This kit is an ideal starter kit or for those that want the ease of getting everything needed to get the job done. 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
3kg Polyester Resin (Lloyd's Register of shipping approved)
3m x 0.94m 450gsm High Grade Chopped Strand Mat3m x 1m 30gsm Fibreglass Surface tissue1 x 130ml MEKP Catalyst1 x Polypropylene Syringe1 x 500ml Acetone
1 x Consolidation Roller2 x 2" Resin Brush3 x Pair Latex Gloves3 x 600ml Mixing Pots3 x Poly Cloths3 x Mixing Sticks 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)
