM: 0.007%
Ester 350F/177C for final Tg at 250F/121C. High Tg from post cure at 350F/177C.
with post cure CTE Data: 34 ppm/F (61 ppm/C)
Good balance of toughness and high temperature

RS-3 390F/199C or 120 minutes at 350F/177C performance with good modulus retention after radiation Outgassing Data & CTE
Cyanate exposure
& 490F/254C Optional post cure of 60 TML: 0.22%, CVCM: 0.01%
RS-3C with post cure Features RS-3C a controlled flow version for vacuum bag/ CTE: 24ppm/F (43 ppm/C)
oven cure and RS-3M, a very low flow autoclave version

Cyanate Very high temperature properties. Controlled flow with
long out time.
CTE: 28 ppm/F (50 ppm/C)
with post cure
Outgassing Data & CTE

293F/190C or 300 minutes at 265F/129C A low tack prepreg with low cure shrinkage, ability to
Cyanate TML: 0.24%, CVCM: 0.00%,
RS-12B 322F/161C Optional post cure of 95 cure at 265F, low moisture absorption, excellent modulus
WVR: 0.11%
Ester minutes at 310F/154C retention after radiation.
with post cure
CME: 1410 ppm/% m

Prepregs
Tg Description
314F/172C or 120 minutes at 275F/135C Outgassing Data
Very low moisture absorption with balanced mechanical,
RS - 17B Epoxy 390F/199C Optional post cure of 120
toughness and modulus. TML: 0.71%, CVCM: 0.00%,
with post cure minutes at 325F/163C WVR: 0.34%
Epoxy with excellent properties and lower cost than Outgassing Data
RS - 36 Epoxy 379F/193C 90 minutes at 350F/177C cyanate esters, vacuum processible, and low moisture
absorption. TML: 0.63%, CVCM 0.00%
Low stress free cure temperature capable

234F/112C or 3 hours at 250F/121C Passes and exceeds space requirements for outgassing Outgassing Data
TC410 Cyanate Low CTE and CME TML: 0.29%, CVCM 0.01%
358F/181C Optional post cure at
WVR: 0.17%
NEW Ester 350F/177C Extremely low moisture absorption. Resin is asymptotic
with post cure after 200 days with less than 0.35% moisture absorption in CME: 1205 ppm/% m
a 75% RH environment.
350F/177C or 3 hours at 350F/177C Very high temperature service
TC420 Cyanate
610F/321C Optional post cure at Good resistance to microcracking Ultra high temperature performance
NEW Ester 500F/260C
with post cure Out of autoclave processible
Film Adhesives
Toughened cyanate ester with low cure temperature
Cyanate Features low cure shrinkage
EX-1516 250F/121C 300 minutes at 250F/121C CTE: 56 ppm/F (100 ppm/C)
Ester Low outgassing, good resistance to microcracking and
resistance to environmental and radiation exposure
60-90 minutes at Compatible resin film adhesive with:
Cyanate 405F/207C 350F/175C Optional Low cure shrinkage
EX-1543 postcure of 120 minutes at
CTE: 43 ppm/F (77 ppm/C)
Ester with post cure Low moisture absorption
400F/204C Low outgassing and resistance to cyclic microcracking
Low tack version, with low cure shrinkage
Cyanate Good balance of toughness and mechanical strength
RS-4A 397F/203C 120 minutes at 350F/177C See data sheet for properties.
Ester Low moisture absorption, low microcracking, reticulatable
for lightweight core bonding

Paste Adhesives
Cyanate Two part paste adhesive, good mechanical performance.
EX-1502-1 260F/127C 300 minutes at 250F/121C
Ideal for cryogenic and space applications.
See data sheet for properties.
Ester
Cyanate
EX-1537 405F/207C 120 minutes at 350F/177C Thixotropic two part paste adhesive See data sheet for properties.
Ester
Cyanate
EX-1537-1 405F/207C 120 minutes at 350F/177C Low viscosity unfilled version of EX-1537 See data sheet for properties.
Ester
Syntactic Films
Cyanate One part syntactic paste available in four different
90-120 minutes at CTE - 7.4x10-6 in/in/F for 24
EX-1541 350F/177C 350F/177C
densities: 11, 13, 17.5 and 24 pcf. Ideal to be used as a
pcf/0.38 g/cc
Ester foam core. Low outgassing.
Cyanate 120 minutes at 350F/177C

SF-5 349F/176C Optional post cure of 120 Syntactic film compatible with cyanate ester prepregs 38 pcf density / 0.6 g/cc
RTM Resins
Toughened resin system with very low 150 cps viscosity at Outgassing Data
77F/25C TML: 0.82%, CVCM: 0.01%,
Cyanate
EX-1510 380F/193C 120 minutes at 350F/177C Good mechanical properties and thermal properties WVR: 0.64%
Ester
Low moisture absorption Moisture Absorption
24 hr pot life 1.4% at saturation
90 minutes at 350F/177C Toughened resin system, two part system
Cyanate Moisture Absorption
EX-1545 345F/173C Optional post cure at Full properties with 350F/177C cure
Ester 400F/204C 0.85% after 24 hr water boil
Low viscosity of 140 cps at 110F/43C
Cyanate 120 minutes at 275F/135C Low cure temperature

Minimum viscosity 30 cps at
RS-16 332F/167C followed by 120 minutes at
220F/105C
Ester 300F/150C Two part resin system

RADOMES << Table of Contents
Competitive-edge components
TenCate materials have been used for over twenty years on a

variety of military and commercial aircraft radomes as well as
in antenna structure. Materials used in radome construction
must be free of carbon fiber conductive particles and are
made at TenCate in specialized carbon-free areas. Most
reinforcements are glass, quartz, polyethylene or aramid-
based.
Radomes are designed for transmission efficiency. TenCate

materials used in radome construction possess low dielectric
constants and low moisture absorption allowing increased
efficiency from the antenna and exhibit low loss tangents Low Dielectric Materials
offering very low resistance to electrical energy. TenCate low dielectric epoxies and cyanate ester
prepregs are used in both commercial and military
aircraft as well as defense and ship radar structure.

