VIPEL
F013-P SERIES
BISPHENOL-A EPOXY
VINYL ESTER RESIN
CORROSION RESISTANT BISPHENOL A
EPOXY VINYL ESTER RESINS
Typical Cast Mechanical Properties
1
Test Unit of Measure Nominal Test Method
Tensile Strength psi/MPa 12,800/88 ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus psi/GPa 470,000/3.2 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation % 6.6 ASTM D638
Flexural Strength psi/MPa 21,800/150 ASTM D 790
Flexural Modulus psi/GPa 530,000/3.7 ASTM D 790
Heat Distortion Temp. F/ C@264 psi 232/111 ASTM D648
Barcol Hardness 934 34 ASTM D2583
Typical Liquid Properties
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VERSIONS
Viscosity,
cps
Thix
Index
Gel
Time,
Gel to
Peak
Exotherm
Peak
Exotherm
( F/ C)
Specific
Gravity
Styrene
Content,
%
F013-PAA-30 400 NA 30
4
13 350/177 1.05 45
F013-PAB-30 450
1 2.5 30
2 22 322/161 1.04 48
F013-PAB-35 450
1 2.5 35
2 23 320/160 1.04 48
F013-PAC-18 500
1 2.0 18
2 18 350/177 1.05 45
F013-PTA-25 700
1 3.0 25
3 18 320/160 1.03 42
NA- Not applicable
1) 77 F/25 C Brookfield LV viscosity spindle 3 at 60 rpm
2) 2) 77 F/25 C Gel me with 1.25% MEKP 925H
3) 3) 77 F/25 C Gel me with 1% MEKP 925H
4) 4) 77 F/25 C Gel me with 2.0% MEKP 925H
*Typical properties are not to be construed as specifications.
DESCRIPTION
AOC s Vipel F013-P Series is a bisphenol
A epoxy-based vinyl ester resin dissolved
in styrene. The Vipel F013-P Series is ide-
ally suited for use in hand lay-up, spray-
up, filament winding and pultrusion pro-
cesses where outstanding mechanical
properties and excellent resistance to
chemicals and heat are required.
BENEFITS
Versatile
Unique composition produces a tough
and versatile resin with excellent crack
and craze resistance in molded parts.
Vipel F013-P Series is suitable for moldings
that are subjected to particularly high static
or dynamic loads, such as pipe, tanks, duct
work and flooring applications. Vinyl ester
resins have excellent resistance to sustained
heat.
Corrosion Resistant
Refer to AOC for corrosion resistance infor-
mation or for questions regarding suitability
of a resin to any particular chemical environ-
ment. F013-P Series resins contain thixo-
tropic additives. Contact with alkaline media
or sodium hypochlorite is not recommended
Food and Drug
All resins in this datasheet are manufactured
from raw materials that are listed in FDA reg-
ulation Title 21 CFR 177.2420. It is the fab-
ricator s responsibility toalso be sure that the
final composite is well cured. All composites
used for FDA applications should be post
cured at 180 F/82 C for at least 4 hours.
After post curing it should be washed with
soap and water and rinsed.
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VIPEL
F013-P SERIES BISPHENOL A
EPOXY VINYL ESTER RESIN
PERFORMANCE GUID ELINES
A. Keep full strength catalyst levels be-
tween 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. 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 solu-
tion (MP 115-118 F/46-48 C) in sty-
rene 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 tem-
perature cured laminates for two hours
at 158-212 F/70-100 C.
E. Room temperature curing by means
of cobalt acceleration should be com-
pleted with low hydrogen peroxide con-
tent MEKP catalyst to minimize foam-
ing.
STORAGE STABILITY
This product is stable for seven months
from the date of manufacture when
stored in the original containers, away
from direct sunlight or other UV light
sources and at or below 77 F/25 C.
After extended storage, some drift may
occur in the product viscosity and gel
time.
SAFETY
See the appropriate Material 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 certification
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 mod-
el to add value to the resins we make for
our customers.
FOOTNOTES
(1.) Based on tests of F013-AAA-00 at 77 F/25 C.
and 50% relative humidity. All thixotropic resins should
be mixed well prior to use. All tests on unreinforced
cured resin. 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 affect-
ed 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. F013-P Series
Effective Date: April 2017
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