Viapal: Unsaturated Polyester Resins
Viapal: Unsaturated Polyester Resins
Viapal: Unsaturated Polyester Resins
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Legend:
B = accelerated, E = increased storability,
M = environmental adjustment with reduced level of styrene
emission, T = thixotropic, S = light stability, G = granulated form
Viscosity measured at 23°C with cone and plate:
1) = shear rate 25 s-1; 2) = shear rate 100 s-1;
3) = shear rate 500 s-1; 4) = shear rate 300 s-1
For curing conditions please see technical instructions:
6) = 1,0 MEKP; 8) = 1,5 MEKP; 10) = 2,0 MEKP;
12) = 2,0 MEKP/0,3 Co1; 14) = 2,0 MEKP/0,5 Co1;
16) = 2,0 MEKP/0,8 Co1; 18) = 2,0 MEKP/1 Co1;
20) = 2,0 MEKP/2 Co1; 22) = 2,0 MEKP/3 Co1/0,8 DMA 10;
24) = 2,0 MEKP/3 Co1/1 DMA 10; 26) = 1 BP 50-P;
28) = 2 BP50-P; 30) = 5 BP50-P; 32) = special curing
VIAPAL®* Isophthalic/orthophthalic acid resin, enhanced medium 660 – 820 13 – 17 4,2 114
VUP 4649 E/65 strain at break, impact strength and dimensional reactivity 1) 18)
stability at elevated temperature.
VIAPAL®* Isophthalic acid resin, very high dimensional high 650 - 950 6 -12 1,5 163
VUP 4666/51 stability at elevated temperature; for manu- reactivity 1) 18)
facture of laminates and profiles preferably
used in electric industry.
VIAPAL Isophthalic acid/neopentyle glycol resin, very medium 600 – 800 5 – 11 3,7 129
VUP 4714/60 good penetration curing, high deformation reactivity 1) 18)
resistance in heat, high chemical suitability,
good hot water resistance.
VIAPAL Isophthalic acid resin, for the manufacture of medium 980 -1200 8 -16 2,4 76
VUP 4739/65 GR-UP moulded articles, also suitable for reactivity 1) 18)
formulation of Gelcoats.
VIAPAL Terephthalic acid/neopentyl glycol resin, good medium 550 – 750 20 – 30 2 146
UP 745/56 resistance to chemicals and very high dimen- reactivity 3) 12)
sional stability at elevated temperature.
Corresponds to type 1130 in accordance with
DIN 16946, part 2.
VIAPAL Isophthalic acid/neopentyl glycol resin, high medium 1000 – 1500 19 – 25 2 120
UP 746/58 dimensional stablity at elevated temperature, reactivity 3) 12)
high resistance to chemicals; moulded parts
corressponding to type 1140 according
DIN 16946, part 2. Approval of German
Lloyd.
VIAPAL Isophthalic acid/neopentyle glycol resin, high medium 1080-1320 4-10 4,2 99
VUP 4792 E/66 chemical suitability; fullfills specification of reactivity 1)
German Lloyd and Lloyds register of shipping.
VIAPAL®* Bisphenol A/fumaric acid resin, high deforma- high 300 – 510 5 – 15 2 140
UP 495/48 tion resistance in heat,high chemical suitability, reactivity 1) 22)
particularly high hydrolyse and alkali resistance;
for the construction of chemical facilities and
non-corrodible components; moulded parts
correspond to type 1140, DIN 16946, part 2.
VIAPAL®* The same as VIAPAL UP 495/48 but with in- high 300 – 510 10 – 20 2 140
UP 495 E/48 creased storability (tropical stabilization). reactivity 1) 22)
VIAPAL HET acid/neopentyle glycol resin, high deforma- medium 350 – 450 9 – 15 2 133
UP 797/59 tion resistance in heat, very good chemical resis- reactivity 3) 18)
tance, flame resistant according to ASTM E-84-98.
Moulded parts correspond to type 1130 accor-
ding to DIN 16946, part 2.
VIAPAL Low viscous vinyl ester resin on epoxy-novolak- high 240 – 410 13 – 27 3 146
VUP 4652/67 base; extraordinary good chemical resistance, reactivity 1) 24)
enhanced dimensional stability at elevated
temperature. Approval of BAM, Berlin, for lining
of tanks for storage of aircraft fuel and petrol
according to DIN 51600 and DIN 51607.
