Atlac ® 430

Vinyl ester resin for Liquid resin typical properties

corrosive environments Property Value Unit TM

Density 1060 kg/m³ TM 2160

C omponents based on Atlac ® 430 feature high mechanical
Refractive index 1,5675 - TM 2150
strength and exhibit great resistance to chemicals and heat.
Flash point 33 °C TM 2800
With Atlac ® 430 resin you can make strong and durable parts
Stability, no initiator, 6 Month -
both with carbon and with glass fiber.
dark, 25 °C
Benefits
• Continued process operation Product Specification
• Resisting elevated temperatures Property Value Unit TM
• Freedom of design Appearance Clear - TM 2265
• Low cost of ownership Solids content 59.0-65.0 % TM 2033
• Can be used with carbon and glass fiber Viscosity, 23℃ 400-550 mPa.s TM 2013
Gel time (25 until 35 ℃) 10-17 min TM 2625
Application Peak time 18-28 min TM 2625
Atlac ® 430 can be used in all fabrication methods, but is
Peak temperature 140-165 °C TM 2625
especially adapted to meet the requirements of filament
winding, centrifugal casting, hand lay-up and spray-up Remarks
applications. Reactivity measurement @25℃: 2.0 g Butanox® LPT–IN
The resin provides resistance to a wide range of acids, alkali, (Nouryon) and 1.0 g Accelerator NL 49P (Nouryon) added to
and bleaches for the use in corrosive environments in the 100 g resin.
chemical processing industry. The favorable combination of
Properties of cast unfilled resin
thermal resistance and elongation makes this resin suitable for
(typical values)
applications exposed to intermittent temperatures.
Property Value Unit TM

Certifications and Approvals Density, 20°C 1145 kg/m3 -

Cured non-reinforced Atlac ® 430 conforms to type 1310 Tensile strength 86 MPa ISO 527-2
according to DIN 16946/2 and is classified group 5 according Tensile E-modulus 3.6 GPa ISO 527-2
to DIN 18820/1. According to EN13121/1 Atlac ® 430 is Elongation at break 6.1 % ISO 527-2
classified group 7A. Flexural strength 150 MPa ISO 178
WRAS approval of Atlac® 430 according to BS 6920: 2000 Flexural E-modulus 3.4 GPa ISO 178
Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with HDT 105 °C ISO 75A
Impact res.-unnotched 28 KJ/m2 ISO 179
water intended for human consumption with regard to their
Glass transition temp 130 °C DIN 53445
effect on the quality of the water.
Atlac® 430 resin meets China’s Hygienic Standards for Uses C uring conditions
of Additives in Food Containers and Packaging Materials (GB Cured with 1.5 g Butanox LPT-IN and 0.5 g Accelerator NL 49P
4806-2016 and GB 9685-2016). added to 100 g of resin. After 24h at RT followed by post curing
The resin is certified by Lloyd’s Register and China for 24 h at 80 °C. For HDT and Tg dyn post-curing 24 h at
Classification Society as gelcoat base resin and laminating 120°C.
resin for use in Marine applications.
 Electrical properties of cast unfilled resin Properties of glass reinforced resin
(typical values)1) (typical values)
Property Value Unit TM Property Value Unit TM
Dielectric constant at DIN 53483 Laminate Composition Ⅰ Ⅱ
50 Hz/1 KHz/1 MHz IEC 60250
Density at 23 ° 1,440 - kg/m³ -
Dry 3.4/3.4/3.3 -
Wet2) 3.5/3.5/3.4 - Glass content 38,6 39 % ASTM D 2584
Dissipation factor at DIN 53483 Tensile strength 138 146 MPa ISO 527-2
50 Hz/1 KHz/1 MHz IEC 60250
Dry 0.0025/0.0022/0.0016 - Tensile modulus 10 10.4 GPa ISO 527-2
Wet2) 0.0037/0.0033/0.0023 - Flexural strength 210 216 MPa ISO 178
Volume resistivity DIN 53482 Flexural modulus 10 8.4 GPa ISO 178
Dry >1016 .cm IEC 60093
Wet2) >1016 .cm Outer fiber strain 6,5 - % ISO 178
Surface resistivity >1013  DIN 53482 Linear themal expansion 30×10-6 - K-1
IEC 60093
Thermal conductivity 0,2 - W/m.K DIN 52612
Dielectric strength3) 120 KV/mm DIN 53481
IEC 60243
C uring conditions and Laminate Composition
Remarks: Cured with 1.5 g Butanox LPT-IN and 0.5 g Accelerator NL 49P
1) Measured in a standard laboratory atmosphere 23℃ / 50% added to 100 g of resin. After 24h at RT followed by post curing
relative humidity according to DIN 50014 (23/50·2) for 24 h at 80 °C. Laminates Ⅰ were based on 4 layers of CSM
2) Specimens immersed in drinking water for 24 hours (450 g/m2). Laminates Ⅱ were based on CSM+WR (800g/m2)
3) Thickness of specimens: 0.7 mm +CSM+WR+CSM+WR .

