TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

MX 4926N M.C.
Molding Compound

MX 4926N MOLDING COMPOUND

MX 4926N Molding Compound is a rayon based, five-harness satin weave carbon fabric impregnated
with a modified phenolic resin which is then converted into 0.5” x 0.5” squares. The phenolic resin
used is expected to be capable of meeting the requirements of MIL-R-9299.
Other forms of MX 4926N are available including broad good prepreg, and prepreg tapes. Please
reference MX 4926N Prepreg Technical Data Sheet for details.

Features and Benefits

• MX 4926N is available in several product forms to
accommodate a wide variety of part configurations
and processing techniques
• Exhibits excellent dimensional stability at high
temperatures
• Well-established industry use as high temperature
thermal insulation with outstanding ablation
characteristics
• Molding Compound form allows for rapid processing of
complex compression molded parts.

CHARACTERISTICS

Table 1 l Physical Properties

Property Value Test Method

Resin Content*
31 - 37 ASTM D 3529
wt. %
Filler Content*
11 - 16 ASTM D 3529
wt. %
Volatile Content*
2-6 ASTM D 3530
wt. %

Bulk Factor 4-7 ASTM D 1895

Tack None Self-Adherence

Shelf Life 12 months at 50oF (10oC) or below

Shop Life 21 days at 70oF (21oC)

*Other resin/filler contents and volatile contents are available.

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Table 2 l Product Availability

Property Description
Forms 0.5” X 0.5” chopped fabric squares
Material Color Black
Roll Length N/A

PROPERTIES
Table 3 l Mechanical Lamina Properties – 0.125” thick test panels cured at 2,500 psi for 2 hours at 325oF

Property Value Test Method Test Condition

Tensile Strength
6,900 (48) ASTM D 638 Room Temp (RT)
psi (MPa)

Tensile Modulus
2.0 (14) ASTM D 638 Room Temp (RT)
Msi (GPa)

Tensile Elongation, Warp

0.25 ASTM D 638 Room Temp (RT)
%
FED-STD-406A,
Inter-laminar Dowel Shear
Method 1041
Strength 9,000 (62) Room Temp (RT)
psi (MPa)
ASTM D 732
Compression Strength
33,000 (228) ASTM D 695 Room Temp (RT)
psi (MPa)

Molding Shrinkage
0.0005 (0.0005) ASTM D 955 Room Temp (RT)
in/in (cm/cm)

Specific Gravity
1.47 ASTM D 792 N/A
N/A

Table 4 l Thermal Properties – 0.125” thick test panels cured at 2,500 psi for 2 hours at 325oF

Property Value Test Method Test Condition

Specific Heat
0.29 (1,200) ASTM C 351 150oF (66oC)
BTU/lb*F (J/kg*K)

0.208 (0.36) 300oF (149oC)

Thermal Conductivity
ASTM F 433
BTU/hr*ft*oF (W/m*K)
0.248 (0.43) 500oF (260oC)

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Coefficient of Thermal
Expansion (CTE), With
6.5 ASTM D 3386 Test Range: 80oF – 500oF
Thickness
10-6/F
Coefficient of Thermal
Expansion (CTE), Through
10 ASTM D 3386 Test Range: 80oF – 500oF
Thickness
10-6/F

PROCESSING
Recommended Cure Cycle

Initial Cure Cycle Cure at 310oF for 120 minutes minimum.

Cure pressure is typically 1,500 – 2,500 psi, depending on part geometry and other design
factors.

Post Cure Not Required – But can be used to increase elevated temperature properties.

Bagging Procedure

N/A – MX 4926N Molding Compound is designed to be cured by compression molding.

General Cure Information

MX 4926N prepreg is generally cured using a heated platen press or other compression molding equipment.

To reduce material flow and the formation of voids due to volatile compound entrapment during cure, it may be desirable to
partially stage the molding compound in a heated oven for a short time prior to the molding process. Staging duration and
temperature will depend on the desired reduction in flow and VOC content. Care should be taken not to over-stage the
material, which may cause poor part consolidation and/or poor surface finish.

Recommended Consumables
MX 4926N Molding Compound does not generally require consumables during processing. Table 5 below provides a list of
consumable processing materials recommended for use with MX 4926N prepreg.

Table 5 l Processing Materials

Sealant Tape SM5126, SM5142, SM5142BY, UCS180

Release Film A6200, A5000
Release Fabric 200 TFP, 200 TFNP, A-8888
Breather/Bleeder Fabric RC3000-10, A3000-4
Peel Ply 60001, 60002, 51789
Bagging Film Vac-Pak® HS6262, Vacfilm® 450V
Adhesive Tape Flashtape 1, Flashtape 2

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Recommended processing materials listed above can be purchased through Solvay. Technical Data Sheets (TDS) and
additional information are available at www.solvay.com.

EXOTHERM
MX 4926N M.C. is a reactive formulation which can undergo severe exothermic heat up during the initial curing process if
incorrect curing procedures are followed.
Great care must be taken to ensure that safe heating rates, dwell temperatures and lay-up/bagging procedures are adhered
to, especially when moulding solid laminates in excess of 10mm (0.4in) thickness. The risk of exotherm increases with lay-
up thickness and increasing cure temperature. It is strongly recommended that trials, representative of all the relevant
circumstances, are carried out by the user to allow a safe cure cycle to be specified. It is also important to recognise that the
model or tool material and its thermal mass, combined with the insulating effect of breather/bagging materials can affect the
risk of exotherm in particular cases.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Please refer to the product SDS for safe handling, personal protective equipment recommendations and disposal
considerations.

DISCLAIMER: The data and information provided in this document have been obtained from carefully controlled samples and are considered to be
representative of the product described. Solvay does not express or imply any guarantee or warranty of any kind including, but not limited to, the accuracy, the
completeness or the relevance of the data and information set out herein. Because the properties of this product can be significantly affected by the fabrication
and testing techniques employed, and since Solvay does not control the conditions under which its products are tested and used, Solvay cannot guarantee the
properties provided will be obtained with other processes and equipment. No guarantee or warranty is provided if the product is adapted for a specific use or
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