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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Features and Benefits
Solid Surface is produced from Crystic 935PA mixed with Aluminum Tri-Hydrate and polyester chips, using either continuous or batch mixing equipment fitted with a vacuum facility. Whilst it is not essential, optimum processing conditions use vibration on the molds when the resin mix is being cast.
- Solid Surface is homogeneous throughout so can easily be machined, polished and repaired during production or in service. i.e. scratches can be polished out and holes filled and abraded back
- The use of vacuum and vibration eliminates the introduction of air bubbles and enables the surface to be successfully abraded and polished, if required.
- Inclusion of Poly Stone chips allows different esthetic finishes to be achieved
- Using ATH as the filler provides translucency to the Solid Surface, imparts fire retardancy and offers resistance to most cleaning chemicals.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Composites Processing Methods
- Recommended Applications
Applications using Crystic 935PA include high performance sanitary ware, vanity units, worktops and cladding panels in kitchens, bathrooms and commercial premises.
- Formulation Guidelines
Crystic 935PA should be allowed to attain workshop temperature (18°C - 20°C) before use. The recommended catalyst is Butanox M50 which should be added at 2% based on the resin content.
Recommended formulations for the casting of Crystic Stonecast Solid Surface are shown below:
Mix 1* Mix2† Crystic 935PA 40% 35% Aluminum Tn-Hydrate (ATH) — Martinal 0N935 48% 53% Chips - ACS Poly Stone chips 12% 12% * To meet Class I rating to BS476 Part 7 1987
†To meet Class 0 rating to BS476 Part 6 1989
Properties
- Color
- Typical Liquid Resin Properties
- Resin Properties - Unfilled Casting (Cured)
- Note
* Curing Schedule—24hrs at 20°C, 3 hrs at 80°C
†Curing Schedule —24 hrs at 20°C, 5 hrs at 80°C, 3 hrs at 120°C
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 6 | Poise | — |
| Volatile Content | 37 | % | — |
| Acid Value | 17 | mg KOH/g | — |
| Stability (at 20°C) | 3 | Months | — |
| Gel Time (at 25°C, using 2% Butanox M50) | 10 | Minutes | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Barcol Hardness (Model GYZ 934-1)* | 44 | — | — |
| Deflection Temperature (under load 1.80 MPa) †* | 105 | ºC | — |
| Water Absorption (24h, at 23°C)* | 24 | mg | — |
| Tensile Strength* | 60 | MPa | — |
| Tensile Modulus* | 3000 | MPa | — |
| Elongation (at break)* | 2.2 | % | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Approvals
Fully cured Solid Surface based on Crystic 935PA meets the following criteria:
- Tested by FIRA to BS EN438. 1991 (Full certificate available on request)
- Class I rating to BS476 Part 7 1987
- Class 0 rating to B5476 Part 6 1989
- M2 FO rating to the Epiradiateur NFF - 16-101 Test
Technical Details & Test Data
- Post Cure
For optimum properties, Solid Surface should be post cured before being put into service. The Solid Surface should be allowed to cure for 24 hours at 20°C and then be oven cured for 3 hours at 80°C
- Casting of the Crystic Stonecast Solid Surface
For full details on the casting method, please refer to the Scott Bader “Application Guide for the casting of Crystic Stonecast Solid Surface.”
- Pot Life of Crystic Stonecast Solid Surface Mix
Temperature Mix 1 15°C 27.5 20°C 20 25°C 12 30°C 9 Different filler grades and formulations may affect properties and performance. The mold, resin mix and workshop should all be at or above 15 °C before casting is carried out.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging
- Crystic® 935PA is supplied in 25kg, 225kg and 1 ton containers.
Storage & Handling
- Storage
- Crystic® 935PA 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.