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Crestafire® P2-2001 has been designed for use as a resin for closed mold application with a wide range of gel times with various catalysts and accelerator. Crestafire® P2-2001 has excellent blister resistance and significantly reduces the occurrence of print through, to produce durable moldings with an enhanced surface finish as well as outstanding Fire, Smoke and Toxicity performances.
Pot Life
Crestafire® P2-2001 has a pot life of approximately 60 minutes at 20°C with the level of accelerator and catalyst described below.
Before Use
- Crestafire® P2-2001 should be allowed to attain workshop temperature (18°C - 20°C) before use. It requires the addition of a catalyst and an accelerator to start the curing reaction.
- The recommended catalyst is a solution of MEKP and cumyl hydroperoxide in solution with dimethyl phthalate, which should be added at 1% - 2% into the resin. The catalyst should be thoroughly incorporated into the resin, using a low shear mechanical stirrer where possible.
- The recommended accelerator is Accelerator G form Scott Bader, which should be added at 1.5% into the resin.
Additives
The addition of fillers or pigment pastes can adversely affect the properties of the cured laminate.
Post curing
For optimum properties, however, laminates should be post-cured before being put into service. The laminate should be allowed to cure for 24 hours at 20°C, and then be oven cured for 16 hours at 40°C or 3 hours at 80°C.
Properties
- Post Cured Laminate Properties
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- Cured Properties
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*:Made with 5 layers 1200gsm QUAD LEO from Saertex
**: Curing Schedule – 24 hours at 20°C, 3 hours at 80°C
†: Curing Schedule – 24 hours at 20°C, 5 hours at 80°C, 3 hours at 120°C
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Glass Content* | 62 | % | — |
| Tensile Strength | 303 | MPa | — |
| Tensile Modulus | 22.1 | GPa | — |
| Elongation (at Break) | 2.04 | % | — |
| Flexural Strength | 537 | MPa | — |
| Flexural Modulus | 20.1 | GPa | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Viscosity (cone & plate 0-5P, at 25°C) | 3.5 - 5 | Poise | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Barcol Hardness | 48 | — | — |
| Deflection Temperature Under Load (1.80 MPa) † | 93 | °C | — |
| Tensile Strength | 55 | MPa | — |
| Tensile Modulus | 55.1 | GPa | — |
| Elongation (at Break) | 1.2 | % | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
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Cured laminates produced with Crestafire® P2-2001 and Crestafire® GCS 1005PA gelcoat (750μm) can achieve a rating of HL3 - R1/R7/R17 according to rail standard EN45545-2:2013.
Packaging & Availability
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Crestafire® P2-2001 is supplied in 25kg, 225kg & 1100kg containers.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 3 Months
- Storage Information
Crestafire® P2-2001 should be stored between 5°C and 25°C in the original, unopened container in a dry, well-ventilated place. Protect from freezing and direct sunlight. Avoid contact with oxidizing agents. If stored outside of these recommendations, shelf life will be significantly reduced.