EPOXY VINYL ESTER RESINS
Providing exceptional corrosion protection, superior heat resistance
and high structural strength
DERAKANE
Epoxy Vinyl Ester Resins
EVERYWHERE YOU NEED PROTECTION
DERAKANE® Epoxy Vinyl Ester Resins
Product Grades and Properties
PRODUCT FAMILY RESINS/DESCRIPTION PROPERTIES
Bisphenol – A Epoxy Vinyl DERAKANE 411-350, MOMENTUM 411- x Good toughness
Ester Resins 350, 441-400, 441-800 PAT, MOMENTUM x Broad corrosion resistance
640-900 x Improved elongation
x Higher HDT and solvent
resistance than standard resins
x FDA compliance
Novolac Epoxy Vinyl Ester 470-300, MOMENTUM 470-300, 470HT- x Superior oxidizing acid and
Resins 400- when corrosion resistance and solvent resistance
high temperature performance are x Very high temperature service
needed.
Brominated Bisphenol-A- 510A-40, 510C-350, MOMENTUM 510C- x Broad corrosion resistance
Epoxy Vinyl Ester 350, 510C-350FR – when flame x Superior toughness
retardancy is a must. x Excellent fire retardancy
Brominated Novolac Epoxy 510N - when flame retardancy and x Designed to combine
Vinyl Ester Resin high temperature resistance are outstanding corrosion and high
needed. temperature resistance with
excellent fire retardance.
Elastomer-Modified 8084, 8090 –when toughness and more x Excellent adhesion and
Bisphenol-A Epoxy Vinyl Ester flexibility are required. abrasion resistance
Resins x Excellent impact strength
Typical Physical Properties
411-350 441-400 470-300 510A-40 510C-350 510N 8084
LIQUID PROPERTIES¹
Elastomer
Brominated Brominated Brominated
Epoxy Base Bisphenol-A Bisphenol-A Novolac Modified
Bisphenol-A Bisphenol-A Novolac
Bisphenol-A
Density g/mL 1.046 1.07 1.08 1.23 1.14 1.15 1.02
Viscosity, cps @ 25°C mPa’s 370 430 325 400 400-440 275 360
Styrene content, wt% 45 33 33 38 35 37 40
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF POSTCURED RESIN CLEAR CASTING²,³
Tensile strength, MPa 86 90 85 86 86 76 76
Tensile modulus, GPa 3.2 3.3 3.6 3.4 3.2 3.4 2.9
Elongation, % 5-6 5-6 3-4 4-5 5-6 3-4 8-10
Flexural strength, MPa 150 145 130 150 150 138 130
Flexural modulus, GPa 3.4 3.4 3.8 3.6 3.4 3.6 3.3
HDT,°C4 105 120 150 113 105 121 82
Barcol Hardness 35 35 40 40 35 40 30
¹ Typical property values only, not to be construed as specifications.
² Typical property values only, not to be construed as specifications. Sl values reported to two significant figures; US
standard values based on conversion.
³ Cure schedule: 24 hours at room temperature; 2 hours at 120°C (250°F)
4 Maximum Stress: 1.8MPa
FGI SPV Vinyl Ester Resins
SPV series of Vinyl Ester Resins were developed by FGI to meet the demand for increased
quality and performance from traditional fibreglass products and the demand for resins
more suited to the exotic reinforcements used in today’s high tech applications.
SPV series vinyl ester resin is based on the Derakane™ family of Vinyl Ester Resins.
Derakane™ resins having proven performance in the chemical industry from their
development in the USA in the mid 1960’s. The objective of the research work and
development of the SPV series was firstly to allow the product to be used in common
factory conditions while still achieving laboratory performance. Secondly, as we were
developing the resins for the performance market, we examined the reinforcement/resin
interface. The high strength of the reinforcement can only be optimised if the correct
conditions exist at the reinforcement/resin interface. Increased laminate properties have
been achieved by improvement in fibre wetting, increase wetting speed and reduction
of air entrapments in the laminate.
