EPOVIA® RF-1001

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Bisphenolic epoxy based vinyl ester resin

APPEARANCE CURED RESIN1) PROPERTIES AS NON-REINFORCED

- Dark brown liquid resin Mechanical properties

Barcol hardness (934-1) : 37

MAIN RESIN CHRACTERISTICS Tensile as ASTM D 638

- Bisphenolic epoxy vinylester resin - Tensile strength : 78 MPa

- Medium viscous, medium reactive - Tensile Modulus : 3,655 MPa

- Non-accelerated - Elongation at break : 7.4 %

Flexural as ASTM D 790

MOLDING INFORMATION - Flexural strength : 146 MPa

- Hand lay and spray laminates - Flexural modulus : 3,350 MPa
- Filament winding Thermo-mechanical properties
HDT as ASTM D 648 : 101 C

MAIN APPLICATION 1) Post-cure condition : at 80C for 1Hr, 120C for 2Hrs.

- Industrial parts with extremely chemical resistant

- Pipes, tanks, containers and floors CURED RESIN PROPERTIES1) AS LAMINATES2,3)

- Shipbuilding WITH CHOPPED STRAND MAT
Mechanical properties

LIQUID RESIN PROPERTIES Tensile as ASTM D 638

Specific gravity at 25C : 1.04 approx. - Tensile strength : 121 MPa

Viscosity at 25C : 100 － 300 mPa.s - Tensile Modulus : 8,880 MPa

Solid content : 54 － 56 % - Elongation at break : 1.6 %

Acid value : below 5 mgKOH/g Flexural as ASTM D 790

Flash point : 35C - Flexural strength : 193 MPa

Moisture : below 0.05% - Flexural modulus : 8,100 MPa

Reactivity 1) Post-cure condition : at 80C for 1Hr, 120C for 2Hrs.

- Test temperature : 25C 2) Laminated with 3plies of #450 chopped strand mat

- Catalyst system : 1.0 pbv MEKP 55 3) Glass content : approx 30%

1)
: VE 1.0 pbv

- Resin quantity : 100g

- Gel time : 17 － 25 min

1) Promoter delivered from Cray Valley Korea

CRAY VALLEY KOREA CO., LTD. Chonju Industrial complex No.3 821-1 Yongam-lee Bongdong-eub Wanju-gun Chollabuk-do 565-900 KOREA
TEL : (82) 63 260 2181 FAX : (82) 63 261 6431
The information given herein must be read in conjunction with the relevant health and safety data. Starting point formulation and suggestions for
use are given for guidance only and made without warranty. This document should not be constructed as permission or inducement to practice
any invention by patent without the authority of the owner
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APPLICATION (STANDARD LAMINATING)

Inside : Chemicals (surface)

Layers for chemical resistance :

● Surface layer : surface mat around 10%

● Mid layer : chopped strand mat 20%~30%

Layers for reinforcement

● Out layer : chopped strand mat + roving cloth mat

+ glass cloth 30~40%

Out side

DESIGNATION (according to ISO 3672-1)

R ISO 3672-1-UP, N3,C2/V7/R7

SHELF LIFE
- 12 months below 25C, away from direct sun

and rain

CAUTION IN CURE
It is recommended that gel time checked in the

customer’s plant, as age, temperature, humidity and

catalyst will produce varied gel time. The catalyst leve

should not exceed 2.5 % or fall down below 0.7 % for

proper cure. Recommended range is 0.7 % or 2.0 %

with 1.0 % at 25C being ideal. This product should

not be used when temperature conditions are below

15C, as curing may be adversely affected

CRAY VALLEY KOREA CO., LTD. Chonju Industrial complex No.3 821-1 Yongam-lee Bongdong-eub Wanju-gun Chollabuk-do 565-900 KOREA
TEL : (82) 63 260 2181 FAX : (82) 63 261 6431
The information given herein must be read in conjunction with the relevant health and safety data. Starting point formulation and suggestions for
use are given for guidance only and made without warranty. This document should not be constructed as permission or inducement to practice any
invention by patent without the authority of the owner
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determine the hazardous ingredients present, their applicable exposure limits and
VINYLESTER SAFETY INFORMATION other safety information, read the Material Safety Data Sheet for each product
(identified by product code) before using.
All sales of products manufactured by Cray Valley Korea and described herein are
made solely on condition that our customers comply with applicable health and
FIRST AID: In case of eye contact, flush immediately with plenty of water for
safety laws, regulations and orders relating to the safe handling of our products in
at least 15 minutes and get medical attention; for skin, wash thoroughly with soap
the workplace. Before using, read the following information and both the
and water. If affected by inhalation of vapours or spray mist, remove to fresh air.
product label and Material Safety Data Sheet pertaining to each product.
If swallowed, get medical attention.

