ADVANCED COMPOSITES PERFORMANCE COMPOSITES COMPOSITES SELECTOR GUIDE

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1 ADVANCED COMPOSITES PERFORMANCE COMPOSITES COMPOSITES SELECTOR GUIDE AIRCRAFT SPACE / SATELLITE INDUSTRIAL LIQUID RESINS THERMOPLASTIC THERMOSET BULK MOULDING RADOMES DESIGN & PARTS ADHESIVES SYNTACTICS INTERIORS HIGH TEMPERATURE TOOLING

2 2 TenCate Advanced Composites participates in applications ranging from satellites and aircraft, to energy and transportation. The next time you have a need to reduce weight, improve strength or cut cycle time, call TenCate. Our technical support, customer service, and products are second to none! Out of Autoclave Prepregs Thermoplastic Prepregs Fire Retardant Interior Materials Low Dielectric Radome Materials High Temperature Materials Compression Molded Parts Tooling Prepregs Interactive Materials Selection Guide is available on our website or as an app for your tablet, computer or smartphone. Visit our website for more info:

3 3 Table of Contents TenCate Profile Aerostructures Space/Satellite/Launch Vehicles Radomes Interiors Composite Tooling Compression-Molded Design & Part Services Bulk Molding Compounds High Temperature Core Materials/Services Performance Composites (Industrial Composites) New s Listing Photos courtesy of Airbus, Boeing, Cirrus, General Atomics, Gulfstream, U.S. Military, NASA and of the respective companies. 2016, All data given is based on representative samples of the materials in question. Since the method and circumstances under which these materials are processed and tested are key to their performance, and TenCate Advanced Composites has no assurance of how its customers will use the material, the corporation cannot guarantee these properties. TenCate AmberTool, and all other related characters, logos and trade names are claims and/or registered trademarks of Royal TenCate and/or its subsidiaries. Use of trademarks, trade names and other IP rights of Royal TenCate without the express written approval of TenCate is strictly prohibited. 3M Fortified Resin Technology & 3M Fortified Tooling is a trademark of 3M Company. Nomex is a registered trademark of E.I du Pont de Nemours and Company.

4 4 TenCate Advanced Composites Company Profile Royal TenCate is a leading developer and producer of specialty materials ranging from ballistic armor protection, advanced composites and protective fabrics to synthetic turf and geosynthetics. Royal TenCate, a company with a rich 300+ year history, employs over 4,300 personnel in 29 countries and has annual sales in excess of $1.1 billion. All TenCate groups focus on delivering innovation and value via materials technology. TenCate Advanced Composites (TCAC) operates four prepreg facilities in North America and two in Europe. Our aerospace quality systems are compliant with ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100:2009 Rev. C. TenCate is a leading supplier of high performance prepregs to the following segments: Commercial & military aircraft Satellite and space structure Medical UAV programs General aviation and helicopters Orthotics Aircraft interiors Compression molded parts Transportation Missile applications Industrial applications Energy Radomes Composite tooling Electronics TenCate's comprehensive composite product line includes: Thermoset-resin based prepregs using epoxy, BMI, cyanate ester and high temperature polyimides Thermoplastic-resin based prepregs in fabric, unitape and laminate forms with a variety of resins "Out-of-autoclave" capable thermoset prepregs for aircraft and launch structure Chopped fiber bulk molding compounds with both thermoset and thermoplastic resins Compression molding tool design and full-scale part fabrication capabilities Resin films, syntactic pastes/films, paste adhesives, surfacing films and RTM resins Tooling prepregs in both epoxy and high temperature BMI form TenCate prepregs are used on almost every satellite program in the Western world. Applications include solar arrays, antennas and dimensionally stable structures. TenCate s epoxy prepregs are used on leading edge UAV programs for wing, fuselage, radome and control surfaces. In aircraft, TenCate prepregs are used in applications ranging from radomes and interiors, to structural components. TenCate out of autoclave epoxy prepregs are used in general aviation for primary and secondary structure. Prepreg Technology TenCate's expertise and experience with thermoset and thermoplastic prepregs is unmatched in the industry. Our thermoset product lines are based upon cyanate esters, BMI s, polyimides and epoxy resins serving high-end aerospace and industrial applications. TenCate utilizes precision film prepregging for the manufacture of thermoset prepregs with tightly controlled resin content. As the aerospace industry shifts to highly automated tape laying (ATL) and fiber placement (AFP), resin content and fiber areal weight control become critical in enabling these advanced manufacturing processes. In addition, TenCate also has invested in internal thermoset and thermoplastic slitting capabilities for ATL applications. Recent Investments Over the last five years, investments have been made in North America and Europe to add thermoplastic and thermoset capacity and capabilities. We now have the world's largest portfolio of thermoplastic prepregs for the the aerospace and industrial industries with leading thermoset technology in composite materials for radomes, satellites, tooling, out of autoclave and the aircraft interiors market. TenCate has thermoset and thermoplastic prepreg facilities in both Europe and North America to support each region. No application is too big or small for TenCate to support. In addition to being able to provide customers with a full palette of materials, TenCate also has the unique capability through CCS Composites to design, fabricate and fully manufacture compression molded parts. CCS Composites design and fabrication experience is second to none. From thermosets to high volume thermoplastics, CCS Composites can enable breakthrough applications which save cost and weight over traditional metal or composite solutions.

5 5 Interactive Materials Selection Guide is available on our website or as an app for your tablet, computer or smartphone. Website: provides our customers with easy access to product data, technical papers, and literature. Alternatively, download the TenCate Selector Guide App. Manufacturing: Full computer-controlled process parameters and feedback. Precision filming and prepregging capability. Separate carbon-free area with positive ventilation for glass, quartz and electronic products. Internal slitting and traverse winding for ATL/AFP applications.

6 6 Thermoplastic and Thermoset Composites Aerostructures The range of advanced thermoplastic composite materials is widely used for structural and semi structural aerospace components such as wing leading edges, launch vehicle fairings, keel beams, fuselage clips and ribs. TenCate materials are durable, strong and light weight, and are qualified to major aircraft manufacturers specifications. TenCate has the most flight experience with "out of autoclave" thermoset prepregs. TenCate s "out of autoclave" epoxy prepregs are used to manufacture composite fuselages, wings and control surfaces. TenCate s precision filming capability and resin chemistry allows cost effective "out of autoclave" vacuum bag processing to improve part throughput and productivity. TenCate s prepregs are used in general aviation, commercial and military aircraft, and helicopter construction. TenCate has materials on current and next generation composite aircraft. Materials Selection Guide: Aerostructures Prepregs BT250E-1 Epoxy 257 F/125 C 60 minutes at 250 F/121 C BT250E-6 Epoxy 268 F/131 C 120 minutes at 260 F/127 C EX-1522 Epoxy 356 F/180 C BT250E-1 is a good moderate service temperature prepreg Self adhesive to core Good toughness MIL-R-9300 qualified High modulus resin system for rotor blade usage Out-of-autoclave processible FAA conformed database Low moisture absorption, toughened Excellent mechanical properties Key Resin Characteristics 30 days work life at 77 F/25 C Out of autoclave processible 30 days work life at 77 F/25 C 14 days tack life at 77 F/25 C RS-8HT BMI 545 F/285 C 120 minutes at 400 F/204 C, post cure of 360 minutes at 482 F/250 C Materials RS-51 Selection Guide: Aircraft AFRPE-4 TC250 TC275-1 RS-8HT provides excellent elevated temperature properties with good toughness and moisture resistance Also available as an RTM resin Fracture Toughness G1c 1.2 in - lb/in 2 Polyimide 734 C/390 C Contact TenCate for details. Extremely high service temperature 10 days out life at 77 F/25 C Epoxy Epoxy 285 F/140 C or 356 F/180 C 327 F/164 C or 362 F/183 C with 350 F/177 C post cure 60 minutes at 190 F/88 C, followed by 120 minutes at 265 F/130 C. Optional post cure of 60 minutes at 350 F/177 C for higher 360 minutes at 275 F/135 C Optional post cure of 120 minutes at 350 F/177 C TC250 is a 250 F/121 C service prepreg. It is designed for vacuum bag cure or autoclave Good surfacing qualities Good toughness Self adhesive to core capability Postcurable Designed for very low voids <0.5% in thick parts with out-of-autoclave vacuum cures May be cured at 275 F/135 C or 350 F/177 C 45 days tack life Hot/wet 257 F/125 C Very low moisture uptake High hot/wet retention Longer tack life & outtime for larger parts TC350-1 Epoxy 376 F/191 C TC350-1 is TenCate's latest 350 F/177 C service out-of-autoclave prepreg. It is a toughened high temperature prepreg system Low moisture absorption Good hot/wet performance 21 days tack life, 45 days tool life Hot/wet 320 F/160 C TC F/177 C or 658 F/348 C 3 hours at 350 F/177 C Optional post cure of 500 F/260 C for higher TenCate's highest temperature cyanate ester Processes like an epoxy, yet yields a and performance of a BMI Excellent thermal stability for use on heat shields and ablatives 14 days tack life 75 F/24 C

