D.E.R. 736 is a high-performance, low-viscosity epoxy resin tailored for applications requiring thermal and chemical resistance. Also known as dipropylene glycol diglycidyl ether (DPPG-DGE), it is useful in epoxy formulations where low viscosity, adhesion, and mechanical performance are important.
This epoxy resin has a molecular weight of approximately 300, a viscosity of 30-60 cps, and a WPE of 175-205. It is suitable for research and formulation work involving industrial coatings, advanced composites, electronic encapsulation, and specialty epoxy systems.
Key Properties
- Low-viscosity epoxy resin for formulation and materials research
- Useful in systems requiring thermal resistance, chemical resistance, and adhesion
- Product Number: 02923
- CAS Number: 26142-30-3
- Molecular weight: ~300
- Viscosity: 30-60 cps
- WPE: 175-205
- Synonyms: Dipropylene glycol diglycidyl ether, DPPG-DGE
- Available size: 450 g
- Storage: Room temperature
Applications
High-Temperature Coatings
Used in industrial coating formulations where resistance to heat, chemicals, and demanding service conditions is required.
Advanced Composites
May be used in composite research and formulation work where epoxy resin performance, adhesion, and mechanical strength are key evaluation factors.
Electronic Encapsulation
Useful in epoxy encapsulation studies where insulation, moisture protection, and low-viscosity processing are important for sensitive electronic components.
Epoxy Formulation Development
Suitable for laboratory workflows involving low-viscosity epoxy systems, resin modification, curing studies, and specialty materials development.
Compatibility & Formulation Considerations
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Resin type: Low-viscosity epoxy resin / diglycidyl ether
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Functional role: Epoxy resin component for coating, composite, encapsulation, and adhesive formulation studies
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Processing benefit: Low viscosity can support improved wetting, mixing, and incorporation into compatible resin systems
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Formulation factors: Final cure behavior and material properties depend on curing agent, resin ratio, additives, fillers, temperature, and processing conditions
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Compatibility: Evaluate compatibility with the intended curing system, substrate, filler package, and application environment before scale-up
Final resin performance should be evaluated under the intended formulation, cure schedule, and application conditions.
Preparation Tips
- Confirm compatibility with the intended curing agent, additive package, filler system, substrate, or resin blend before use.
- Use controlled mixing conditions to support uniform incorporation and minimize air entrainment.
- Evaluate working time, cure profile, hardness, adhesion, and chemical resistance under target conditions.
- For coatings or encapsulation studies, test wetting, film formation, cure behavior, and final mechanical performance.
- Document resin ratio, curing agent, additives, mixing method, temperature, cure schedule, and processing conditions for reproducible results.
Handling & Storage
- Use appropriate PPE and standard laboratory handling practices.
- Avoid skin contact and eye contact.
- Store at room temperature.
- Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
- Protect from contamination and incompatible materials.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is D.E.R. 736 used for?
D.E.R. 736 is used in epoxy formulation research and development, including coatings, composites, electronic encapsulation, and specialty resin systems.
2. What is another name for D.E.R. 736?
D.E.R. 736 is also known as dipropylene glycol diglycidyl ether, or DPPG-DGE.
3. What is the viscosity of D.E.R. 736?
The listed viscosity for D.E.R. 736 is 30-60 cps.
4. What is the WPE of D.E.R. 736?
5. Can D.E.R. 736 be used in electronic encapsulation?
Yes. D.E.R. 736 may be used in electronic encapsulation studies where insulation, moisture protection, low viscosity, and epoxy resin performance are important.
6. How should D.E.R. 736 be stored?
Store at room temperature, keep the container tightly closed, and protect from contamination and incompatible materials.
Safety & Documentation
Handle with appropriate PPE and standard laboratory practices. Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), product specification, and related technical documentation for handling, storage, safety, and lot-specific guidance.
