Vipel® F010 Series

Bisphenol A Epoxy
Vinyl Ester Resins

Product Information

Vipel Corrosion Resistant

Bisphenol A, Epoxy Vinyl Ester
Resins
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED RESIN * **

Test Units of Measure Nominal Test Method

Tensile Strength, psi/MPa 12,800/88 ASTM D 638
Tensile Modulus, psi/GPa 460,000/3.2 ASTM D 638
Tensile Elongation, % 6.2 ASTM D 638
Flexural Strength, psi/MPa 22,000/153 ASTM D 790 BENEFITS
Flexural Modulus, psi/GPa 500,000/3.5 ASTM D 790 Versatile
Heat Distortion Temp. Wide formulating capabilities allow for
°F/°C @ 264 psi 248/120 ASTM D 648 use in many processes and for optimi-
Barcol Hardness, Ultimate 39 ASTM D 2583 zation of cost/performance.
Compressive strength at yield, psi/MPa 17,600/121 ASTM D 695
Glass Transition Temp. Tg(°F/°C) 266/130 DIN 53445 Unique composition produces a tough
Critical Strain Energy and versatile resin with excellent crack
Release Rate (G1C) J • M-2 100 ASTM E 399 and craze resistance in molded parts.
Stress Intensity Factor (K1C) MPa•m1/2 0.6 ASTM E 399
Vipel F010 is suitable for moldings
Dielectric Dissipation Factor
that are subjected to particularly high
Dry/ @ 60 Hz 2.5/3.7x10-3 DIN 53483 static or dynamic loads, such as pipe,
after 24 hrs in drinking water @ 1 KHz 2.2/3.3x10-3 DIN 53483 tanks, duct work and flooring
@ 1 MHz 1.6/2.3x10-3 DIN 53483 applications. Vinyl ester resins have
Dielectric Constant excellent resistance to sustained heat.
Dry/ @ 60 Hz 3.4/3.5 DIN 53483
after 24 hrs in drinking water @ 1 KHz 3.4/3.5 DIN 53483 Corrosion Resistant
@ 1 MHz 3.3/3.4 DIN 53483 Vipel F010 highly resistant to
Surface Resistivity ohm >1013 DIN 53482 hydrogen peroxide, and alkalis, and
Volume Resistivity performs well in various stages of
hypochlorite and chlorine production.
Dry/ ohm • cm >1016/>1016 DIN 53482
Refer to AOC's "Corrosion Resistant
after 24 hrs in drinking water Resin Guide" for corrosion resistance
Dielectric Strength information or for questions regarding
0.7mm Specimen KV/mm 120 DIN 53481 suitability of a resin to any particular
Thickness chemical environment contact AOC.

DESCRIPTION Food and Drug

AOC’s Vipel F010 series is a bisphenol A epoxy-based vinyl ester resin dissolved All resins in this datasheet are manufac-
in styrene. The Vipel F010 series is ideally suited for use in hand lay-up, spray- tured from raw materials that are listed
up, filament winding, SMC, and pultrusion processes where outstanding mechanical in FDA regulation Title 21 CFR
properties and excellent resistance to chemicals and heat are required. 177.2420. It is the fabricator’s respon-
sibility to also be sure that the final
* Based on tests of Vipel F010-CNT-00 at 77°F/25°C and 50% relative humidity. All thixotropic resins should be mixed well composite is well cured. All composites
prior to use. The use of thixotropy degrades the corrosion performance of a resin in some chemical environments such as
sodium chloride. All tests on unreinforced cured resin. Castings were post cured.
used for FDA applications should be
post cured at 180°F/82°C for at least 4
**Typical properties are not to be construed as specifications.
hours. After post curing it should be
washed with soap and water and rinsed.
 Vipel® F010 Series
Bisphenol A Epoxy
Vinyl Ester Resins

Tensile Properties of Vipel Laminates at Different Temperatures**

T e m p e ra tu re , T e n s ile S t r e n g t h , T e n s ile M o d u lu s , E lo n g a t io n ,%
° F /° C p s i/M P a p s i/G P a

