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VICAST
A563-FSA-07
POLYESTER RESIN
HIGHLY FLEXIBLE RESIN FOR CASTING OR
BLENDING
Typical Cast Mechanical Properties
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Test Unit of Measure Nominal Test Method
Tensile Strength psi/MPa 435/3 ASTM D 638
Tensile Elongation % >100 ASTM D 638
Heat Distortion Temp F/ C @264 psi <50/<10 ASTM D 648 Typical properties are not to be construed as specifications. DESCRIPTION AOC's Vicast A563-FSA-07 is a prepro- moted, non-thixotropic highly flexible polyester resin formulation designed for use with MEKP. APPLICATIONS Imitation wood castings Figurines Cast Furniture Parts BENEFITS Vicast A563-FSA-07 can act as a binder resin in the manufacture of furniture using such fillers as ground pecan shells, wood flour, milled fibers, etc. Vicast A563-FSA-07 can also be used as a blender with rigid resins to increase toughness and elongation. CAUTION It is the responsibility of the composite manufacturer to evaluate this product and determine the suitability of A563- FSA-07 for their process and applica- tion. Typical Liquid Properties 2 Test Unit of Measure Nominal Viscosity, RV Brookfield Spindle #2 @ 20 rpm cps 500 Styrene % 30 Gel Time, Syrgis MEKP-925 minutes 7 Gel to Peak minutes 15 Peak Exotherm F/ C 250/121 AOC World Headquarters 955 Highway 57 East, Collierville, TN 38017 +01 901.854.2800 AOC-Resins.com SALES CONTACTS NORTH AMERICA Toll free: +1 866 319 8827 northamerica@aoc-resins.com EUROPE +44 1206 390415 europe@aoc-resins.com INDIA +44 1206 390415 india@aoc-resins.com LATIN AMERICA +01 863 815 5016 latinamerica@aoc-resins.com AOC UK LTD. +44 1206 390400 salesUK@aoc-resins.com ASIA/AUSTRALIA +44 1206 390415 asia@aoc-resins.com MIDDLE EAST +44 1206 390415 middleeast@aoc-resins.com AOC is a registered trademark of AOC, LLC. The information contained in this data sheet is based on laboratory data and field experience. We believe this information to be reliable, but do not guarantee its applicability to the user s process or assume any liability for occurrences arising out of its use. The user, by accepting the products described herein, agrees to be responsible for thoroughly testing each such product before commit- ting to production. Our recommendations should not be taken as inducements to infringe any patent or violate any law, safety code or insurance regulation. This data sheet and its contents are the confidential and proprietary information of AOC and it may not be modified altered deconstructed or presented in any other manner without the explicit authorization of AOC and/or its legal counsel. VICAST A563-FSA-07 POLYESTER RESIN PERFORMANCE GUID ELINES A. Keep full strength catalyst levels between 1.0% - 2.0% (1.25% mini- mum with mechanical applications) 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%. Consistent shop conditions contribute to consistent gel times and will help the fabricator make a high quality part. STORAGE STABILITY This product is stable for three months from date of manufacture when stored in the original containers away from sunlight at no more than 70 F/21 C. During the hot summer months, no more than two months stability at 86 F/30 C should be anticipated. After extended storage, some drift may occur in gel time and viscosity. SAFETY See the appropriate Safety Data Sheet for guidelines. ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED The Quality Management Systems at every AOC manufacturing facility have been certified as meeting ISO 9001:2008 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 run at 77 F/25 C and 50% relative humidity. All tests were performed on unreinforced cured resin castings. Thixotropic components, if applicable, are excluded from casting samples. Castings are post cured for 5 hours at 212 F/100 C using AOC test method X-12Ab. (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. Vicast A563-FSA-07 Effective Date: June 2017 Copyright 2017