ARMORCOTE® 991 WHITE BASE
- Chemical Family
- Polyesters
Armorcote® 991 White Base gel coats are advanced technology polyesters developed for lower emissions, improved flexibility, and superior weathering resistance to surface yellowing and chalking. These gel coats have been formulated to be MACT compliant for the fiberglass industry. Armorcote® 991 gel coats are designed to meet the critical requirements of the marine industry. Both accelerated and 45° south florida exposure testing reveal less yellowing than standard gel coats, and considerably less loss of gloss. Armorcote® 991 gel coats are formulated to meet the EPA national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants NESHAP for boat manufacturers. Contact a polynt composites representative for actual hap content. Gel coats in the armorcote® 991 series offer blister resistance comparable to iso/npg gel coats. This coating system is sag resistant and ready to spray, requiring only the proper addition of an appropriate methyl ethyl ketone peroxide to cure. The product code for Base White in the improved armorcote® 991 series is 991wk173.
Product families
Applications
- Aerospace & Aviation
- Marine
- Rail & Mass Transit
Product Families
- Gelcoats & Topcoats
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ARMORCOTE
- Color
- White
- Features
- Improved Flexibility, Low Smoke Emission
- Functions
- Surface Finish
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Technology
- Composite Materials
- Application Methods
- Spray
- Material Features
- Improved Flexibility
- Low Smoke Emission
Technical data
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8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Point (77°F) | 79 | °F |
| Viscosity (77°F) | 13,000-19,000 | cps |
| Thixotropic Index (77°F) | 4.5-7.0 | — |
| Weight per Gallon (pigmented) (77°F) | 11.3 (white) | — |
| Gel Time (77°F) | 10-18 | minutes |
| Lay-up Time (77°F) | 45-90 | minutes |
| Sag Resistance (77°F) | 24 mils wet | — |
| Hide (Most Formulations) (77°F) | Complete at 10 mils wet | — |
