Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Application Method
- Application Method
This gel coat is ready to use by application with a brush. Mix the product slowly but thoroughly for 10 minutes prior to each shift start up. Apply the correct film thickness. A wet film thickness between 300 to 600µm is required ideally working with a brush to ensure a level even thickness of 500 micron. Check that the correct level of MEKP is added. A level of 1,8% is recommended. Do not use more than 3% or lower than 1,2% MEKP catalyst. Minimum application temperature : 15°C This product is not designed for use with a spray gun.
Properties
- Mechanical Properties
- Typical Properties
- Cured Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Elongation at break | 3,4 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile strength | 53 | MPa | — |
| H.D.T (NFT ISO 75)......... | 61 | °C | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density | 1,05 - 1,28 | — | — |
| Thixotropic Index (2/20 rpm) | 3,8 - 4,4 | — | — |
| Sag Resistance | 500 | μm - wet | — |
| Hide depends colour | 500 - 700 | μm - wet | — |
| Color | Depends colour | — | — |
| Viscosity (25°C - Spindle 4-4 rpm) | 280 - 330 | dPa.s | — |
| Solid Content (15mn at 150°C) | 61 - 72 | % | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Peak Time (200g - 25°C - 1,8% MEKP) | 15 - 25 | mn | — |
| Gel Time (200g - 25°C - 1,8% MEKP) | 8-11 | mn | — |
| Film cure (500μ - 20°C - 2% MEKP) | 45 - 60 | mn | — |
| Peak exotherm (°C) (200g - 25°C - 1,8% MEKP) | 160 - 190 | — | — |
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Shelf Life
Shelf-life :
4 Months .
Storage :
When the product is sealed in its original packing, stored indoors away from direct sunlight and direct heat sources and ideally at ambient temperature between 15°C and 25°C .