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DAPCO™ 3008N is a two-component, self-extinguishing epoxy filler formulated to meet aircraft fire resistance and modern environmental requirements.
Unit of Measure

Characteristics

Part A Color

 N/A White

Part B Color

 N/A Yellow

Mixed Color

 N/A Light Yellow

Part A Solids

 N/A 100 %

Part B Solids

 N/A 100 %

Mixed Solids

 N/A 100 %

Part A Appearance

 N/A Viscous Paste

Part B Appearance

 N/A Viscous Liquid

Mixed Appearance

 N/A Viscous Paste

Typical Cured Properties

Hardness

 N/A 60 "D"

Test Method for Hardness

 N/A American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM D224)

Compression

 N/A 3000 psi

Water Absorption (24 Hours)

 N/A 0.4 %

Self-Extinguishing Time

 N/A 5 seconds

Density

 N/A 28 to 32 lb/ft³0.45 to 0.51 g/cm³

Processing

Mix Ratio

 N/A The recommended mix ratio for DAPCO™ 3008 is 100 parts "A" to 35 parts "B" by weight.
Thoroughly stir Part B separately before mixing with Part A.
Combine Part A and Part B and mix well until uniform in color.

Working Life

 N/A The pot life of DAPCO™ 3008 after mixing is 1 to 2 hours.

Curing

 N/A DAPCO™ 3008 will cure to handling strength in 6 hours at 72 ºF. Fully cures in 72 hours at 72 ºF.

Accelerated Cure Time

 N/A Cure 1 hour at ambient conditions, followed by 2 hours at 160 ºF.

Specifications

Shelf Life

 N/A 12 months

Surface Preparation

Surface Preparation

 N/A The substrates must be free from contaminants, i.e., dirt, oil, grease, etc. Clean the surface with a suitable solvent/cleaning agent and dry thoroughly. Mechanical roughening of the surfaces will often improve performance. For optimum adhesion to metallic substrates a BR® brand bonding primer may be used.

Storage and Handling

Storage and Handling

 N/A Store in a cool, dry place in the original containers; keep tightly sealed.
Shelf life: 12 months from date of shipment

Safety

Safety

 N/A Exercise good housekeeping practices. Material Safety Data Sheets available upon request.

Features

Features and Benefits

 N/A
  • Cures at Room Temperature
  • Excellent adhesion to metal, wood, and honeycomb core
  • Very low water absorption
  • Good chemical resistance, especially to aircraft fluids
  • Can be nailed, threaded, countersunk, drilled, cut, etc. without cracking or chipping
  • 100% solids
  • Meets FAR 25.853 (60 second vertical ignition) requirements

Applications

Applications

 N/A Commonly used for potting, stiffening, and edge filling in honeycomb core.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer

 N/A The data and information provided have been obtained from carefully controlled samples and are considered to be representative of the product described. Because the properties of this product can be significantly affected by the fabrication and testing techniques employed and since Cytec Engineered Materials (CEM) does not control the conditions under which its products are tested and used, CEM cannot guarantee that the properties provided will be obtained with other processes and equipment. CEM has the right to change any data or information when deemed appropriate.

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