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VINNAPAS® C 501

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VINNAPAS® C 501 is a solid, colorless to pale yellowish copolymer of vinyl acetate and crotonic acid. Typical applications for VINNAPAS® C 501 include antishrinkage additives, composites, and resin modification for composites, such as fiber-reinforced plastics. VINNAPAS® C 501 is supplied in 25-kg paper bags.

Functions: Shrinkage Reducing Agent

Chemical Family: Vinyls, Vinylics & Vinyl Derivatives

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)

Processing Methods: Pultrusion, Resin Transfer Molding (RTM)

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Composite Materials Functions

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Composites Processing Methods
Applications
  • Composites & Molding
  • Resin Modification
  • Fiber Reinforced Plastics

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brookfield Viscosity (Solid Content 20% in styrene, 20 rpm, PML 002, at 23°C)180mPa.sBrookfield Viscometer
Brookfield Viscosity (Solid Content 30% in styrene, 20 rpm, PML 002, at 23°C)1000mPa.sBrookfield Viscometer
Bulk Density550 - 800 kg/m³DIN 53466
Brookfield Viscosity (Solid Content 40% in styrene, 20 rpm, PML 002, at 23°C)6500mPa.sBrookfield Viscometer
Density (of the polymer)approx. 1.18 g/cm³DIN EN ISO 1183 /1-3
Melt Viscosity (100% Polymer, at 100°C)8800Pa.sBohlin high temperature viscosimeter
Glass Transition Temperatureapprox. 43°CDSC (DIN 53765 / ISO 11357-5)
Melt Viscosity (100% Polymer, at 120°C)6000Pa.sBohlin high temperature viscosimeter
K-Value48.0 - 52.0DIN 53726
Melt Viscosity (100% Polymer, at 140°C)3000Pa.sBohlin high temperature viscosimeter
Molecular Weight (Mw)approx. 135000 g/molSEC, PS-Standard
Melt Viscosity (100% Polymer, at 160°C)1200Pa.sBohlin high temperature viscosimeter
Softening Pointapprox. 146 °CASTM D 3104
Volatile Contentmax. 0.5%Specific method
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Number6.0 - 9.0 mg KOH/gSpecific Method
Viscosity (at 20°C, in 10 % ethyl acetate)7.5 - 9.5 mPa·sASTM D 445 - 06

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • Middle East
  • North America
  • Oceania
Packaging Information

VINNAPAS® C 501 is supplied in 25 kg Paper Bags. 500 kg Big Bag is available on request.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 Months
Storage Information
  • To prevent caking VINNAPAS C 501 should not be stored at temperatures above 20°C. Storage conditions must be dry; material must be protected from direct sun exposure.
  • Under these conditions the product has a shelf life of at least 12 months starting from the date of receipt.