Approval of Lloyd’s Register of Shipping.
VIAPAL®* Orthophthalic acid resin, light stabilized, high 100 - 150 15 - 25 1,6 110
UP 240 S/53 contains methyl methacrylate; for manufacture reactivity 1) 18)
of highly transparent flat light-elements at
room temperature.
Flexible resins
VIAPAL®* Isophthalic acid resin, high strain at break, high low 550 – 750 10 – 16 60 50
UP 130/65 impact strength; for flexibilizing of rigid types of reactivity 3) 12)
VIAPAL resin.
VIAPAL Low styrene emission, thixotropic; tack-free medium thix. 25 – 35 100 50
UP 179 MT/57 curing, tough-elastic; in combination with reactivity 32)
polyester surface tissue for seamless linings
(e.g. roof top coatings).
VIAPAL O-phthalic acid resin, very flexible, special low 140 – 210 45 – 55 – –
VUP 4808 B/62 accelerator system enabling the production of reactivity 1) 10)
crystal clear laminated glass and security glass.
Interesting architectural effects can be achieved
by coloring.
Paste resins
Name Characteristic Reacti- Viscosity Gel time Elonga- Glass
vity [mPa s] [min] tion at transition
break tempera-
[%] ture [°C]
Button resins
VIAPAL Unsaturated polyester resin of very bright bluish medium 2240 – 2750 7 – 11 1,0 –
UP 465 E color, for production of button sheets. reactivity 1) 14)
VIAPAL O-phthalic acid resin, very light, faint blue color medium 1900 – 2600 6 – 12 – –
VUP 4735 E/71 (“enhanced“); button sheets can be machined reactivity 1) 14)
well, even after a longer period of storage.
VIAPAL O-phthalic acid resin, thixotropic, used especially medium 1200 – 1750 25 – 35 – –
VUP 4763 ET/68 for the production of rods with multi-colored reactivity 3) 14)
effects in the casting process. The light color
in its hardened state is to be emphasised in par-
ticular.
Foam resins
Name Characteristic Reacti- Viscosity Gel time Elonga- Glass
vity [mPa s] [min] tion at transition
break tempera-
[%] ture [°C]
VIAPAL®* O-phthalic acid resin, pre-accelerated, together high thix. approx. – 102
VUP 4688 BT/66 with Luperfoam® 329 (Arkema) for moulded parts reactivity 5 min (base resin)
in the foam resin process with short cycle times.
VIAPAL ®* O-phthalic acid resin, pre-accelerated, together high 1200 - 1500 12-16 min – –
UP 4836 BT/66 with Luperfoam 329 for moulded parts in the reactivity 1)
foam resin process for longer process times,
preferably for thick-walled moulded parts.
VIAPAL O-Phtalic acid resin, pre-accelerated, together high 800 - 1100 50 - 60 min na na
UP 4856 BT/65 with Luperfoam 329 for moulded parts in the reactivity
foam resin process for long process times,
preferably for thick-walled moulded parts
VIAPAL®* UP resin, based on fumaric acid, Viapal UP 527 E/68 high 630-950 41 3,1 93 HDT
UP 527 E/68 is an air-drying unsaturated polyester resin curing reactivity 1) 18)
paraffin-free. Viapal UP 527 E/68 has only little
yellowing tendency.
VIAPAL®* O-phthalic acid resin, moulded parts correspond high 250-350 10-16 2 110
UP 002/60 to type 1110 in accordance with DIN 16946, reactivity 3) 12)
part 2.
VIAPAL O-phthalic acid resin, specially pre-accelerated; medium 1650 – 2100 18 – 32 1,9 80
VUP 4626 BE/67 cures clear and almost colorless with low reactivity 1) 6)
build-up of heat; for the production of thick-
walled sanitary articles (e.g. baths) with marble
or onyx effect.
VIAPAL O-phthalic acid resin, with good mechanical medium 440 – 530 25 – 36 2,3 86
VUP 4627 E/61 and chemical properties (increased impact reactivity 1) 18)
resistance).
VIAPAL P-phthalic acid resin. Moulded parts display high 170 - 240 30 - 40 2,8 123
VUP 4779/55 increased HDT as well as impact resistance and reactivity 1) 32)
correspond to type 1140 according DIN 16946,
part 2.
