Products in Composite Materials: Spray Lay-up

ALBIDUR® VE 3940 is a concentrated dispersion, comprising 40% high-performance elastomer within a Bisphenol A epoxy vinyl ester resin. This product serves the essential purpose of enhancing the toughness of vinyl ester resins that would otherwise be brittle. The elastomeric component in use is a specialized silicone rubber, meticulously distributed within the liquid resin as a finely dispersed second phase.

AFCONA 7202 is mainly recommended for UPE resin systems. It is considered to be a moderately strong defoamer, so it is not suitable for unpigmented or clear systems. Adding AFCONA - 7202 to resin may result in in-can haziness, but this will have a minimal effect on the final gloss and will not affect the other properties of the system.

FILCO® 8001 presents as a milky liquid and is classified as an unsaturated polyester-epoxy polymer within a non-ionic water emulsion. It is recommended as a film for glass fiber sizing, particularly for applications involving translucent sheet roving, spray roving, and mat roving.

FILCO® 350 is an unsaturated polyester resin in a non-ionic water emulsion, serving as a film former in sizings for glass fibers. The appearance is a milky liquid, and characteristics of the resulting film include being clear, non-tacky, and compatible with unsaturated polyesters. It also exhibits rapid solubility in styrene.

FILCO® 7607 is an unsaturated polyester resin offered in a non-ionic water emulsion, designed as a film-former for glass fiber sizings. Its appearance is akin to that of a milky liquid. Notable characteristics of this product include a built-in non-ionic emulsifier within the polymer, a narrow particle size distribution, an extended shelf life due to hydrolytic resistance and fine particle size, high mechanical shear stability when the emulsion is diluted, and exceptional hydrolysis and sedimentation stability across a wide pH range.

FILCO® 5001 is a product with an unsaturated polyester resin meticulously formulated within a non-ionic water emulsion, presenting as a milky liquid. Its material features include excellent compatibility, high hardness, and non-flammability. It is available in a liquid physical form.

FILCO® TAC-453 is a milky liquid unsaturated polyester resin dispersed in a non-ionic medium, designed for use as a film in glass fiber sizing applications. Its key characteristics include having a non-ionic emulsifier built into the polymer, ensuring a narrow particle size distribution, and granting a prolonged shelf life due to resistance against hydrolysis and fine particle size. It also boasts high mechanical shear stability in diluted emulsions and exhibits stability against hydrolysis and sedimentation across a broad pH spectrum.

FILCO® 7703 is an unsaturated polyester resin provided in non-ionic water dispersion, serving as a film former in glass fiber sizings. It presents as a milky liquid. Notable characteristics of this product include an integrated non-ionic emulsifier within the polymer, high mechanical shear stability when the emulsion is diluted, and impressive hydrolysis and sedimentation stability across a broad pH range.

FILCO® 361 is an epoxy-ester resin meticulously crafted within a non-ionic water emulsion, designated as a film-former within glass fiber sizings. It manifests as a milky liquid. Key product characteristics include its high molecular weight epoxy-ester composition, a narrow particle size distribution, a commendable shelf life attributed to hydrolytic resistance and fine particle size, high mechanical shear stability even in diluted emulsions, and robust stability against hydrolysis and sedimentation across a wide pH range.

FILCO® 354N represents an unsaturated polyester resin finely crafted within a non-ionic water dispersion, serving as a film former within glass fiber sizings. Its presentation showcases a milky liquid appearance. Key product characteristics encompass a non-ionic emulsifier inherent within the polymer, a narrow particle size distribution, a prolonged shelf life attributed to hydrolytic resistance and fine particle size, high mechanical shear stability even in diluted emulsions, and robust stability against hydrolysis and sedimentation across a wide pH range.

FILCO® 7900 is an unsaturated polyester-epoxy polymer dispersed in a milky liquid non-ionic water emulsion. It serves as a film for various types of glass fiber sizes, including roving for translucent sheets, spray roving, and mat roving. Laminates manufactured using glass fibers treated with FILCO® 7900 exhibit remarkably high transparency. Additionally, this product is non-flammable, ensuring safety in handling and usage.