7 7 /2 5 2 2 ,0 0 0 /1 5 1 2 ,0 0 0 ,0 0 0 /1 3 .8 1 .6
2 0 0 /9 3 2 1 ,0 0 0 /1 4 5 1 ,7 6 0 ,0 0 0 /1 2 .1 1 .5
2 5 0 /1 2 1 1 7 ,3 0 0 /1 1 9 1 ,3 0 0 ,0 0 0 /9 .0 1 .6
3 0 0 /1 4 9 1 0 ,0 0 0 /6 9 8 5 0 ,0 0 0 /5 .9 1 .6
3 2 5 /1 6 3 7 ,5 0 0 /5 2 7 6 5 ,0 0 0 /5 .3 2 .0
L a m i n a te c o n s tr u c ti o n : V M M , M R M R M V - g l a s s ve i l , M - c h o p p e d s tr a n d m a t 1 .5 o z p e r s q u a r e fo o t
( 4 5 0 g r a m s p e r s q u a r e m e te r ) , R - W o ve n R o vi n g 2 4 o z p e r s q u a r e y a r d ( 8 1 4 g r a m s p e r s q u a r e
m e te r ) . L a m i n a te s w e r e 0 .2 5 i n c h e s ( 6 .4 m m ) th i c k a n d p o s t c u r e d a t 2 1 2 ° F /1 0 0 ° C

Typical Liquid Resin Properties Of Various Versions Of Vipel F010**

V e r s io n V is c o s ity , T h ix G e l T im e , G e l to P e a k P eak S p e c ific S ty re n e
C ps In d e x m in u te s E x o th e r m , E x o th e rm , G r a v ity C o n te n t,%
m in u te s °F /°C
F 0 1 0 -B N T -0 0 1 NA 2 10 3 3 0 /1 6 6 1 .1 27
3200 17
F 0 1 0 -C N L -0 0 3 NA 2 16 3 5 0 /1 7 7 1 .0 2 42
200 27
F 0 1 0 -C N M -0 0 3 NA 2 10 3 5 6 /1 8 0 1 .0 5 39
300 25
F 0 1 0 -C N P -2 5 3 NA 4 7 3 7 0 /1 8 8 1 .0 5 39
300 25
F 0 1 0 -C N T -0 0 3 NA 2 9 3 5 0 /1 7 7 1 .0 6 38
400 20
F 0 1 0 -L K B -3 5 5 6 7 9 3 7 0 /1 8 8 1 .0 1 42
500 2 .5 35
F 0 1 0 -T B N -2 8 5 6 4 5 3 5 0 /1 7 7 1 .0 1 43
500 2 .0 28
F 0 1 0 -T B P -2 5 5 6 8 17 3 2 0 /1 6 0 1 .0 1 43
500 2 .5 25

NA- Not applicable

**Typical properties are not to be construed as specifications.

1) 77°F/25°C Brookfield RV viscosity spindle 3 at 20 rpm

2) 77°F/25°C Gel time with 0.25% cobalt 6% and 1.25% MEKP
3) 77°F/25°C Brookfield RV viscosity spindle 2 at 20 rpm
4) 77°F/25°C Gel time with 1.25% MEKP
5) 77°F/25°C Brookfield LV viscosity spindle 3 at 60 rpm
6) 6/60 Thix Index
7) 77°F/25°C Gel time 1.5% MEKP
8) 77°F/25°C Gel time 1.0% MEKP
Vipel® F010 Series
Bisphenol A Epoxy
Vinyl Ester Resins
Typical Formulations and Gel Times of Select Vipel Resins ** ***
DMA DEA
Resin
Temperature
(°F) Î 60s 70s 90s 60s 70s 90s
10 – 20 min. 19 16 13 18 17 15 12 15
MEKP,% 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25
CoNAP,% 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.1
DMA,% 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05
DEA,% 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1
2,4-P,% 0.01 0.01
TBC,% 0.01 0.005

20 – 40 min. 26 32 29 25 38 32 29 36 34 27 29 30
MEKP,% 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25
CoNAP,% 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1
DMA,% 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05
DEA,% 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
2,4-P,% 0.02 0.05 0.05 0.02 0.05 0.04
TBC,% 0.01 0.015 0.025 0.01 0.015 0.02

