VIPEL F701 SERIES
POLYESTER RESIN
CORROSION RESISTANT ISOPHTHALIC
POLYESTER RESIN
Typical Cast Mechanical Properties
1
Test Unit of Measure Nominal Test Method
Tensile Strength psi/MPa 12,100/ 83.4 ASTM D638 / ISO 527-1
Tensile Modulus psi/GPa 550,000/3.8 ASTM D638 / ISO 527-1
Tensile Elongation % 2.8 ASTM D638 / ISO 527-1
Flexural Strength psi/MPa 18,400/127 ASTM D 790 / ISO 178
Flexural Modulus psi/GPa 610,000/ 4.2 ASTM D 790 / ISO 178
Heat Distortion Temp. F/ C@264 psi 224/107 ASTM D648 / ISO 75-A
Barcol Hardness 43 ASTM D2583 / EN 59
Typical Liquid Properties
2
VERSIONS Cps Visc SP Rpm
Thix
Index
Gel
Time
Min
Gel
to
Peak
Min
Peak
Exotherm
( F/ C)
Specific
Gravity
%
Styrene
Content
F701-BBB-00* 400 LV 3 60 NA 16
5 24 300/149 1.08 44
F701-FBB-15* 550 LV 3 60 2.5
2 15
4 12 390/199 1.08 47
F701-FBC-16 600 LV 3 60 2.5
2 16
4 10 392/200 1.06 48
F701-FBL-20 600 RV 2 20 2.5
1 20
3 8 380/193 1.06 48
F701-FBM-11
9 300 LV 2 60 2.5
2 11
4 10 401/205 1.08 48
F701-FBN-15* 550 LV 3 60 2.5
2 15
4 10 390/199 1.06 48
F701-FBN-28* 550 LV 3 60 2.5
2 28
4 10 390/199 1.06 48
F701-FBP-15
8 550 LV 3 60 2.5
2 15
4 10 390/199 1.06 48
F701-FBY-45 700 LV 3 60 2.5
2 45
4 20 330/166 1.08 44
F701-PTC-30* 600 LV 3 60 2.3
2 30
– – 1.06
44
F701-PTC-35* 600 LV 3 60 2.3
2 35
– – 1.06 44
F701-VTA-33 450 LV 3 60 2.8
2 32
7 11 396/202 1.06 36
Typical properties are not to be construed as specifications.
DESCRIPTION
AOC’s Vipel F701 Series resins are high
molecular weight, two-stage isophthalic,
unsaturated polyester resin with the wet
out, cure and handling characteristics of
general purpose resins.
They have an excellent shelf life and are
ideal for filament winding and spray-up.
APPLICATION
Solvent resistance is field-proven for
many petroleum products such as kero-
sene, heating oil and crude oils.
BENEFITS
Corrosion resistance
AOC’s Vipel
F701 series resins provide
excellent corrosion resistance when used
in contact with inorganic and organic ac-
ids.
Refer to AOC’s “Corrosion Resistant Resin
Guide” for corrosion resistance infor-
mation or for questions regarding suitabil-
ity of a resin to any particular chemical
environment contact AOC.
Versatile
Suitable for various fabricating methods
such as hand lay-up, spray-up and fila-
ment winding.
Food and Drug
*Many resins listed on this product data
sheet are manufactured from raw materi-
als that are listed in FDA regulation Title
21 CFR 177.2420. Please consult AOC on
specific versions.
It is the fabricators responsibility to be
sure that the final composite is well
cured. All composites used for FDA appli-
cations should be post cured at
180 F/82 C for at least 4 hours. After
post curing, laminate should be washed
with soap and water and then rinsed.
1) 2/20 rpm Thix Index
2) 6/60 rpm Thix Index
3) 77 F/25 C Gel Time with 1.0% MEKP-9H
4) 77 F/25 C Gel Time with 1.25% MEKP DDM-9
5) Gel Time with 0.25% Cobalt 6% and 1.25% MEKP-900
6) 180 F/82 C SPI gel with 1.0% BPO
7) Gel time with 1.5% Norox HDP-75
8) F701-FBP-15 is pigmented black
9) F701-FBM-11 is pigmented grey
VIPEL
F701 SERIES CORROSION RESISTANT
ISOPHTHALIC POLYESTER RESIN
Cobalt Naphthenate (6%) & DMA with Hipoint 90 – MEKP 925H
Resin Temperature ( F) 60s 70s 90s
10 20 min.
No Data
15 16
MEKP, % 1.0 1.0
CoNAP, % 0.6 0.2
20 40 min. 23 24
No Data MEKP, % 1.0 1.5
CoNAP, % 0.6 0.2
40 60 min. 70 43
No Data MEKP, % 1.0 1.0
CoNAP, % 0.2 0.2
TEMPERATURE,
F/ C
TENSILE
STRENGTH,
psi/Mpa
TENSILE
MODULUS,
psi/Gpa
FLEXURAL
STRENGTH,
psi/Mpa
FLEXURAL
MODULUS,
psi/Gpa
77/25 17,100/118 1,800,000/12.4 27,400/189 1,520,000/10.5
200/93 20,800/143 1,540,000/10.6 28,400/196 1,080,000/7.4
250/121 16,000/110 1,230,000/8.5 10,700/74 560,000/3.9
300/149 11,300/78 1,160,000/8.0 4,400/30 430,000/3.0
350/177 3,800/26 410,000/2.8
Mechanical Properties of Vipel F701 Laminates with Increasing Temperature
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VIPEL
F701 SERIES CORROSION RESISTANT
ISOPHTHALIC POLYESTER RESIN
PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES
A. Keep full strength catalyst levels
between 1.0% – 2.0% of the total resin
weight.
B. Maintain shop temperatures be-
tween 65 F/18 C and 90 F/32 C and
humidity between 40% and 90%. Con-
sistent shop conditions contribute to
consistent gel times and will help the
fabricator make a high quality part.
C. Sanding and/or grinding is recom-
mended if a secondary bond is applied
to a laminate that was made with a
resin containing wax.
STORAGE STABILITY
Vipel F701-BBB-00 is stable for 6
months from the date of manufacture
when stored in original containers,
away from direct sunlight or other UV
light sources and at or below
77 F/25 C.
All other Vipel F701 products are sta-
ble for 3 months from the date of
manufacture when stored in the origi-
nal containers, away from direct sun-
light or other UV light sources and at
or below 77 F/25 C.
SAFETY
See the appropriate Safety Data Sheet
for guidelines.
ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED
The Quality Management Systems at
every AOC manufacturing facility have
been certified as meeting ISO
9001:2015 standards. This certifica-
tion recognizes that each AOC facility
has an internationally accepted model
in place for managing and assuring
quality. We follow the practices set
forth in this model to add value to the
resins we make for our customers.
FOOTNOTES
(1.) Based on tests of the unpromoted base resin used
in the manufacture of Vipel F701 series at 77 F/25 C.
All tests performed on unreinforced cured resin cast-
ings. Thixotropic components, if applicable are exclud-
ed from casting samples. Castings were prepared
using 1% BPO and post cured 1 hour at 93 C, 1 hour at
116 C, and 2 hours at 138 C.
(2) The gel times shown are typical but may be affected
by catalyst, promoter, inhibitor concentration, resin,
mold, and shop temperature. Variations in gelling char-
acteristics can be expected between different lots of
catalysts and at extremely high humidities. Pigment
and/or filler can retard or accelerate gelation. It is rec-
ommended that the fabricator check the gelling charac-
teristics of a small quantity of resin under actual operat-
ing conditions prior to use.
Pub. F701 Series
Effective Date: September 2020
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