EPOVIA OPTIMUM® KRF 1001 TAS

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EPOVIA OPTIMUM® KRF 1001 TAS - Bisphenol-A Epoxy Resin based vinyl ester in styrene. It is used to produce pipes and tanks through hand lay up and spray up method.

Polymer Name: Vinyl Ester Resin

Chemical Family: Vinyl Esters, Vinyls, Vinylics & Vinyl Derivatives

Processing Methods: Hand Lay-up, Spray Lay-up

End Uses: Pipes, Tanks

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Polymer Name
Composite Materials Functions

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • Preaccelerated
  • Thixotropic

Applications & Uses

Application Method
Composites End Use
Composites Processing Methods

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solid Content55 - 59%MT-CU001C
Specific weight at 20°C1.05 - 1.10g/cm3
Brookfield Viscosity at 23°C, sp 3 rpm 50500 - 700mPa.sMT-CUT23V
Gel Time27 - 33minutesMT-CU201R
Exothermic peak130 - 150°CMT-CU201R
Peak (23°C)40 - 50
Cured Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Curing Cycle at 23°C (at 100°C)24 (2)hr
Tensile strength76MPaISO 527 (2012)
Tensile Modulus3215MPaISO 527 (2012)
Elongation at break5%ISO 527 (2012)
Flexural strength135MPaISO 178 (2011)
Flexural modulus3315MPaISO 178 (2011)
HDT101°CISO 75 -2A (2013)
Glass transition131°CASTM E 1545 (2011)

Safety & Health

Product Safety

Stir the resin before use, without use air bubbles

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
6 Months (23°C in Dark )
Handling and Storage
  • Store in the shade, out of direct sunlight
  • Keep storage temperature below 25°C
  • Unseal container just before use
  • Shelf life will be reduced reaching higher temperature