General Purpose Polyester Resin Crystic 2-8500PA is an orthophthalic polyester resin designed for a variety of non-critical and industrial applications. Notably, it features low styrene emissions and quickly saturates reinforcements, making it efficient and user-friendly. However, it is not suitable for boat building, applications requiring high chemical resistance, or items intended for food contact. This resin should be brought to room temperature (18°C - 20°C) before use and mixed thoroughly to ensure optimal performance. The recommended catalyst for this resin is Catalyst M (or Butanox M50), added at a 1% ratio.
Applications
1. Industrial Manufacturing: Ideal for producing a wide range of non-critical industrial components where high performance is not crucial.
2. Construction Materials: Suitable for creating various construction-related materials and products.
3. Reinforced Plastics: Used in the production of reinforced plastic products that do not require high chemical resistance.
4. General Fabrication: Applicable in general-purpose fabrication tasks, including the creation of prototypes and molds.
Benefits
1. Low Styrene Emissions: Reduces environmental impact and improves safety for workers by minimizing styrene emissions during application.
2. Efficient Saturation: Rapidly wets out reinforcements, ensuring a thorough and consistent application, which enhances the overall quality of the final product.
3. Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of industrial and general-purpose applications, offering flexibility in use.
4. Ease of Use: Designed to be user-friendly with straightforward mixing and application processes. The thixotropic nature helps prevent sagging during application.
5. Optimal Performance at Room Temperature: Performs best when used at standard room temperatures, making it practical for most workshop environments.
6. Reliable Curing: The recommended catalyst, Catalyst M or Butanox M50, ensures reliable curing times, which can be adjusted based on temperature to meet specific needs.
POT LIFE
At 15°C 42 minutes
At 20°C 22 minutes
At 25°C 17 minutes
Usage Instructions:
- Preparation: Ensure the resin is at room temperature (18°C - 20°C) before use.
- Mixing: Mix thoroughly, preferably with a low shear mixer to avoid air entrapment. Let it sit briefly to restore its thixotropic properties.
- Catalyst Addition: Use Catalyst M (or Butanox M50) at a 1% ratio, ensuring complete blending into the resin.
Health and Safety
Always consult the safety guidelines and the technical data sheet before using General Purpose Polyester Resin Crystic 2-8500PA to ensure safe and effective application. Proper handling and usage practices are essential to maintain safety standards in the workplace.
How mush resin would i use for every square metre of material?
It depends upon the weight of the reinforcement , for example if it were a layer of 600g chopped strand matt you would use a resin to glass ratio of say 2:1 therefore you would need approximately 1.2kg of Resin, the same rules apply for 300g , 450g and 900g matting.
