ALTEK® H927-AKX-15, 17

POLYESTER RESIN

RESILIENT GENERAL PURPOSE LAMINATING

POLYESTER RESIN
Typical Cast Mechanical Properties1 DESCRIPTION
H927-AKX-15,17 is a medium reactive,
Test Unit of Measure Nominal Test Methods thixotropic, prepromoted, toughened
polyester resin.
Tensile Strength psi/MPa 11,700/81 ASTM D 638

Tensile Modulus psi/GPa 490,000/3.2 ASTM D 638 APPLICATIONS

Tensile Elongation % 3.7 ASTM D 638 H927-AKX-15,17 is designed for use
in the construction of various compo-
Flexural Strength psi/MPa 20,800/143 ASTM D 790 site parts using hand lay-up spray up
Flexural Modulus psi/GPa 490,000/3.3 ASTM D 790 methods.
Heat Distortion Temp. °F/°C @ 264 psi 244/118 ASTM D 648
BENEFITS
 High flexural strength and elonga-
tion yields tougher composite
parts
Typical Liquid Properties 2
Test Unit of Measure Nominal  High heat distortion
Viscosity, LV Brookfield
Spindle #3 @ 60 rpm cps 525  Fast laminate cure rates

Thix Index, 6/60 — >2.5  Excellent fiber wetting

Styrene Content % 40

Gel Time, 100g, 1% Cadox M-50 minutes 15

Peak Exotherm °F/°C 374/190

*H927-AKX Series is not intended for Marine applications.

Typical properties are not to be construed as specifications.

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H927-AKX-15, 17 POLYESTER RESIN

PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES APPLICATION GUIDELINES ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED

A. Keep full strength catalyst levels
between 1.0% - 2.0% (1.25% mini-
mum with mechanical application)
of the total resin weight.
B. Maintaining shop temperatures
between 65°F/18°C and 90°F/32°C
and humidity between 40% and 90%
will help the fabricator make a high
quality part. Consistent shop condi-
tions contribute to consistent gel
times.
STORAGE STABILITY
Resins are stable for three months from
the date of manufacture when stored in
the original containers, away from sun-
light at no more than 70°F/21°C. After
extended storage, some drift may occur
in gel time.
During the hot summer months, no more
than two months stability at 86°F/30°C
should be anticipated.
Storage in plastic totes made out materi-
als such as polyethylene (PE) or polypro-
pylene (PP), in particular translucent
PE/PP, will accelerate gel formation and
result in a significantly reduced storage
stability.
Storage of this resin outdoors in translu-
cent plastic totes may reduce the stor-
age stability to only a few weeks. AOC
cannot assume responsibility for gel
formation under these storage condi-
tions.
Due to the excellent curing character- The Quality Management Systems at
istics of Altek H927-AKX-15, 17 resin, every AOC manufacturing facility have
complete all secondary bonding as been certified as meeting ISO
soon as possible. Exposing the lami- 9001:2008 standards. This certifica-
nate to sunlight will result in severe tion recognizes that each AOC facility
secondary bonding problems. After 24 has an internationally accepted model
hours of cure, it may be necessary to in place for managing and assuring
abrade the laminate to insure good quality. We follow the practices set
secondary bonding, especially if the forth in this model to add value to the
surface of the laminate is resin rich. resins we make for our customers.
Avoid low fiberglass content and resin
puddling with this product. FOOTNOTES
(1.) Based on tests run at 77°F/25°C and 50%
To assure adequate bonding to gel relative humidity. All tests performed on unrein-
coats, fabricators should pre-wet the forced cured resin castings. Thixotropic compo-
nents, if applicable, are excluded from casting
gel coat surface with a thin pass of samples. Castings post cured for 5 hours at
catalyzed resin prior to lamination. 212°F/100°C.
Chemical resistance studies indicate (2.) The gel times shown are typical but may be
affected by catalyst, promoter, inhibitor concentra-
that resins like Altek H927-AKX-15,17 tion, resin, mold, and shop temperature. Variations
have very poor resistance to certain in gelling characteristics can be expected between
hydrophobic liquids, such as hydrocar- different lots of catalysts and at extremely high
humidities. Pigment and/or filler can retard or
bons. Fuel storage tanks should not be accelerate gelation. It is recommended that the
produced with the Altek H927-AKX- fabricator check the gelling characteristics of a
15,17. small quantity of resin under actual operating
conditions prior to use.
If your manufacturing needs require a
more corrosion resistant resin, please
contact your AOC representative for
information or technical assistance on
AOC's line of isophthalic or vinyl ester
resins.

SAFETY
See the appropriate Safety Data Sheet
for guidelines.

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