7 7 Thermoplastic Fabrics & Unitapes* TenCate Cetex TC925 FST TenCate Cetex TC1000 Premium TenCate Cetex TC1000 Design TenCate Cetex TC1100 TenCate Cetex TC1200 TenCate Cetex TC1220 TenCate Cetex TC1320 Film Adhesives TC235-1SF Polycarbonate (PC) Polyetherimide (PEI) Polyetherimide (PEI) Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) Epoxy Surfacing Film Cetex RTL - Reinforced Thermoplastic Laminate 307 F/153 C 419 F/215 C 419 F/215 C 194 F/90 C 290 F/143 C Process temp F/225 C Process temp F/315 C Process temp F/315 C Process temp F/330 C Process temp F/385 C * Thermoplastic composites do not cure, instead we show the processing temperature used to form parts. Value oriented solution Good FST performance (OSU < 25/25) Translucent laminate with good chemical resistance Ideal for flooring, seating, and small parts Qualified and certified to OEM specifications Excellent FST performance (OSU < 15/15) Industry leading mechanical performance Good solvent resistance Ideal for interior applications ranging from floor panels, to seat plynths to luggage bins RTL for customer design programs Excellent FST performance (OSU < 15/15) Range of colours and textures available Significant weight reduction in metal replacement programs Offered on either glass or carbon Moderate temperature capability and features: - High impact resistance - Low flammability - Low moisture absorption of 0.02% Ideal for leading edges, structural aircraft parts including interior beams and floor panels Thermoplastic unitapes and fabrics Outstanding solvent resistance Low flammability Key Resin Characteristics 290 F/143 C Process temp F/385 C 50 ksi CAI thermoplastic PEEK unitapes 320 F/160 C 246 F/119 C Process temp F/371 C 60 minutes at 250 F/121 C Outstanding chemical resistance Designed for structural applications Slightly lower processing temperature compared to PEEK Vacuum cure epoxy composite surfacing film Available with lightning strike foils Excellent surfacing under low cure pressure TC263 Epoxy 230 F/110 C 120 minutes at 250 F/121 C Toughened film adhesive 21 days tack life TC310 Epoxy 315 F/157 C Toughened composite bonding film adhesive 21 days tack life TC4015 Syntactics 350 F/177 C or 610 F/321 C EM-3 Epoxy N/A 60 minutes at 250 F/121 C TenCate Amspand ES72A-2 Epoxy 237 F/114 C (DSC) SF-4 BMI 563 F/295 C TCF F/177 C 60 minutes at 257 F/125 C 120 minutes at 400 F/204 C and 360 minutes at 452 F/250 C Optional post cure of minutes at 450 F/232 C TCF4035 Epoxy 284 F/140 C 180 minutes at 265 F/130 C TCF4045 Ablative structure Space structure High temp structure High expansion 250 F/121 C curing syntactic film Expansion of up to 8-10x Expanding syntactic core Ideal for core splicing or core fill and edge close out applications Density of 6-25 pcf ( g/cc) Compatible with RS-8HT and other BMI systems Cyanate ester syntactic paste Density of 24 pcf (0.38 g/cc) Good high temperature properties Low density, low dielectric core fill Density of 40 pcf (0.64 g/cc) May be post cured for higher 14 days at 77 F/25 C 40 pcf (0.64 g/cc) unexpanded density 30 days out life at 68 F/20 C Low density syntactic film 39 pcf (0.62 g/cc) 14 days out life at 77 F/25 C 30 days out life at 77 F/25 C Epoxy 356 F/180 C 180 minutes at 355 F/179 C Excellent low dielectric syntactic film 35.5 pcf density (0.56 g/cc) TCF F/177 C RTM Resins EX F/193 C or 447 F/230 C Optional post cure of minutes at 450 F/232 C Optional post cure of 120 minutes at 480 F/249 C Density of pcf ( g/cc) Expanding syntactic film (core splice) High temperature capability Compatible with TC420 prepreg systems Toughened resin system, low 150 cps viscosity at 77 F/25 C Low moisture absorption Good mechanical properties, good high temp performance RS-50 Epoxy 397 F/203 C Toughened epoxy resin for structural applications 7 days out life at 77 F/25 C 4 hours pot life at 77 F/25 C 30 minutes set time at 350 F/177 C

8 8 High-Reliability Structural Materials Space/Satellite/Launch Vehicles TenCate materials are widely used on satellites and space structure 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. Satellites and space exploration require materials that can withstand the rigors of space with the ability to resist microcracking and outgassing while enduring radiation exposure and extreme temperature cycling. Launch vehicles require materials which provide high strength and light weight, but which can be processed under vacuum only pressure while achieving low voids. Satellite composite structure must endure extremely harsh environments and thermal cycling. TenCate s technology in lowoutgassing, dimensionally-stable, low moisture prepregs allow the highest performance with unmatched reliability. On satellites, ultra high modulus fibers are utilized for bus structure, solar arrays, reflectors and trusses to create lightweight stable structure. On launch and re-entry vehicles, TenCate materials are used in heatshields, barrel assemblies, fairings and rovers. Materials Selection Guide: Space/Satellite/Launch Vehicles Prepregs BTCy-1A 365 F/185 C or 405 F/207 C Optional post cure of 60 minutes at 400 F/204 C Higher toughness version of BTCy-1 Very low void content even with low pressure cures Key Resin Characteristics CTE Data: 43 ppm/ F (77 ppm/ C) Moisture Absorption 1% at saturation EX F/121 C or 345 F/174 C 180 minutes at 250 F/121 C Optional post cure of 2 hrs at 350 F/177 C for final Optimal mechanicals, low microcracking, high radiation resistance and low moisture absorption High level of cure at 250 F/121 C High from post cure at 350 F/177 C Outgassing Data & CTE: TML: 0.179%, VCM: 0.007% CTE Data: 34 ppm/ F (61 ppm/ C) EX-1522 Epoxy 356 F/180 C Low moisture absorption Toughened Excellent mechanical properties. Outgassing Data: TML: 0.28%, CVCM: 0.01% WVR: 0.16% RS-3 & RS-3C 375 F/191 C or 490 F/254 C Optional post cure of 60 minutes at 450 F/232 C Good balance of toughness and high temperature performance with good modulus retention after radiation exposure Features RS-3C, a controlled flow version for vacuum bag/oven cure, and RS-3M, a very low flow autoclave version Outgassing Data & CTE TML: 0.22%, CVCM: 0.01% CTE: 24 ppm/ F (43 ppm/ C) RS-17B Epoxy 381 F/194 C 300 minutes at 275 F/135 C or 90 minutes at 350 F/177 C Low moisture system 4 weeks out life and 14 days tack life Outgassing Data TML: 0.14%, CVCM 0.02% WVR: 0.34% RS-36 Epoxy 358 F/181 C 90 minutes at 350 F/177 C Epoxy with excellent properties and lower cost than cyanate esters, and low moisture absorption. Outgassing Data TML: 0.63%, CVCM 0.01% TML: Total Mass Loss, CVCM: Collected Volatile Condensible Materials, CTE: Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, WVR: Water Vapor Regained, CME: Coefficient of Moisture Expansion

