Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Reinforcement Form
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Compatible Reinforcements
- Composites End Use
- Composites Processing Methods
- Applications
espol™ 17.00 should be stored between 5°C and 25°C in the original, unopened container in a dry, well ventilated place. Protect from freezing and direct sunlight. Avoid contact with oxidizing agents. If stored outside of these recommendations, shelf life will be significantly reduced.
- Formulation Guidelines
- espol™ 17.00 should be allowed to attain workshop temperature (25°C - 30°C) before use. Stir well by hand, or with a low shear mixer to avoid aeration, and then allow to stand to regain thixotropy. espol™ 17.00 requires the addition of accelerator and catalyst to start the curing reaction.
- The recommended accelerator is Cobalt (1% solution in styrene) which should be added to the resin at 1 - 2% and thoroughly incorporated into the resin, using a low shear mechanical stirrer where possible.
- The recommended catalyst is MEKP (50%) which should be added to the resin at 1 - 2% and thoroughly incorporated into the resin, using a low shear mechanical stirrer where possible.
N.B. Catalyst and accelerator must not be mixed directly together since they can react with explosive violence.
Properties
- Color
- Appearance
- Clear colorless liquid
- Cured Properties
- Uncured Properties
- Note
- *Curing Schedule - 24 hours at 20°C, 6 hours at 80°C.
- **100g resin + 1 ml Cobalt 2% + 1.5ml MEKP (50%) Catalyst.
- ***Viscosity measured using Brookfield (RVT Model) Viscosity SPL 1 / SPD 10
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Barcol Hardness | 40 | — | IS 6746-1994 (Reaffirmed 2005) |
| Deflection Temperature under Load (1.80MPa)* | 70 | ºC | IS 6746-1994 (Reaffirmed 2005) |
| Tensile Strength* | 50 - 60 | MPa | IS 6746-1994 (Reaffirmed 2005) |
| Tensile Modulus* | 3000 - 3100 | MPa | IS 6746-1994 (Reaffirmed 2005) |
| Elongation at Break* | 2 - 3 | % | IS 6746-1994 (Reaffirmed 2005) |
| Flexural Strength* | 80 - 90 | MPa | IS 6746-1994 (Reaffirmed 2005) |
| Flexural Modulus* | 3000 - 3200 | MPa | IS 6746-1994 (Reaffirmed 2005) |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Specific Gravity | 1.06 - 1.10 | — | IS 6746-1994 (Reaffirmed 2005) |
| Viscosity (at 25°C)* | 200 - 300 | cP | IS 6746-1994 (Reaffirmed 2005) |
| Acid Value | 22 - 28 | mg KOH/g | IS 6746-1994 (Reaffirmed 2005) |
| Volatile Content | 35 - 41 | % | IS 6746-1994 (Reaffirmed 2005) |
| Gel Time (at 25°C)** | 9 - 15 | min | IS 6746-1994 (Reaffirmed 2005) |
| Peak Exotherm Temperature** | 170 - 190 | ºC | IS 6746-1994 (Reaffirmed 2005) |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Post Curing
Satisfactory laminates for many applications can be made from espol™ 17.00 by curing at workshop temperature (25°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 25°C, and then be oven cured for a minimum of 6 hours 80°C.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging Information
espol™ 17.00 is available in 35kg, 220kg and bulk containers.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 3 Months
- Storage Conditions
espol™ 17.00 should be stored between 5°C and 25°C in the original, unopened container in a dry, well ventilated place. Protect from freezing and direct sunlight. Avoid contact with oxidising agents. If stored outside of these recommendations, shelf life will be significantly reduced.