Crystic 2-446PA Unpigmented (Clear) General Purpose Laminating Polyester Resin (Lloyd's approved, Low styrene emission) Pre-accelerated, thixotropic viscosity polyester resin with low styrene emission. Its rapid wet-out, low exotherm and fast hardening characteristics make it ideal for spray applications which require a fast mould turn round. This reduction in styrene emission is achieved with no loss of interlaminar adhesion.
Approved by Det-Norske Veritas and Lloyd's Register of Shipping for use in construction of craft under their survey.
Crystic 2-446pa should be allowed to attain workshop temperatures (18°c - 20°c) before use. They need only the addition of a catalyst to start the curing reaction. A colour change mechanism is incorporated into Crystic 2-446pa to indicate the presence of catalyst. After catalyst addition the resin will change from a blue-ish translucent to a brown-ish tone indicating catalysation. (typical colour of laminate will vary from a yellow to green tone depending on the type of reinforcement and amount of layers used in most cases. Catalyst should be added at 1% or 2% into the resin.
| Parts of Catalyst M (or Butanox M 50) to 100 parts of Crystic 2-446PA | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 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 |
Please note - Polyester resins are best used within six months from date of purchase.
Resins in 5kg kits and above, will come in the same container but only in black, this is to stop natural UV exposure and increases the life span of your resin, providing the resin is kept in a suitable environment according to manufacturers guidelines.
*Although this product is described as Clear, it is in fact translucent blue in colour, The term 'Clear' is a grp industry standard as it is an non pigmented material, This does not create a completely translucent or water clear effect.*
Polyester resins should only be used in a well ventilated area, correct PPE and breathing apparatus should be worn and safety information read and followed. Polyester based resins will have a very potent chemical smell before, during and after the curing process, these resins are to be used within industrial environments and are not suitable for use within a house / home. Please ensure you have read all safety information available before using.
