Products in Building Materials: Polyesters

Crystic® Spray Gelcoat 976SMK is a chemical resistant, thixotropic and pre-accelerated Iso - NPG gelcoat, designed for the manufacture of swimming pools. It will provide high chemical and hydrolysis resistance. This gelcoat is to be applied by spray with airless machine.

Crestafix® B39 Adhesive is a high strength pumpable polyester adhesive formulated for production environment in boatbuilding and general fiberglass fabrication. It was formulated to provide reliable structural bonds in both thin and thick bondlines (1/8” to 1”, 3 - 25mm). The product has low shrinkage, low exotherm and no volume loss during pumping.

Crystic® Solid Surface Casting Resin 935PA is a pre-accelerated, high-performance, isophthalic neopentyl glycol unsaturated polyester resin. It is developed specifically for the casting of solid surface products. This high-clarity, low-color resin is supplied at a low to medium viscosity in order to accept the maximum level of fillers, including aluminum trihydrate (ATH) and colored chips or natural stone. For the production of flat sheets, where quicker gel times and cure times are required, Crystic® 935PAHR is available on request.

Crestafix® 90-84PA Polyester Bonding Paste is a lightweight, low-exotherm, pre-accelerated orthophthalic polyester bonding paste. It is a non-sagging compound, designed for non-structural applications where gap-filling may be a secondary requirement. This product has been specifically designed to provide weight-saving properties and ease of application.

Crystic® Decorative Casting Resin 911PA is a pre-accelerated, orthophthalic, unsaturated polyester resin. Its low viscosity helps to accept the maximum level of filler particles. This product is designed for the casting of small details, including collectibles and figurines. It has an 11-minute gel time.

Crestafix® 90-80PA Polyester Bonding Paste is a pre-accelerated, orthophthalic polyester bonding paste that is reinforced with 3 mm glass fibers. This product exhibits exceptional mechanical and handling properties, has low shrinkage, and has better resistance to impact. It has been specifically designed for the assembly and bonding of GRP moldings such as panels, inserts, internal frames, ribs, composite constructions, and car body components. It is non-sagging and does not require resin additions.

Crystic® Polyester Resin 491 is a thixotropic, isophthalic polyester resin with good water and chemical resistance properties. It was developed for use in a wide range of critical applications that require toughness combined with water and chemical resistance. It is a versatile resin suitable for the fabrication of high-performance boat hulls intended for use in warm or tropical areas.

Crystic® Polyester Resin 703PA is a pre-accelerated dicyclopentadiene (DCPD)-based polyester resin primarily designed for vacuum injection. With its low viscosity and controlled exotherm characteristics, it is particularly suited for large vacuum injections, although other techniques can be used. This resin is approved by Lloyd’s Register of Shipping and has excellent impact resistance, especially due to its compatibility with most reinforcement types. Because of this, it is suitable for a number of heavy-duty applications within the marine, building and construction, and transportation industries. The curing reaction requires only the addition of a catalyst to begin and should be carried out at workshop temperature. The resin, mold, and workshop should all be allowed to reach at least 15°C before the process is carried out. This resin is not ideally suited for the addition of fillers or pigments, and you should get in touch with one of our technical experts before using any additives.

Crestafix® B72R Bonding Paste is a polyester-based, MEKP catalysed core bedding compound, developed for both hand-layup and vacuum-bag core installation. It is used as a 2-part system in conjunction with a priming resin applied to the core surface. Lightweight and non-sagging, Crestafix® B72R is formulated to the degree of elasticity required for the core to skin interface.

Crestafix® 90-82PA Polyester Bonding Paste is a pre-accelerated polyester bonding paste. This product is a viscous, white, filled compound that is specifically designed for the assembly and bonding of GRP moldings. Its applications include panels, inserts, internal frames, ribs, composite constructions, and car body components. This product is a high productivity grade designed for use with narrow mixers that will dispense at a high flow rate while maintaining thixotropic properties upon vertical application.

Crystic® Polyester Resin 406COS is a non-thixotropic, non-accelerated, orthophthalic unsaturated polyester resin used for casting, artificial marble, and solid surface applications. This product has a 5-minute gel time. It contains UV absorbers, allowing very good resistance to yellowing and UV radiation.

Crystic® Polyester Resin 196E is a non-accelerated, non-thixotropic, orthophthalic polyester resin for use in hot climates. It has Lloyd's approval and can be used in marine, transportation, building and construction, and industrial applications. This product is particularly suitable for filament winding and pultrusion processes.