40 – 60 min. 43 43 50 52 51 46 47 49 44 51 48 51
MEKP,% 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25
CoNAP,% 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1
DMA,% 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05
DEA,% 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
2,4-P,% 0.05 0.08 0.1 0.05 0.07 0.06
TBC,% 0.017 0.03 0.04 0.016 0.03 0.035

Benzoyl Peroxide Catalyst (BPO) with DMA and alternative DEA

[For laminates less than 3/16 inches (4.8 mm) thick] ** ***
Resin Temperature (°F) CODE
BPO: Benzoyl Peroxide – 98% active
Î 60s 70s 90s
(Adjust addition level for other
concentrations)
10 – 20 min. 17 16 17 18 13 13 CoNAP: Cobalt Naphthenate 6% Solution
BPO,% 1 1 1 1 1 1 DEA: N,N Diethylaniline
DMA,% 0.3 0.2 0.1 DMA: N,N Dimethylaniline
MEKP: Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide
DEA,% 0.6 0.45 0.3 2, 4-Pentainedione
2,4-P:
TBC: Tertiary butyl catechol 85%
20 – 40 min. 36 35 27 30 38 25
BPO,% 1 1 1 1 1 1
DMA,% 0.1 0.1 0.05
DEA,% 0.3 0.25 0.15

40 – 60 min. 54 44 57 52 48 52
BPO,% 1 1 1 1 1 1
DMA,% 0.07 0.05 0.04
DEA,% 0.2 0.15 0.1

**Typical properties are not to be construed as specifications.

*** The gel times shown are typical but may be affected by catalyst, promoter, inhibitor concentration, resin, mold, and shop temperature. Variations in gelling
characteristics can be expected between different lots of catalysts and at extremely high humidities. Pigment and/or filler can retard or accelerate gelation. It is
recommended that the fabricator check the gelling characteristics of a small quantity of resin under actual operating conditions prior to use.
Vipel® F010 Series
Bisphenol A Epoxy
Vinyl Ester Resins

PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES SAFETY STORAGE STABILITY

A. Keep full strength catalyst levels between See appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet Vipel F010-CNP-25, F010-LKB-35,
1.0% - 2.0% of the total resin for guidelines. F010-TBN-28 and F010-TBP-25 are stable
weight. for 3 months from the date of manufacture
ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED when stored in the original containers, away
B. Maintain shop temperatures between The Quality Management Systems from direct sunlight or other UV light sources
65°F/18°C and 90°F/32°C and humidity at every AOC manufacturing facility and at or below 77°F (25°C). All other Vipel
between 40% and 90%. Consistent shop have been certified as meeting ISO F010 products are stable for 6 months from
conditions contribute to consistent gel times 9001:2000 standards. This certification the date of manufacture when stored in origi-
and will help the fabricator make a high recognizes that each AOC facility has an nal containers, away from direct sunlight or
quality part. internationally accepted model in place for other UV light sources an at or below 77°F
managing and assuring (25°C).
C. Finished part surfaces that have been quality. We follow the practices set
cured at room temperature in contact with forth in this model to add value to the resins Storage stability of two months or less should
air should be relatively tack free. They we make for our customers. be anticipated if the storage temperature
may not, however, be fully cured and are exceeds 86°F (30°C).
thus not as resistant to chemicals as a fully
cured part. If no further laminating is planned, After extended storage, some drift may occur
a 10% solution of 5% paraffin wax solution in the product viscosity and gel time.
(MP 115-118°F/46-48°C) in styrene may be
added to the last resin layer to provide a
tack free surface.

D. Optimum cure and performance may be

obtained by post curing room temperature
cured laminates for two hours at
158-212°F/70-100°C.

E. Room temperature curing by means of

cobalt acceleration should be completed
with low hydrogen peroxide content
MEKP catalyst to minimize foaming.

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Pub. No. AOC- Vipel® F010 Series Copyright © 2008 AOC, LLC Effective Date: August 2008