This kit is ideal for those who already have brushes, rollers, cleaners etc from previous projects and just require the resin and chopped strand mat. The contents of this may be used for all manner of fibreglass repair work, the resin is Lloyds approved and is therefore suitable for marine use.
KIT INCLUDES
1m x 0.94m 300gsm High Grade Chopped Strand Mat
1kg Polyester Resin (LLoyd's Register of shipping approved)
30ml MEKP Catalyst
Syringe
MAIN RESIN CHARACTERISTICS
Orthophthalic unsaturated polyester
Thixotropic – Preaccelerated
Low reactivity
Low styrene emission
LLOYD’s Register of Shipping approved
Det Norske Veritas approved
Water Byelaws Scheme approved ( in conjunction with suitable gel coat )
MOULDING INFORMATION
Hand lay up
MAIN APPLICATION
General moulding / repair
LIQUID RESIN PROPERTIES
| Crystic 2-446PA Resin | Unit |
| Viscosity @ 25°C (Poise) | 4.0 |
| Specific Gravity at 25°C | 1.10 |
| Rotothinner Viscosity @ 25°C | 2.3 - 2.7 dPa.s |
| Resin Colour - Unpigmented Kit | Blue / Clear |
| Resin Colour - White Kit | White |
| Shelf Life / Stability @ 20°C | 3 Months |
| Reactivity @ 20°C | 2% MEKP |
| Gel Time @ 25°C | 20 - 25 mins |
This resin contains methyl methacrylate to enhance weather resistance.
Cured with MEKP Catalyst
| Parts of Catalyst M (or Butanox M 50) to 100 parts of Crystic 2-446PA | 1% | 2% |
| Pot Life in Minutes at 15°C | 62 | 41 |
| Pot Life in Minutes at 20°C | 39 | 29 |
| Pot Life in Minutes at 25°C | 25 | 20 |
Use:
For Resin use 1-2% (10ml - 20ml per kg)
For Gel use 2% (20ml per kg)
