Crystic® Resin 3454.4T AC01
Crystic® Resin 3454.4T AC01 has been designed for filament winding application but can also be used by hand layup or spray techniques. Its medium-to-high reactivity allows for a fast curing time, even on thin laminates. This resin is suitable for the production of glass-reinforced laminates when heat distortion resistance is required. Its high performance makes it particularly suitable for the production of oil tanks and pipes.
Product families
- Equipment & Parts
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Crystic
- Functions
Resins, Binders & Matrix Materials, Surface Finish
- Polymer Name
- Thermoset Polyester
- Processing Methods
- Filament Winding, Hand Lay-up, Spray Lay-up
- Note
Test according to BS 2782 :1980 1MPa = 1MN/m2 = 1N/mm2 = 10,2 kgf/cm2 * cured 24 h at 20°C then 3 h à 80°C except for the HDT where the schedule was 24 h at 20°C then 5 h at 80°C then 3h at 120°C.
- Markets
- Industrial
- Variants
CRYSTIC 3454.4T AC0.1 is also available with a higher accelerator level version under the reference CRYSTIC 3454.4T AC0.2, subject to a minimum order quantity.
- Additives
Since certain pigments, fillers or extra styrene may the affect properties of CRYSTIC 3454.4 TAc0.1 their effect should be evaluated before addition to the formulation.
- Approvals
CRYSTIC 3454.4T AC0.1 and its variants may be used in contact with foodstuffs and also have the SKZ approval for the production of oil tanks.
- Post Curing
For most applications satisfactory result will be obtained by curing at room temperature (20°C). Some improvement in properties may be obtained by post-curing 16 hours at 40°C after release from the mold.
- Food Contact
The results of the global and specific migration tests being below the maximum value set by the European Regulation (CEE n° 85/572, 90/128, 93/8) CRYSTIC 3454.4T Ac0.1 may be used in contact with foodstuff. Moldings which are to be used with foodstuffs should be cured with catalyst O or Butanox LA. After release from the mold, laminates should be allowed to mature for 24 hours at workshop temperature (20°C). They should then be post cured for a minimum of 3 hours at 85°C. The moldings must be thoroughly wet steam cleaned for at least one hour before being put into service. If wet steam cleaning is not practical, and if the molding is a vessel, it should be filled with hot water (60-80°C) containing a non perfumed detergent and left to stand for two hours. It should then be emptied thoroughly washed in several batches of clan hot water. These precautions are essential to avoid the tainting of foodstuffs.
- Technology
- Composite Materials
- Packaging Type
- Totes (IBC)
- Composites End Use
- Liners
- Pipes
- Tanks
- Material Features
- Good Reactivity
- High Heat Deflection Temperature
- Low Viscosity
- Temperature Resistance
- Thixotropic
- Benefits and Features
- Low viscosity
- Rapid hardening
- Medium/high reactivity
- High HDT
- Rapid and easy impregnation
- Fast mold turn-round
- Rapid hardening even on thin laminates
- Resistance to temperature or sun exposure
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Viscosity (at 25°C, Rhéomat 37.35 s⁻¹) | 2.5 - 3.5 | dPa.s |
| Specific Gravity (at 25°C) | 1.1 | — |
| Acid Index | 20 - 25 | mg KOH/g |
| Volatile Content | 41 - 45 | % |
| Stability (in dark at 20°C) | 3 | Months |
| Gel Time (at 20°C, for 100 g of resin (1.5 g cata. M)) | 20 - 24 | Minutes |
Table 2 of 2
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Barcol Hardness (GYZJ 934-1)* | 45 | — |
| Water Absorption (24h, at 23°C)* | 15 | mg |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (under load 1.8 MPa)* | 86 | °C |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C)* | 1.2 | — |
| Elongation (at break)* | 2 | % |
| Tensile Strength* | 70 | MPa |
| Tensile Modulus* | 3200 | MPa |
