Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
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Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Application Method
- Application Method
This gel coat is ready to use by application with a brush. Mix the product slowly but thoroughly for 10 minutes prior to each shift start up. Apply the correct film thickness. A wet film thickness between 300 to 600µm is required ideally working with a brush to ensure a level even thickness of 500 micron. Check that the correct level of MEKP is added. A level of 1,8% is recommended. Do not use more than 3% or lower than 1,2% MEKP catalyst. Minimum application temperature : 15°C This product is not designed for use with a spray gun.
Properties
- Typical Properties
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Viscosity at 25°C (Brookfield RVT, spindle No.5 at 5 rpm) | 270 - 320 | poises | - |
Thixotropic index at 25°C (Brookfield RVT, spindle No.5, speeds 5 and 50 rpm) | 3.8 - 4.4 | - | - |
Reactivity at 25°C, MEKP-925P | 1.8 | % | - |
Gel Time 15 – 18 minutes | 15 - 18 | minutes | - |
Hide Completed at | 300 | microns | - |
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Shelf Life
Shelf-life :
4 Months .
Storage :
When the product is sealed in its original packing, stored indoors away from direct sunlight and direct heat sources and ideally at ambient temperature between 15°C and 25°C .