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Materials Selection Guide: Interiors

Product Name Resin Type Tg Cure Temp/Cure Time Description MSDS
Prepregs
Cetex
PEI RTL
Polyethermide
(PEI)
419°F/215°C
  • Process temp - 600°F/315°C
  • Cetex PEI either on glass or carbon exhibits high temperature capability and features:
    - Low flammability - V-0
    - Good impact toughness
    - 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

Carbon: 

 

Glass
Natural: 

Cetex
PPS RTL
Polyphenylene
Sulfide
(PPS)
194°F/90°C
  • Process temp - 625°F/330°C
  • Cetex PPS either on glass or carbon exhibits moderate temperature capability and features:
    - High impact resistance
    - Low flammability
    - Low moisture aborption of 0.02%
  • Ideal for leading edges, structural aircraft parts including interior beams and floor panels

Carbon: 

 

Glass: 

Cetex
TC1100 PPS
Polyphenylene
Sulfide
(PPS)
194°F/90°C
  • Process temp - 625°F/330°C
  • Cetex TC1100 represents thermoplastic unitapes either glass, carbon or aramid with PPS resin


Carbon:

 

Glass:

Cetex 
TC1200 PEEK
Polyetheretherketone
(PEEK)
290°F/143°C
  • Process temp - 725°F/385°C
  • Cetex TC1200 represents thermoplastic unitapes either glass, carbon or aramid with PEEK resin
 
Cetex
System3
Polyetherimide
(PEI)
N/A
  • Mold temp - 300°F/150°C
  • Cetex System3 represents a thermoplastic honeycomb core stiffened panel using:
    - Cetex PEI thermoplastic skins,
    - PEI thermoplastic honeycomb core with a thermoplastic film adhesive
 
TC550 Epoxy 246°F/119°C
  • 75 minutes at 280°F/138°C
  • TenCate's newest low FST prepreg for interiors, meets 12 second vertical burn
 
Ancillary Materials
PEI
Thermoplastic Core
PEI N/A
  • N/A
  • Low FST
  • Available in several densities from 3-9 pcf
  • Low moisture absorption
 
Thermoplastic Adhesive Polyester N/A
  • Melt temp - 230°F/110°C
  • Lightweight 
  • High peel strength