Table 2: Properties of the Epofine resin.

Parameters ASTM Std. Tested Value
Specific gravity of resin (Epofine 1555) at 25°C D 891 1.17
Viscosity of resin (Epofine 1555) at 25°C D 2393 16200 cps
Volatile content of resin (Epofine 1555)
(% by wt.)
------ 0.19%
Epoxy content of resin (Epofine 1555)
(Eq/Kg of resin)
D 1652 4.92
Specific gravity of hardener (fine hard 5200) at 25°C D 891 1.02
Viscosity of hardener (fine hard 5200) at 25°C D 2393 152 cps
Initial mix viscosity of resin and hardener at 25°C D 2393 6350 cps
Initial mix viscosity of resin and hardener at 45°C D 2393 950 cps
Gel time of resin mix at 100°C D 2471 100 min
Percentage elongation (%) D 638 4.2