Ecflex High-Flexibility Modified Amine Epoxy Curing Agent,Break Rigid Boundaries: Empowering Epoxy Systems with Superior Peel Strength & Extreme Flexibility
Shanghai Feimi Materials specializes in the R&D and supply of Ecflex High-Flexibility Modified Amine Epoxy Curing Agents. Designed with ultra-high elongation at break, exceptional peel strength, outstanding thermal shock resistance, and damp-heat aging stability, Ecflex is widely used in EV battery thermal structural adhesives, electronic potting compounds, bridge deck paving resins, and anti-cracking construction materials. All samples meet strict RoHS and REACH compliance standards.
Independently developed by Shanghai Feimi Materials, Ecflex High-Flexibility Modified Amine Epoxy Curing Agent is engineered to overcome key industry bottlenecks of traditional epoxy systems—such as excessive crosslinking rigidity, poor mechanical shock resistance, thermal cycling cracking, and low peel strength.
By integrating highly flexible segments directly into the amine polymer backbone, Ecflex delivers high peel strength and superior elongation at break while retaining excelente bonding strength. It exhibits exceptional resistance to thermal shock and damp-heat aging, making it an ideal flexibilizing curing agent for EV battery structural adhesives, electronic encapsulation, and crack-resistant paving materials.
The Ecflex series demonstrates outstanding compatibility with various Bisphenol A, Bisphenol F, and modified epoxy resins. It can be utilized either as a primary hardener or a flexible co-curing agent, significantly boosting vibration damping, tensile stress tolerance, and long-term weatherability.
Product Advantages
- High Peel Strength & Exceptional Flexibility.Effectively absorbs interfacial shear stress and impact energy. Provides cured networks with high toughness and peel strength, preventing substrate delamination and debonding under severe dynamic stress or vibration.
- Robust Thermal Shock Resistance & Crack Prevention.Dramatically reduces epoxy volumetric cure shrinkage and mitigates internal stress caused by Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) mismatch between dissimilar materials. Prevents cracking or embrittlement under extreme temperature swings.
- Superior Damp-Heat Aging Stability.Formulated with excellent resistance to hydrolysis and chemical degradation. Retains high bonding strength and flexibility even after prolonged exposure to high-temperature and high-humidity conditions (e.g., 85°C / 85% RH "Double 85" aging).
Typical Properties
| Products | Ecflex-01 | Ecflex-02 | Ecflex-03 | Ecflex-05 | Ecflex-07 | Ecflex-10 |
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| 外观 Appearance | 琥珀色液体 Amber liquid | 琥珀色液体 Amber liquid | 琥珀色液体 Amber liquid | 琥珀色液体 Amber liquid | 琥珀色液体 Amber liquid | 琥珀色液体 Amber liquid |
| 色泽 Color (Gardner) | <=12 | <=12 | <=12 | <=12 | <=12 | <=12 |
| 粘度 Viscosity (25℃,mPa.s) | 17000 | 25000 | 9000 | 10700 | 4500 | 1900 |
| 活泼氢当量 AHEW (g/mol) | 390 | 390 | 185 | 185 | 251 | 170 |
| 推荐使用量(NPEL-128:Ecflex) Recommended Use Level | 100:200 | 100:200 | 100:100 | 100:100 | 100:130 | 100:90 |
| Gel time (25℃ min) | 35 | 50 | 40 | 15 | 70 | 55 |
Curing Products Performance
| 产品 / Product | 拉伸强度 MPa Tensile strength | 拉伸模量 MPa Tensile Modulus | 拉伸延伸率 % Elongation | 拉伸韧性 J/cm²[1] Tensile toughness |
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| 400#聚酰胺 Versamid 140 | 44 | 2800 | 5.1 | 13 |
| Ecflex-01 | 10 | 10 | 280 | 36 |
| Ecflex-02 | 10.3 | 25 | 225 | 48 |
| Ecflex-03 | 44 | 1957 | 25 | 187 |
| Ecflex-05 | 37 | 1932 | 15 | 191 |
| Ecflex-07 | 18 | 392 | 120 | 190 |
| Ecflex-10 | 40 | 1800 | 28 | 183 |
