Products in Surface Finishes: Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)

Crystic® Polyester Resin 489 is a thixotropic isophthalic polyester resin. When used with Crystic Gelcoat 65PA, they produce a matched performance system for molding boat hulls with outstanding durability and superior blister resistance. The outstanding wetting characteristics of Crystic 489 provide rapid impregnation with freedom from drainage.

Crystic® Resin PD10031PA – 01 is an acrylic-modified, UV-stabilized, high-quality, isophthalic neopentyl glycol unsaturated polyester resin. This product has been developed specifically for the casting of solid surfaces, where the applications can range from sanitary ware to vanity units to worktops. It is a low-color polyester resin designed to accept the maximum level of filler, such as aluminum trihydride (ATH) and colored chips or ground natural stone.

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.

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® Pipe Relining Resin 4044TV01 is a thixotropic, non-accelerated ISO/NPG unsaturated polyester resin with a low exotherm. It is specially designed for the pipe-relining market, with good chemical resistance and mechanical properties. This resin is suitable for polyester felt or glass fiber reinforcement.

Crystic® Polyester Resin 197M is a medium-reactivity, orthophthalic, unsaturated polyester resin with very high mechanical properties. It is suitable for pipe and tank manufacture. This product has an 18-minute gel time and functions as a resin, binder, and matrix material.

Crystic® Resin 3454.4T AC01 has been designed for filament winding application but can also be used by hand layup or spray techniques. Its medium-to-high reactivity allows for a fast curing time, even on thin laminates. This resin is suitable for the production of glass-reinforced laminates when heat distortion resistance is required. Its high performance makes it particularly suitable for the production of oil tanks and pipes.

Crystic® Pipe Relining Resin PD10154I is a magnesium oxide thickenable, orrthophtalic neopentyl glycol, unsaturated polyester resin with UV photoinitiator. This product is specially developed for UV curing systems and the relining pipe repair industry. It has excellent mechanical properties, resistance to water ingress, and impact resistance.

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® Pipe Relining Resin D3846SA is a thixotropic, non-accelerated, isophthalic, unsaturated polyester resin with low exotherm. It is specially designed for the production of liners to be used in the pipe relining industry. The fully cured liners offer high chemical resistance and mechanical properties.

Crystic® Orthophthalic Topcoat 407PA White is a pre-accelerated Flowcoat with excellent scuff resistance, designed for use in general purpose GRP moldings. It is based on a high quality orthophthalic unsaturated polyester resin and is suitable for all general molding requirements. This product is pigmented using a highly UV resistant grade of titanium dioxide. It has been formulated for brush application.

Crystic® Polyester Resin 625PA is a thixotropic, tough, pre-accelerated isophthalic polyester resin with good heat and chemical resistance properties. It can be used in filament winding applications and is ideally suited for the production of heat-resistant and dimensionally stable molds. This product has a 20-minute gel time.

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® Pipe Relining Resin PD10098T is a thixotropic, non-accelerated, high-reactive orthophthalic neopentylglycol unsaturated polyester resin. It is specially developed for the production of liners in the pipe relining industry. Fully cured laminates of this product offer high chemical resistance and mechanical properties, as well as excellent long-term property retention.

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 R115NT is a general purpose non thixotropic, non accelerated, orthophthalic, unsaturated polyester resin. It has a gel time of 10 minutes and can be used for the production of filled castings or for reinforced laminates on flat molds.

Crystic® Polyester Resin PDME 074 is an acrylic modified orthophthalic unsaturated polyester resin developed specifically for the manufacturing of maximum clarity roofing sheets by continuous sheeting process. It is ultra violet stabilized by the addition of special anti UV additives. The resin also contains acrylic monomers to reduce long term yellowing of the laminates.

Crestafix® 621CC 45 Bonding Paste is a pre-accelerated urethane acrylate/ isophthalic polyester high performance bonding paste. It is a non-sagging, filled compound, specifically designed for the assembly and bonding of GRP moldings. This highly thixotropic polyester can also be used on timber and plasterboard.

Crystic® Laminating Resin 4252.4 TEPA V01 is an orthophtalic, pre-accelerated, low styrene emission (LSE), thixotropic unsaturated polyester resin. This product can be used for spray application or for contact molding when fast mold turn-around or thick laminates are required. It is an incredibly versatile laminating resin, and its excellent mechanical properties make it ideal for bonding on acrylic sheets for sanitary use.

