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TECHNICAL INFORMATION ISSUE20140402-WI-10-8744・8744LP-2020702-P1/5
***** Hei-Cast 8744・8744LP *****
1. Description
Hei-Cast 8744 and 8744LP are hard-to-yellowing transparent polyurethane vacuum casting
materials with the following characteristics.
(1) It is difficult to yellowing and has excellent transparency.
(2) Compared with conventional products, molded products that do not burn (discolor) due to
heat of curing can be obtained even during large molding.
(3) Improved hardenability results in a hardened product that is free of sinks.
(4) It has elongation and excellent impact resistance.
(5) Excellent defoaming performance compared to conventional products.
2. Basic Properties
Item 8744 8744LP Remarks
Part A clear liquid Polyols
Appearance
Part B clear liquid Isocyanates
Color of Article Clear
Part A 1200 1200
Viscosity (mPa.s,25℃) Viscometer Type BM
Part B 140 140
Part A 1.05 1.05 Specific Gravity Cup
Specific Gravity (25℃)
Part B 1.09 1.09 Standard Hydrometer
Mixing Ratio A：B 100：150 100：150 Parts by weight
Pot Life Minute 8 18 Resin 25℃ 100g
Specific Gravity, cured 1.13 1.13 JIS K-7112
The appearance of solution A may be yellowish due to thermal history. Avoid prolonged heating above 60℃.
3. Basic Physical Properties
Item 8744 8744LP Remarks
Hardness Type D 82 82 JIS K-7215
Tensile Strength MPa 60 60
JIS K-7113
Elongation % 30 30
Bending strength MPa 80 80
JIS K-7171
Young's modulus in flexure MPa 2000 2000
Izod Impact strength kJ/m2 10 10 JIS K-7110 V Notch
2.5 2.5 JIS K-7111 V Notch
Charpy impact strength kJ/m2
30 30 JIS K-7111 Notch-less
Shrinkage % 0.3 0.3 In house spec.
Heat Deflection Temperature ℃ 80 75 JIS K-7191(1.80 MPa)
Heatproof temperature（Tg） ℃ 90 85 TMA Method
Coefficient of thermal expansion /℃ 9×10-5 9×10-5 JIS K-6911
Demold Time Minute 60 60～90 Mold temp. above 70 ℃
Remarks: Curing condition : Mold temperature: 70℃×60 min.＋25℃×24 hours.
Above physical properties are given from our laboratory measurements as typical values and not for
specification. When using our product, it must be noted that physical properties of final product may
vary depending on its contour and molding conditions
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4. Optical Properties
Item Value Remarks
Index of Refraction 1.508
Total luminous Transmittance % 93.1
Diffusion Transmittance % 0.6 JIS K-7105
Parallel luminous Transmittance % 91.2
Haze % 0.7
5. Hei-Cast 3744 Weather Resistant
Item 50 hours 100 hours 500 hours 1000 hours
Color difference
⊿E 0.7 1.2 2.8 3.5
(Xenon lamp)
NOTE) Testing machine:ATLAS Ci4000 Weatherometer
Test conditions: No water spray Irradiance： 42.00 w/㎡
Black Standards Temperature：63.0 ℃ Relative humidity ：50.0％
The test results are based on our measurement results and are not specification values.
6.Chemical resistance
Weight
Loss of Discolor Warpa Swell Degra Dissolu
Chemicals change Crack
gloss ation ge ing dation tion
(%)
Distilled water 0.27 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
10%Sulfuric acid 0.70 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
10%Hydrochloric
2.17 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
acid
10%Sodium
hydroxide
0.21 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
10%Ammonia
water
0.29 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Acetone*1 6.99 ○ ○ ○ ○ △ ○ ○
Acetone 31.20 ○ ○ ○ △ × ○ ○
Toluene 8.99 ○ ○ ○ ○ △ ○ ○
Methylene
chloride*1
45.80 ○ ○ ○ ○ △ ○ ○
Methylene
- ○ ○ × × × × ○
chloride
Trichloroethane 2.74 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Ethyl acetate 21.60 ○ ○ ○ ○ △ ○ ○
Ethanol 15.50 ○ ○ ○ ○ △ ○ ○
Gasoline 0.08 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Benzine 0.04 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Tested according to JIS K-6911. Changes after 24 hrs. immersion in each chemicals were observed. Those
marked with *1 were immersed for 60 min. respectively.