Crystic® Polyester Resin 921 is an un-accelerated, orthophthalic, unsaturated polyester resin with a low viscosity to accept the maximum level of filler particles. It has been developed specifically for polymer concrete. Crystic® 921PALV is a lower viscosity, thixotropic version of this product. It is suitable for pigmented castings filled to a low level or not filled at all.

Crystic® FR1166 PAK is a filled, orthophtalic, pre accelerated, low styrene content and thixotropic unsaturated polyester resin. It has to be used when excellent low smoke and fire resistant laminates are required. Crystic PD1166 PAK is halogen free and does not contain heavy metals.

Crystic® Polyester Resin 702PAX is a pre-accelerated orthophthalic polyester resin with low viscosity and controlled exotherm characteristics. It is designed for use in vacuum infusion processes. This product has Lloyd's approval and is suitable for use in marine, wind energy, building and construction, and transportation.

Crystic® Decorative Casting Resin 911PASA is a pre-accelerated, orthophthalic, unsaturated polyester resin. Its low viscosity helps to accept the maximum level of filler particles. This product is designed for the casting of small details, including collectibles and figurines. It has a 20-minute gel time.

Crystic® Polyester Resin 701PAX is a pre-accelerated isophthalic polyester resin with low viscosity and controlled exotherm characteristics. It is designed for use in vacuum infusion processes. This product has Lloyd's approval and is suitable for use in marine, wind energy, building and construction, and transportation.

Crystic® Spray Gelcoat 92PA is a chemical resistant spray gelcoat. It is suitable for the manufacture of bathroom products such as sinks, baths, shower trays and water slides and has been used successfully in the industry for many years. It is easy to use and repair.

Crystic® Polyester Resin 198 is a medium-viscosity orthophthalic polyester resin with good heat and chemical resistance properties. This product was developed for use in the chemical industry (tanks, pipes, fume stacks, etc.), where heat and chemical resistance are both required, but it can also be used in industrial, transportation, and building and construction applications. It can be used with glass fiber-backed polypropylene and suitably treated uPVC. This product has a high HDT of 112°C and a 12-minute gel time.

Crystic® Fire Retardant Resin PD9453PA is a pre-accelerated, filled polyester resin designed for use in RTM and RTM light processes. It is fire-retardant and has a 20-minute gel time. This product's fully cured laminates receive a Class 1 rating according to BS 476 Part 7: 1987. It achieves Class 1 BS476 Part 7.

Crystic® Polyester Resin U904LVK is an orthophtalic, pre accelerated, non thixotropic, unsaturated polyester resin. It has to be used when good mechanical properties and good heat resistance are required. The product has been designed to be catalysed with a conventional MEKP at 50% while giving a very fast demold time under quite low exotherm.

Crestafix® 90-78PA Polyester Bonding Paste is a fast-curing, pre-accelerated, orthophthalic polyester bonding paste. It exhibits exceptional handling properties, especially on GRP and wood substrates. This product has been specifically designed for the assembly and bonding of GRP moldings such as panels, inserts, internal frames, ribs, and any other non-structural bonding applications. It is non-sagging and does not require resin additions.

Crystic® Polyester Resin 195 is a light-stabilized polyester resin containing styrene and methyl methacrylate. When combined with powder-bonded "E" glass, it is recommended for the production of maximum-clarity GRP sheeting with up to 80% light transmission. This product has a 25-minute gel time.

Crystic® Polyester Resin 2.420PA is a long gel time, low styrene emission, pre-accelerated orthophthalic polyester resin. This laminating resin has a 45-minute gel time and low exotherm, making it suitable for the molding of large structures and thick laminates. Crystic® Polyester Resin 2.402PALV is the low-viscosity version of this product. It has Lloyd's approval and can be used in marine, transportation, building and construction, and industrial applications.

Crystic® Brush Gelcoat LS 31PA is a superior weathering iso/NPG brush gelcoat offering better color stability than all other competitive iso/NPG gelcoats tested in Florida for 12 months. It has been formulated for ease of use in production, easy to repair and can be used in all market sectors including marine. It has excellent water resistance and has Lloyds approval.

