Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- 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 I
- UN Number: 1866
- Hazchem Code: 3 [Y]
- Flash Point: 32°C.
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Materials Features
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Composites End Use
- Composites Processing Methods
- Applications
342S Vinyl Ester Resin is designed for use in hand laminating and spray up fabrication of tanks, fume ducts, piping, chemical process equipment, sewerage and industrial effluent treatment plant, FRP swimming pools, boats, trowelled chemical resistant floor toppings, and other applications where a requirement exists for resistance to corrosive environments.
Properties
- Physical Properties
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Appearance | Clear, low viscosity, resin solution. | — | — |
Brookfield LVT 3/60rpm (25°C) | 350 - 550 | cps | — |
Volatile content | 45 -55 | % w/w | — |
Specific Gravity (25°C) | 1.03 - 1.05 | gm./cc. | — |
Acid Value | 8 - 10 | mg. KOH/gm. | — |
Gel time, 100gm. mass (25°C)., 1% MEKP Butanox M60 | 15 - 25 | minutes | — |
Water Absorption - 24 hours (25°C) | 0.18 - 0.19 | % w/w | — |
Tensile Strength | 80 - 85 | Mpa | — |
Tensile Modulus | 3.00 - 3.30 | Mpa | — |
Elongation at Break | 5.00 - 6.00 | % | — |
Flexural Strength | 125 - 150 | Mpa | — |
Heat Deflection Temperature at 1.82 MPa Load: | 95 - 100 | °C | — |
Barcol Hardness - GY2J934-1 | 32 – 38 | — | — |
Storage & Handling
- Storage Life
3 months in sealed container.