MATERIAL SELECTOR GUIDE: RADOMES << Table of Contents
Prepregs
Tg Description
Quartz Laminate
Dielectric Constant 3.19 at 1.0 Mhz,
3.20 at 10Ghz
374F/190C or 90 minutes at 350F/177C Loss Tangent 0.001 at 1.0 Mhz, 0.004
Cyanate Excellent structural properties with low moisture
BTCy-1 461F/238C Optional post cure of 60
absorption and good resistance to galvanic corrosion at 10.0 Ghz
with post cure E-Glass Laminate
Dielectric Constant 4.30 at 1.0 Mhz
Loss Tangent 0.006 at 1.0 Mhz
365F/185C or 120 minutes at 350F/177C Neat Resin Properties
Cyanate Improved toughness version of BTCy-1, very low void
BTCy-1A 400F/204C Optional post cure of 60
content even with low pressure cures.
Dielectric Constant 2.7-2.8 at 10 GHz
Ester minutes at 400F/204C Loss Tangent 0.003 @ 10 GHz
with post cure
Longer outime, long shelf life version of BTCy-1 Quartz Laminate
374F/190C or 90 minutes at 350F/177C Dielectric Constant 3.19 at 1.0 Mhz,
Cyanate Excellent structural properties with low
BTCy-1C 461F/238C Optional post cure of 60 3.20 at 10Ghz
Ester minutes at 450F/232C moisture absorption and good resistance to
with post cure Loss Tangent 0.001 at 1.0 Mhz, 0.004
galvanic corrosion at 10.0 Ghz
Resin Properties
Dielectric Constant 2.70 at 10 GHz
Cyanate Loss Tangent 0.001 at 10 GHz
BTCy-2 375F/191C 90 minutes at 350F/177C TenCate's lowest dielectric resin.
Ester Quartz Laminate
Loss Tangent 0.001 at 10 GHz
274F/134C or 180 min at 250F/121C Optimal mechanicals, low microcracking, high radiation
Cyanate Neat Resin Properties
resistance and low moisture aborption. High level
EX-1515 360F/182C Optional post cure 2 hrs at
of cure at 250F/121C. High Tg from post cure at
Ester 350F/177C for final Tg Loss Tangent 0.004 at 10 GHz
with post cure 350F/177C.
Very low moisture absorption, toughened Resin Properties

EX-1522 Epoxy 396F/202C 120 minutes at 350F/177C Dielectric Constant 2.8 GHz at 10 GHz
Excellent mechanical properties Loss Tangent 0.008 at 10 GHz
Resin Properties
Good balance of toughness and high temperature
RS-3 Dielectric Constant 2.67 at 9.375 GHz
390F/199C or 120 minutes at 350F/177C performance with good modulus retention after
Loss Tangent 0.004 at 9.375 GHz
Cyanate radiation exposure.
& 490F/254C Optional post cure of 60
Ester minutes at 450F/232C Quartz Laminate
RS-3C with post cure Features RS-3C a controlled flow version for vacuum
Dielectric Constant 3.188 at 9.375 GHz
bag/oven cure RS-3M, very low flow autoclave version.

Prepregs
Tg Description
Resin Properties
390F/199C or 120 minutes at 380F/193C Loss Tangent 0.005 at 9.375 GHz
Cyanate Controlled flow with long out time. Very high
temperature properties
Ester minutes at 550F/288C Quartz Laminate
with post cure Dielectric Constant 3.385 at 9.375 GHz
Resin Properties
293F/190C or 300 minutes at 265F/129C A moderate tack prepreg with low cure shrinkage, Loss Tangent 0.006 at 9.375 GHz
Cyanate
RS-12B 322F/161C Optional post cure of 95 ability to cure at 265F, low moisture absorption,
Ester minutes at 310F/154C excellent modulus retention after radiation Quartz Laminate
Resin Properties
341F/172C or 120 minutes at 275F/135C Loss Tangent 0.016 at 9.375 GHz
Modified Very low moisture absorption with balanced
RS - 17B 390F/199C Optional post cure of 120
mechanical, toughness and modulus
Epoxy minutes at 325F/163C Quartz Laminate
Epoxy with excellent properties and lower costs than Quartz Laminate
RS - 36 Epoxy 379F/193C 90 minutes at 350F/177C cyanate esters, vacuum processible, and low moisture Dielectric Constant 3.492 at 9.375 GHz
absorption Loss Tangent 0.0122 at 9.375 GHz