VIAPAL Polyester/polyurethane hybrid resin on neo- high 95 – 130 15 3,4 121
VUP 4805 B/64-15 pentyle glycol base, pre-accelerated. Always reactivity 2) 32)
processed together with a suitable di-isocyanate,
e.g. with ADDITOL VXT 6225/1. Very fast curing,
surface cures tack free. Impregnates reinforcing
materials very fast and can be loaded with a
high proportion of mineral filler for the produc-
tion of low shrink moulded parts.
Solid surface
Name Characteristic Reacti- Viscosity Gel time Elonga- Glass
vity [mPa s] [min] tion at transition
break tempera-
[%] ture [°C]
VIAPAL®* Isophthalic acid/neopentyle glycol resin, pre- medium 560 – 770 21 – 35 2,6 91
VUP 4777 BE/62 accelerated; acryl modified, low tension curing; reactivity 1) 6)
bright color in cured form, very good war
water resistance. In combination with aluminium
trihydrate for manufacture of “densified marble”
(solid surface).
VIAPAL®* similar to Viapal VUP 4777 BE/62 but with high 800 - 1200 17 - 21 2,6 91
UP 4777 B/66 shorter geltime and higher solid content reactivity
VIAPAL Isophthalic acid/neopentyle glycol resin, very medium 600 – 800 5 – 11 3,7 129
VUP 4714/60 good penetration curing, high deformation reactivity 1) 18)
resistance in heat, high chemical suitability,
good hot water resistance.
Injection resins
Name Characteristic Reacti- Viscosity Gel time Elonga- Glass
vity [mPa s] [min] tion at transition
break tempera-
[%] ture [°C]
VIAPAL O-phthalic acid resin, short saturation and high 250 – 350 10 – 16 2 110
UP 002/60 mould release times; corresponds to type 1110 reactivity 3) 12)
in accordance with DIN 16946, part 2.
VIAPAL Polyester/polyurethane-hybrid resin on – 160 60 5,1 76 HDT
UP 4844 B/61 neopentyle glycol base, preaccelerated. Always 3) 32)
processed together with Additol VXT 6225/1.
Very low viscosity, very fast curing after
gelification, surface cures tack free. Impregnates
reinforcing materials very fast, can be loaded
with high proportions of mineral fillers for the
production of low shrink moulded parts.
VIAPAL O-phthalic acid resin, increased elongation at high 170 - 230 8 - 14 2,5 123
VUP 4779/55 break; high HDT, moulded parts correspond to reactivity 1) 32)
type 1140 according DIN 16946, part 2.
Pultrusion resins
Name Characteristic Reacti- Viscosity Gel time Elonga- Glass
vity [mPa s] [min] tion at transition
break tempera-
[%] ture [°C]
VIAPAL®* Isophthalic acid resin, light stabilized; enhanced medium 850 -1150 8 - 16 4,4 65
UP 262 S/66 strain at break; for manufacture of thick-walled reactivity 1) 18)
laminates by pultrusion and casting method;
basic resin for formulation of fast curing elastic
putties and adhesives (bonding of natural and
artifical stone, GR-UP laminates).
VIAPAL®* Terephthalic acid/neopentyl glycol resin, good medium 550 – 750 20 – 30 2 146
UP 745/56 resistance to chemicals and very high dimen- reactivity 3) 12)
sional stability at elevated temperature.
Corresponds to type 1130 in accordance with
DIN 16946, part 2.
VIAPAL O-phthalic acid resin with good mechanical and medium 440 – 530 25 – 36 2,3 86
VUP 4627 E/61 chemical properties and increased storage reactivity 1) 18)
stability (increased impact resistance).
VIAPAL Isophthalic/orthophthalic acid resin, enhanced medium 660 – 820 13 – 17 4,2 114
VUP 4649 E/65 strain at break, impact strength and dimensional reactivity 1) 18)
stability at elevated temperature.
VIAPAL Low viscous vinyl ester resin on epoxy-novolak- high 240 – 410 13 – 27 3 146
VUP 4652/67 base; extraordinary good chemical resistance, reactivity 1) 24)
enhanced dimensional stability at elevated
temperature. Approval of BAM, Berlin, for lining
of tanks for storage of aircraft fuel and petrol
according to DIN 51600 and DIN 51607.
Approval of Lloyd’s Register of Shipping.