SPV Vinyl Ester Resins have significantly contributed to the improved production of
Australian made boats, yachts, swimming pools, safety equipment and industrial process
equipment which equals or exceeds the quality and performance of similar products
made anywhere in the world.
SPV has been a leader in preventing osmosis in swimming pools, marine craft, and solving
high heat and highly corrosive applications.
The emergence and acceptance of composites in structural and infrastructure
applications is now broadening this scope to less traditional applications such as rail cars,
bridge deckings, electrical cross-arms and marine pilings, to name just a few.
The SPV series is also tailor made to suit specific climate and workshop conditions, project
type etc.
Consult FGI technical staff for the correct grade of SPV vinyl ester resin to suit your specific
application.
FGI technical staff have many years of engineering and application experience to help
ensure your projects success.
Case histories and specific technical data available on request.
FGI Vinyl Ester Resins
Classic Series
Product Code F01112 F01115 F01116 F01385
Product Name SPV1265 SPV1356 SPV1359 SPV1385
Chemical Type Bisphenol-A Epoxy Bisphenol-A Epoxy Bisphenol-A Epoxy Bisphenol-A Epoxy
Solids % 55 55 55 55
Viscosity mPas 420-580 420-580 420-580 800-1000
El. At Break % 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6
Tensile Strength MPa 86 86 86 86
HDT °C 105 105 105 105
LSE No No No No
Thix Standard Standard Standard High
Curing Systems Norox 925H Norox 925H Norox 925H Norox 925H
Curox M100 1.5% Curox M100 1.5% Curox M100 1.5% Curox M100 1.5%
Gel Time (Min) 25-35 @ 25°C 35-45 @ 25°C 60-75 @ 25°C 45-55 @ 25°C
Fast to medium Hi Thix, slow
Description Medium geltime Slow geltime
geltime geltime
Momentum Series
Product Code F01300 F01302 F01301 F01314
Product Name SPV6001 SPV6003 SPV6002 SPV6014
Chemical Type Bisphenol-A Epoxy Bisphenol-A Epoxy Bisphenol-A Epoxy Bisphenol-A Epoxy
Solids % 55 55 55 55
Viscosity mPas 420-580 420-580 420-580 700-1100
El. At Break % 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6
Tensile Strength MPa 86 86 86 86
HDT °C 105 105 105 105
LSE No No No No
Thix Standard Standard Standard High
Norox 925H Norox 925H Norox 925H Norox 925H
Curing Systems
1% 1% 1% 1.5%
Gel Time (Min) 25-35 @ 25°C 35-45 @ 25°C 60-75 @ 25°C 50-60 @ 25°C
Fast to medium Hi Thix, slow
Description Medium geltime Slow geltime
geltime geltime
FGI Vinyl Ester Resins
Low Exotherm Infusion Series (using Norox CHM50 initiator)
Product Code F01635 F01636 F01637 F01638 F01639
Product Name SPV6035 SPV6036 SPV6037 SPV6038 SPV6039
Bisphenol-A Bisphenol-A Bisphenol-A Bisphenol-A Bisphenol-A
Chemical Type
Epoxy Epoxy Epoxy Epoxy Epoxy
Solids % 50 50 50 50 50
Viscosity mPas 120-230 120-230 120-230 120-230 120-230
El. At Break % 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5
Tensile Strength MPa 70-85 70-85 70-85 70-85 70-85
HDT °C 90-105 90-105 90-105 90-105 90-105
LSE No No No No No
Thix None None None None None
CHM50 CHM50 CHM50 CHM50 CHM50
Curing Systems
1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5%
Gel Time @
20-30 40-50 60-70 90-100 120-130
25°C/minutes
Derakane Unpromoted Series
Product Code F01110 F01080 F01030 F01082 F01083 F01005 F01006
Momentum Momentum Momentum 510C-
Product Name Classic 411-350 LSE 441-400 Derakane 510A-40 Derakane 8084
411-350 470-300 350
Bisphenol-A Bisphenol-A Brominated Brominated Elastomer –