High temperature properties of glass reinforced resin (typical values)

Atlac® 430 (4 layers CSM 450 g/m2,fiber content 30%, fully postcured) The flexural moduli and strengths of
120
the resin over a temperature range
Retention of Flex. Strength

100 of 20-180 ℃ were measured

and Flex. Modulus [%]

Flexural strength
80 according to ISO-178. The laminates
Flexural modulus
were based on 4 layers of 450 g/m2
60
chopped strand mat with a fibre
40 content of 30% w/w. Standard cure
20 systems have been used and all
Temperature [℃] specimen have been fully postcured.
0
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200

Atlac® 430 Viscosity vs Temperature

(typical values) Atlac® 430 Thixotropy
3500
Atlac® 430 Viscosity vs Temperature Atlac® 430 can be made thixotropic by using the hydrofobe
3000 fumed silica types: Wacker HDK 20, Cab-O-Sil TS 720 and
Viscosity, mPa.s

2500 Aerosil R202 (1% - 2%). They should be blended into the
2000 resin using a high-shear stirrer (Cowless type). To improve a
maximum thixotropic effect, it is recommended to use a
1500
wetting agent (e.g. Byk R605 – Byk Chemie). Thixotropic
1000
agents should not be used in laminates intended for service
500 Temperature, ℃
with hypochlorite solutions or fluorine. In this case, sagging
0 can only be reduced to a minimum by very short gel times
5 10 15 20 25 30 35
(20-25 min).
mPa.s 3200 1690 990 650 410 280 200
 Curing System of Atlac® 430 at room Curing System of Atlac® 430 at room
temperature: Peroxide/Cobalt salt temperature: Benzoyl Peroxide/Amine

Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP) with a high dimer content, When the chemical medium is hypochlorite or peroxide in
for example, Butanox® LPT–IN (Nouryon) or NOROX® MEKP- AOC Chemical Resistance Guide, benzoyl peroxide/amine is
925 (United Initiators) is the preferred initiator for less gassing recommended as the curing system. In these cases, cobalt
during initiating vinyl ester resin Atlac® 430. Cumene (metals) do have a detrimental effect on the chemical
hydroperoxide as initiator can eliminate the foaming in Atlac® resistance performance. BPO is in general accelerated with
430, results in lower exotherms, less shrinkage and less dimethylaniline. Diethylaniline can also be used when
warpage. Cobalt octoate or naphthenate in styrene solutions as longer gel times are required. Tertiary butyl catechol (TBC)
promotor are blue or purple liquids and are available on the is used to retard the gel time of BPO/amine systems.
market with 1% or 6% of active cobalt that can be used with Additions of TBC above 250 ppm can lead to undercure,
MEKP and CuHP curing systems. For optimum results and and at workshop temperatures below 15℃ TBC is not
consistent product color , it is the recommended ratio of recommended. The retarder 2,4-Pentanedione is not
peroxide to cobalt from 2:1 to 20:1. N,N-dimethylaniline and effective with BPO/amine systems. For optimum results, the
N,N-diethylaniline are amines used as accelerator in small ratio of BPO/DMA is preferably from 8:1 to 16:1, the ratio of
quantities to shorten gel time and accelerate cure, however BPO/DEA is preferably from 4:1 to 10:1. When curing has to
increase the exothermic temperature. The retarder 2,4- take place at low temperatures (outdoor jointing or
Pentanedione (2,4-P) can be incorporated into the curing repairing, lining, etc.) and or high humidity BPO/amine
systems of peroxide/cobalt to retard the gelling of vinyl resins. curing is recommended. please refer to the recommended
In order to obtain the optimum final parts, please refer to the dosage by weight of resin in the table to set up the suitable
recommended dosage by weight of resin in the right table to curing system. The surface of curing parts with BPO/amine
set up the suitable curing system. curing system is usually a little tacky.
Addition Level Preferred Level
Peroxide/Cobalt
% of resin weight % of resin weight Addition Level Preferred Level
BPO/Amine
MEKP or CuHP 1.00-2.00 1.25-1.60 % of resin weight % of resin weight
Cobalt solution, 6% 0.05–0.50 0.20-0.50 BPO 1.00-2.00 1.00-1.60
N,N-Dimethylaniline 0–0.25 0.085-0.15 N,N-Dimethylaniline 0–0.25 0.08-0.15
N,N-Diethylaniline 0–0.25 0.085-0.15 N,N-Diethylaniline 0–0.25 0.08-0.15
2,4-Pentanedione 0–0.30 0.05-0.25 10% TBC in styrene 0–0.30 0.05-0.25

Top Coats Postcuring

A top coat of 0.05-0.1 mm is used to protect the glass fiber Postcuring is mandatory for food contact applications to reduce

content below. Paraffin wax is often added to improve cure on residual styrene to the range of 0.01-0.2%, and for some of the

the air-exposed surface. A 10% solution of 5% paraffin wax chemical mediums in AOC Chemical Resistance Guide to obtain

solution (MP 46-48°C) in styrene may be added to the last the optimum chemical resistance and the longest service life of

resin layer to provide a tack free surface. Achieving the optimal the Atlac® 430. Post curing is required to achieve complete cure

coating thickness is important. A thinner coat usually cures with BPO/DMA within one week of lamination . Recommended

poorly; a thicker coat is more prone to cracking. postcure conditions are 2 hours at 95 ℃ or 4 hours at 82 ℃ –
longer times and adjusted postcure schedules being required for
Ultraviolet Protection thicker laminates and/or more complex shapes. Lower
If an ultraviolet absorber is deemed to be necessary, either an
temperatures are ineffective; higher temperatures can lead to
additional level of 0.2% throughout the laminating resin or 0.2%
embrittlement.
to 0.5% in the topcoat is effective. Recommended UV absorbers
are Tinuvin® 326 (BASF) or Cyanosorb® UV-9 (Solvay).
 Storage Guidelines ISO 9001:2015 Cer tified
The resin should be stored in a dark and dry place at The Quality Management Systems at every AOC manufac-
temperatures between 5 °C and 30 °C. Shelf life is reduced turing facility have been certified as meeting ISO 9001:2015
when resin is stored at higher temperatures and the properties standards. This certification recognizes that each AOC facility
of the resin might change during storage. The shelf life of has an internationally accepted model in place for managing
styrene containing Vinyl ester will be significantly reduced and assuring quality. We follow the practices set forth in this
when exposed to light. Therefor, store in dark and in 100% model to add value to the resins we make for our customers.
light tight containers only. Exposure to direct sunlight should
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