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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Features and Benefits
- Solid Surface is made from Crystic PD 10031PA-01 polyester, using Aluminum Trihydride and polyester chips, using either continuous or batch mixing equipment which must have a vacuum facility. Whilst it is not essential most people also use vibration on the molds when the Solid Surface is being cast.
- Solid Surface employs no gel coat, is homogeneous through out and can easily be repaired during production or in service i.e. scratches can be polished out and holes filled in and abraded back to match the particular color and finish.
- The use of vacuum during mixing eliminates any air bubbles created in mixing and so the surface can successfully be abraded and polished if so required.
- The inclusion of colored polyester chips produces the esthetic appeal of Solid Surface i.e. numerous and varied granite/ marble finishes which are now fashionable.
- The benefit of using the Aluminum Trihydride (ATH) is three-fold, it produces the translucency required, imparts fire retardancy and is resistant to most cleaning chemicals.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Recommended Applications
The Solid Surface applications at present using the Crystic PD 10031PA-01 are high performance, sanitary ware, vanity units, and worktops in kitchens, bathrooms and commercial premises including fast food restaurants, pubs, offices and airports.
- Gel Time
Formulation Typical Solid Surface Mix 35% Crystic PD 10031PA-01PA (60% -65 %) Aluminum Trihydride (ATH) (*1) 10% Polyester Chips (*2) Mixed in Vacuum Assisted Mixer, Catalyzed with 1.0 -2.0% Catalyst M50, poured into GRP Molds treated with Release Agent and vibrated to assist the flow of the material in the mold.
*1 Recommended grade Alcan Chemicals FRF LV 12
*2 Recommended grades would be from the Chromat (UK) Chromat range.- Solid Surface Formulation
Formulation Typical Solid Surface Mix 35% Crystic PD 10031PA-01PA (60% -65 %) Aluminium Trihydride (ATH) (*1) 10% Polyester Chips (*2) Mixed in Vacuum Assisted Mixer, Catalysed with 1.0 -2.0% Catalyst M50, poured into GRP Moulds treated with Release Agent and vibrated to assist the flow of the material in the mould.
*1 Recommended grade Alcan Chemicals FRF LV 12
*2 Recommended grades would be from the Chromat (UK) Chromat range.
Properties
- Color
- Appearance
- Clear, light pinkish to water white
- Typical Liquid Resin Properties
- Resin Properties - Unfilled Casting (Cured)
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Brookfield Viscosity (at 25°C) | 1050 - 1150 | cPs | — |
| Volatile Content | 33 - 35 | % | — |
| Volatile Content | 28 - 32 | % | — |
| Acid Value | 17 - 20 | mg KOH/g | — |
| Gel Time (at 25°C, using 1.5% Butanox M50) | 20 | Minutes | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Barcol Hardness (Model GYZ 934-1) | 44 | — | — |
| Water Absorption (24h, at 23°C) | 0.11 | % | — |
| Deflection Temperature (under load 1.80 MPa) | 80 | ºC | — |
| Elongation (at break, 20°C) | 2.5 | % | — |
| Tensile Strength | 75 | MPa | — |
| Tensile Modulus | 3500 | MPa | — |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Curing
Crystic PD 10031PA-01 requires the addition of only catalyst to start the curing reaction. The recommended dosage of catalyst is 1 – 2 % based on the resin.
- Casting Notes
- Exotherm :The exothermic temperature developed in the Crystic PD 10031PA-01PA filled Solid Surface after gelation and curing is related to the level of Catalyst used, the ambient temperature, the mold design and the bulk of the casting. Excessive temperature rise can result in serious cracking distortion and/or internal stresses in a casting. Care must be taken around critical areas eg. drainage points in sinks and vanity units. Usually it is possible to control the peak temperature by varying one of the above factors to suit the casting conditions.
- Demoulding the Solid Surface Castings : The demoulding process should be done when most of the shrinkage has occurred and the casting is strong enough to be removed to a flat table or jig prior to the post cure process. Typical times experienced are 2-4 hours after the gel time of the Solid Surface casting has been recorded .
- Post Curing Requirements : Post curing of Solid Surface at elevated temperatures is recommended particularly in applications involving exposure to hot and cold water to develop the full service life of the finished product. When optimum dimensional stability is required castings should be allowed to mature for a period of at least 24 hours at ambient temperature followed by 3 hours at 80°C post cure.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging
- Crystic® PD 10031PA-01 is supplied in 225kg drums. Bulk supplies can be delivered by road tanker.
Storage & Handling
- Storage
- Crystic® PD 10031PA-01 should be stored in the dark in suitable closed containers. It is recommended that the storage temperature should be less than 25°C where practical, but should not exceed 30°C. Ideally, containers should be opened only immediately prior to use. The storage shelf life of the resin is 3 months when stored in dark below 25°C.