Palatal A408-972

Product Data Sheet

Chemical/physical nature Properties of cast resin (typical values

Palatal A408-972 is unsaturated polyester resin
based on isophthalic acid and standard glycols, Property Value Unit TM
dissolved in styrene. The resin has medium viscosity Tensile strength 68 Mpa ISO 527-2
and high reactivity.
Tensile E-modulus 4000 Mpa ISO 527-2

Major applications/Principal properties Elongation at break 2.1 % ISO 527-2

Palatal A 408-972 is intended for glass reinforced Flexural strength 121 Mpa ISO 178
parts with good mechanical properties, good electrical
insulation, and that require outstanding resistance to Flexural E-modulus 4100 MPa ISO 178
hydrolysis and low water absorption (tanks, vessels, Impact res.-unnotched 16 KJ/m 2
ISO 179
hydraulic engineering/pipes and boats).
HDT 83 ISO 75A
Furthermore, Palatal A 409-902 is specially suitable
for pultrusion profile with different thickness. Curing conditions cure for 24hours at R.T. Post
cure for 24 hours at 80 .
Testing conditions temperature:232
Product specification relative moisture:506 %
Properties Range Unit TM Processing
Appearance clear - TM 2265 Palatal A408-972 should normally add into the total
Acid Value 15-21 mgKOH/g TM 2401 weight of initiators in the range of 0.75~2.0% based
Viscosity, 23 750-950 mPa.s TM 2013 on resin in the pultrusion processing, and control the
Solid content 63-68 % TM 2033
temperature from 65F/18 to 90F/32 and the
humidity from 40% to 90% in the worksite.
Gel time, 66-88 7-10 minutes TM 2253

Remarks:
The curing characteristics are obtained using 2.0g Lucidol Storage guidelines
CH 50 (AKZO-Nobel) added to 100g resin. The resin should be stored indoors in the original,
unopened and undamaged packaging, in a dry place
at temperatures between 5C and 30C. Shelf life is
Properties of liquid resin typical values reduced at higher temperatures. The shelf life of
Properties Value Unit TM styrene containing unsaturated polyesters will be
significantly reduced when exposed to light. Store in
Stability, no init., dark,20 6 months -
dark and in 100% light tight containers only.
Flash point 33 2800

Material Safety /Test methods

A material safety data sheet and test methods (TM)
referred for the product is available on request to in
the table(s) are available on request.

Version: 2010/1.0 Although the facts and suggestions in this publication are based on our own research and
are believed reliable, we cannot assume any responsibility for performance or results
Date of issue: June 2010
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