VIPEL
F010 SERIES
BISPHENOL- A EPOXY
VINYL ESTER RESINS
BISPHENOL-A EPOXY VINYL ESTER RESINS
*Typical properties are not to be construed as specifications.
DESCRIPTION
AOC s Vipel F010 is a bisphenol- A
epoxy-based vinyl ester resin dis-
solved in styrene.
APPLICATION
The Vipel F010 series is ideally
suited for use in hand lay-up,
spray-up, filament winding, SMC,
and pultrusion processes where
outstanding mechanical properties
and excellent resistance to chemicals
and heat are required.
BENEFITS
Versatile
Wide formulating capabilities allow
for use in many processes and for
optimization of cost/performance.
Corrosion Resistance
Vipel F010 is highly resistant to
hydrogen peroxide, and alkalis, and
performs well in various stages of
hypochlorite and chlorine production.
Refer to AOC s Corrosion Resistant
Resin Guide for corrosion resistance
information or for questions regarding
suitability of a resin to any particular
chemical environment contact AOC.
Food and Drug
All resins in this datasheet are manu-
factured from raw materials that are
listed in FDA regulation Title 21 CFR
177.2420. It is the fabricator s
responsibility to ensure that the final
composite is well cured. All compo-
sites used for FDA applications
should be cured at 180 F /82 C for
at least 4 hours. After post curing it
should be washed with soap and wa-
ter and rinsed.
Typical Cast Mechanical Properties
*
Test Unit of Measure Nominal Test Method
Tensile Strength psi/MPa 12,800/88 ASTM D 638
Tensile Modulus psi/GPa 460,000/3.2 ASTM D 638
Tensile Elongation % 6.2 ASTM D 638
Flexural Strength psi/MPa 22,000/153 ASTM D 790
Flexural Modulus psi/GPa 500,000/3.5 ASTM D 790
Heat Distortion Temp. F/ C@264 psi 248/120 ASTM D 648
Barcol Hardness 39 ASTM D 2583
Compressive strength at yield, psi/MPa 17,600/121 ASTM D 695
Glass Transition Temp. Tg ( F/ C) 266/130 DIN 53445
Critical Strain Energy
Release Rate (G
1C) J M
-2 100 ASTM E 399
Stress Intensity Factor (K
1C) MPa m
1/2 0.6 ASTM E 399
Dielectric Dissipation Factor
Dry/ after 24 hrs in drinking water @ 60 Hz 2.5/3.7×10
-3 DIN 53483
@ 1 KHz 2.2/3.3×10
-3 DIN 53483
@ 1 MHz 1.6/2.3×10
-3 DIN 53483
Dielectric Constant
Dry/ after 24 hrs in drinking water @ 60 Hz 3.4/3.5 DIN 53483
@ 1 KHz 3.4/3.5 DIN 53483
@ 1 MHz 3.3/3.4 DIN 53483
Surface Resistivity ohm >10
13 DIN 53482
Volume Resistivity
Dry/ after 24 hrs in drinking water ohm cm >10
16>10
16 DIN 53482
Dielectric Strength
0.7mm Specimen KV/mm 120 DIN 53481
Thickness
Typical Liquid Properties of Versions of Vipel F010
**
Versions
Viscosity,
cps
Thix
Index
Gel Time,
Min
Gel to Peak
Exotherm
minutes
Peak
Exotherm
( F/ C)
Specific
Gravity
Styrene
Content, %
F010-BNT-00 3200
1 NA 17
2 10 330/166 1.1 27
F010-BUF-00 3800
5 NA 8.5
11 – 330/166 1.1 27
F010-CNL-00 200
3 NA 21
2 16 350/177 1.02 42
F010-CNM-00 300
3 NA 20
2 10 356/180 1.05 39
F010-CNP-25 300
3 NA 25
4 7 370/188 1.05 39
F010-CNT-00 400
3 NA 20
2 9 350/177 1.06 38
F010-INL-00 130
9 NA 47
10 60 175/80 1.01 43
F010-LKB-35 500
5 2.5 35
7 9 370/188 1.01 42
F010-TBN-23 500
5 2.0 23
4 5 350/177 1.01 43
F010-TBN-28 500
5 2.0 28
4 5 350/177 1.01 43
F010-TBP-25 500
5 2.5 25
8 17 320/160 1.01 43
Tensile Properties of Vipel Laminates at Different Temperatures**
Mechanical Properties of Vipel Laminates at Different Temperatures
Temperature, F/ C Tensile Strength, psi/MPa Tensile Modulus, psi/GPa Elongation, %
77/25 22,000/151 2,000,000/13.8 1.6
200/93 21,000/145 1,760,000/12.1 1.5
250/121 17,300/119 1,300,000/9.0 1.6
300/149 10,000/69 850,000/5.9 1.6
325/163 7,500/52 765,000/5.3 2.0
Laminate construction: VMM, MR MR M V-glass veil, M -chopped strand mat 1.5 oz per square foot (450 grams per square meter) , R -Woven Roving
24 oz per square yard (814 grams per square meter) . Laminates were 0.25 inches (6.4 m m ) thick and post cured at 212 F/100 C.