| 注 [1]: Integral area of the stress-strain curve(With liquid bisphenol A epoxy)。 | | | | |
产品粘接性能
| 产品/ Products | Ecflex-01 | Ecflex-02 | Ecflex-03 | Ecflex-05 | Ecflex-07 | Ecflex-10 | 聚酰胺 Versamid 140 |
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| 搭接剪切 LSS(Fe/Fe)MPa | 11 | 17 | 27 | 24 | 18 | 23.6 | 18 |
| 搭接剪切 LSS(Al/Al)MPa | 8.1 | 12.9 | 18 | 17 | 8.93 | 18.9 | 12.7 |
| 老化后搭接剪切 LSS(Al/Al)MPa [2] | | 15.6 | 26 | | 8.77 | 19.6 | failed |
| 搭接剪切 LSS(ABS/ABS)MPa | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.2 | |
| 搭接剪切 LSS(ABS/ABS不打磨 no sanded)MPa | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | |
| 搭接剪切 LSS(PC/PC)MPa | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7 | 6.9 | 6.3 | 6.3 | |
| 搭接剪切 LSS(PC/PC不打磨 no sanded)MPa | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.1 | 6.1 | |
注 [2]:85℃ water immerse aging for 1000h。
Product Applications
- EV Battery Thermal Structural Adhesives.Structural bonding and thermal conductive adhesives for EV battery packs and modules; designed to resist operational heat build-up and continuous road shock/vibration.
- Electronic Potting & Encapsulation。Durable potting and encapsulation for sensors, transformers, and outdoor power electronics requiring high vibration isolation and thermal shock protection.
- Bridge Deck Paving & Construction Materials。Steel bridge deck wearing course resins, crack-resistant epoxy mortars, expansion joint fillers, and concrete protective overlays.
- High-Performance Electronic & Structural Adhesives。Structural bonding for dissimilar substrates, flexible camera module adhesives, and drop-impact resistant structural glues.
Handling, Storage & Expiry
- Handling & Safety Instructions: Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS).
Shelf Life & Storage Conditions:
- At least 12 months from the date of manufacture when stored in original unopened containers.
- Keep sealed in a cool, dark, and dry environment. Prevent any exposure to air and moisture.
FAQ
- Q1: How does the Ecflex modified amine curing agent improve the reliability of EV battery thermal structural adhesives?
A: Electric vehicle battery systems endure severe dynamic vibrations, mechanical impacts, and wide thermal cycling during operation. Traditional epoxy structural adhesives are prone to micro-cracking and debonding caused by built-in thermal stress. Ecflex imparts exceptional flexibility and high peel strength to the cured network, effectively absorbing kinetic energy and stress from thermal expansion, ensuring long-term structural integrity and thermal management efficiency.
- Q2: What is the fundamental difference between Ecflex and conventional flexibilizing hardeners made with plasticizers?
A: Non-reactive plasticizers do not participate in the epoxy crosslinking network. Over time or under elevated temperatures, plasticizers tend to migrate, exude, or bleed out, leading to embrittlement and mechanical failure. Ecflex is a fully reactive modified amine hardener. Its flexible chain segments are chemically bonded directly into the 3D polymeric network, preventing exudation and delivering vastly superior long-term durability and damp-heat aging resistance compared to plasticized systems.
- Q3: Does Shanghai Feimi Materials support customized specifications and formula optimizations for the Ecflex series?
A: Yes. Shanghai Feimi Materials maintains a dedicated R&D team in fine chemicals. We offer custom formulating and product selection guidance tailored to your specific technical targets—including Shore A/D hardness, working life (pot life), viscosity profile, peel strength target, or specific thermal shock cycle requirements.