Crystic® Polyester Resin 1160PA is a general-purpose, thixotropic, pre-accelerated, very low styrene emission, orthophthalic polyester resin with low viscosity. It has a 25-minute gel time and is suitable for parts used in building and construction, transportation, and industrial applications. This product is a part of Scott Bader's Crystic® Green system.

Crystic® Fire Retardant Resin U1007TPA is a filled, fire-retardant, pre-accelerated, thixotropic unsaturated polyester resin designed for RTM and RTM light. It cures with standard MEKP peroxide and has a 17-minute gel time. This product will achieve M2 to the French fire standard.

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 125PA is a quality orthophthalic-based unsaturated polyester resin developed specifically for the manufacture of GRP moldings. This medium-viscosity polyester resin meets the requirements of BS 3532:1990 as a type "A" resin and can be used for flat surface laminations. Laminates made with this product have good mechanical strength, high rigidity and impact resistance, and excellent dimensional stability. When used with the recommended curing system, its curing properties make it especially suitable for fast production processes.

Crystic® Resin S15.6 is a very flexible unsaturated polyester resin based on adipic acid. It can be used alone or in conjunction with other polyester resins for the manufacturing of flexible products. Impregnating resins particularly isophtalic resins can be flexibilised by addition of Crystic® Resin S15.6 without any significant impact on the chemical resistance properties.

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.

Crestafix® 621CC 85 Bonding Paste is a pre-accelerated urethane acrylate/ isophthalic polyester high performance bonding paste. It is a non-sagging, filled compound, specifically designed for the assembly and bonding of GRP moldings. This highliy thixotropic polyester can also be used on timber and plasterboard.

Crystic® Polyester Resin R115PA is a general purpose thixotropic, pre-accelerated, orthophthalic, unsaturated polyester resin. It has a 10-minute gel time and is suitable for use in buidling and construction, transportation and industrial applications by hand lay up or by spray application for the production of most glass reinforced laminates.

Crystic® Polyester Resin 1124PA is an orthophthalic, low-viscosity, unsaturated polyester resin. It is supplied as a solution dissolved in monomeric styrene. This product is pre-accelerated to give a sufficient pot life for contact molding using Andonox® KP9 at normal ambient temperatures. It has been formulated to give a rapid cure time while retaining a usable pot life and a normal peak exotherm temperature. For an extra-rapid cure, the use of acetoacetonyl peroxide (Andonox® PD40) is recommended.

Crystic® Polyester Resin 272 is an isophthalic polyester resin. It is recommended for use in high-performance applications using filament winding, pultrusion, and centrifugal or contact molding processes. The fully cured laminates have high mechanical strength and excellent strength retention in wet environments at temperatures up to 60ºC.

Crystic® Orthophthalic Spray Topcoat 408PA White is a pre-accelerated flowcoat with excellent scuff resistance, designed for use in general purpose GRP moldings. It is based on a high quality orthophthalic unsaturated polyester resin and is suitable for all general molding requirements. The product is pigmented using a highly UV resistant grade of titanium dioxide.

Crystic® Fire Retardant Resin 5046PA is a filled, orthophthalic, pre-accelerated, unsaturated polyester resin suitable for fire retardant applications. It is designed for manufacturing composite parts using hand layup or injection processes. This product is ideal for demanding applications in buildings, public transport, and railways. It has excellent fire resistance and a Q rating of 0.53, achieving M1/F2 standards as a fully cured laminate with Gelcoat 967 PA FR. This product has a low viscosity, which lowers consumption and enhances suitability for RTM processes. The low styrene content also provides better comfort for users, and the stability provides low filler sedimentation. Pigments and additional fillers can be added to this resin. However, their effects should be tested in workshop conditions before being added to the formulation.

Crystic® Laminating Resin 1122PA is an orthophthalic, low-viscosity, unsaturated polyester resin. It is supplied as a solution dissolved in monomeric styrene. This product is pre-accelerated to give sufficient pot life for contact molding using Andonox® KP9 catalyst at normal ambient temperatures. It is suitable for a wide range of applications. This product has been specially formulated to give rapid wetting and impregnation of reinforcements and to aid in the elimination of air. It is almost colorless when cured.

Crystic® Orthophthalic Topcoat 402PA is a pre-accelerated topcoat with excellent scuff resistance, designed for use in general purpose GRP moldings. It is based on a high quality orthophthalic unsaturated polyester resin and is suitable for all general molding requirements. The product has been formulated for brush application.

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.

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.