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GEL COAT IN-500 (CLEAR)

Gel Coat IN-500 (Clear) is a premium quality gelcoat. It is a decorative coating based on ISO/NPG unsaturated polyester resin, for “spray” and “hand” application. The gelcoat could be tinted to any color in accordance with RAL cataloge or with your laminate sample.

Brand: GEL COAT (3 products)

Chemical Family: Isophthalics, Polyesters, Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)

Processing Methods: Hand Lay-up, Spray Lay-up

End Uses: Floors

Color: Transparent

Features: Chemical Resistant, Opalescent, Water Resistant

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Isophthalics,
Polyesters,
Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)
Polymer Name
Thermoset Polyester
Technologies
Composite Materials
Product Families
Composite Materials — Surface Finishes
Gelcoats & Topcoats

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Impurities-free
Materials Features
Chemical Resistant,
Opalescent,
Water Resistant

Applications & Uses

Markets
Automotive & Transportation,
Building & Construction,
Consumer Goods
Applications
Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
Interior
Building & Construction — Flooring & Surfaces
Floor Coatings
Consumer Goods — Housewares
Composites End Use
Floors
Composites Processing Methods
Hand Lay-up,
Spray Lay-up
Applications

Gelcoat is very effective when it is used in manufacturing of products that are exposed to water and slightly aggressive chemicals at different temperatures. Application:

  • Production of the first decorative layer of laminated flooring.
  • Production of bathroom and lavatory equipment.
  • Production of inside car parts.
  • Production of first decorative layer of laminate.
  • Production of boats.

Correct application is the key factor of getting a nice and high-quality product. Gelcoat is applied in order to give a necessary color and gloss and protective properties to the product. Temperature of equipment and materials should be 20-23ºC. Recommended peroxide dose is 1,3-2,0%.

 Application Method: Premium gel coat. High-quality decorative isophthalic acid and neopentyl glycol based coating, made of polyester resin.

 

Properties

Color
Transparent

Technical Details & Test Data

Resin Delivery Characteristics
Properties “For spray” brand “For hand” brand Testing method Unit
Appearance Slight opalescence without mechanical impurities Slight opalescence without mechanical impurities Visual  
Solid matters content 57±2 57±2 ISO 3251 %
Brookfield viscosity, 23ºC; spindle 4; speed 12 5000-8000 10000-12000 ISO 2555 mPa.s
Density, 20ºC 1.13±0.05 1.13±0.05 ISO 2811 g/cm3
Gel time,20ºC 1.5% MEKP (50%) 15-20 15-20 ISO 2535 minutes

 

Packaging & Availability

Standard Packaging

20 kg metal buckets.

Storage & Handling

Storage

Storage conditions it should be stored indoorsat 25ºC in its original packaging, it should be kept away from direct sunlight.