VIPEL
F010 SERIES BISPHENOL- A
EPOXY VINYL ESTER RESINS
NA- Not applicable
**Typical properties are not to be construed as specifications.
1) 77 F/25 C Brookfield RV viscosity spindle 3 at 20 rpm
2) 77 F/25 C Gel time with 0.25% cobalt 6% and 1.25% MEKP
3) 77 F/25 C Brookfield RV viscosity spindle 2 at 20 rpm
4) 77 F/25 C Gel time with 1.25% MEKP
5) 77 F/25 C Brookfield LV viscosity spindle 3 at 60 rpm
6) 6/60 Thix Index
7) 77 F/25 C Gel time 1.5% MEKP
8) 77 F/25 C Gel time 1.0% MEKP
9) 77F/25C Brookfield LV viscosity spindle 2 at 60 rpm
10) 77F/25C Gel time with 0.25% Cobalt-6% and 1.75% Cummene Hydroperoxide (90%)
11) 77 F25 C Gel time with 0.15% Cobalt-10% and 1.25% Cadox M5O
Benzoyl Peroxide Catalyst (BPO) with DMA and alternative DEA
[For laminates less than 3/16 inches (4.8 mm) thick] ** ***
Resin Temperature ( F) 60s 70s 90s
10 20 min. 17 16 17 18 13 13
BPO,% 1 1 1 1 1 1
DMA,% 0.3 0.2 0.1
DEA,% 0.6 0.45 0.3
20 40 min. 36 35 27 30 38 25
BPO,% 1 1 1 1 1 1
DMA,% 0.1 0.1 0.05
DEA,% 0.3 0.25 0.15
40 60 min. 54 44 57 52 48 52
BPO,% 1 1 1 1 1 1
DMA,% 0.07 0.05 0.04
DEA,% 0.2 0.15 0.1
CODE
BPO:
Benzoyl Peroxide 98% active
(Adjust
addition level for other concentrations)
CoNAP: Cobalt Naphthenate 6% Solution
DEA: N,N Diethylaniline
DMA: N,N Dimethylaniline
MEKP:
Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide, MEKP-
925H
2,4-P: 2, 4-Pentainedione
TBC: Tertiary butyl catechol 85%
**Typical properties are not to be construed as specifica-
tions.
** *The gel times shown are typical but may be affected
by catalyst, promoter, inhibitor concentration, resin, mold,
and shop temperature. Variations in gelling characteristics
can be expected between different lots of catalysts and at
extremely high humidities. Pigment and/or filler can retard
or accelerate gelation. It is recommended that the fabrica-
tor check the gelling characteristics of a small quantity of
resin under actual operating conditions prior to use.
Typical Formulations and Gel Times of Select Vipel Resins ** ***
DMA DEA
Resin Temperature ( F) 60s 70s 90s 60s 70s 90s
10 20 min. 19 16 13 18 17 15 12 15
MEKP,% 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25
CoNAP,% 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.1
DMA,% 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05
DEA,% 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1
2,4-P,% 0.01 0.01
TBC,% 0.01 0.005
20 40 min. 26 32 29 25 38 32 29 36 34 27 29 30
MEKP,% 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25
CoNAP,% 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1
DMA,% 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05
DEA,% 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
2,4-P,% 0.02 0.05 0.05 0.02 0.5 0.04
TBC,% 0.01 0.015 0.025 0.01 0.015 0.02
40 60 min. 43 43 50 52 51 46 47 49 44 51 48 51
MEKP,% 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25
CoNAP,% 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1
DMA,% 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05
DEA,% 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
2,4-P,% 0.05 0.08 0.1 0.05 0.7 0.06
TBC,% 0.017 0.03 0.04 0.016 0.03 0.035
VIPEL
F010 SERIES BISPHENOL- A
EPOXY VINYL ESTER RESINS
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VIPEL
F010 SERIES BISPHENOL- A
EPOXY VINYL ESTER RESINS
PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES
A. Keep full strength catalyst levels
between 1.0% – 2.0% of th
B. e 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.
C. Finished part surfaces that have
been cured at room temperature in
contact with air should be relatively
tack free. They may not, however, be
fully cured and are thus not as re-
sistant to chemicals as a fully cured
part. If no further laminating is
planned, a 10% solution of 5% paraffin
wax solution (MP 115-118 F/46-
48 C) in styrene may be added to
the last resin layer to provide a tack
free surface.
D. Optimum cure and performance
may be obtained by post curing room
temperature cured laminates for two
hours at 158-212 F/70-100 C.
E. Room temperature curing by
means of cobalt acceleration should
be completed with low hydrogen
peroxide content MEKP catalyst to
minimize foaming.
STORAGE STABILITY
Vipel F010-CNP-25, F010-LKB-35,
F010-TBN-28 and F010-TBP-25 are
stable 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). All other Vipel
F010 products are stable for 6 months
from the date of manufacture when
stored in original containers, away from
direct sunlight or other UV light sources
an at or below 77 F (25 C).
Storage stability of two months or less
should be anticipated if the storage
temperature exceeds 86 F (30 C).
After extended storage, some drift may
occur in the product viscosity and gel
time.
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 of Vipel F010-CNT-00 at 77
F/25 C and 50% relative humidity. All thixo-
tropic resins should be mixed well prior to use.
The use of thixotropy degrades the corrosion
performance of a resin in some chemical
environments such as sodium chloride. All tests
on unreinforced cured resin
.. Castings were pre-
pared using 1% BPO and post cured 1 hour at.
93 C, 1 hour at 116 C, and 2 hours at 138 C.
Pub. F010 Series
Effective Date: August 2017
Copyright 2017