Resin is low in moisture sensitiveity
234F/112C or 3 hours at 250F/121C Outgassing Data
TC410 Cyanate Passes and exceeds space requirements for outgassing
TML: 0.29%, CVCM 0.01%
358F/181C Optional post cure at Low CTE and CME WVR: 0.17%
NEW Ester 350F/177C
with post cure Extremely low moisture absorption. Resin is asymptotic CME: 1205 ppm/% m
after 200 days with less than 0.35% moisture
absorption in a 75% RH environment.
350F/177C or 3 hours at 350F/177C Very high temperature service

TC420 Cyanate
610F/321C Optional post cure at Good resistance to microcracking Ultra high temperature performance
NEW Ester 500F/260C
with post cure Out of autoclave processding

Film Adhesives
Tg Description
Cyanate Features low cure shrinkage Resin Properties
EX-1516 250F/121C 300 minutes at 250F/121C Low outgassing, good resistance to microcracking Dielectric Constant 2.6-2.7 at 10 GHz
Ester Loss Tangent 0.005-0.006 at 10 GHz
and resistance to severe environmental and radiation
exposure
Compatible resin film adhesive with:
Cyanate 500F/260C 60-90 minutes at 350F/175C Low cure shrinkage Resin Properties
EX-1543 Optional postcure of 120 Dielectric Constant 2.75 at 10 GHz
Ester with post cure minutes at 450F/232C Low moisture absorption Loss Tangent 0.003 at 10 GHz
Low outgassing and resistance to cyclic microcracking

Cyanate Resin Properties
Good balance of toughness and mechanical strength
RS-4A 397F/203C 120 minutes at 350F/177C Dielectric Constant 2.98 at 10 GHz
Ester Low moisture absorption, low microcracking, Dielectric Constant 0.014 at 10 GHz
reticulatable for lightweight core bonding
Paste Adhesives
Cyanate Two part paste adhesive, good mechanical
EX-1502-1 260F/127C 300 minutes at 250F/121C performance. Ideal for cryogenic and space See data sheet for properties.
Ester applications.
Cyanate
EX-1537 405F/207C 120 minutes at 350F/177C Thixotropic two part paste adhesive See data sheet for properties.
Ester
Cyanate
EX-1537-1 405F/207C 120 minutes at 350F/177C Low viscosity unfilled version of EX-1537 See data sheet for properties.
Ester
Syntactics Films
Cyanate One part syntactic paste available in five different

EX-1541 350F/177C 90-120 minutes at 350F/177C densities: 11, 13, 17.5, 20 and 24 pcf. Ideal to be used CTE 7.4x10-6 in/in/F
Ester as a foam core. Low outgassing.
Cyanate 120 minutes at 350F/177C

SF-5 349F/176C Optional post cure of 120 Syntactic film compatible with cyanate ester prepregs 38 pcf density / 0.61 g/cc
RTM Resins
Toughened resin system with very low 150 cps viscosity
Cyanate 120 minutes at 350F/177C at 77F/25C Moisture Absorption
EX-1510 500F/260C Optional post cure of 120
Good mechanical properties and thermal properties
Ester minutes at 480F/249C 1.4% at saturation
Low moisture absorption
90 minutes at 350F/177C Toughened resin system, two part system Moisture Absorption
Cyanate
EX-1545 345F/173C Optional post cure at Full properties with 350F/177C cure 0.85% after 24 hr water boil.
Ester 400F/204C Low viscosity of 140 cps at 110F/43C Viscosity at 110F/43C is 62 cps

INTERIORS << Table of Contents
Fire retardant structural materials
TenCates Cetex PPS and PEI based thermoplastic laminates

and unitapes are used in a wide variety of aircraft structure
ranging from floor panels, keel beams, luggage bins and
galleys. Thermoplastics offer very low FST properties, are
easily formable and offer productivity savings with short Lightweight option used on current commercial aircraft.
mold cycles, high quality finishes off tool, excellent moisture
resistance and durability.
TenCate Cetex PEI skins
TenCate Cetex System3 panels represent honeycomb

core stiffened panels based upon thermoplastic skins,

thermoplastic honeycomb core and thermoplastic adhesives. Thermoplastic
These honeycomb stiffened panels are used for flooring, film adhesive Thermoplastic PEI core
seating plynths, galleys and luggage bins. They possess high
strength, lightweight, formability with heat while being fire TenCate Cetex System3 represents a combination of
resistant for interior applications TenCate Cetex RTL thermoplastic skins, thermoplastic
core and a thermo-plastic adhesive for interior panel
construction in luggage bins, galleys and flooring.
Thermoplastic fasteners are friction-welded, minimizing

core fill and lightening the panel weight.

