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Vinyl Ester Resin

Vinyl Ester Resin

Vinyl Ester Resin

Product catalog summary
Product Overview
Vinyl Ester Resin is a premium resin designed for tooling applications, offering superior blister resistance and excellent resistance to impact, thermal, and demolding cracks. It is versatile, suitable for marine skincoat, bulk build, and acrylic bonding, and is available in quick cure and low exotherm versions for thicker laminates.
Features & Benefits
  • Low water absorption rate and high strength.
  • Tack-free surface for faster lamination and build-up.
  • Minimized print-through for smooth surfaces.
  • High heat distortion temperature and thixotropic properties.
  • Consistent performance due to statistical process and quality controls.
Product Description
Suitable for fabricating small to large FRP structures at room temperature, using methyl ethyl ketone peroxide for curing. Applicable for hand-lay-up or spray-up methods.
Typical Liquid Properties
Various versions of the resin have a viscosity of 500 CPS, a thix index of 3.0, and specific gravity of 1.08. Gel times range from 22.5 to 40 minutes, with peak exotherm temperatures between 320°F and 350°F.
Typical Mechanical Properties
  • Barcol Hardness: 44
  • Heat Distortion Temperature: 116°C (241°F)
  • Flexural Strength: 21,000 psi
  • Tensile Strength: 12,000 psi
  • Water Absorption: 0.17% at 25°C over 24 hours
Handling Instructions
Ensure resin and work area temperatures are between 24°C and 35°C. Initiator levels should be 1.0-2.5% by weight of resin. Secondary bonding may be affected by contamination or exposure to heat/sunlight.
Storage Guidelines
Store resins in closed containers below 75°F (25°C), away from heat and sunlight. Follow local fire and building codes, and practice first-in, first-out stock rotation.
Safety Precautions
Read the Material Safety Data Sheet before use. Avoid mixing organic peroxide with metal soap, amine, or other accelerators to prevent violent decomposition.
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Vinyl Ester Resin-1

Vinyl Ester Resin Revision date: August 2015 Technical Data Sheet Water Barrier & Bonding Water Barrier & Structure Fabrication • Premium resin for tooling applications • Superior blister resistance • Excellent resistance to impact, thermal and demolding cracks PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Suitable for fabricating small to large FRP structures with high production rates at room temperature. Vinyl Ester Resin is formulated for curing at room temperature with methyl ethyl ketone peroxide. Suitable for either hand-layup or spray-up. FEATURES & BENEFITS • Versatile • Premium resin for tooling applications • Versions available for marine skincoat, bulk build and acrylic bonding • Lower exotherm versions for thicker laminates • Quick cure versions available • Low water absorption rate • Superior blister resistance • High strength and toughness • Excellent resistance to impact, thermal, and demolding cracks • Tack free surface • Faster lamination and build-up of layers • Improved profile • Minimized print-through for smooth surfaces • Wets out reinforcements rapidly • Minimized voids and resin-starved areas • Easy maintenance of resin-to-glass ratio • High heat distortion temperature • Retention of physical properties at elevated temperatures • Thixotropic • Resistance to sagging and draining • Stable gel time • Consistent gel and cure time at various catalyst levels • Manufactured using statistical process and quality controls • Consistent performance, batch to batch (Page 1 of 2) NEW NAUTICAL COATINGS, INC. 14805 49th Street North • Clearwater, FL 33762 • 727.523.8053

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Vinyl Ester Resin-2

Sea Hawk PREMIUM YACHT FINISHES Vinyl Ester ResinTechnical Data Sheet TYPICAL LIQUID PROPERTIES1 @ ASTM TEST CLEAR METHOD CASTING TYPICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES Water Absorption 24 hr. @ 25°C, % weight gain Water Absorption 2 hr. @ 100°C, % weight gain Cure initiated with 1.25 vol% Superox® 46747. Clear casting cured overnight at room temperature, then post-cured 2 hours at 150°F and 2 hours at 250°F. Hydrex 100® 33350 resins are formulated for use with Superox 46747. Use of another initiator may result in inconsistent properties. NEW NAUTICAL COATINGS, INC. 14805 49th Street North • Clearwater,...

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Vinyl Ester Resin-3

Vinyl Ester Resin Technical Data Sheet SeaNj^ HawkisK-PREMIUM YACHT FINISHES HANDLING The addition of MEKP will induce gel and cure at room temperature. As with all polyesters, rate and degree of cure are functions of initiator concentration and of temperature. Resin and work area should be between 24°C (75°F) and 35°C (95°F) to ensure satisfactory results. Initiator levels should be within a range of 1.0-2.5% based on weight of resin. The use of initiator levels outside of this range may result in an inadequate cure, with laminates exhibiting moderate to severe post-cure after demolding. If different...

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