Fiberglass (A/Asia) - 268 BQTN Laminating Resin

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Orthophthalics,
Polyesters,
Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)
Polymer Name: Thermoset Polyester
Composite Materials Functions: Resins, Binders & Matrix Materials
Technologies: Composite Materials
Product Families: Composite Materials — Polymers & Resins
Thermoset Resins
Hazard Classification: Chemical Composition: A solution of unsaturated polyester

resin in styrene monomer.

Class: 3.2 Flammable Liquid HFP.

Label: 3.

Pack Code: I I

UN Number: 186

Hazchem Code: 3 [Y]

NFPA Code: Health 2, Flammability 3, Reactivity 2. (0= Low Hazard 4= High Hazard)

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets: Automotive & Transportation,
Building & Construction,
Consumer Goods,
Industrial
Applications: Building & Construction — Building Materials
Interior Fixtures,
Pipes & Plumbing
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Equipment & Parts,
Other Industrial Applications
Consumer Goods — Furniture
Consumer Goods — Other Consumer Goods Applications
Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation
Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
Marine
Compatible Polymers & Resins: Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)
Composites End Use: Doors,
FRP Boats,
Tanks
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Containers,
Furniture,
Pipes,
Safety Helmets
Composites Processing Methods: Hand Lay-up,
Spray Lay-up

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Appearance	Opaque, blue colour change resin solution.	—	—
Viscosity at 30°C	4 - 5	—	—
Thixotropic Index	2.80 - 3.50	—	—
Accelerator (6% Cobalt content)	0.5	%	—
Gel Time, 100gm. mass (30°C.), 1% MEKP Butanox M50	15 - 18	minutes	—
Cure Time at 30°C	30 - 35	minutes	—
Typical Peak Exotherm 100gm. sample at 1% w/v MEKP	130 -140	°C	—
Water Absorption (7 day value)	0.35	%	ISO-62-1980
Barcol Hardness	48.0	—	ASTM D2583-67
Heat Distortion Temperature	67.3	°C	ASTM D648-72
Elongation at Break	3.2	%	ASTM D638-72
S.G. liquid resin (25°C)	1.13	kg/litre	ASTM D1475
Volume Shrinkage on Cure	9.0	%	Specific Gravity
Volatile Content	35.6	%	ASTM D3030
Flexural Strength	8.4	Kgf/mm2	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus	536.1	Kgf/mm2	ASTM D790
Tensile Strength	3.0	Kgf/mm2	ASTM D638
Impact Strength	3.9	Kgf-cm/cm	ASTM D256
Flexural Strength (Dry Laminates)	190.3	MPa	ASTM D790 - 71
Flexural Modulus (Dry Laminates)	8.7	GPa	ASTM D790 - 71
Tensile Strength (Dry Laminates)	130.4	MPa	ISO 3268 - 1978
Tensile Modulus (Dry Laminates)	11.77	GPa	ASTM D638 - 72
Flexural Strength (Wet Laminates)	214.3	MPa	ASTM D790 - 71
Flexural Modulus (Wet Laminates)	7.07	GPa	ASTM D790 - 71
Tensile Strength (Wet Laminates)	154.0	MPa	ISO 3268 - 1978
Tensile Modulus (Wet Laminates)	9.88	GPa	ASTM D638 - 72

Storage & Handling

Stability: Stabilityin the dark below 25°C - 6 months in sealed container.

Fiberglass (A/Asia) Sales Pty 268 BQTN Laminating Resin