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Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
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- Features and Benefits
Crestapol® 1213A is a versatile resin with excellent fire, smoke & toxicity properties and good mechanical properties. Itsviscosity characteristics have been designed to promote a good resin flow through the mold using appropriatereinforcements, whilst minimizing filler settlement during storage. It is recommended for use when excellent low smoke,low toxic fume emissions and fire resistant laminates is desired.
- Low viscosity
- Rapid cure
- Excellent toughness
- No post cure required
- Pre-filled with a special grade of Alumina Trihydrate (ATH)
- Excellent surface finish
- Excellent FST performance
Applications & Uses
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- Crestapol® 1213A has been primarily designed for use in closed mold applications, including RTM and Vacuum infusion with suitable reinforcements.
- Due to its excellent fire, smoke & toxicity properties, the product can be used in the most demanding applications in the building and construction, public transport and railway.
- Formulation Guidelines
Crestapol® 1213A is a pre-filled, partially accelerated resin and must be thoroughly stirred and allowed to attainworkshop temperature (18°C - 20°C) before use. It requires the addition of a catalyst to start the curing reaction. The recommended catalyst is Dibenzoyl peroxide (50%) and should be added into the resin at a level of 1.0% and thoroughly dispersed.
Properties
- Appearance
- Cream
- Resin Properties - (without post cure)
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Barcol Hardness 40 - - Deflection Temperature Under Load (1.80MPa) 62 °C - Water Absorption (24 hours at 23°C) 23 mg - Tensile Strength 24 MPa - Tensile Modulus 8 GPa - Elongation (at Break) 1.8 % - - Laminate Properties - (without post cure)
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Glass Content* 13.1 % - Tensile Strength* 62 MPa - Tensile Modulus* 11.5 GPa - Elongation (at Break)* 1.9 % - Flexural Strength* 112 MPa - Flexural Modulus* 6.5 GPa - - Cured Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Barcol Hardness** 40 - - Deflection Temperature Under Load (1.80MPa)** 73 °C - Water Absorption (24 hours at 23°C)** 25 mg - Tensile Strength** 23 MPa - Tensile Modulus** 7.3 GPa - Elongation (at Break)** 2.1 % - - Uncured Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Viscosity (at 25°C, 4500 s⁻¹) 10 Poise - Geltime* 20 - 30 minutes - Geltime to Peak* 10 minutes - Volatile Content 21 % - Peak Temperature* 69 °C - Specific Gravity (at 25°C) 1.62 g/cm³ - - Laminate Properties (Cured)
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Glass Content*** 13.1 % - Tensile Strength*** 69 MPa - Tensile Modulus*** 8.6 GPa - Elongation (at Break)*** 1.9 % - Flexural Strength*** 113 MPa - Flexural Modulus*** 6.3 GPa -
Technical Details & Test Data
- Resin/Glass Ratio
Crestapol® 1213A resin to glass by weight ratio of 3.5 : 1 is recommended for hand lamination.
- Additives
Crestapol® 1213A is filled with a special grade of Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) to provide good resin flow in closed moldsystems and also give excellent fire, smoke & toxicity properties. It incorporates anti-settling additives to minimize fillersettlement during storage and promote good filler redispersion in the resin
- Notes
- * With 1.0% Dibenzoyl peroxide (50%) at 20°C
- ** Curing schedule - 24hrs at 20°C, 3hrs at 80°C
- *** Made with 4 layers 450g/m2 PB CSM, Curing schedule - 24hrs at 20°C, 3hrs at 80°C
- † Curing schedule - 24hours at 20°C, 5 hours at 80°C, 3 hours at 120°C
Packaging & Availability
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- Packaging
Crestapol 1213A is supplied in 25kg and 300kg containers
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 3 Months
- Storage
Crestapol 1213A should be stored between 5°C and 25°C in the original, unopened container in a dry, well ventilated place. Protect from freezing and direct sunlight. Avoid contact with oxidizing agents. If stored outside of these recommendations, shelf life will be significantly reduced.