MOCOM Compounds ALCOM® PBT 700/9 BK2034-06MCS is a polybutylene terephthalate base polymer with a matt (textured) surface, used in building and construction, fixtures/fittings, household goods, and kitchenware for various applications. For optimal results, it should be pre-dried in a dry air (dessiccant) dryer at 100-120°C for 2-4 hours or in an air circulating dryer at 100-120°C for 4-8 hours, depending on moisture content. During processing, injection molding should be used with a melt temperature of 250-270°C and a mold temperature of 60-100°C. To ensure maximum product quality, the product should be protected from light at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.

MOCOM Compounds ALCOM® PBT 700/9 is a pre-drying conditions polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) with a matt (textured) surface, used in the building and construction, fixtures/fittings, and household goods. Typical applications include kitchenware, fixing elements, and more. Processing injection molding requires a melt temperature of 250-270°C and a mold temperature of 60-100°C. For proper use, keep in a dry, protected environment, not above 30°C, and pre-dry in a dry air (dessiccant) dryer at 100-120°C for 2-4 h, or in an air circulating dryer at 100-120°C for 4-8 h, depending on the moisture content.

Domopol 5101 60 SAB/DBE ND is a saturated polyester resin highly suitable as an elastifying component for stoving enamels. This resin is also recommended for coil coating applications such as interior and exterior architecture. The bio-based content is 31% of the dry matter via a biomass balance (BMB) approach as certified by the ISCC PLUS.Features & Benefits31% biobased on solid contentFlexibilizer resinCan and coil coating applications

Domopol 5140 60 SAB/BG ND is a saturated polyester resin developed for coil coating topcoats: interior and exterior architecture. The bio-based content is 18% of the dry matter via a biomass balance (BMB) approach as certified by the ISCC PLUS.Features and Benefits :18% biobased on solid contentExterior and interior architecture

Domopol 5130 65 SAB/BG ND is a saturated polyester resin designed for interior and exterior architectural coil coatings. This resin is also suitable for appliance finishing applications. The bio-based content is 24% of the dry matter via a biomass balance (BMB) approach as certified by the ISCC PLUS.Features and Benefits :24% biobased on solid contentExterior and interior architecture Appliance finishing applications

Domopol 5112 60SAB/BG ND is a saturated polyester resin designed for metal decorating enamels, tube- and aerosol can coatings or for coil coating applications such as exterior and interior architecture, appliance finishing, and traffic uses. The bio-based content is 17% of the dry matter via a biomass balance (BMB) approach as certified by the ISCC PLUS.Features and Benefits :17% biobased on solid contentExterior and interior architectureMetal decorating enamels Can and coil coatings

Domopol 9030 35% is a high molecular weight polyester resin designed for metal decorating enamels or interior can coatings and coil coating primers for HDG steel or aluminum. The main properties of this resin are flexibility, adhesion to HDG and aluminum and corrosion resistance. The bio-based content is 28% of the dry matter via a biomass balance (BMB) approach as certified by the ISCC PLUS.Features & Benefits28% biobased on solid contentAdhesion promoterElastification resinCan and coil coatings

Domopol 5169 50 SAB/DBE ND is a saturated polyester resin recommended for primers for hot dip galvanized steel and aluminum. This resin can also be used in coil coating onecoat systems, appliance finishing and for metal decorating enamels. The bio-based content is 24% of the dry matter via a biomass balance (BMB) approach as certified by the ISCC PLUS.Features & Benefits24% biobased on solid contentPrimers for HDGOnecoat systemMetal decorating enamels

Domopol 5172 55 SAB/MPA ND is a saturated polyester resin recommended for can coatings such as metal decorating enamels. In coil coatings, the resin can be used for topcoats in interior architecture. The bio-based content is 25% of the dry matter via a biomass balance (BMB) approach as certified by the ISCC PLUS.Features & Benefits25% biobased on solid contentCan and coil coatingsAppliance finishingPrimers for HDGPrimers for aluminum

Domopol 5178 70 SA/BG is a saturated polyester resin recommended for coil coating applications such as interior and exterior architecture. This resin can be also used for traffic uses and primers for aluminum. The bio-based content is 29% of the dry matter via a biomass balance (BMB) approach as certified by the ISCC PLUS.Features & Benefits29% biobased on solid contentPaints with higher solid contentVery reactive

Domopol 5102 50 SAB/SN ND is a saturated polyester resin recommended for many coil coating applications, including interior architecture, appliance finishing, and aluminum primers. This resin is suitable for primers for hot dip galvanized steel. The bio-based content is 14% of the dry matter via a biomass balance (BMB) approach as certified by the ISCC PLUS.Features & Benefits14% biobased on solid contentAppliance finishingAluminum primers