The Next Generation of Thermoset Resins

Proxima® Thermoset Resins

Materia’s thermoset resins are a groundbreaking advanced polymer technology based on dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) and a family of co-monomers, specially formulated to address high performance applications unmatched by many of today’s competing materials technologies. Our thermosets are designed to be alternatives for traditional resins, such as epoxy, vinyl ester, and polyester resins, adaptable to industry-standard manufacturing processes.

Proxima thermosets derive their unique characteristics through a polymerization reaction enabled by Materia’s proprietary Grubbs Catalyst® technology. Leveraging the versatility of our metathesis catalyst portfolio, we can design and develop a wide range of performance polymers with optimal processing and superior properties.

Superior Performance for Next-Generation Materials

At Materia, we develop our own proprietary monomer formulations that are polymerized by our Grubbs Catalyst technology through a process known as ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP), which creates unique high performance polymers unlike any other thermoset on the market today.

Proxima thermosets are designed to deliver the performance characteristics that companies need to address their advanced material needs.

Exceptional Toughness. High impact strength and resistance to crack propagation for long lasting parts with predictable life cycles.
Lightweight. Densities near 1 g/cm³ are 10-15% lighter than comparable thermoset resins.
Excellent Hot/Wet Properties. Extremely low water absorption of polyolefins combined with the thermal stability of thermosets.
Low Carbon Footprint. Cradle-to-gate emissions 47% lower than standard epoxy resins.
Low Viscosity Resins. Quick molding of complex shapes, high filler loadings, and low void content.

Compatibility with Standard Processing Techniques

Proxima resins are two-part liquid thermosetting systems specially designed to have a low viscosity for fast and easy mold fill or infusion. As a result, Proxima resins can be processed by most standard thermoset processing techniques into today’s manufacturing processes.

Flexible Property Range

The Proxima resin platform delivers a broad range of formulations, from rigid structural polymers to flexible soft materials, and anything in between.

Tough Thermosets

Corrosion resistant
Abrasion resistant
High impact strength
High use temperatures

Composites

Tough and strong
Crack resistant
Damage tolerant
Corrosion resistant

Coatings

Hot/wet stability at up to 400°F
Low thermal conductivity
High elongation
Sprayable and castable

Syntactic Foams

Low density
High compressive strength
Low water absorption
Large defect-free castings
Low viscosity

The Materials Science and Catalysis Experts

By leveraging our catalysis and materials science expertise, we have developed a range of Proxima thermoset resins for a variety of complex performance problems and manufacturing processes. Materia’s design engineering team can help you select the right commercial catalyst and resin package to match your application requirements.

Thermoset Resins