9 9 Prepregs Key Resin Characteristics RS-8HT BMI 545 F/285 C 120 minutes at 400 F/204 C, post cure at 360 minutes at 482 F/250 C RS-8HT provides excellent elevated temperature properties with good toughness and moisture resistance Also available as an RTM resin 14 days tack life 30 days outlife TC250 Epoxy 285 F/140 C or 356 F/180 C 60 minutes at 190 F/88 C, followed by 120 minutes at 265 F/130 C. Optional post cure of 60 minutes at 350 F/177 C for higher Designed for vacuum bag cure or autoclave Good surfacing qualities Good toughness Self adhesive to core capability Postcurable Ideal for launch structure or cryotank applications 45 days tack life Hot/wet 257 F/125 C TC275-1 Epoxy 327 F/164 C or 362 F/183 C with 350 F/177 C post cure 360 minutes at 275 F/135 C Optional post cure of 120 minutes at 350 F/177 C Designed for very low voids <0.5% in thick parts with out-of-autoclave vacuum cures May be cured at 275 F/135 C or 350 F/177 C Ideal for launch vehicle structure Very low moisture uptake High hot/wet retention TC350-1 Epoxy 376 F/191 C TC350-1 is TenCate's latest 350 F/177 C service out-of-autoclave prepreg. It is a toughened high temperature prepreg system Low moisture absorption Good hot/wet performance 21 days tack life, 45 days tool life Hot/wet 320 F/160 C TC F/112 C or 358 F/181 C 3 hours at 250 F/121 C Optional post cure at 350 F/177 C Low stress free cure temperature capable Passes and exceeds space requirements for outgassing Low CTE and CME Extremely low moisture absorption. Resin is asymptotic after 200 days with less than 0.35% moisture absorption in a 75% RH environment. Outgassing Data TML: 0.29%, CVCM 0.01% WVR: 0.17% TC420 Film Adhesives 350 F/177 C or 658 F/348 C 3 hours at 350 F/177 C Optional post cure at 500 F/260 C EX F/126 C 300 minutes at 250 F/121 C Very high temperature service Good resistance to microcracking Out-of-autoclave processible Toughened cyanate ester with low cure temperature Features low cure shrinkage Low outgassing, good resistance to microcracking and resistance to environmental and radiation exposure Ultra high temperature performance used in heat shields and ablatives CTE: 56 ppm/ F (100 ppm/ C) EX F/207 C 120 minutes at 350 F/175 C Optional post cure of 120 minutes at 400 F/204 C Cyanate ester resin film adhesive with: Low cure shrinkage Low moisture absorption Low outgassing and resistance to cyclic microcracking CTE: 43 ppm/ F (77 ppm/ C) RS-4A 397 F/203 C Low tack version, with low cure shrinkage Good balance of toughness and mechanical strength Low moisture absorption, low microcracking, reticulatable for lightweight core bonding See data sheet for properties. RS-15H Epoxy 211 F/99 C 360 minutes at 200 F/93 C Low temperature curing film adhesive Up to 30 days outlife at 77 F/25 C TC263 TC310 Epoxy 230 F/110 C 120 minutes at 250 F/121 C Toughened film adhesive 21 days tack life Epoxy 315 F/157 C Toughened composite bonding film adhesive 21 days tack life TC4015 Syntactics 350 F/177 C or 610 F/321 C with post cure EM-3 Epoxy N/A 60 minutes at 250 F/121 C Ablative structure Space structure High temp structure High expansion 250 F/121 C curing syntactic film Expansion of up to 8-10x 14 days at 77 F/25 C 40 pcf (0.64 g/cc) unexpanded density EM-5A 400 F/204 C Expanding syntactic film/core splice Expansion ratio of up to 4x Density of 50 pcf, nom. (0.80 g/cc) 50 pcf (0.80 g/cc) uncured density EX F/177 C One part syntactic paste available in three different densities: 11, 13 and 17.5 pcf Ideal for use as a foam core. Low outgassing See datasheet for properties.

10 10 Syntactics Key Resin Characteristics SF-4 BMI 563 F/295 C 120 minutes at 400 F/204 C and 360 minutes at 452 F/250 C Compatible with RS-8HT and other BMI systems Low density syntactic film 39 pcf (0.62 g/cc) SF F/254 C Optional post cure of 120 minutes at 450 F/232 C Syntactic film compatible with cyanate ester prepregs 38 pcf density (0.6 g/cc) TCF F/177 C Optional post cure of minutes at 450 F/232 C Cyanate ester syntactic paste Density of 24 pcf (0.38 g/cc) 14 days out life at 77 F/25 C TCF4035 Epoxy 284 F/140 C 180 minutes at 265 F/130 C Good high temperature properties Low density, low dielectric core fill Density of 40 pcf (0.64 g/cc) May be post cured for higher 30 days at 77 F/25 C TCF4045 Epoxy 356 F/180 C 180 minutes at 355 F/179 C Excellent low dielectric syntactic film Density 35.5 pcf (0.56 g/cc) 14 days out life at 77 F/25 C TCF F/177 C Optional post cure of minutes at 450 F/232 C Expanding syntactic film (core splice) High temperature capability Compatible with TC420 prepreg systems 7 days out life at 77 F/25 C RTM Resins EX F/193 C or 447 F/230 C Optional post cure of 120 minutes at 480 F/249 C Toughened resin system with very low 150 cps viscosity at 77 F/25 C Good mechanical properties and thermal properties Low moisture absorption 4 hr pot life Outgassing Data TML: 0.82%, CVCM: 0.01%, WVR: 0.64% Moisture Absorption 1.4% at saturation EX F/173 C RS F/167 C or 448 F/231 C 90 minutes at 350 F/177 C Optional post cure at 400 F/204 C 120 minutes at 275 F/135 C followed by 120 minutes at 300 F/150 C Toughened resin system, two part system Full properties with 350 F/177 C cure Low viscosity of 140 cps at 110 F/43 C Low cure temperature of 275 F/135 C Two part resin system Moisture Absorption 0.85% after 24 hr water boil Minimum Viscosity 30 cps at 220 F/105 C RS-50 Epoxy 397 F/203 C Toughened epoxy resin for structural applications 30 minutes set time at 350 F/177 C

11 11 Competitive-Edge Components Radomes 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. Low Dielectric Materials TenCate low dielectric epoxies and cyanate ester prepregs are used in commercial and military aircraft, as well as defense and ship radar structure. Radomes are designed for transmission efficiency. TenCate materials possess low dielectric constants and low moisture absorption, allowing increased efficiency from the antenna. In addition, TenCate radome materials exhibit low loss tangents offering very low resistance to electrical energy. Materials Selection Guide: Radomes Prepregs BT250E-1 Epoxy 257 F/125 C 60 minutes at 250 F/121 C BTCy-1 BTCy-1A 374 F/190 C or 461 F/238 C 365 F/185 C or 405 F/207 C 90 minutes at 350 F/177 C Optional post cure of 120 minutes at 450 F/232 C Optional post cure of 60 minutes at 400 F/204 C BTCy F/191 C 90 minutes at 350 F/177 C EX F/121 C or 345 F/174 C 180 minutes at 250 F/121 C Optional post cure 2 hrs at 350 F/177 C for final BT250E-1 is a good moderate service temperature prepreg Self adhesive to core Good toughness MIL-R-9300 qualified Excellent structural properties with low moisture absorption and good resistance to galvanic corrosion Higher toughness version of BTCy-1 Very low void content even with low pressure cures GHz data available TenCate's lowest dielectric resin Ideal for high energy radomes GHz data available Optimal mechanicals, low microcracking, high radiation resistance and low moisture absorption High level of cure at 250 F/121 C High from post cure at 350 F/177 C Key Resin Characteristics Fiberglass Laminate Dielectric Constant 4.52 at 10 GHz Loss Tangent at 10 GHz Quartz Laminate Dielectric Constant 3.19 at 1.0 Mhz, 3.20 at 10 Ghz Loss Tangent at 1.0 Mhz, at 10.0 Ghz Neat Resin Properties Dielectric Constant at 10 GHz Loss Tangent 10 GHz Neat Resin Properties Dielectric Constant 2.70 at 10 GHz Loss Tangent at 10 GHz Quartz Laminate Dielectric Constant 3.17 at 10 GHz Loss Tangent at 10 GHz Neat Resin Properties Dielectric Constant 2.8 at 10 GHz Loss Tangent at 10 GHz EX-1522 Epoxy 356 F/180 C RS-3 & RS-3C 375 F/191 C or 490 F/254 C RS-8HT BMI 545 F/285 C TC250 Epoxy 285 F/140 C or 356 F/180 C Optional post cure of 60 minutes at 450 F/232 C 120 minutes at 400 F/204 C, post cure at 360 minutes at 482 F/250 C 60 minutes at 190 F/88 C, followed by 120 minutes at 265 F/130 C. Optional post cure of 60 minutes at 350 F/177 C for higher Low moisture absorption Toughened Excellent mechanical properties GHz data available Good balance of toughness and high temperature performance with good modulus retention after radiation exposure RS-3C is a controlled flow version for vacuum bag/oven cure, and RS-3M is a very low flow autoclave version RS-8HT provides excellent elevated temperature properties with good toughness and moisture resistance Also available as an RTM resin TC250 is a 250 F/121 C service prepreg. It is designed for vacuum bag cure or autoclave Good surfacing qualities Good toughness Self adhesive to core capability Postcurable GHz data available Neat Resin Properties Dielectric Constant 2.8 GHz at 10 GHz Loss Tangent at 10 GHz Neat Resin Properties Dielectric Constant 2.67 at 10 GHz Loss Tangent at 10 GHz Quartz Laminate Dielectric Constant 3.19 at 10 GHz Loss Tangent at 10 GHz Quartz Laminate Dielectric Constant 3.49 at 10 GHz Loss Tangent at 10 GHz Quartz Laminate Dielectric Constant 3.47 at 10 GHz Loss Tangent at 10 GHz

