Interaction of Oil with a Reinforced EP Resin Pipe

To demonstrate how DSC measurements can show whether an oil acts as a plasticizer and whether the resin has otherwise changed.
If glass-fiber reinforced epoxy resin pipes are used to transport liquids, their possible interaction must be investigated. The liquids can diffuse into the matrix and possibly act as a plasticizer. Plasticizers lower the glass transition temperature and the resin can swell. Depending on the temperature of use, this can reduce the stability of piping and so give rise to possible damage.

_{Interaction of Oil with a Reinforced EP Resin Pipe | Thermal Analysis Application No. HB 67 | Application published in METTLER TOLEDO TA Application Handbook Thermosets Volume 2}