Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Features and Benefits
- Low viscosity
- Low shrinkage
- Fast curing
- High filler content
- Possibility to cast large moldings
- Fast mold turn round, high production rate
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Formulation Guidelines
The following cold curing formulation is recommended:
- CRYSTIC 406COS : 100 parts
- Catalyst M : 1 to 2 parts
- Accelerator E : 4 parts
Catalyst M is a Méthyl Ethyl Kétone Peroxyde at 50% ( MEKP 50. )
Accelerator E is a cobalt octoate with 0,4% active cobalt.
Catalyst and accelerator should not be mixed directly together, as they will react with explosive violence.
- Recommended Applications
CRYSTIC 406COS has been designed especially for the production of filled castings, polyester concrete and composite stone.
- Gel Time
The ambient temperature, the quantity and the type of catalyst will control the gel time of the resin. The typical gel time at 25°C of 100g of resin with 4 ml of Accelerator E and 2ml of catalyst M is 5 minutes.
Properties
- Typical Liquid Resin Properties
- Cured Properties
- Note
Test according to BS 2782 :1980
1MPa = 1MN/m2 = 1N/mm2 = 10,2 kgf/cm2
* cured 24 h at 20°C then 3 h à 80°C except for the HDT where the schedule was 24 h at 20°C then 5 h at 80°C then 3h at 120°C.
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Viscosity (at 25°C, Rhéomat 37.35 s⁻¹) | 3.9 - 4.7 | dPa.s | — |
| Specific Gravity (at 25°C) | 1.11 | — | — |
| Acid Index | 19 - 23 | mg KOH/g | — |
| Solid Content (1H, at 150°C) | 63 - 67 | % | — |
| Stability (with storage recommendations) | 6 | Months | — |
| Gel Time (at 25°C, for 100 g of resin + 4 ml acc. E + 2 ml catalyst M) | 4.5 - 5.5 | Minutes | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Barcol Hardness (GYZJ 934-1) | 46 | — | — |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (under load 1.8 MPa) | 65 | °C | ISO 75-2/A |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 1.18 | — | — |
| Elongation (at break) | 2 | % | IS0 527-2 |
| Tensile Strength | 60 | MPa | ISO 527-2 |
| Tensile Modulus | 3800 | MPa | ISO 527-2 |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Additives
Since certain pigments, fillers or extra styrene may the affect properties of CRYSTIC 406COS their effect should be evaluated before addition to the formulation.
- Post Curing
For most applications satisfactory result will be obtained by curing at room temperature (20°C). Some improvement in properties may be obtained by post-curing 16 hours at 40°C after release from the mold.
- Trial Before Use
It is recommended to try the product on a small scale production before the resin is used for long runs.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
- Crystic® 406COS is supplied in 225 kg drums, 1100 kg containers or by road tanker.
Storage & Handling
- Storage
- Crystic® 406COS should be stored under cover in the dark in the container in which it is supplied. Recommended storage temperature is 5 - 25°C, and should not exceed 25°C. Storing the resin above 25°C will modify the properties of the product and will significantly reduce the shelf life. If stored outside, keep horizontal to avoid water ingress.