12 12 Prepregs TC420 Film Adhesives 350 F/177 C or 658 F/348 C 3 hours at 350 F/177 C Optional post cure at 500 F/260 C EX F/126 C 300 minutes at 250 F/121 C EX F/207 C 120 minutes at 350 F/175 C Optional post cure of 120 minutes at 400 F/204 C Very high temperature service Good resistance to microcracking Out-of-autoclave processing GHz data available Toughened cyanate ester with low cure temperature Features low cure shrinkage Low outgassing, good resistance to microcracking and resistance to severe environmental and radiation exposure Compatible resin film adhesive with: Low cure shrinkage Low moisture absorption Low outgassing & resistance to cyclic microcracking Key Resin Characteristics Quartz Laminate Dielectric Constant 3.33 at 10 GHz Loss Tangent at 10 GHz Resin Properties Dielectric Constant at 10 GHz Loss Tangent at 10 GHz Resin Properties Dielectric Constant 2.72 at 10 GHz Loss Tangent at 10 GHz RS-4A 397 F/203 C Low tack version, with low cure shrinkage Good balance of toughness and mechanical strength Low moisture absorption, low microcracking, reticulatable for lightweight core bonding Resin Properties Dielectric Constant 2.98 at 10 GHz Loss Tangent at 10 GHz TC263 Epoxy 230 F/110 C 120 minutes at 250 F/121 C Toughened film adhesive 21 days tack life TC310 Epoxy 315 F/157 C Toughened composite bonding film adhesive 21 days tack life TC4015 Syntactics 350 F/177 C or 610 F/321 C EM-3 Epoxy N/A 60 minutes at 250 F/121 C TenCate Amspand ES72A-2 Epoxy 237 F/114 C (DSC) 60 minutes at 257 F/125 C EX F/177 C SF F/254 C Optional post cure of 120 minutes at 450 F/232 C Ablative structure Space structure High temp structure High expansion 250F/121C curing syntactic film Expansion of up to 8-10x Expanding syntactic core Ideal for core splicing or core fill and edge close out applications 30 days outlife One part syntactic paste available in three different densities: 11, 13, and 17.5 pcf. Ideal for use as a foam core. Low outgassing. Syntactic film compatible with cyanate ester prepregs 14 days at 77 F/25 C 40 pcf (0.64 g/cc) unexpanded density 6-25 pcf density ( g/cc) 24 pcf density (0.38 g/cc) 38 pcf density (0.61 g/cc) TCF F/177 C Optional post cure of minutes at 450 F/232 C Cyanate ester syntactic paste 14 days out life at 77 F/25 C 24 pcf density (0.38 g/cc) TCF4035 Epoxy 284 F/140 C 180 minutes at 265 F/130 C Good high temperature properties Lightweight syntactic film May be postcured for higher Good dielectric properties 40 pcf density (0.64 g/cc) TCF4045 Epoxy 356 F/180 C 180 minutes at 355 F/179 C Excellent low dielectric syntactic film 35.5 pcf density (0.56 g/cc) TCF F/177 C Optional post cure of minutes at 450 F/232 C Expanding syntactic film (core splice) High temperature capability Compatible with TC420 prepreg systems 69 pcf density (1.11 g/cc) before expansion. Expansion of 2-4x RTM Resins EX F/193 C or 447 F/230 C Optional post cure of 120 minutes at 480 F/249 C Toughened resin system with very low 150 cps viscosity at 77 F/25 C Good mechanical properties and thermal properties Low moisture absorption Moisture Absorption 1.4% at saturation EX F/173 C RS F/167 C or 448 F/231 C 90 minutes at 350 F/177 C Optional post cure at 400 F/204 C 120 minutes at 275 F/135 C followed by 120 minutes at 300 F/150 C Toughened resin system, two part system Full properties with 350 F/177 C cure Low viscosity of 140 cps at 110 F/43 C Low cure temperature Two part resin system Moisture Absorption 0.85% after 24 hr water boil. Viscosity at 110 F/43 C is 62 cps Minimum viscosity 30 cps at 220 F/105 C RS-50 Epoxy 397 F/203 C Toughened epoxy resin for structural applications 30 minutes set time at 350 F/177 C

13 13 Fire Retardant Structural Materials Interiors TenCate s Cetex brand of thermoplastic laminates and unitapes are used in a wide variety of aircraft structure ranging from floor panels, keel beams, luggage bins and galleys. Thermoplastics provide very low FST properties, are easily formable and offer productivity savings with short mold cycles, high quality finishes off tool, excellent moisture resistance and durability. TC925 FST is a polycarbonate resin version that provides a new low cost alternative with <25/25 OSU performance. thermoplastic laminates are used in diverse applications from flooring and seating, to galleys and luggage bins. They offer OEM's the highest FST resistance in a durable and long-lasting composite structure. thermoplastic laminates are used as a lightweight option on current commercial aircraft. reinforced thermoplastic laminates Prepregs Adhesives Liquid Resins Syntactics

14 14 Materials Selection Guide: Interiors Prepregs* Key Resin Characteristics TC264-1 FR Epoxy 255 F/124 C 90 minutes at F/ C Ideal for use in applications where flame retardancy is needed such as air management system ducting, decorative enclosures and fire retardant composite panel assemblies TC925 FST Polycarbonate (PC) 307 F/153 C Process temp* F/225 C Value oriented solution Good FST performance (OSU < 25/25) Translucent laminate provides good chemical performance Ideal for flooring, seating and small parts TC1000 Premium Polyetherimide (PEI) 419 F/215 C Process temp* F/315 C Qualified and certified to OEM specifications Excellent FST performance (OSU < 15/15) Industry leading mechanical performance Good solvent resistance Ideal for interior applications ranging from floor panels, to seat plynths to luggage bins TC1000 Design Polyetherimide (PEI) 419 F/215 C Process temp* F/315 C RTL for customer designed programs Excellent FST performance (OSU <15/15) Range of colours and textures available Significant weight reduction in metal replacement programs TC1100 Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) 194 F/90 C Process temp* F/330 C Offered on either glass or carbon exhibits moderate temperature capability and features: - High impact resistance - Low flammability - Low moisture absorption of 0.02% Ideal for leading edges, structural aircraft parts including interior beams and floor panels TC1200 Ancillary Materials Aluminium Honeycomb Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) 290 F/143 C Process temp* F/385 C N/A N/A See data sheet Thermoplastic unitapes and fabrics either glass, carbon or aramid with PEEK resin - Outstanding solvent resistance - Low flammability Aerospace grade available in corrosion resistant 5052 and 5056 alloys either in honeycomb or Flex-Core configuration See page 20 for details. Nomex Honeycomb N/A N/A Service temperature up to 365 F/180 C Excellent fire-resistant and self extinguishing properties for FAR See page 20 for details. TC263 Epoxy 230 F/110 C 120 minutes at 250 F/121 C Toughened film adhesive * Thermoplastic composites do not cure, instead we show the processing temperature used to form parts. Nomex is a registered trademark of E.I du Pont de Nemours and Company. For additional interiors composite solutions, low FST bulk molding compounds allow users to design complex parts to replace metal, while maintaining the lightweight and high strength of composites. See page 16 for product information. Thermoform Processes Use pre-assembled panel or assemble panel Move to press/ir Heating Remove and place in form Form under high pressure or vaccum bag Cool and remove

