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  HTM45 LTM110 MTM110 LTM123
Resin Type Toughened Epoxy Cyanate Ester
Tg (maximum achievable after post-cure at higher temperatures) 195°C (383°F) > 330°C (> 626 °F) 330°C (626°F) 210°C (410°F)
Out Life (at room temperature) 21 days 2 days > 30 days 2 to 3 days
Key Feature(s) Good damage tolerance.
High compression strength.
Inherently flame retardant, low smoke and fume.
Self-extinguishing.
Withstands excursions to 280°C (536°F).
Meets NASA out-gassing requirements.
Good dielectric properties for radar transparency.

Withstands excursions up to 330°C (626°F).
Inherently flame retardant, low smoke and fume.

High toughness.
Very low moisture pickup.
Excellent dimensional stability.
Good dielectric properties for radar transparency.
Wet Tg 130°C (266°F) Not applicable Not applicable 120°C (248°F)
Cure Schedule
Min. Cure Temp./Time
120°C (248°F)
10 hours
70°C (158°F)
20 hours
135°C (275°F)
2 hours
80°C (176°F)
16 hours

Max. Cure Temp./Time
180°C (356°F)
2 hours

100°C (212°F)
2 hours
(post-cure)

300°C (572°F)
2 hours
(post-cure)
135°C (275°F)
1 hour

  HTM110 HTM143 HTM552 HTM556
Resin Type Cyanate Ester BMI BMI
Tg (maximum achievable after post-cure at higher temperatures) 330°C (626°F) 250°C (480°F) 282°C (539°F) 270°C (518°F)
Out Life (at room temperature) 2 to 3 days > 21 days 30 days 30 days
Key Feature(s)

Withstands excursions
up to 330°C (626°F).
Inherently flame-retardant, low smoke and fume.

Inherently flame-retarded
with low toxic gas and
smoke generation.
Very low in-service
moisture pick-up.

Toughened.
Continuous service up to
240°C (464°F).
Excursions to
280°C (536°F).

Toughened.
Continuous service up to
200°C (392°F).
Excursions to
250°C (482°F).

Wet Tg Not applicable
Cure Schedule
Min. Cure Temp./Time
180°C (356°F)
2 hours
180°C (356°F)
2 hours
190°C (374°F)
6 hours
190°C (374°F)
6 hours
Max. Cure Temp./Time
180°C (356°F)
2 hours
250°C (480°F)
2 hours

240°C (464°F)
6 hours
(post-cure)

240°C (464°F)
6 hours
(post-cure)

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