PRODUCT DATA SHEET

STOPAQ® GEL COAT

General order information
Product Information Product Stopaq® Gel Coat is supplied as a kit, packed in
cardboard boxes, containing cans of Stopaq®
Product description: Stopaq® Gel Coat is a brush-applied isophtalic Gel Coat Resin and a small bottle of Stopaq®
polyester resin system cured by peroxide. Gel Coat Hardener.
Art. Nr.: Contents:
Stopaq® Gel Coat is an especially designed top-coat for Stopaq® 1139 Stopaq® Gel Coat 2.5 kg:
Polyester and can also be used for touching up of any minor damages to Box contains 2 cans of Resin - 2.5 kg each -
Stopaq® Polyester applications. When applied to Stopaq® Polyester, it and 2 bottles of Hardener
fully saturates the pores initially present in the material and it gives the 1140 Stopaq® Gel Coat 1 kg:
surface a smooth and shiny appearance. Box contains 3 cans of Resin -1 kg each -
and 3 bottles of Hardener
Features: Handling Handle with care.
 Long-term resistance to ageing and weathering effects, even when Keep boxes, cans and bottles upright.
used continuously at maximum or minimum temperature specified Storage Store in a cool, dark, dry, and well ventilated
 Resistant to cold, hot, wet and chemically aggressive environments place in original cardboard boxes.
 Wide operational temperature range Storage temperature between +5°C and +25°C.
Shelf-life ≥ 6 months when stored in original
Benefits: package.
 Fast and easy to apply
 Curing by addition of peroxide-based hardener Application instructions
 Low styrene emission General See specific Stopaq coating instructions for e.g.
risers, field joints, fittings, etc.
OHSE measures Consult Safety Data Sheet for appropriate
Application examples personal safety measures, personal protective
gear, application conditions, etc.
Soil-to-air transitions of pipelines: As finishing top coat on Stopaq® Mixing of Resin Open the lid of the can containing Gel Coat
Polyester, which is applied as mechanical protection on top of Stopaq® and Hardener Resin. Add the content of one bottle of Hardener
corrosion preventing coating systems on risers. to the Resin. Mix the resin and hardener
thoroughly before applying by brush.
Field joint coatings: As finishing top coat on Stopaq® Polyester, which
is applied as mechanical protection on top of Stopaq® corrosion
Handling and commissioning
preventing coating systems on pipeline girth welds against soil shear,
Exposure to loads Coated objects should not be exposed to loads
mechanical impacts and indentations.
before curing of the coating has completed.
Pipe saddles: As finishing top coat on Stopaq® Polyester, which is Cured coatings should not be exposed to
applied as mechanical protection on top of Stopaq® corrosion preventing excessive loads.
coating systems on pipe saddles against indentations and abrasion by Burying Burying is possible after full curing of the Gel
movements of the pipeline. Coat. Backfill and compact with clean fill
materials without stones, hard lumps, and the
Pipelines and fittings: As finishing top coat on Stopaq® Polyester, like.
which is applied as mechanical protection of Stopaq® corrosion
preventing coating systems on above ground and buried pipeline Information
sections, bends, tees, valves and flanges against soil shear, mechanical Documentation Extensive information is available on our web-
impacts, indentations and weathering. site. Application instructions and other
documentation can be obtained by contacting
our head office, from our local distributor or by
® sending email to info@sealforlife.com
Product properties Stopaq Gel Coat
Colour Grey Certified staff Application of the described coating system
Coverage 2 m²/kg should be carried out by certified personnel.
Density 1.7 kg/l
Hardness Barcol: ≥ 60 (ASTM D2583)
Water absorption ≤ 0.4 % (ASTM D570)
Temperature range Operational: -45°C up to +100°C
Pot life 10 – 20 min. @ 25°C
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data sheet when used in compliance with Berry Plastics written instructions. Since many installation factors are beyond the control of Berry Plastics, the user is obligated to determine the suitability of the
products for the intended use and assume all risks and liabilities in connection herewith. Berry Plastics liability is stated in the standard terms and conditions of sale. Berry Plastics makes no other
warranty either expressed or implied. All information contained in the respective technical data sheet(s) should be used as a guide and is subject to change without notice. This document supersedes all
previous revisions. Please see revision date on the left. Stopaq® is a registered trademark of Berry Plastics Corporation.
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