MATERIAL SELECTOR GUIDE: INTERIORS << Table of Contents
Prepregs
This is a PEI based resin either on glass or carbon
exhibits high temperature capability and features:
TenCate Cetex Polyethermide Good impact toughness
419F/215C Process temp - 600F/315C See data sheet for details.
TC1000 (PEI) Low moisture absorption of 1.25%
Qualified at Airbus and Boeing
Ideal for interior applications ranging from
floor panels, to seat plyths, to luggage bins
TenCate Cetex 1100 either on glass or
carbon exhibits moderate temperature
capability and features:
TenCate Cetex Low flammability
Polyphenylene
194F/90C Process temp - 625F/330C Very low moisture aborption of 0.02% See data sheet for details.
TC1100 Sulfide (PPS)
Ideal for leading edges, structural aircraft parts
including interior beams and floor panels
TenCate Cetex TC1100 represents
thermoplastic unitapes either glass, carbon or
aramid with PPS resin
TenCate Cetex TenCate Cetex TC925 is a lower cost

Polycarbonate (PC) 307F/153C Process temp - 437F/225C thermoplastic for value oriented interior See data sheet for details.
TC925 applications
TenCate Cetex Polyetheretherketone TenCate Cetex TC1200 represents

290F/143C Process temp - 725F/385C thermoplastic unitapes either glass, carbon or See data sheet for details.
TC1200 PEEK (PEEK) aramid with PEEK resin
TenCate Cetex System3 represents a
thermoplastic honeycomb core stiffened
TenCate Cetex panel using: See TenCate Cetex System3
Polyetherimide (PEI) N/A Mold temp - 300F/150C
TenCate Cetex PEI thermoplastic skins, brochure for details.
System3
PEI thermoplastic honeycomb core
with a thermoplastic film adhesive
TenCate's newest low FST prepreg for
TC550 Epoxy 246F/119C 75 minutes at 280F/138C
interiors, meets 12 second vertical burn
Ancillary Materials
Low FST
PEI
PEI N/A N/A Available in several densities from 3-9 pcf Call for details.
Thermoplastic Core
Thermoplastic Lightweight
Various N/A Melt temp - 230F/110C Call for details.
Adhesive Low moisture absorption
Thermoform process Ten Cate TenCate Cetex System3
Infra-red heating Cavity
Rail Rail stop

Tool
Heater
Insulator

DESIGN & PART SERVICES << Table of Contents
Lightweight composite part, design & fabrication
Various Carbon Fiber Molding Compounds Strength vs Stiffness

350
TenCate has design tooling and fabrication expertise for
compression molded parts. TenCate manufactures bulk
TEMP9015
molding compounds and specializes in high performance, MS-4F , CE MS-4A
tight tolerance parts with difficult geometries. TenCate has

experience in designing parts for space, aircraft, thermal MS-4H MS-1A
Lytex
management and industrial/commercial applications. 4149
275
Compression molding is a common alternative for complex TEM9015

1/2 Fiber
geometry structure that limits the use of laminate style MS-1H,
1/2
composites. Typical reinforcements are carbon and glass AMC
8590
chopped fiber. BMI-760

BMI-760
1/2
200
Lytex 4179
Tensile Strength (Mpa)
1/2 Fiber
Enduron Lytex MS-1D

4685 - 1/2 4181
MS-2D
High K
TEM9016
135 1/4 Fiber
Design Rules of Thumb

Tolerance, 0.007 - 0.010 inches
0 14 28 42 56 70 84 98 112 126 140
Routine wall thickness , 0.05 inches
Tensile Modulus (Gpa) TenCate Quantum Cytec
CTE values, 0-6 ppm/F

Bulk Molding Compound << Table of Contents
TenCate Chopped Composites for use in Compression Molding
Bulk molding compounds allow users to design complex

parts to replace metal while maintaing the lightweight, high
strength of composites.
Bulk Molding Compounds guide is available on our

website, and as TenCate iPad, iPhone and now Android
Apps.
Bulk Molding Compounds

Product
Resin Type Tg Description Resin Properties
Name
Tensile Strength 42 ksi (290 MPa)
MS-1A Epoxy 327F/164C High modulus epoxy
Tensile Modulus - 19 msi (131 GPa)
MS-1H Epoxy 375F/190C Fast cure intermediate modulus epoxy
Tensile Modulus 10 msi (69 GPa)
Tensile Strength 45 psi (310 MPa)
MS-4A Epoxy 327F/164C Standard modulus epoxy
MS-4H Epoxy 375F/191C Fast cure standard modulus epoxy
MS-4J Epoxy 327F/164C Fire retardant standard modulus epoxy
TenCate Cetex
PPS Thermoplastic bulk molding compound
MC1100 PPS
TenCate Cetex
PEEK Thermoplastic bulk molding compound
MC1200 PEEK

HIGH TEMPERATURE << Table of Contents
Thermally stable materials
High temperature resins are used primarily in military missile

and jet engine applications where high temperature thermal
stability is required. TenCate offers a variety of special resins
which exhibit high performance under extreme temperatures.
TenCate competencies include high temperature resin
systems. These resin systems are utilized in extreme
applications and are used in the hottest components of
jet engines and aircraft. The resins are combined with
carbon fiber unitapes and fabrics.

MATERIAL SELECTOR GUIDE: HIGH TEMPERATURE << Table of Contents
Prepregs
365F/185C or 120 min at 350F/177C Optional
EX-1505 Cyanate Ester 682F/361C post cure of 120 minutes at High temperature prepreg system See data sheet
with post cure 500F/260C
RS-8HT provides excellent elevated temperature
120 minutes at 400F/204C, properties with good toughness and moisture Fracture Toughness
RS-8HT BMI 590F/310C post cure at 360 minutes at resistance G1c 1.2
482F/250C Elongation 1.2%
Also available as an RTM resin
Very high temperature properties. Controlled flow with Fracture Toughness K1c
RS-9D Cyanate Ester 700F/371C Optional post cure of 240 minutes
long out time. 0.45MPa-m1/2
with post cure at 600F/316C
350F/177C or Very high temperature service
TC420 3 hours at 350F/177C. Optional Ultra high temperature
Cyanate Ester 610F/321C post cure at 500F/260C
Good resistance to microcracking
NEW with post cure
performance
Out of autoclave processible
TC800 BMI+ 6 hours at 350F/177C, High temperature

