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Vinyl Ester Resin
Vinyl Ester Resin

Price range: $25.00 through $375.00 incl GST

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Vinyl Ester Resin Pack

Sizes: 0.5kg | 1kg | 4kg | 20kg
Pack Type: 2-pack (Vinyl Ester + MEKP Catalyst)

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Vinyl ester resin is a strong chemical-resistant laminating resin made for tough environments where standard polyester resin may not be durable enough.

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Features:

  • Cured laminates have excellent resistance to fuels, vapours, and other chemicals
  • Low viscosity so it is easy to pour, easy to wet out cloth with making it easy for hand lay up
  • Bonds well to existing polyester laminates so can be used to repair these
  • Better impact resistance, tolerance to flexing, vibration and thermal expansion than polyester resin
  • Compared to epoxy, vinyl ester flows more easily and cures faster while still being tougher than polyester

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Technical Snapshot:

  • Heat Distortion Temperature: ~105°C
  • Elongation at Break: ~5%
  • Tensile Strength: 78–85 MPa
  • Flexural Strength: 120–140 MPa
  • Viscosity @ 25°C: 400–600 cps
  • Styrene Content: 37–45%
  • Appearance: Blue tinted or rust coloured (labelled on tin)
  • Shelf Life: ~6 months (from promotion or manufacture date)

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Quick Tips:

  • Catalyse at 1.5-2.5% by weight
  • Mix MEKP in thoroughly for 2-3 minutes scraping the sides and the bottom

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A few words on safety:

  • Wear gloves and eye protection.  Minimum.
  • Work in a well-ventilated area.  Vinyl ester resin contains styrene.

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Things our customers have used this product for:

  • Transom repairs
  • Pool builds and repairs
  • Fuel tank builds and repairs

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