espol 26.00 - Scott Bader - Polyester - Glass Fibers

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Materials Features: General Purpose,
High Temperature Strength,
Rapid Wetting

Applications & Uses

Markets: Consumer Goods
Applications: Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
Compatible Reinforcements: Glass Fiber
Composites End Use: Angles,
Channels,
Home Appliances,
Ladders
Composites Processing Methods: Casting,
Continuous Lamination,
Hand Lay-up,
Pultrusion,
Spray Lay-up
Applications: espol™ 26.00 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™ 26.00 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™ 26.00 requires only the addition of catalyst to start the curing reaction in elevated temperature cure processes.

The recommended elevated temperature curing catalyst is TBPB which should be added to the resin at 1 - 2% and thoroughly incorporated into the resin, using a low shear mechanical stirrer where possible.

Properties

Color: Yellow
Physical Form: Liquid
Appearance: Light pale yellow clear viscous 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.

***SPI test 1.3ml TBPB 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)*	75	ºC	IS 6746-1994 (Reaffirmed 2005)
Tensile Strength*	50 - 60	MPa	IS 6746-1994 (Reaffirmed 2005)
Tensile Modulus*	3000 - 3200	MPa	IS 6746-1994 (Reaffirmed 2005)
Elongation at Break*	1.5 - 2.5	%	IS 6746-1994 (Reaffirmed 2005)
Flexural Strength*	80 - 100	MPa	IS 6746-1994 (Reaffirmed 2005)
Flexural Modulus*	3050 - 3400	MPa	IS 6746-1994 (Reaffirmed 2005)

Technical Details & Test Data

Post Curing: Satisfactory laminates for many applications can be made from espol™ 26.00 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: Totes (IBC)
Packaging Information: espol™ 26.00 is available in 35kg, 220kg and bulk containers.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 3 Months
Storage Conditions: espol™ 26.00 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.

espol™ 26.00