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Crystic® Ecogel S4PA
- Chemical Family
- Isophthalics, PolyestersIsophthalicsPolyesters
Low Styrene Crystic® Ecogel S4PA is a lower cost option, suitable for industrial applications (not Marine) where users are looking for an industrial option with low styrene content (23% styrene content). It is a high performance isophthalic gelcoat. This gelcoat is pre-accelerated and formulated for spray application.
Product families
Composite Materials — Surface Finishes
- Gelcoats & Topcoats
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Crystic
- End Uses
- Pipes, Tanks
- Features
Excellent Gloss Retention, Excellent Surface Finish, Good Surface Appearance, Good Surface Finish, Good Weather Stability, Great Surface Appearance, Low Styrene Content, Weather Resistance
- Functions
- Surface Finish
- Processing Methods
- Spray Lay-up
- Note
* Curing Schedule - 24hrs at 20°C, 3hrs at 80°C. † Curing Schedule - 24hrs at 20°C, 5hrs at 80°C, 3hrs at 120°C.
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Industrial
- Paints & Coatings
- Shelf LIfe
- 5 Months
- Technology
- Composite Materials
- Packaging Type
- Totes (IBC)
- Labeling Claims
- Low VOC
- Health and Safety
Unsaturated polyester products release heat when they cure in bulk.
- Additives Included
- Flame Retardant
- Application Methods
- Spray
- Composites End Use
- Pipes
- Tanks
- Material Features
- Excellent Gloss Retention
- Good Surface Appearance
- Good Surface Finish
- Good Weather Stability
- Low Styrene Content
- Benefits and Features
- Isophthalic base resin
- Easy to apply
- Special monomers
- Low styrene content
- Very good weathering resistance
- Excellent surface finish
- Only 23% styrene
- Less exposure to the environment and workers
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcol Hardness (Model GYZJ 934-1)* | 40 | — | EN59 |
| Water Absorption (24h, at 23°C)* | 18 | mg | BS EN ISO 62 part 6.2 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (1.8 MPa)† | 80 | °C | BS EN ISO 75-2 (1996) |
| Elongation (at break)* | 2 | % | BS EN ISO 527-2 |
| Tensile Strength* | 60 | MPa | BS EN ISO 527-2 |
| Tensile Modulus* | 4000 | MPa | BS EN ISO 527-2 |
| Flexural Strength* | 90 | MPa | BS EN ISO 178 |
| Flexural Modulus* | 4000 | MPa | BS EN ISO 178 |
Table 2 of 2
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Viscosity (at 23°C, Brookfield Sp5, 2.5 rpm) | 300 - 400 | dPa.s |
| Styrene Content | 23 | % |
| Thixotropic Index (2.5/20 rpm) | 5.5 - 6.0 | — |
| Specific Gravity (at 25°C) | 1.3 | — |