BMI 471F/244C followed by 2 hours post cure at Out-of-autoclave processible
NEW 450F/230C performance
Various
High RS-51 High temperature
734F/390C N/A Extremely high service temperature resins
Temperature AFR PE-4 stability
Resins
Film Adhesive
350F/177C or 120 minutes at 380F/193C High temperature
High temperature cyanate for missile and aircraft
RS-53 Cyanate Ester 600F/300C Optional post cure at
structure.
performance with
with post cure 600F/315C post cure
Space structures High temperature
TC4015
Cyanate Ester 350F/177C 120 minutes at 350F/177C Ablative bonding performance with
NEW
High temperature structures post cure
Syntactics
120 minutes at 400F/204C and
SF-4 BMI 563F/295C 360 minutes at 452F/250C
Compatible with RS-8HT and other BMI systems Low density syntactic film
Compatible with TC420

TCF4001 Cyanate Ester 120 minutes at 350F/177C
Cyanate ester syntactic foam
350F/177C Optional post cure of 60-90 Low density syntactic film
NEW (Syntactic Foam) minutes at 450F/232C Packed or injected into tooling cavities and can also be
extruded with the proper tooling
Core splice adhesive
120 minutes at 350F/177C Low density syntactic
TCF4050 Cyanate Ester Tensile strength up to 500F/260C
350F/177C Optional post cure of 60-90 film 22-26 pcf/
NEW (Core Splice) minutes at 450F/232C Compatible with TC420 and EX1505 prepreg resin
(0.35-0.42 g/cc)
systems

Performance Composites << Table of Contents
Lightweight structure, replacement of metals for high performance
TenCate supplies prepregs materials for a variety of applications

in oil & gas, infrastructure, medical and recreational products.
Composites have become the material of choice as a result of
their lightweight, competitive cost and unique performance
attributes.
Carbon fiber prepregs allow for lightweight and high stiffness in

applications ranging from oil and gas to recreational products.
The high performance of carbon fiber combined with cost
effective tailored epoxy resins provides a high strength / low
cost combination. Thermoplastic reinforced composites provide Oil and gas applications require high performance, ideal
users with the ability to manufacture high volumes with low cost for thermoset and thermoplastic resins.
thermoforming processes.

MATERIAL SELECTOR GUIDE: Performance Composites <<
(non aerospace materials)
Prepregs
Product
Resin Type Tg Cure Temp Description Resin Properties
Name
Self adhesive to core More than 30 day shelf life at
BT250E-1 Epoxy 257F/125C 60 minutes at 250F/121C 77F/25C, 2.0% moisture
Good toughness absorption after 24 hour water boil
EX-1531A is focused for high production rate
15-20 minute cure at
EX-1531A Epoxy 266F/130C 250F/121C
hardware. It features gel times and flow 30 days shelf life at 77F/25C
characteristics similar to 250F/121C cure epoxies
240 minutes at 200F/93C, or
EX-1548 is a quick cure epoxy with extreme
EX-1548 Epoxy 262F/128C 30 minutes at 235F/113C or
toughness
30 day shelf life at 77F/25C
Epoxy with excellent properties and lower costs
RS-36 Epoxy 379F/193C 90 minutes at 350F/177C
than cyanate esters, and low moisture absorption
Toughened epoxy with good fiber property

translation
TC210 Epoxy 262F/128C 60-120 minutes at 250F/121C
Ideal for sporting goods
Performs well in roll wrapping applications
TC900 Nylon 11
High performance
TC1100 PPS Various Various melt temperatures See data sheets for details.
Oil & gas, industrial usage
TC1200 PEEK
Performance Thermoplastic Composites
Nylon 6 Nylon 6 392F/200C 392F/200C* Ideal for automotive application solvent See data sheet for details.
Nylon 11 PA11 122F/50C 113-122F/45-50C* Easy low temperture processing See data sheets for details.
Polycarbanate Good surface application
PC/ABS N/A N/A See data sheets for details.
ABS UL fire retardent
PET PET 509F/265C 392F/200C* Good impact resistant See data sheets for details.
HDPE Polyethylene 410F/210C 253F/123C* Oil & gas applications for pipe wrapping See data sheets for details.
PP Polypropylene 158F/70C 318F/159C* Use in high impact applications like truck bodies See data sheets for details.