15 15 TenCate Composite Tooling Composite Tooling With a 25 year pedigree, the TenCate AmberTool range comprises the HX and TC Series, along with TenCate serving as the distributor of 3M s nanosilica fortified resin technology for tooling prepregs. TenCate has a well established and comprehensive range of tooling products. This allows our customers to have complete tool design freedom and flexibility. Our products are sold by a proven team of tooling experts who provide composite tooling solutions on a global basis. Experience: TenCate Advanced Composites (UK), a recognized leader in composite tooling with the TenCate AmberTool HX-series of prepregs. Innovation: 3M s innovative nanosilica enhanced resin technology provides tougher, more dimensionally stable composite tooling. Service: TenCate offers outstanding customer and technical support with competitive lead times and prices to make your composite tooling program a success. Materials Selection Guide: Tooling Prepregs Tooling Prepregs Resin Type Max Use Temperature Initial Cure Temperature Tack Life TenCate AmberTool HX40 Epoxy 374 F/190 C F/50-75 C 8 days TenCate AmberTool HX42 Epoxy 374 F/190 C F/50-75 C 5 days TenCate AmberTool TC40 BMI 390 F/199 C 360 F/182 C 14 days Ancillary Materials TenCate EC85 Surface Coat Epoxy 167 F/65 C N/A N/A Features Long outlife with high end service temperature Suitable for large scale tooling Versatile cure options Shorter cure schedule at lower initial temperatures May be vacuum cured Excellent surface finish Very high temperature tooling system Long 30 days tool life with 14 days tack life Excellent thermal stability *Sourced from North America Surface coat for tooling block High hardness, high gloss epoxy 2 part liquid system Cure Schedule - Consult the technical product bulletin, but in general, larger and more curved tools, as well as thicker tools, require larger dwell times to allow entrapped air to be removed between plies. A. Lower cure temperatures may be possible on the epoxy resins, but the cure time will be longer. Consult product data sheets or process guides for details. For full, a post cure at a higher temperature is required.

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17 17 Lightweight Composite Part, Design & Fabrication Compression-Molded Design & Part Services Composites plus compression molding... a winning combination to create cost effective, complex composites in production volumes. TenCate, through CCS Composites, is a world leader in compression molded parts. TenCate has design, tooling and fabrication expertise for compression molded parts. TenCate also manufactures bulk molding compounds and specializes in high performance, tight tolerance parts with difficult geometries. CCS Composites has experience in designing parts for space, aircraft, thermal management and industrial/ commercial applications. Compression molding is a common alternative for complex geometry structure that limits the use of laminate style composites. Typical reinforcements are carbon and glass-chopped fiber. Compression molded composite billet stock fabricated up to three inches thick for hard points and small volume prototype parts (without tooling). See Molded Parts Gallery at Our TenCate Compression Molded Parts guide is available on our website, and on our app.

18 18 TenCate Chopped Composites for Use in Compression Molding Bulk Molding Compounds Bulk molding compounds represent chopped fiber composites that allow users to design complex parts to replace metal, while maintaining the lightweight, high strength of composites. Materials Selection Guide: Bulk Molding Compounds Resin Properties Bulk Molding Compounds MS-1A Epoxy 327 F/164 C Epoxy with high modulus fiber Tensile Strength - 42 ksi (290 MPa) Tensile Modulus - 19 Msi (131 GPa) MS-1H Epoxy 375 F/191 C MS-4H Epoxy 375 F/191 C Fast cure epoxy with intermediate modulus fiber Fast cure epoxy with standard modulus fiber Tensile Strength - 37 ksi (255 MPa) Tensile Modulus - 10 Msi (69 GPa) Tensile Strength - 44 ksi (303 MPa) Tensile Modulus - 6 Msi (41 GPa) MS-4J FR Epoxy 327 F/164 C Fire retardent epoxy with standard modulus fiber Tensile Strength ksi (348 MPa) Tensile Modulus Msi (66.1 GPa) MC1100 MC1200 PPS PEEK 194 F/90 C 290 F/143 C Thermoplastic based with standard or IM fibers Fire retardant Thermoplastic based with standard or IM fibers Fire retardant Tensile Strength - 28 ksi (193 MPa) Tensile Modulus Msi (40.4 GPa) Tensile Strength - 42 ksi (289 MPa) Tensile Modulus Msi (43.4 GPa) Our TenCate Bulk Molding Compounds guide is available on our website, and on TenCate's app.

19 19 Thermally Stable Materials High Temperature High temperature resins are used primarily in military, missile, jet engine and space vehicle structure 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 ranging from heat shields, jet engines and aircraft. The resins are combined with carbon fiber unitapes and fabrics. Materials Selection Guide: High Temperature Prepregs RS-8HT BMI 545 F/285 C 120 minutes at 400 F/204 C, post cure at 360 minutes at 482 F/250 C RS-8HT provides excellent high temperature properties Moderate toughness Good moisture resistance Avalilable in RTM resin form Key Resin Characteristics Fracture Toughness G1c 1.2 in-lb/in 2 RS-51 Polyimide 690 F/366 C Call for details. TC F/177 C or 658 F/348 C 3 hours at 350 F/177 C. Optional post cure at 500 F/260 C TC890 Polyimide 850 F/454 C 120 minutes at 700 F/371 C Film Adhesives P 2 Si DS77 Polyimide N/A F / C Extremely high service temperature AFRPE-4 resins Ideal for jet engine parts Very high temperature service Good resistance to microcracking Out-of-autoclave processible Very high temperature service Service temperature capability up to 1000 F/538 C Compatible with PMR-15, Avimid R, RP46 & RB Available in paste or film form F/ C service capable Ultra high temperature performance used in heat shields and ablatives Ultra high temperature performance used in heat shields and ablatives TC310 Epoxy 315 F/157 C Toughened composite bonding film adhesive 21 days tack life TC F/177 C or 610 F/321 C Ablative structure Space structure High temp structure 14 days at 77 F/25 C

20 20 Resins P 2 Si NRPE Polyimide 690 F/366 C 120 minutes at 700 F/371 C P 2 Si T3 Polyimide 561 F/294 C See data sheet for details P 2 Si 635LM Polyimide 635 F/335 C 120 minutes at 650 F/343 C P 2 Si 700LM Polyimide 723 F/384 C See data sheet for details Improved AFRPE-4 with improved processing performance (able to cure under lower pressure) Improved hot/wet performance Developed for vacuum assisted RTM May be cured as low as 600 F/315 C No MDA Well balanced high temperature polyimide resin Cure cycles range from F/ C Excellent thermo-oxidative stability Low viscosity, non MDA resin system with performance similar to PMR-15 Excellent for high temperature jet engine or military applications Thermally stable resin system Robust processing window High without need for postcure Key Resin Characteristics P 2 Si 900HT Syntactics Polyimide 870 F/466 C 120 minutes at 700 F/371 C SF-4 BMI 563 F/295 C High temperature prepreg system (TC890), also available as an adhesive, resin or syntactic Capable of short term 816 C/1500 F usage 120 minutes at 400 F/204 C and 360 minutes at 452 F/250 C Compatible with RS-8HT and other BMI systems Low density syntactic film 39 pcf (0.62 g/cc) TCF4001 (Syntactic Foam) 350 F/177 C Optional post cure of minutes at 450 F/232 C Compatible with TC420 Cyanate ester syntactic foam Packed or injected into tooling cavities and can also be extruded with the proper tooling Low density syntactic film 24 pcf (0.38 g/cc) TCF4050 (Core Splice) 350 F/177 C Optional post c ure of minutes at 450 F/232 C Expanding syntactic film (core splice) Tensile strength up to 500 F/260 C Compatible with TC420 prepreg resin systems Low density syntactic film pcf ( g/cc)

