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Identification & Functionality
- Additives Included
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Features and Benefits
The viscosity characteristics of Crystic PD 9453PA have been designed to facilitate flow through the mold, while minimizing filler settlement during storage.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Composites Processing Methods
- Recommended Applications
Crystic PD 9453PA is suitable for use in the building and land transport industries, and for general RTM and Vacflo applications.
- Formulation Guidelines
Crystic PD9453PA must be thoroughly stirred and allowed to attain workshop temperature ( 18°C - 20°C ) before use. It needs only the addition of a catalyst to start the curing reaction. The recommended catalyst is Trigonox 44B which should be added at 1-2% into the resin.
- Pot Life
Temperature Pot life in minutes using Trigonox 44B 1.0 1.5 2.0 20°C - - 20 25°C - - 13 40°C 5 4.5 4 50°C - - 2 The resin, mold and workshop should be at, or above, 15°C before curing is carried out.
Properties
- Color
- Typical Liquid Resin Properties
- Laminate properties
- Resin Properties - Unfilled Casting (Cured)
- Note
* Curing Schedule - 24hrs @ 20°C, 3hrs @ 80°C
† Curing Schedule - 24hrs @ 20°C, 5hrs @ 80°C, 3hrs @ 120°C
Laminates made with 1 layer Rovicore 600 D3 600 Curing Schedule - 24hrs @ 20°C, 3hrs @ 80°C
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 1.7 | Poise | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 1.48 | — | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Volatile Content | 76 | % | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Stability (in dark at 25°C) | 3 | Months | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Gel Time (at 25°C, using 2% Trigonox 44B) | 13 | Minutes | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Glass Content | 14.5 | % | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Tensile Strength | 67 | MPa | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Tensile Modulus | 5425 | MPa | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Elongation (at break) | 1.9 | % | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Flexural Strength | 164 | MPa | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Flexural Modulus | 6650 | MPa | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Notched Izod Impact Strength | 104 | kJ/m² | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Charpy Impact Strength | 41 | kJ/m² | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Barcol Hardness (GYZJ 934 - 1)* | 50 | — | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Deflection Temperature (under load 1.80 MPa) †* | 80 | ºC | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Water Absorption (24h, at 23°C)* | 17 | mg | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Tensile Strength* | 41 | MPa | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Tensile Modulus* | 4050 | MPa | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Elongation (at break)* | 1.45 | % | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Approvals
Fully cured laminates molded with Crystic PD 9453PA can obtain a Class 1 rating to B.S. 476 Part 7: 1987.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Additives
Crystic PD 9453PA can be supplied in a restricted range of colors. This eliminates the potential for mixing errors with small quantities of Pigment Paste. The addition of Pigment Paste to Crystic PD 9453PA is not recommended due to the difficulty in obtaining specific colors. The addition of any pigment or other additives may adversely affect the resin transfer molding process and the properties of the cured laminate. Users should consult Scott Bader’s Technical Service Department before making any such additions.
- Post Curing
Satisfactory laminates for many applications can be made from Crystic PD9453PA by curing at workshop temperature (20°C). 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.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging
- Crystic® PD 9453PA is supplied in 225kg steel containers.
Storage & Handling
- Storage
- Crystic® PD 9453PA should be stored in the dark in suitable closed containers. It is recommended that the storage temperature should be less than 20°C where practical, but should not exceed 30°C. Ideally, containers should be opened only immediately prior to use.