VIAPAL Isophthalic acid resin, very high dimensional high 650 – 950 6 – 12 1,5 163
VUP 4666/51 stability at elevated temperature; for manu- reactivity 1) 18)
facture of laminates and profiles preferably
used in electric industry.
VIAPAL Isophthalic acid/neopentyle glycol resin, very medium 600 – 800 5 – 11 3,7 129
VUP 4714/60 good curing, high deformation resistance in reactivity 1) 18)
heat, high chemical suitability, good hot water
resistance.
VIAPAL Isophthalic acid type, single component low high 1270 – 1570 5 – 15 2,5
VUP 4749/54 shrink resin; moulded parts have outstanding reactivity 1) 18)
features of high surface quality and dimensional
stability.
VIAPAL O-phthalic acid resin, flame retardant, halogen- high 400 – 550 9 – 16 2,1 87
VUP 4785/70 free; formulations with ATH produce profiles reactivity 1) 32)
with excellent flame protection properties.
VIAPAL Isophthalic acid/neopentyle glycol resin, high medium 700 - 900 1000 - 1500 2,0 120
UP 746/58 deformation resistance in heat, high chemical reactivity 3) 3)
suitability; moulded parts correspond to type
1140 in accordance with DIN 16946, part 2.
Certificate of the Germanic Lloyd available.
VIAPAL Bisphenol A/fumaric acid resin, high deformation high 300 - 510 5 - 15 2,0 110 HDT
UP 495/48 resistance in heat, high chemical suitability, reactivity 1) 22)
particularly high hydrolyse and alkali resistance;
for the construction of chemical facilities and
noncorrodible components; moulded parts
correspond to type 1140, DIN 16946, part 2.
VIAPAL Gelcoat White marine gelcoat, based on special resin developed 63 - 67 10 - 15 4,2 spray
GC 4861 BS/9010* for marine application, preaccelerated; thixotropic,
outstanding resistance against yellowing, especially
developed for marine market
Tooling gelcoats
Name Characteristic Non Gel time Elongation Applica-
volatile [min] at break of tion
content pure resins [%]
Topcoat
VIAPAL Topcoat Highly thixotropic, Co-pre-accelerated UP-resin based on 61,5 – 65,5 12 – 18 4,2 brush
960 BE isophthalic acid/neopentyl glycol; for tack-free curing 10)
topcoats with high chemical restistance.
Transparent gelcoats
Name Characteristic Non Gel time Elongation Applica-
volatile [min] at break of tion
content pure resins [%]
Additives
Name Characteristic
ADDITOL®** Very viscous solution of thermoplastics in styrene; Low shrink additive for reducing the shrinkage of UP resins.
VXT 6228 Additive In combination with very reactive Viapal types for the production of moulded parts in the hot-press (SMC/BMC) and
pultrusion process as well as for polymer concrete. Addition quantity approx. 20 - 30 % (max. 40 %) referring to resin.
ADDITOL ®** Reacting agent for polyester polyurethane hybrid systems.
VXT 6225/1
ADDITOL 10 % inhibitor solution for prolonging the gel time of UP resin formulation.
VXL 5918
Accelerator Co1 1% cobalt solution in xylol.
Accelerator Co 4 5% cobalt solution in xylol.
VIAPAL Wetting agent and emulsifying additive, reduces the separation between UP resin and the low-shrink componet.
ZUP 4617/50 Additive Reduces the viscosity of filled systems and enhances the flow properties. Improves color homogeneity in low shrink
adjustments for pultrusion applications. Addition quantity approx. 1 % referring to resin.
Paraffin solution 3% solution of paraffin in aromatic mixture.
24/3%
Color-brightener Clearing additive for UP resins, dispersion of pigments and optical color-brightener in the plasticizer.
C2/100
Trennmittel E Release agent, as sealant of micro pores, only in combination with release agent ”Trennmittel PVA“.
Trennmittel PVA Release agent for moulds composed of glass fibre reinforced plastics, sealed wood or melamine press boards.
Color Pastes
VIAPAL® color pastes Inorganic and/or organic pigments in a monomer-free UP-resin, excellent light and weather fastness.
In general, the gel time is greatly influenced For this reason particular care must
by the ambient temperature (Figure 1). be taken to ensure a constant room
temperature during processing.
Gel time (mn)
Temperature (°C)
Time (mn)
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