Polyfill® 407SM is a versatile flame retardant and smoke suppressant, finds application across various sectors. Ideal for consumer goods, it excels in carpet and upholstery applications. In electrical and electronics, it enhances wire and cable jacketing and insulation. This product is a key player in plastics, elastomers, and composite materials, functioning as a flame retardant and smoke suppressant.

Polyfill® 301 Alumina Trihydrate is meticulously crafted for thermoset plastic and CASE applications necessitating heightened loading levels. This medium grind series enhances surface area, promoting improved flow and surface finish properties. By incorporating Polyfill® 301, you amplify flame retardancy and smoke suppression, bolstered by increased H2O molecule availability.

Polyfill® 407 Alumina Trihydrate is a specialized product meticulously designed for wire/cable-elastomers, coatings, and thermoset/plastic applications. Engineered with precision, it boasts a controlled particle size distribution and essential physical properties, empowering compounders to achieve elevated loading levels and superior overall performance. The enhanced surface area enables exceptional surface finish and impact characteristics, while meticulous particle distribution control allows for maximum loading levels.

Polyfill® 130 Alumina Trihydrate is meticulously engineered for industrial applications requiring peak loading levels. With a low surface area, the coarse grind of Polyfill® 130 empowers maximum loading levels, enhancing flame retardancy and smoke suppression through increased H2O molecule availability.

Polyfill® 405 Alumina Trihydrate is a specialized product meticulously designed for wire/cable-elastomers, coatings, and thermoset/plastic applications. Engineered with precision, it boasts a controlled particle size distribution and essential physical properties, empowering compounders to achieve elevated loading levels and superior overall performance. The enhanced surface area enables exceptional surface finish and impact characteristics, while meticulous particle distribution control allows for maximum loading levels.

Polyfill® 30 is a versatile flame retardant and smoke suppressant, finds application across various sectors. Ideal for consumer goods, it excels in carpet and upholstery applications. In electrical and electronics, it enhances wire and cable jacketing and insulation. This product is a key player in plastics, elastomers, and composite materials, functioning as a flame retardant and smoke suppressant.

Polyfill® 402 is a versatile flame retardant and smoke suppressant, finds application across various sectors. Ideal for consumer goods, it excels in carpet and upholstery applications. In electrical and electronics, it enhances wire and cable jacketing and insulation. This product is a key player in plastics, elastomers, and composite materials, functioning as a flame retardant and smoke suppressant.

Polyfill® 403 is a versatile flame retardant and smoke suppressant, finds application across various sectors. Ideal for consumer goods, it excels in carpet and upholstery applications. In electrical and electronics, it enhances wire and cable jacketing and insulation. This product is a key player in plastics, elastomers, and composite materials, functioning as a flame retardant and smoke suppressant.

Polyfill® 110 Alumina Trihydrate is meticulously engineered for industrial applications requiring peak loading levels. With a low surface area, the coarse grind of Polyfill® 110 empowers maximum loading levels, enhancing flame retardancy and smoke suppression through increased H2O molecule availability.

Polyfill® 405SM is a versatile flame retardant and smoke suppressant, finds application across various sectors. Ideal for consumer goods, it excels in carpet and upholstery applications. In electrical and electronics, it enhances wire and cable jacketing and insulation. This product is a key player in plastics, elastomers, and composite materials, functioning as a flame retardant and smoke suppressant.

Polyfill® 402SM is a versatile flame retardant and smoke suppressant, finds application across various sectors. Ideal for consumer goods, it excels in carpet and upholstery applications. In electrical and electronics, it enhances wire and cable jacketing and insulation. This product is a key player in plastics, elastomers, and composite materials, functioning as a flame retardant and smoke suppressant.

Polyfill® 302 Alumina Trihydrate is meticulously crafted for thermoset plastic and CASE applications necessitating heightened loading levels. This medium grind series enhances surface area, promoting improved flow and surface finish properties. By incorporating Polyfill® 302, you amplify flame retardancy and smoke suppression, bolstered by increased H2O molecule availability.

Polyfill® 403SM is a versatile flame retardant and smoke suppressant, finds application across various sectors. Ideal for consumer goods, it excels in carpet and upholstery applications. In electrical and electronics, it enhances wire and cable jacketing and insulation. This product is a key player in plastics, elastomers, and composite materials, functioning as a flame retardant and smoke suppressant.

