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700 Vinyl Ester Resin with Hardener

700 Vinyl Ester Resin with Hardener

SKU:SM700025

Regular price $34.65 USD
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700 Vinyl Ester Resin is a premium-grade resin designed for projects requiring superior strength, stiffness, and chemical resistance. Unlike polyester resins, this vinyl ester offers exceptional thermal tolerance and durability, making it the preferred choice for boat building, automotive, industrial, and high-performance composite applications.

Supplied with MEKP catalyst, this resin cures with reliability and consistency.

  • Resin Type: Vinyl Ester
  • Color: Amber
  • Usage: Hand layup, spray-up, structural laminates, marine skin coats
  • Catalyst: MEKP (1.0–2.0% by weight/volume)

Liquid Properties (25°C / 77°F)

  • Appearance: Amber
  • Non-Volatile Material (NVM): 55%
  • Viscosity: 525 cps (Brookfield LVF #3 @ 60 RPM)
  • Thix Index: 3.0
  • Specific Gravity: 1.08 g/cm³

Cure Profile (1.25% MEKP)

  • Gel Time: 23 minutes
  • Gel-to-Peak: 16 minutes
  • Peak Exotherm: 177°C / 350°F

Mechanical Properties (Typical, Fully Cured)

  • Barcol Hardness: 43
  • Tensile Strength: ~12,100 psi
  • Tensile Modulus: ~5.5 × 10⁵ psi
  • Elongation at Break: ~3%
  • Flexural Strength: ~21,200 psi
  • Flexural Modulus: ~5.8 × 10⁵ psi

Thermal & Water Resistance

  • Heat Distortion Temperature (HDT): 123°C / 253°F
  • Water Absorption (24 hrs @ 25°C): 0.16%

Water Absorption (2 hrs @ 100°C): 0.51%

  • Superior Strength & Heat Resistance – Outperforms polyester resin in demanding marine, auto, and industrial applications.
  • Epoxy-Like Performance – Similar in strength to epoxies but with added stiffness and improved chemical resistance.
  • Includes Catalyst – Each container ships with the correct amount of MEKP hardener for reliable curing.
  • Versatile Use – Ideal for fiberglass layups, boat building, automotive parts, industrial composites, and high-heat environments.
  • Available in Multiple Sizes – Choose Quart, Gallon, or 5-Gallon containers to match your project needs.
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Vinyl Ester Resin is a premium-grade resin designed for projects requiring superior strength, stiffness, and chemical resistance. Unlike polyester resins, this vinyl ester offers exceptional thermal tolerance and durability, making it the preferred choice for boat building, automotive, industrial, and high-performance composite applications.