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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Features and Benefits
Fully cured laminates made with Crystic 701PAX have excellent strength retention in wet environments. Crystic 701PAX is compatable with most reinforcement types, including carbon fiber and polyaramids such as Kevlar
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Compatible Reinforcements
- Composites Processing Methods
- Recommended Applications
Crystic 701PAX was developed primarily as a Vacuum Injection resin, but its properties make it suitable for use in other, similar techniques. The viscosity and exotherm characteristics of Crystic 701PAX make it particularly suitable for the manufacture of large structures by Vacuum Injection methods. Where longer geltimes are required, Crystic 701PA should be used.
- Formulation Guidelines
Crystic 701PAX should be allowed to attain workshop temperature (18°C - 20°C) before use. It requires only the addition of a catalyst to start the curing reaction. The recommended catalyst is Catalyst M (or Butanox M50), 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. Geltimes of Crystic 701PAX and Crystic 701PA, using various catalyst levels, can be approximately determined from the table below.
Temperature Pot Life in minutes using Catalyst M (Butanox M50) Crystic 701PAX Crystic 701PA 1.0 M 2.0 M 3.0 M 1.0 M 2.0 M 3.0 M Pot life in minutes at 15ºC - - 54 - - 149 Pot life in minutes at 20ºC 85 48 34 233 158 105 Pot life in minutes at 25ºC - - 21 - - 59 The resin, mold and workshop should all be at, or above, 15°C before curing is carried out.
Properties
- Typical Liquid Resin Properties
- Laminate properties
- Resin Properties - Unfilled Casting (Cured)
- Note
* Curing schedule – 24 hours at 20 ºC, 3 hours at 80ºC
† Curing schedule – 24 hours at 20 ºC, 5 hours at 80ºC, 3 hours at 120 ºC
** CSM Laminate made with 1 layer Rovicore 600 D3 600 Curing schedule – 24 hours at 20ºC, 16 hours at 40ºC
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 1.6 | Poise | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Specific Gravity (at 25°C) | 1.08 | — | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Volatile Content | 50 | % | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Acid Value | 22 | mg KOH/g | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Stability (at 20°C) | 3 | Months | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Gel Time (at 25°C, using 2 % Butanox M-50 (or equivalent)) | 85 | Minutes | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Glass Content | 38 | % | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Tensile Strength | 154 | MPa | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Tensile Modulus | 8350 | MPa | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Elongation (at break) | 2.3 | % | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Flexural Strength | 194 | MPa | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Flexural Modulus | 8200 | MPa | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Notched Izod Impact Strength | 101 | kJ/m² | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Charpy Impact Strength | 79 | kJ/m² | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Barcol Hardness (Model GYZ 934-1)* | 35 | — | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Deflection Temperature (under load 1.80 MPa) †* | 75 | ºC | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Water Absorption (24h, at 23°C)* | 10 | mg | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Tensile Strength* | 66 | MPa | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Tensile Modulus* | 3580 | MPa | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Elongation (at break)* | 2.5 | % | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
| Specific Gravity (at 25°C)* | 1.19 | — | BS or BS EN ISO test method |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Additives
The addition of fillers or pigment pastes can adversely affect the Vacuum Injection process and also the properties of the cured laminate. Users should seek advice from our Technical Service Department before making any additions.
- Post Curing
Satisfactory laminates for many applications can be made from Crystic 701PAX 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® 701PAX is supplied in 25kg, 200kg and 1 ton containers. Bulk supplies can be delivered by road tanker.
Storage & Handling
- Storage
- Crystic® 701PAX 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.