RECENT PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS << Table of Contents
Innovation
The aerospace industry depends upon innovation from suppliers MS-4J: Low FR BMC
for new materials and processes. TenCates customer focus on Fire resistant epoxy BMC
tailored systems, combined with our comprehensive lab and Structural
testing capabilities allow rapid development, customization and Ideal for interiors
database development.
TenCates broad experience in thermoset and thermoplastic TenCate Cetex TC925: Low cost polycarbonate thermoplastic
resins, various composite fibers and part design is how TenCate Good value
adds value for our customers. Low OSU
Excellent for interiors
TC250E-6: Epoxy prepreg
High modulus epoxy TenCate Cetex MC1200: PEEK-Based BMC
Ideal for rotor blades Tough thermoplastic
Impact resistant
TC350-1: Out-of-autoclave epoxy Solvent resistant
Out-of-autoclave
High toughness
Long tool life
TC800 BMI+: Out-of-autoclave BMI

Out of autoclave
Low void content
Flexible cure schedule

MATERIAL SELECTOR GUIDE: product listing << Table of Contents
Prepregs - Thermoset
Product Cure Temp/
Name Cure Time
Self adhesive to core
BT250E-1 Epoxy 257F/125C 60 minutes at 250F/121C
Good toughness
High modulus resin system for rotor blade usage
BT250E-6
Epoxy 268F/131C 120 minutes at 260F/127C Out of autoclave processible
NEW
Toughened epoxy
Excellent structural properties with low moisture absorption and low
BTCy-1 Cyanate Ester 461F/238C Optional post cure of 120
outgassing, good resistance to galvanic corrosion.
with post cure minutes at 450F/232C
Improved toughness version of BTCy-1, very low void content even with low
BTCy-1A Cyanate Ester 400F/204C Optional post cure of 60
pressure cures
374F/190C or 90 minutes at 350F/177C Longer outime, long shelf life version of BTCy-1
BTCy-1C Cyanate Ester 461F/238C Optional post cure of 60 Excellent structural properties with low moisture absorption and good
with post cure minutes at 450F/232C resistance to galvanic corrosion
BTCy-2 Cyanate Ester 375F/191C 90 minutes at 350F/177C TenCate's lowest dielectric resin.
365F/185C or 120 min at 350F/177C
EX-1505 Cyanate Ester 682F/361C Optional post cure of 60 High temperature prepreg system
274F/134C or 180 min at 250F/121C Optimal mechanicals, low microcracking, high radiation resistance and low
EX-1515 Cyanate Ester 360F/182C Optional post cure of 2 hrs at moisture absorption. High level of cure at 250F/121C. High Tg from post
with post cure 350F/177C for final Tg cure at 350F/177C.
Very low moisture absorption, toughened

EX-1522 Epoxy 396F/202C 120 minutes at 350F/177C
Excellent mechanical properties
15-20 minute cure at EX-1531A is focused for high production rate hardware. It features gel times
EX-1531A Epoxy 266F/130C 250F/121C and flow characteristics similar to 250F/121C cure epoxies.
240 minutes at 200F/93C or;
EX-1548 Epoxy 262F/128C 30 minutes at 235F/113C or; EX-1548 is a quick cure epoxy with extreme toughness
RS-3 Good balance of toughness and high temperature performance with good
390F/199C or 120 minutes at 350F/177C modulus retention after radiation exposure
& Cyanate Ester 490F/254C Optional post cure of 60
Features RS-3C a controlled flow version for vacuum bag/oven cure
RS-3C with post cure minutes at 450F/232C
RS-3M, very low flow autoclave version
120 minutes at 400F/204C, RS-8HT provides excellent elevated temperature properties with good
RS-8HT BMI 590F/310C post cure of 360 minutes at toughness and moisture resistance
482F/250C Also available as an RTM resin

Product Cure Temp/
Name Cure Time
RS-9D Cyanate Ester 626F/330C Optional post cure of 240 Very high temperature properties. Controlled flow with long out time.

A moderate prepreg with low cure shrinkage, ability to cure at 265F/129C,
RS-12B Cyanate Ester 322F/161C Optional post cure of 95
low moisture absorption, excellent modulus retention after radiation

Modified Very low moisture absorption with balanced mechanical toughness and
RS-17B 335F/168C Optional post cure of 120
modulus
Epoxy minutes at 325F/163C
with post cure
Epoxy with excellent properties and lower costs than cyanatee sters, and low
RS-36 Epoxy 379F/193C 90 minutes at 350F/177C
moisture absorption
Toughened epoxy with good fiber property translation
60-120 minutes at
TC210 Epoxy 262F/128C 250F/121C
Ideal for sporting goods
Performs well in roll wrapping applications
60 minutes at 190F/88C, TC250 is TenCates latest 250F/121C service prepreg, now in NCAMP
284F/140C or followed by 120 minutes qualification. It is designed for vacuum bag cure or autocalve cure.
TC250 Epoxy 374F/190C at 265F/130C. Optional Good surfacing qualities
with post cure post cure of 60 minutes at Good toughness
350F/177C for higher Tg Self adhesive to core capability
293F/145C or 360 minutes at 275F/135C Designed for very low voids <0.5% in thick parts with out of autoclave
TC275 vacuum cures.
NEW minutes at 350F/177C
with post cure May be cured at 275F/135C or 300F/350C (150F/177C)
293F/145C or 360 minutes at 275F/135C Designed for a very low voids <0.5% in thick parts with out of autoclave
TC275-1 vacuum cures.
NEW minutes at 350F/177C
with post cure May be cured at 275F/135C or 300F/350C (150F/177C)