21 21 TenCate Core Materials Core Materials TenCate Advanced Composites (UK), has the largest independent core processing operation in Europe. Aluminium and Nomex honeycomb are available in addition to Flex-Core honeycomb. We hold an extensive range of stock to choose from. All orders are cut to customer specification with fast turnaround times. Largest independent supplier in Europe Cut to customer specification Short lead time on custom and small orders Aluminium and Nomex honeycomb in aerospace and commercial grades Aluminium Flex-Core Syntactic core offerings Materials Selection Guide: Core Materials Syntactic Cores (onset) Cure Temp TenCate Amlite LT64 Epoxy 266 F/ 130 C F / C Low temperature low density core, non expanding and 7 days outlife TenCate Amlite SC8020A Epoxy 223 F/ 106 C 176 F/80 C TenCate Amlite SC72A Epoxy 223 F/ 106 C 248 F/120 C TenCate Amspand ES72A-2 Epoxy 237 F/114 C 257 F/125 C Low density non expanding syntactic core with flexible cure temperatures from F/ C Mid temp curing non expanding syntactic core. Ideal for sandwich structure under 3 mm/0.11 inches Excellent for edge close outs 30 days outlife Expanding syntactic core Ideal for core splicing or core fill and edge close out applications 30 days outlife

22 22 Materials Selection Guide: Core Materials Configurations Honeycomb Core Aluminium Honeycomb - Aerospace Grade 3.1-1/8-07N /8-10N /4-25N /8-20N /8-25N /8-10N /8-15N-5056* 8.1-1/8-20N-5056* *Append as an exception to standard sheet size High strength-to-weight properties at relatively low cost Structural aerospace grade aluminium honeycomb available in 5052 and 5056 alloy Sheet size 1250 x 2500 mm except * 1220 x 2440 mm Aluminium Honeycomb - Commercial Grade 1.8-3/4-25N /4-15N /8-25N /8-25P /4-25N /4-25P-3003 Commercial grade aluminium honeycomb core. Corrosion resistant 3003 alloy aluminium. Sheet size 1250 x 2500 mm Nomex Honeycomb - Aerospace Core ANA mm 29kg/m³ ANA mm 48kg/m³ ANA mm 64kg/m³* ANA (OX) 4.8mm 48kg/m³ *Append as an exception to standard sheet size Nomex paper sheets and are coated and bonded together with a high modulus phenolic resin Fire resistant and self extinguishing Good dielectric properties High temperature strength up to 180 C/ 356 F Sheet size 1250 x 2500 mm except * 1220 x 2440 mm Nomex Honeycomb - Commercial Grade ANC mm 48kg/m³ ANC mm 32kg/m³ ANC mm 48kg/m³ ANC (OX) 4.8mm 48kg/m³ Aluminium Flex-Core 5052/F N Density /F N Density /F N Density 4.3 Flex-Core is a registered trademark of Hexcel. Nomex is a registered trademark of E.I du Pont de Nemours and Company. Additional grades can be sourced upon request, subject to minimum order quantities and extended leadtimes. Fire resistant and self extinguishing Good thermal and electrical insulating properties High strength to weight ratio and easily formable to shape Sheet size 1250 x 2500 mm Made from either 5052 or 5056 aluminium alloy foil and is available in two cell sizes Unique cell configurations that permit small radii of curvature without deformation of the cell walls or loss of mechanical properties For leading edges, flaps, nacelles, fairings, doors and access covers, and other parabolic, spherical and cylindrical shapes Density (lbs/ft 3 ) or kg/m³ for Nomex 3/4 - Cell size (inches) or mm for Nomex 25 - Nominal foil thickness in thousands of an inch N - Non Perforated P - Perforated Alloy Type

23 23 Lightweight High Strength Composites for Industrial Applications Performance Composites Composites are corrosionresistant, capable of high temperature and used to replace metals. TenCate Advanced Composites develops and manufactures a wide range of thermoplastic and thermoset advanced composites for use across a variety of industrial applications including automotive, motorsport, consumer electronics, oil and gas exploration, transportation, 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/value combination. Thermoplastic reinforced composites provide users with the ability to manufacture high volumes with fast cycle thermoforming processes. Materials Selection Guide: Performance Composites (Non-Aerospace Materials) Performance Thermoplastic Composites Process Temp.* TC910 PA6 140 F/60 C F/ C* Ideal for automotive applications Solvent resistant TC912 PA6 140 F/60 C F/ C* Specifically developed for high volume processes Especially suitable as a preform insert for compression and over-moulding to increase part performance TC930 Polyethylene 410 F/210 C F/ C* Oil & gas applications such as pipe overwrapping TC940 PET 509 F/265 C F/ C* Good impact resistance and used in recreational applications TC950 Polymethyl Methacrylate Various F/ C* Used in orthotics and footwear inner soles Good cosmetic appearance TC960 Polypropylene 158 F/70 C F/ C* Used in high impact applications like truck bodies Low to Moderate Service Thermoset Prepregs BT250E-1 Epoxy 257 F/125 C 60 minutes at 250 F/121 C Excellent overall system with moderate toughness for impact resistance TenCate E644 Epoxy 255 F/124 C 3.5 hours at 158 F/70 C TenCate E650 Epoxy 250 F/121 C 8 hours at 140 F/60 C RS-1 Epoxy 225 F/107 C 180 minutes at 200 F/93 C TC210 Epoxy 260 F/128 C minutes at 250 F/121 C Toughened epoxy capable of rapid cure Excellent surface finish Low initial cure temperature, with high using post cure 7 days outlife Medium tack level, easily laminated to mold surface Low initial cure temperature F / C 5 days work life Lower tack version of TenCate E644 Low cure temperature curing epoxy 21 day outtime Toughened epoxy with good fiber property translation Ideal for sporting goods Performs well in roll wrapping applications TC250 Epoxy 285 F/140 C or 356 F/180 C 60 minutes at 190 F/88 C, follow by 120 minutes at 265 F/130 C Optional post cure of 350 F/177 C for 60 minutes for higher Long outtime with excellent toughness for impact resistance Has ability to be post cured for higher temperature performance * Thermoplastic composites do not cure, instead we show the processing temperature used to form parts.

