Vinyl Ester Resin with MEKP Catalyst

$71.25

Corrosive resistance
Fast wet out
Thixotropic
Superior adhesion property
Cures at room temperature with addition of MEKP
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Vinyl Ester laminating resin is a tough resin with high impact strength. It creates lightweight finished parts that have increased strength, fatigue life, high temperature capabilities and good corrosion resistance to acids, alkalis and oxidizing chemicals. It also, demonstrates adhesive properties making it ideal for secondary bonding applications. Vinyl ester laminating resin cures with a surface tack. Pre-promoted for curing at room temperature with the addition of methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP) initiator.

Uses:

-Boat construction and repair

-Molding, fabrication and repair of fiberglass laminates

-Spray up process

-Hand lay-up application

-Where higher strength, better elongation or more corrosion resistance is needed.

Application:

-Work area and resin should be between 70°F and 85°F for best results.

-Make sure the work area is well ventilated and wear proper safety clothing including gloves and a face mask.

-MEKP catalyst is needed for vinyl ester resin to cure. It should be added between 1-2% based on the volume of the resin. More or less than this will cause an improper cure. Cure time and pot life will vary depending on percentage of MEKP added and the temperature of the room. If 1% MEKP is added, there will be a longer pot life and it will cure slower than if 1.5% or 2% MEKP is added. Same goes for temperature. Lower temperatures result in a slower pot life/cure time than if working in higher temperatures. Our vinyl ester resin is promoted to gel in 17-23 minutes at 77°F when catalyzed at 1 percent (approx. 1 tsp per pint). See our MEKP catalyst quantity chart HERE.

-Apply using a fiberglass roller, brush, spreader or squeegee

-No need for sanding between layers

-For the final layer, a surface seal can be added to create a hard, tack-free surface. The wax will rise to the top when cured and seals off the air.

Other Notes:

-Vinyl Ester Laminating Resin will yellow over time. It can be used under a colored gel coat if color is an issue.

-Uncured Vinyl Ester Laminating Resin can be removed from tools and equipment with acetone.

Available Sizes:

Gallon, 4 Gallon

Drums are available. Please call for pricing.

Handling and Storage:

Closed containers should be stored in a cool, dry place. It should be stored at temperatures below 75°F and away from sunlight and heat sources.

Vinyl Ester Laminating Resin should be used within 3 months of purchase.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Styrene which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Good price point

I bought 5 gallons. 4 of them were thick and almost gel like. They worked well. The fifth was thin and runny? I called customer service and they were excellent. They comped me for the odd gallon and I bought 2 more to finish my project. All 3 new gallons were more runny than the first 4, but were consistent with each other. All 8 gallons worked fine, but I can't tell what the "normal" viscosity is supposed to be at this point. In the end the price point is great and the thinner resin actually wets the fiberglass easier. it all setup fine and seems to be strong. You can't beat the good customer service, so I would order more from them when needed.

Quick Shipping

Arrived quickly and in good condition. I haven't used the resin yet but that will hopefully go well. If the resin does or doesn't work as intended I will update the review if that is possible on this site.

Only negative is I believe some other resin or something else was possibly spilled on the outside of some of the bottles causing the sealed bottles to smell profusely. This is my first time doing fiber glass so that may just be normal but not all the bottles had a strong odor. Only the ones that appeared to have a few spots on them as if something was spilled on them.

Good pricing

really good pricing. product did have a delay getting to us, but this was weather related and the caused by FW. I do believe they got the product shipped in a timely manner.

top quality

best quality that ive found around anywhere

Vinyl ester resin

I have been using this for a while now and I like it. It’s a laminating resin so it retains a slight tack for the net layer. On my finish layer I add wax to have it cure without the tackiness’s.

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