LAPOX® ARCH-11
Technical Data Sheet | Polymers Business
Description Lapox® ARCH-11 is a low viscosity, cycloaliphatic epoxy resin. This product has very
good outdoor properties and provides an excellent UV weather resistance. It can be cured
with carboxylic anhydrides in the presence of small amount of accelerator. The cured
product exhibits an outstanding arc and track resistance, coupled with excellent
mechanical and electrical properties.
Chemical structure O
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Advantages Arc resistance
Excellent electrical and mechanical properties
Good thermal shock resistance
High resistance to erosion by UV radiation
High tracking
Applications Medium and high voltage electrical insulating components like bushing, witch gear,
instrument transformers etc.
Post type insulator for medium voltage outdoor applications
Typical specifications Properties Unit Test method Values
Appearance - Visual Clear liquid
Colour APHA ASTM D1209 Max. 100
Epoxy value Eq/kg ASTM D1652 5.50 - 6.30
Epoxy equivalent weight (EEW) g/eq ASTM D1652 159 - 182
Viscosity at 25°C mPa.s ASTM D2196 500 - 1,100
Hydrolysable chlorine % ASTM D1726 Max. 1
Specific gravity at 25°C - TM004 1.20 - 1.24
Packaging Lapox® ARCH-11 is available in 200 kg MS | HDPE drums and 1,000 kg IBC. Other
packing may be considered on request.
Storage and handling Lapox® ARCH-11 should be stored in a cool and dry place, preferably in a sealed
container and should not be exposed to direct sunlight. This product has a shelf-life of 2
years, if stored in its original container between 18°C and 25°C away from humidity and
excessive heat. Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for detailed instructions on
storage and handling.
Safety Wear personal protective equipment (PPE). Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. In case
of direct contact and irritation, the resin should be washed off immediately with soap and
warm water. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Please refer to the SDS for detailed
safety instructions.
Spills and disposal In case of spills, sweep up and shovel the spilled material. Keep spilled material in
suitable, closed containers for disposal. Soak up with an absorbent such as clay, sand or
other suitable material. Flush area with water to remove trace residue. Do not allow the
product to reach the sewage system. Waste must be disposed of in accordance with
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federal, state or local regulations, as applicable.
Contact E-mail: polymers@atul.co.in
Website: www.atul.co.in
Note Lapox® is a registered trademark of Atul Ltd.
Manufacturing site
Atul 396 020, Gujarat, India
Telephone: (+91 2632) 230000 | 233261
E-mail: contact@atul.co.in
Disclaimer: The information contained herein is for information purposes only. While enough care is taken in disclosing the information, users of this
information are advised to cross-check the same depending upon use | application. Atul Ltd does not give any assurance or warranty or guarantee in
regard to the accuracy or completeness of the information and no claim or liability will be accepted or entertained in regard thereto. Atul Ltd makes no
warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or
performance or usage of trade.
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