Thermosets
Chemical Resistant Vinyl Ester — Vinyl Ester Resin
Vinyl ester resins combine the toughness of polyesters with the chemical resistance and mechanical strength of epoxies. They are typically cured with MEKP and often used in corrosive environments.
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Manufacturers
3
Grades
2
Applications
5
Equivalents
0
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.10-1.25 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.1-0.4 %
- Transparency
- Clear to Light Amber
- Shrinkage
- 5-8 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 2.5-3.8 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 50-80 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 2-5 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 15-30 J/m
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- 80-120 °C
- Melting Point
- N/A
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 80-130 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 70-110 °C
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 3.5-4.5
- Volume Resistivity
- 10^13-10^15 Ohm-cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 18-26 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Excellent resistance
- Bases
- Good resistance
- Solvents
- Excellent resistance to many organic solvents
- UV Resistance
- Moderate without additives
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Difficult
- Recycling Code
- N/A
- Carbon Footprint
- Moderate
Manufacturing compatibility
Lay-upRTMFilament windingCoating
Applications
Chemical storage tanks
Pipes
Scrubbers
Corrosion-resistant linings
FRP components
Available grades
Bisphenol A Vinyl EsterEpoxy Novolac Vinyl Ester