Product Cure Temp/
Name Cure Time
TC350 is a 350F/177C service prepreg.
It is a toughened high temperature prepreg
RS-17B
Epoxy 397F/203C 120 minutes at 350F/177C Low moisture absorption
TC350
TC350 is TenCates latest 350F/177C service out-of-autoclaveprepreg. It is
a toughened high temperature prepreg
TC350-1 Low moisture absorption
Epoxy 397F/203C 120 minutes at 350F/177C
NEW
234F/112C or 3 hours at 250F/121C Resin is low in moisture sensitivity
TC410 Passes and exceeds space requirements for outgassing
Cyanate Ester 358F/181C Optional post cure at
NEW 350F/177C Low CTE and CME
with post cure
Extremely low moisture absorption. Resin is asymptotic after 200 days with
less than 0.35% moisture absorption in a 75% RH environment.
350F/177C or 3 hours at 350F/177C. Very high temperature service
TC420
Cyanate Ester 610F/321C Optional post cure at Good resistance to microcracking
NEW 500F/260C
with post cure Out of autoclave processible
TenCates newest low FST prepreg for interior ducts, meets 12 second
TC550 Epoxy 246F/119C 75 minutes at 280F/138C
vertical burn
TC800 BMI+ 6 hours at 350F/177C,

BMI 471F/244C followed by 2 hours post cure Out-of-autoclave processible
NEW at 450F/230C
Various
RS-51
High Temperature 752F/400C N/A Extremely high service temperature resins
AFR PE-4
Resins
TenCate Cetex RTL - Reinforced Thermoplastic Laminate

Prepregs - Thermoplastic
Product Cure Temp/
Name Cure Time
This is a PEI based resin either on glass or carbon exhibitsh high temperature
capability and features:
TenCate Cetex Polyethermide Good impact toughness
TC1000 (PEI) Low moisture absorption of 1.25%
Low outgassing
Ideal for interior applications ranging from floor panels, to seat plynths, to
luggage bins.
Polyamide Good toughness, low cost for industrial applications
TenCate Cetex TC900 107F/42C N/A
PA 11 Good solvent resistance
TenCate Cetex 1100 either on glass or carbon exhibits moderate
temperature capability and features:
Polyphenylene Low flammability
TenCate Cetex
Sulfide 194F/90C Process temp - 625F/330C Low moisture absorption of 0.02%
TC1100
(PPS) Ideal for leading edges, structural aircraft parts including interior
beams and floor panels
TenCate Cetex TC1100 represents thermoplastic unitapes either glass,
carbon or aramid with PPS resin
TenCate Cetex TC925 is a lower cost thermoplastic for value oriented
TenCate Cetex TC925 Polycarbonate (PC) 307F/153C Process temp - 437F/225C
interior applications
TenCate Cetex Polyetheretherketone TenCate Cetex TC1200 represents thermoplastic unitapes either glass,
carbon or aramid with PEEK resin
TC1200 PEEK (PEEK)
TenCate Cetex System3 represents a thermoplastic honeycomb core
TenCate Cetex Polyetherimide stiffened panel using:
N/A Mold temp - 300F/150C
TenCate Cetex PEI thermoplastic skins
System3 (PEI)
PEI thermoplastic honeycomb core with a thermoplastic iflm adhesive
Film Adhesives
180 minutes at 180F/82C or
BF508 is a toughened 180F/82C to 200F/93C service temperature resin
60 minutes at 200F/93C, or film adhesive
BF508 Epoxy 186F/86C
15-20 minutes at Available in both supported and unsupported form
250F/121C
BF522 is a toughened epoxy derived from TenCate's EX-1522 and EX-1549
BF522 Epoxy 365F/185C 120 minutes at 350F/177C
matrix resins. Features low dielectric and low moisture absorptions.
240 minutes at 180F/82C or

BF548 is a quick cure resin film adhesive, with high toughness and strength
BF548 Epoxy 262F/128C 30 minutes at 235F/113C,
BF548 is a toughened quick cure resin film adhesive.
or 15 minutes at 250F/121C

Film Adhesives
Features low cure shrinkage
EX-1516 Cyanate Ester 250F/121C 300 minutes at 250F/121C
Low outgassing, good resistance to microcracking and resistance to
environmental and radiation exposure.
60-90 minutes at Compatible resin film adhesive with:
405F/207C 350F/175C Optional post Low cure shrinkage
EX-1543 Cyanate Ester cure of 120 minutes at
with post cure Low moisture absorption
400F/204C Low outgassing and resistance to cyclic microcracking
Good balance of toughness and mechanical strength
RS-4A Cyanate Ester 397F/203C 120 minutes at 350F/177C
Low moisture absorption, low microcracking, reticulatable for lightweight
core bonding
30 minutes at 150F/66C, or Good for cure skin bonding
RS-15H Epoxy N/A
plus 12 hours at 176F/80C Low temperature cure capable
RS-53 Cyanate Ester 600F/300C Optional post cure at High temperature cyanate for missile and aircraft structure.
with post cure 600F/315C
TC205 Epoxy 275F/135C 120 minutes at 265F/130C. Compatible toughened resin film for TC250
TC235F
Epoxy 246F/119C 60 minutes at 250F/121C Vacuum cure composite surfacing film
NEW
Space structures
TC4015
Cyanate Ester 350F/177C 120 minutes at 350F/177C Ablative bonding
NEW
High temperature structures
RTM Resins
Toughened resin system with very low 150 cps viscosity at 77F/25C
Good mechanical properties and thermal properties
EX-1510 Cyanate Ester 447F/230C Optional post cure of 120
24 hr pot life
Toughened resin system, two part system. Full properties with 350F/177C
EX-1545 Cyanate Ester 345F/173C 90 minutes at 350F/177C
cure. Low viscosity of 140 cps at 110F/43C
120 minutes at 275F/135C Low cure temperature
RS-16 Cyanate Ester 332F/167C followed by 120 minutes at
300F/150C Two part system
RS-50 Epoxy 397F/203C 120 minutes at 350F/177C Toughened epoxy resin for structural applications
Paste Adhesives
Two part paste adhesive, good mechanical performance
EX-1502-1 Cyanate Ester 260F/127C 300 minutes at 250F/121C
Ideal for cryogenic and space applications
EX-1537 Cyanate Ester 405F/207C 120 minutes at 350F/177C Thixotropic two part paste adhesive
EX-1537-1 Cyanate Ester 405F/207C 120 minutes at 350F/177C Low viscosity unfilled version of EX-1537

