TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

MX 4926N
PREPREG

MX 4926N PREPREG
MX 4926N is a rayon based, five-harness satin weave carbon fabric impregnated with a modified
phenolic resin. The phenolic resin used is expected to be capable of meeting the requirements of
MIL-R-9299.
Multiple product forms are available including broad goods, straight tape (0/90 degree), and biased
tape (+/-45 degree).
MX 4926N is also available in 0.5” x 0.5” chopped molding compound (reference MX 4926N Molding
Compound technical data sheet).

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
• Virtually no surface tack improves workability in hand
layup processes

CHARACTERISTICS

Table 1 l Physical Properties

Property Value Test Method

Resin Content*
31 - 37 ASTM D 3529
wt. %
Filler Content*
11 - 18 ASTM D 3529
wt. %
Volatile Content*
3-7 ASTM D 3530
wt. %

Tack None Self-Adherence

Uncured Ply Thickness

0.022 (0.559) ASTM D 1777
inch (mm)
Cured Ply Thickness
0.0125 (0.318) ASTM D 3171
inch (mm)
Broadgood Linear Weight
1.2 (0.6) N/A
lb/yd (kg/m)

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 Woven fabric, slit fabric tapes (0/90 and +45/-45 Degree)
Roll Width Woven: 44 in (112 cm)*, Tape: 0.75” and Up
Roll Length Typically 75 yards (69 m)

*44 inches is nominal woven broadgood fabric width

PROPERTIES
Table 3 l Mechanical Lamina Properties – Test panels cured at 1000 psi for 2 hours at 325oF

Property Value Test Method Test Condition

Tensile Strength, Warp

21,000 (145) ASTM D 638 Room Temp (RT)
psi (MPa)

Tensile Modulus, Warp

2.5 (17.2) ASTM D 638 Room Temp (RT)
Msi (GPa)

Tensile Elongation, Warp

1.2 ASTM D 638 Room Temp (RT)
%
Inter-laminar Dowel Shear
FED-STD-406A,
Strength 6,500 (45) Room Temp (RT)
Method 1041
psi (MPa)
Double-Notched Shear, Warp
6,800 (47) ASTM D 3846 Room Temp (RT)
psi (MPa)

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

Table 4 l Thermal Properties – Test panels cured at 1000 psi for 2 hours at 325oF

Property Value Test Method Test Condition

Specific Heat
0.29 ASTM C 351 150oF
J/kg*K

Thermal Conductivity, With Ply

0.62 ASTM F 433 250oF
BTU/ft*hr*F
Thermal Conductivity, Through
Ply 0.54 ASTM F 433 250oF
BTU/ft*hr*F
Coefficient of Thermal
Expansion (CTE), With Ply 4.3 ASTM D 3386 Test Range: 80oF – 500oF
10-6/F

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Coefficient of Thermal
Expansion (CTE), Through Ply 9.9 ASTM D 3386 Test Range: 80oF – 500oF
10-6/F

PROCESSING
Recommended Cure Cycle

Initial Cure Cycle Cure at 325oF for 120 minutes minimum.

Cure pressure will depend on part geometry, desired cured ply thickness, and cured resin
content.

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

Bagging Procedure

A schematic profile of the bagging procedure used for laminates is shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1 l Bagging Diagram Utilized in Vacuum Bag/Autoclave Laminate Manufacturing

General Cure Information

MX 4926N prepreg can be processed using several methods including autoclave and heated platen press.

In Figure 1 above, dry glass tows and bleeder fabric assist in the removal of gases. Slower heating rates and higher
pressures can further assist in the removal of volatile compounds/gases, though this may also increase resin flow. Pre-cure
de-bulking (vacuum compaction) is recommended to promote consolidation.

Recommended Consumables
Table 5 below provides a list of consumable processing materials recommended for use with MX 4926N prepreg.

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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

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 prepregs are reactive formulations 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.

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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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