24 24 Materials Selection Guide: Performance Composites (Non-Aerospace Materials) Low to Moderate Service Thermoset Prepregs TenCate 8020 Epoxy 250 F/121 C 5.5 hours at 176 F/80 C Flexible low to medium cure schedules 158 F/70 C to 266 F/130 C 30 days outlife. Capable of higher 's TenCate 8020-FR FR Epoxy 250 F/121 C 5.5 hours at 176 F/80 C TenCate 8020-FR is fire resistant under FAR Appendix F- vertical burn material 30 days shelf life at ambient temperature with good adhesive properties for honeycomb core TenCate 8020 Rapi-Ply Epoxy 232 F/111 C 5.5 hours at 176 F/80 C Outstanding vacuum-only (out of autoclave) processing capability No debulking required Provided in Rapi-Ply form for fast layup Significantly reduced lay-up times (up to 75%) compared with traditional prepreg routes Flexible low to medium cure schedules 158 F/70 C to 266 F/130 C 7 days out life Moderate Service Temperature Prepregs TenCate E720 Epoxy 230 F/110 C 60 minutes at 248 F/120 C TenCate E721-FR FR Epoxy 248 F/120 C 60 minutes at 248 F/120 C TenCate E722 Epoxy 248 F/120 C 60 minutes at 248 F/120 C TenCate E726 Epoxy 221 F/105 C 60 minutes at 248 F/120 C TenCate E730 Epoxy 342 F/172 C 60 minutes at 275 F/135 C TenCate E731 Epoxy 284 F/140 C TenCate E745 TenCate E750 TenCate E760 4 hours at 212 F/100 C or 1 hour at 257 F/125 C Epoxy 244 F/118 C 60 minutes at 275 F/135 C Epoxy 298 F/148 C High Service Temperature Prepregs 16 hours at 176 F/80 C or 1 hour at 275 F/135 C Epoxy 399 F/204 C 120 minutes at 356 F/180 C RS-8HT BMI 545 F/285 C 120 minutes at 400 F/204 C, followed by post cure of 360 minutes at 482 F/250 C Excellent adhesive properties Core bondable, 60 days shelf life at ambient temperature with medium tack levels FR version of TenCate E720 Core bondable, 60 days shelf life at ambient temperature Higher modulus matrix for monolithic parts Compatible with TenCate EF72 film adhesive for honeycomb sandwich construction Controlled flow 60 day shelf life Good surface finish X-ray transparent High system, designed to deliver excellent mechanical properties at high temperatures Good fracture toughness delivers durable parts Enhanced resin clarity - white-spot free Toughened system - good mechanical properties Controlled tack allows easy repositioning High toughness and impact properties Long 60 days shelf life Ideal for nose cone and side impact structures Versatile cure schedules Excellent translation of fiber properties Good impact resistance Excellent strength retention at elevated temperature Highly toughened resin system for demanding structural applications Exceptional high temperature performance above >392 F/200 C after 356 F/180 C cure Thermal stability under high temperatures Moderate toughness with good moisture resistance Available in RTM resin form TenCate C F/335 C TenCate C F/325 C 60 minutes at 275 F/135 C, followed by 2 hours at 572 F/300 C post cure 60 minutes at 275 F/135 C, followed by 2 hours at 536 F/280 C post cure Capable of curing between F/ C, postcurable for high Often used in brake ducts because of high temperature resistance Features long outtime for larger parts Excellent high temperature performance TC F/177 C or 658 F/348 C 3 hours at 350 F/177 C Optional post cure of 500 F/260 C for higher TenCate's highest temperature cyanate ester Processes like an epoxy, yet yields a and performance of a BMI Excellent thermal stability, good resistance to microcracking

25 25 This Interactive Materials Selection Guide is available on the web, or as an app on your tablet computer or smartphone. Innovation Searchable by product and application Provides side by side product comparisons Linked directly to PDF data sheets The aerospace industry depends upon innovation from suppliers for new materials and processes. TenCate's customer focus on tailored systems, combined with our comprehensive lab and testing capabilities allows rapid development, customization and database development. TenCate s broad experience in thermoset and thermoplastic resins, various composite fibers and part design is how TenCate provides customer value. ipad / iphone / Android Apps Recent Introductions BT250E-6: Epoxy prepreg High modulus epoxy Ideal for rotor blades TC275-1: Out-of-autoclave epoxy TC350-1: Out-of-autoclave epoxy Out-of-autoclave High toughness Long tool life TC925 FST: Polycarbonate thermoplastic Good value Low OSU Excellent for interiors MC1100: PPS MC1200: PEEK Tough thermoplastic bulk molding compounds Impact resistant Solvent resistant Fire retardant TC1220 PEEK thermoplastic 50 ksi CAI PEEK-based structural thermoplastic unitape TC263: Epoxy film adhesive TC310: Epoxy film adhesive High peel strength, may be cured in autoclave or under vacuum only pressure Good composite to composite and honeycomb to composite bonding TC1320 PEKK thermoplastic PEKK-based thermoplastic composites Designed for structural applications TCF4035: Syntactic epoxy film Good resistance to solvents Lightweight core fill Good dielectric properties

26 26 Listing Materials Selection Guide: Aerospace Listing Prepregs - Thermoset BT250E-1 Epoxy 257 F/125 C 60 minutes at 250 F/121 C BT250E-1 is a good moderate service prepreg Self adhesive to core Good toughness, MIL-R-9300 qualified Out of autoclave processible BT250E-6 Epoxy 268 F/131 C 120 minutes at 260 F/127 C High modulus resin system for rotor blade usage Out-of-autoclave processible FAA conformed database BTCy F/190 C or 461 F/238 C 90 minutes at 350 F/177 C Optional post cure of 120 minutes at 450 F/232 C Excellent structural properties with low moisture absorption and good resistance to galvanic corrosion BTCy-1A 365 F/185 C or 405 F/207 C with post cure Optional post cure of 60 minutes at 400 F/204 C Higher toughness version of BTCy-1, very low void content even with low pressure cures BTCy F/191 C 90 minutes at 350 F/177 C TenCate's lowest dielectric resin Ideal for high energy radomes EX F/121 C or 345 F/174 C 180 min at 250 F/121 C Optional post cure of 2 hrs at 350 F/177 C for final Optimal mechanicals, low microcracking, high radiation resistance and low moisture absorption. High level of cure at 250 F/121 C. High from post cure at 350 F/177 C EX-1522 Epoxy 356 F/180 C Very low moisture absorption, toughened Excellent mechanical properties RS-3 & RS-3C 375 F/191 C or 490 F/254 C Optional post cure of 60 minutes at 450 F/232 C Good balance of toughness and high temperature performance with good modulus retention after radiation exposure Features RS-3C a controlled flow version for vacuum bag/oven cure RS-3M, very low flow autoclave version RS-8HT BMI 545 F/285 C 120 minutes at 400 F/204 C, post cure of 360 minutes at 482 F/250 C RS-8HT provides excellent elevated temperature properties with good toughness and moisture resistance Also available as an RTM resin RS-17B Epoxy 381 F/194 C 300 minutes at 275 F/135 C or 90 minutes at 350 F/177 C Low moisture system 4 weeks out life and 14 days tack life RS-36 Epoxy 358 F/181 C 90 minutes at 350 F/177 C Epoxy with excellent properties and lower costs than cyanate esters, and low moisture absorption RS-51 Polyimide 690 F/366 C Call for details. Extremely high service temperature AFRPE-4 resins Ideal for jet engine parts TC250 Epoxy 285 F/140 C or 356 F/180 C 60 minutes at 190 F/88 C, followed by 120 minutes at 265 F/130 C. Optional post cure of 60 minutes at 350 F/177 C for higher TC250 is designed for vacuum bag cure or autoclave cure Good surfacing qualities Good toughness Self adhesive to core capability Cetex RTL - Reinforced Thermoplastic Laminate

27 27 Prepregs - Thermoset TC264-1 Epoxy 255 F/124 C 90 minutes at F/ C Ideal for use in applications where flame retardency is needed such as air management system ducting, decorative enclosures and fire retardent composite panel assemblies TC275-1 Epoxy 327 F/168 C or 362 F/183 C 360 minutes at 275 F/135 C Optional post cure of 120 minutes at 350 F/177 C Designed for a very low voids <0.5% in thick parts with out-of-autoclave vacuum cures May be cured at 275 F/135 C or 350 F/177 C TC350-1 Epoxy 376 F/191 C TC350-1 is TenCate's latest 350 F/177 C service out-of-autoclave prepreg Toughened high temperature prepreg Low moisture absorption Good hot/wet performance TC F/112 C or 358 F/181 C 3 hours at 250 F/121 C Optional post cure at 350 F/177 C Low stress free cure temperature capable Resin is low in moisture sensitivity Passes and exceeds space requirements for outgassing Low CTE and CME Extremely low moisture absorption. Resin is asymptotic after 200 days with less than 0.35% moisture absorption in a 75% RH environment TC F/177 C or 658 F/348 C 3 hours at 350 F/177 C. Optional post cure at 500 F/260 C Very high temperature service, excellent thermal statabilty Epoxy like processing with of a BMI Out of autoclave processible TC890 Polyimide 850 F/454 C 120 minutes at 700 F/371 C Very high temperature service Service temperature capability up to 1000 F/538 C Prepregs - Thermoplastic* Process Temp. TC925 FST Polycarbonate (PC) 307 F/153 C Process temp* F/225 C Value oriented solution Good FST performance (OSU < 25/25) Translucent laminate with good chemical performance Ideal for flooring, seating and small parts TC1000 Premium Polyetherimide (PEI) 419 F/215 C Process temp F/315 C Qualified and certified to OEM specifications Excellent FST performance (OSU < 15/15) Industry leading mechanical performance Good solvent resistance Ideal for interior applications ranging from flooring to seating to luggage bins TC1000 Design Polyetherimide (PEI) 419 F/215 C Process temp F/315 C RTL for customer designed programs Excellent FST performance (OSU <15/15) Range of colours and textures available Significant weight reduction in metal replacement programs TC1100 Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) 194 F/90 C Process temp F/330 C Offered on either glass or carbon exhibits moderate temperature capability and features: - High impact resistance - Low flammability - Low moisture absorption of 0.02% Ideal for leading edges, structural aircraft parts, interior beams and floor panels TC1200 Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) 290 F/143 C Process temp F/385 C Thermoplastic unitapes and fabrics either glass, carbon or aramid with PEEK resin - Outstanding solvent resistance - Low flammability TC1220 Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) 290 F/143 C Process temp F/385 C 50 ksi CAI thermoplastic unitapes TC1320 Polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) 320 F/160 C Process temp F/371 C Outstanding chemical resistance Designed for structural applications Slightly lower processing temperature compared to PEEK