○:Good, △:Slightly No good, ×: Bad
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7. Mixing ratio and usability time for 8744・8744LP blending
18
Pot Life (Minutes)
16
14
12
10
8
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Amount of 8744 ALP added (%)
Example: 8744ALP Addition 30% → 8744A：8744ALP：8744B = 70：30：150 → Lifetime 10 minutes
8. Low Pressure Vacuum Casting Method
(1) Degassing
Degas for about 10 minutes in vacuum chamber. Degas materials for use only.
(2) Resin temperature
Keep both Part A and Part B component at 30~40℃when casting. Pot life becomes shorter
with higher temperature and longer with lower temperature. If resin temperature is too low,
mixing failure or curing failure may occur.
(3) Mold temperature
Keep silicone mold at 70℃ prior to casing. If mold temperature is low, curing failure may
occur, showing lowered physical properties.
(4) Casting
Set containers so that Part B component can be added to Part A component. While keeping
operating chamber under vacuum, degas Part B component for about 5 to 10 minutes by
stirring occasionally. Pour Part A component into Part B component and stir for 10 to 15
minutes before casting into silicone mold. Leak vacuum at right timing.
(5) Curing condition
Keep it in oven at 70℃ and cure for 60~90 minutes before demolding. In case cured
material gets deformed during demolding, take long time before demolding, or try to cool
before demolding. If necessary, provide after cure using suitable holding jigs against
deformation..
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9. Flow Chart of Vacuum Casting
A Component B Component Silicone Mold
Resin Temp.40~50℃ Resin Temp40~50℃ Mold Temp. 70℃
Weighing Weighing
A:B=100:150 A:B=100:150
Degassing Degassing
About 10 minutes About 10 minutes
Set resin temp. to 30 to 40℃ in vacuum chamber
Mixing
30 to 45 sec.
Casting/Leak
30sec.-1min.
Curing
70℃ x 60~90 min.
Demolding
After cure
10. Handling Precautions
(1) Part A and Part B components are both sensitive to water. Do not mix with water and do
not expose to moisture for a long time. Ensure containers are sealed after use.
(2) If water is mixed in Part A component, a lot of air bubbles may be generated in cured
article. Such being the case, heat Part A component to 80 to 90℃ and degass under
vacuum for about 30 minutes.
(3) Part B component may become turbid or cured by reacting with moisture. If transparency
is lost drastically or if it is already cured, cured article may have lowered transparency and
physical properties. Do not use if such being the case.
(4)Part B component may be frozen in part or in whole if stored at below10℃ or even at
around 20℃ depending on condition. Melt by heating at 50 ~60℃ for 1~2 hours and then
stir evenly before use.
(5)Storing as frozen at room temperature may facilitate deterioration. Melt completely and
store at around 25℃
11. Safety and Hygienic Precautions
(1) Part B component contains more than 1% of 4,4'-Diphenylmethane diisocyanate. Provide
local exhausting unit in workshop and take good care for ventilation.
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(2) Be careful so hands or skin do not come in direct contact with raw materials. In case of
contact, rinse immediately with soap and water. Skin irritation may occur if kept in
contact for a long time. In case of contact with skin, mucous membrane, etc., irritation or
inflammation ( redness, swelling etc. )may occur ( highly irritant ).
(3) In case of contact in eyes, rinse immediately with running water for 15 minutes and seek
for medical treatment by ophthalmologist.
(4) Ensure to arrange so that discharge from vacuum pump is piped out for ventilation to
Outside.
12. Dangerous Goods Classification according to Fire Services Act
Part A Component: Dangerous Goods Class No. 4, Petroleum Class No. 4
Part B Component: Dangerous Goods Class No. 4, Petroleum Class No. 3
13. Appearance
Part A Component: 1 kg Royal can
Part B Component: 1 kg Royal can
In using our products based on the technical information contained herein, you are requested to thoroughly test our
products as to their suitability for your intended application and determine their validity with your own responsibility.
As the applications and processing conditions of our products to be applied by users are beyond our control, we can not
bear any responsibility for this technical information in terms of accuracy, the results obtained from their use and the
possible infringement of patent rights of any third parties.
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