Syntactics
Product Cure Temp/
Name Cure Time
One part syntactic paste available in four different densities: 11, 13,
17.5 and 24 pcf
EX-1541 Cyanate Ester 350F/177C 90-120 minutes at 350F/177C
Ideal to be used as a foam core
Low outgassing
120 minutes at 400F/204C and 360
SF-4 BMI 563F/295C minutes at 452F/250C
Compatible with RS-8HT and other BMI systems
120 minutes at 350F/177C Optional post

SF-5 Cyanate Ester 349F/176C cure of 120 minutes at 450F/232C
Syntactic film compatible with cyanate ester prepregs
Cyanate ester syntactic foam

TCF4001 Cyanate Ester 120 minutes at 350F/177C Optional post
350F/177C cure of 60-90 minutes at 450F/232C Packed or injected into tooling cavities and can also be extruded with
NEW (Syntactic Foam)
the proper tooling
Core splice adhesive
TCF4050 Cyanate Ester 120 minutes at 350F/177C Optional post
350F/177C cure of 60-90 minutes at 450F/232C
Tensile strength up to 500F/260C
NEW (Core Splice)
Compatible with TC420 and EX1505 prepreg resin systems
Bulk Molding Compounds
MS-1A Epoxy 327F/164C 280F/138C High modulus epoxy
MS-1H Epoxy 375F/191C 280F/138C Fast cure intermediate epoxy
MS-4A Epoxy 327F/164C 280F/138C Standard modulus epoxy
MS-4H Epoxy 375F/191C 280F/138C Fast cure standard modulus epoxy
MS-4J Epoxy 327F/164C 280F/138C Fire retardent standard modulus epoxy
TenCate Cetex
PPS Thermoplastic bulk molding compound
MC1100 PPS
TenCate Cetex
PEEK Thermoplastic bulk molding compound
MC1200 PEEK
Ancillary Materials
Low FST
PEI
PEI N/A N/A Available in several densities from 3-9 pcf
Thermoplastic Core
Thermoplastic Lightweight
Various N/A Melt temp - 230F/110C
Adhesive Low moisture absorption

Performance Thermoplastic Composites
Nylon 6 PA6 392F/200C 392F/200C* Ideal for automotive application solvent
Nylon 11 PA11 122F/50C 113-122F/45-50C* Easy low temperture processing
Polycarbanate Good surface application

PC/ABS N/A N/A
ABS UL fire retardent
PET PET 509F/265C 392F/200C* Good impact resistant
HDPE Polyethylene 410F/210C 253F/123C* Oil & gas applications for pipe wrapping
PP Polypropylene 158F/70C 318F/159C* Use in high impact applications like truck bodies
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Advanced composites

Material Selector Guide

Protective Fabrics Geosynthetics

Radomes Electrically pure prepregs for military

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TenCate profile 4-7

Space & satellite 12 - 15

Design & part services 22

Bulk molding compounds 23

Product listing 29-35

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in Morgan Hill. Our success is in our people. The majority of our

TenCate has a long history of contributions in the aerospace

Our mission is to be the most responsive, technology driven,

Our focus on solutions and material systems has proven

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TenCate maintains three aerospace qualified manufacturing

Nijverdal manufacturing includes the capacity to provide

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Bulk Molding Compounds and Special Resin Technology

TenCate out of autoclave epoxy prepregs are used in

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Thermoplastic and Epoxy Prepregs

TenCate has the most flight experience with out of autoclave

We are participants on leading edge aircraft and have

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240 minutes at 200F/93C, or

RS-8HT provides excellent elevated temperature Fracture Toughness

TC250 is a 250F/121C service prepreg.

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TC350 is a 350F/177C service prepreg. It is a

TC800 BMI+ 6 hours at 350F/177C,

Thermoplastic Fabrics & Unitapes

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TenCate Cetex 1100 either on glass or carbon exhib-

30-60 minutes at 190F/88C,

TC235F Excellent surfacing under

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High reliability strucural materials

TenCate materials are widely used on satellite and space

The rigors of space require that prepregs and related

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Outgassing Data & CTE:

Good balance of toughness and high temperature

390F/199C or 120 minutes at 380F/193C

Outgassing Data & CTE

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Low stress free cure temperature capable

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Cyanate 120 minutes at 350F/177C

Cyanate 120 minutes at 275F/135C Low cure temperature

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TenCate materials have been used for over twenty years on a

Radomes are designed for transmission efficiency. TenCate

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Very low moisture absorption, toughened Resin Properties

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Low stress free cure temperature capable

350F/177C or 3 hours at 350F/177C Very high temperature service

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Low tack version, with low cure shrinkage

Cyanate One part syntactic paste available in five different