Polyfill® 203 Alumina Trihydrate is expertly tailored for thermoset plastic and CASE applications demanding high loading levels. This intermediate product empowers compounders to attain maximal loading while maintaining acceptable physical properties. The heightened loading levels facilitated by Polyfill® 203 amplify flame retardancy and smoke suppression, leveraging increased H2O molecule availability.

Polyfill® 204 Alumina Trihydrate, expertly tailored for thermoset plastic and CASE applications demanding high loading levels. This intermediate product empowers compounders to attain maximal loading while maintaining acceptable physical properties. The heightened loading levels facilitated by Polyfill® 204 amplify flame retardancy and smoke suppression, leveraging increased H2O molecule availability. Rest assured, Polyfill® 204 alumina trihydrate adheres to the exacting standards of Cimbar Performance Minerals' ISO 9001:2015 quality program.

Polyfill® 301SM is a versatile flame retardant and smoke suppressant, finds application across various sectors. Ideal for consumer goods, it excels in carpet and upholstery applications. In electrical and electronics, it enhances wire and cable jacketing and insulation. This product is a key player in plastics, elastomers, and composite materials, functioning as a flame retardant and smoke suppressant.

PolyJet® 502SM is a versatile additive specifically designed for enhancing fire safety in various applications. As a flame retardant and smoke suppressant, it serves both plastics and elastomers, including cables, carpet backing, and flooring. With compatibility in processing methods like extrusion, pultrusion, and resin transfer molding, it guarantees fire resistance in composite materials.

espol™ 12.12 is a non-accelerated orthophthalic clear polyester resin formulated to be medium reactive with low exotherm. It also offers superior impact and crack resistance. It has been specifically designed for casting and cold press molding applications associated with cultured marble and marble chips. Agglomerated marble made using this resin has excellent strength, rigidity, water resistance, and long-term durability.

Crystic® FR1166 PAK is a filled, orthophtalic, pre accelerated, low styrene content and thixotropic unsaturated polyester resin. It has to be used when excellent low smoke and fire resistant laminates are required. Crystic PD1166 PAK is halogen free and does not contain heavy metals.

Crystic® Fireguard Gelcoat 72PAX is a new technology, spray fire retardant topcoat which is halogen free. It has low surface spread of flame compared to competitive standard technology fire retardant topcoats. This pre-accelerated filled spray topcoat can be used both internally and externally for building, transport and general industrial work.

Crystic® Very-Low Styrene Ecogel S3PA is a high performance isophthalic neopentyl glycol gelcoat. This gelcoat is pre-accelerated and formulated for spray application. Crystic Ecogel® S3PA is a low VOC product. Crystic Ecogel® S3PA has been specially designed for the production of high quality parts in the marine industry. This formulation offers an excellent hydrolysis resistance combined with a high gloss and gloss retention. Crystic Ecogel® S3PA has approval by the Lloyd’s Register of Shipping.

Crystic® Isophthalic Spray Gelcoat GT-900 is a high performance isophthalic gelcoat, filled, pre-accelerated and formulated for spray application. It has been developed to have excellent intrinsic water and weather resistance. The viscosity profile ensures even coverage with minimal drainage and low film porosity. This product is recommended for use in the marine, building and transport industries. It is also suitable for general molding requirements.

Crystic® Sandable Spray Gelcoat 44PA is an isophthalic sandable spray gelcoat for post painting application. This pre-accelerated, isophthalic, filled gelcoat has been specifically designed for applications that are to be post-painted mainly for transport industry. Crystic Gelcoat 44PA has been formulated for spray application.

espol™ 41.00 is a non-accelerated isophthalic neopentyl glycol (ISO-NPG) polyester resin suitable for aggressive marine applications. The resin has been approved by the IRS (Indian Registrar of Shipping) for usage on ships and other marine transport vehicles. It has been specifically formulated for resistance to seawater, offering superior osmotic stability alongside excellent mechanical properties.

Crystic® Thixotropic Resin LS 451PA is a pre-accelerated thixotropic resin. It is suitable for brush or spray application in the marine industry or general molding market. This product has reduced styrene emissions, typically 20 - 30% lower than conventional lower styrene resins. It has Lloyd's approval but is also suitable for use in building and construction, transportation, and industrial applications. This product has a 20-minute gel time.