28 28 Composite Tooling: Prepregs TenCate AmberTool HX40 Epoxy 397 F/203 C 12 hours at 149 F/65 C, followed by post cure at 374 F/190 C 10 days outlife with 8 days tack life High temperature performance Suitable for large scale tooling TenCate AmberTool HX42 Epoxy 392 F/200 C 12 hours at 140 F/60 C, followed by post cure at 374 F/190 C Proven system with aerospace qualifications Excellent resistance to phenolic resins Good high temperature performance 5 days tack life TenCate AmberTool TC40 BMI 415 F/213 C 6 hours at 350 F/177 C, followed by 120 minutes at 400 F/204 C High temperature BMI tooling system Long 30 days tool life with 14 days tack life *Sourced from North America Film Adhesives EX F/126 C 300 minutes at 250 F/121 C Toughened cyanate ester with low cure temperature Features low cure shrinkage Low outgassing, good resistance to microcracking and resistance to environmental and radiation exposure EX F/207 C 120 minutes at 350 F/175 C Optional post cure of 120 minutes at 400 F/204 C Cyanate ester resin film adhesive with: Low cure shrinkage Low moisture absorption Low outgassing and resistance to cyclic microcracking P 2 Si DS77 Polyimide N/A F/ C Compatible with PMR-15, Avimid R, RP46 & RB Available in paste or film form F/ C service capable RS-4A 397 F/203 C Low tack version, with low cure shrinkage Good balance of toughness and mechanical strength Low moisture absorption, low microcracking, reticulatable for lightweight core bonding RS-15H Epoxy 211 F/99 C 360 minutes at 200 F/93 C Low temperature curing film adhesive TC235-1SF Epoxy Surfacing Film 246 F/119 C 60 minutes at 250 F/121 C Vacuum cure composite surfacing film Available with lightning strike foil TC263 Epoxy 230 F/110 C 120 minutes at 250 F/121 C Toughened film adhesive TC310 Epoxy 315 F/157 C Toughened composite bonding film adhesive TC F/177 C or 610 F/321 C For space structures, ablative bonding and high temperature structures Compatible with TC420 prepreg

29 29 Syntactics: See additional syntactics and honeycomb core on pages TenCate Amspand ES72A-2 Epoxy 237 F/114 C (DSC) 60 minutes at 257 F/125 C Expanding syntactic core Ideal for core splicing or core fill and edge close out applications Density of 6-25 pcf ( g/cc) EM-3 Epoxy N/A 60 minutes at 250 F/121 C High expansion 250 F/121 C curing syntactic film Expansion ratio of up to 8-10x 40 pcf (0.64 g/cc) unexpanded density EM-5A 400 F/204 C Expanding syntactic film/core splice Expansion ratio of up to 4x Density of 50 pcf, nom. (0.80 g/cc) EX F/177 C One part syntactic paste available in three different densities: 11, 13, and 17.5 pcf Ideal for used as a foam core Low outgassing SF-4 BMI 563 F/295 C 120 minutes at 400 F/204 C and 360 minutes at 452 F/250 C Syntactic film Compatible with RS-8HT and other BMI systems Density of 39 pcf (0.62 g/cc) SF F/254 C Optional post cure of 120 minutes at 450 F/232 C Syntactic film compatible with cyanate ester prepregs Density of 38 pcf (0.60 g/cc) TCF4001 (Syntactic Foam) 350 F/177 C Optional post cure of minutes at 450 F/232 C Cyanate ester syntactic paste Packed or injected into tooling cavities and can also be extruded with the proper tooling Density of 24 pcf (0.38 g/cc) TCF4035 Epoxy 284 F/140 C 180 minutes at 265 F/130 C Good high temperature properties Lightweight core fill, density of 40 pcf (0.64 g/cc) May be postcured for higher Good dielectric properties TCF4045 Epoxy 356 F/180 C 180 minutes at 355 F/179 C Excellent low dielectric syntactic film Density of 35.5 pcf (0.56 g/cc) TCF4050 (Core Splice) 350 F/177 C Optional post cure of minutes at 450 F/232 C Expanding syntactic film (core splice) Tensile strength up to 500 F/260 C Compatible with TC420 prepreg resin systems Density of pcf ( g/cc) Resins EX F/193 C or 447 F/230 C Optional post cure of 120 minutes at 480 F/249 C Toughened resin system with very low 150 cps viscosity at 77 F/25 C Good mechanical properties and thermal properties Low moisture absorption 4 hour pot life EX F/173 C 90 minutes at 350 F/177 C Toughened resin system, two part system. Full properties with 350 F/177 C cure. Low viscosity of 140 cps at 110 F/43 C P 2 Si T3 Polyimide 561 F/294 C See data sheet for details Developed for vacuum assisted RTM May be cured as low as 600 F/315 C No MDA P 2 Si 635LM Polyimide 635 F/335 C 120 minutes at 650 F/343 C Low viscosity, Non MDA resin system with performance similar to PMR-15 Excellent for high temperature jet engine or military applications

30 30 RTM Resins P 2 Si NRPE Polyimide 690 F/366 C 120 minutes at 700 F/371 C Improved AFRPE-4 with improved processing performance (able to cure under lower pressure) Improved hot/wet performance P 2 Si 700LM Polyimide 723 F/384 C See data sheet for details Thermally stable resin system Robust processing window High without need for postcure P 2 Si 900HT Polyimide 870 F/466 C 120 minutes at 700 F/371 C High temperature prepreg system (TC890), also available as an adhesive, resin or syntactic Capable of short term 816 C/1500 F usage RS F/167 C or 448 F/231 C 120 minutes at 275 F/135 C followed by 120 minutes at 300 F/150 C Low cure temperature Two part system RS-50 Epoxy 397 F/203 C Toughened epoxy resin for structural applications RS-51 Polyimide 690 F/366 C Call for details. Extremely high service temperature resins Ideal for jet engine parts Bulk Molding Compounds MS-1A Epoxy 327 F/164 C minutes at 280 F/138 C, followed by post cured of 1-2 hours at 350 F/177 C Epoxy with high modulus fiber MS-1H Epoxy 375 F/191 C minutes at 280 F/138 C, followed by post cured of 1-2 hours at 350 F/177 C Fast cure epoxy with intermediate modulus fiber MS-4H Epoxy 375 F/191 C minutes at 280 F/138 C, followed by post cured of 1-2 hours at 350 F/177 C Fast cure epoxy with standard modulus fiber MS-4J Epoxy 327 F/164 C minutes at 280 F/138 C, followed by post cured of 1-2 hours at 350 F/177 C Fire retardent epoxy with standard modulus fiber MC1100 PPS PPS 194 F/90 C Process temperature* F/330 C for minutes PPS-based thermoplastic bulk molding compound MC1200 PEEK PEEK 290 F/143 C Process temperature* F/385 C for minutes PEEK-based thermoplastic bulk molding compound Performance Thermoplastic Composites* Performance Thermoplastic Composites - see page 23 for complete listing. * Thermoplastic composites do not cure, instead we show the processing temperature used to form parts.

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