Chemical Type Bisphenol-A Epoxy Novalac Epoxy
Epoxy Epoxy Novalac Bisphenol-A Modified
Solids % 55 55 50 67 65 62 60
Viscosity mPa.s 370 370 430 325 400-440 400 360
El. At Break % 5-6 5-6 5-6 3-4 5-6 4-5 8-10
Tensile Strength MPa 86 86 90 85 86 86 76
Flexural Strength MPa 150 150 145 130 150 150 130
HDT °C 105 105 120 150 105 113 82
LSE No No Yes No No No No
Thix None None None None None None None
Curing Systems Norox 925H Norox 925H Norox 925H Norox CHM-50 Norox 925H Norox 925H Norox 925H
Gel Time (Min) Unpromoted Unpromoted Unpromoted Unpromoted Unpromoted Unpromoted Unpromoted
Maximum degree of
Higher fire retardance
High resistance to Fire retardant High elongation
Original Derakane reactivity/lighter LSE/Higher HDT Vinyl combined with
Description 411 series colour than Classic Ester Resin
solvents & acid brominated epoxy
enhanced chemical
tough epoxy vinyl
oxidizing environments vinyl ester resin ester resin
Series resistance and
toughness
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF FGI FIBRETECH OSMOSIS
REPAIR SYSTEM ON MARINE CRAFT
1. Remove gelcoat with 1mm of laminate.
2. Only when dry, primer coat with Fibretech Primer Coat using SR Catalyst at a
ratio of 2%. Resin rich application: see usage rate.
3. Laminate with 225g Chopped Strand Mat and Fibretech Laminate coat using
FGI SR Catalyst at a ratio of 1.5%. Resin to glass ratio 3:1. Number of layers will
be determined by condition of hull.
4. Once laminate has cured sand off sharp fibres and repair any bubbles by
repeat process.
5. Apply Fibretech Fillcoat using FGI SR Catalyst at a ratio of minimum 1.5% by
weight (low temperature eg 15° use 2%). Apply with long nap application
roller or spray gun (pressure pot) to 0.5mm thick.
6. Allow to cure (minimum 24 hours at 20°C).
7. Sand surface to ensure complete adhesion of high build epoxy.
8. Apply high build epoxy to data sheet recommendations.
9. Sand surface once cured.
10. Never apply to damp or dust coated surface.
11. Approximate material usage per metre of hull:
Fibretech Primer Coat - 0.4kg
1 x 225g CSM - 0.25kg/m
Fibretech Laminate Resin
with 1 x 225g CSM - 0.8kg/m
Fibretech Fillcoat - 0.6kg/m
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF FGI FIBRETECH POOL
RESURFACING SYSTEM ON CONCRETE SWIMMING POOLS
1. A: Acid wash new rendered concrete with 20:1 HCL or,
B: Sand blast painted surfaces
C: Acid wash marblesheen with 5:1 HCL
2. When dry, primer coat with Fibretech Primer Coat using SR Catalyst at a ratio of
2%.
3. Laminate with 225g Chopped Strand Mat and Fibretech Laminate coat using FGI
SR Catalyst at a ratio of 1.5%.
4. Once laminate has cured sand off sharp fibres and repair air bubbles.
5. Apply Fibretech Fillcoat using FGI SR Catalyst at a ratio of minimum 1.5% by
weight (low temperature eg 15°C use 2%). Apply with long nap application
roller.
6. Allow to cure (minimum two hours).
7. Sand off any defects.
8. Only apply Fibretech Topcoat out of direct sunlight (either late in the afternoon
or preferably early morning). Use a minimum of 1.5% NR20 MEKP Catalyst. Keep
a wet edge at all times. Use a long nap application roller.
9. Never apply to damp or dust coated surface.
10. Approximate material usage per m² of pool:
Fibretech Primer Coat - 0.4kg
225g CSM - 0.25kg/m²
Fibretech Laminate Resin - 0.8kg/m²
Fibretech Fillcoat - 0.6kg/m²
Fibretech Topcoat - 0.6kg/m²
11. To use on existing Fibreglass pools without osmosis, sand the entire surface, tile
around the waterline and complete steps 5 onwards.