Most vinylester products contain styrene. Styrene can cause eye, skin and
Vinylester products have at least two components that must be mixed before use.
respiratory tract irritation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Any mixture of components will have hazards of all components. Before
Impermeable gloves, safety eyewear and protective clothing should be worn
opening the packages, read all warning labels. Observe all precautions.
during use to avoid skin and eye contact. Wash personal protective equipment
thoroughly after use.
Keep vinylester containers closed when not in use. In case of spillage, absorb
with inert material and dispose of in accordance with applicable regulations.
Styrene is a solvent and may be harmful if inhaled. Reports have associated
Emptied containers may retain hazardous residue. Do not cut, puncture or weld
repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents with permanent
on or near these containers. Follow container label warnings until containers are
brain and nervous system damage. Extended exposure to styrene at
thoroughly cleaned or destroyed.
concentrations above the recommended exposure limits may cause central
nervous system depression causing dizziness, headaches or nausea and if FOR INDUSTRIAL USE AND PROFESSIONAL APPLICATION ONLY.
overexposure is continued indefinitely, loss of consciousness, liver and kidney KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
damage.

DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Do not breathe or ingest vapour, spray mists and dusts caused by applying,
The products sold hereunder shall meet Seller’s applicable specifications at the
sanding, grinding and sawing vinylester products. Wear an appropriate OHSA
time of shipment. Seller’s specifications may be subject to change at any time
approved, properly fitted respirator during application and use of these products
without notice to Buyer. Buyer must give Seller notice in writing of any alleged
until vapours, mists and dusts are exhausted, unless air monitoring demonstrates
defect covered by this warranty (together with all identifying details, including
vapours, mists and dusts are below applicable exposure limits. Follow respirator
the product code(s), description and date of purchase) within thirty (30) days of
manufacturer’s directions for respirator use.
the date of shipment of the product or prior to the expiration of the shipment’s
quality life, whichever occurs first. The warranty described herein shall be in
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has reclassified styrene
lieu of any other warranty, express or implied, including but not limited to, any
as Group 2B “possibly carcinogenic to humans”. This new classification is not
implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. There
based on new health data relating to either humans or animals, but on a change in
are no warranties that extend beyond the description on the face hereof.
the IARC classification system. The Styrene Information and Research Center
does not agree with the reclassification and has published the following statement:
The Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy against Seller shall be for the replacement
Recently published studies tracing 50 000 workers exposed to high occupational
of the product or refund of the purchase price in the event that a defective
levels of styrene over a period of 45 years showed no association between styrene
condition of the product should be found to exist by Seller. No other remedy
and cancer, no increase in cancer among styrene workers (as opposed to the
(including, but not limited to, incidental or consequential damages for lost profits,
average among all workers), and no increase in mortality related to styrene.
lost sales, injury to person or property, or any other incidental or consequential
loss) shall be available to the Buyer.
Styrene is classified by OHSA and the Department of Transport as a flammable
liquid. Flammable vinylester products should be kept away from heat, sparks
The sole purpose of this exclusive remedy shall be to provide Buyer with
and flame. Lighting and other electrical systems in the workplace should be
replacement of the product or refund of the purchase price of the product if any
vapour-proof and protected from breakage.
defect in material or workmanship is found to exist. This exclusive remedy shall
not be deemed to have failed its essential purpose so long as Seller is willing and
Vapours from styrene may cause flash fire. Styrene vapours are heavier than air
able to replace the defective products or refund the purchase price.
and may concentrate in the lower levels of moulds and the work area. General
clean air dilution or local exhaust ventilation should be provided in volume and
Final determination of the suitability of the material for the use contemplated, the
pattern to keep vapours well below the lower explosion limit and all air
manner of use and whether the suggested use infringes any patents is the sole
contaminants (vapour, mists, dusts) below the current permissible exposure limits
responsibility of the Buyer.
in the mixing, application, curing and repair areas.

Some vinylester products may contain additional hazardous ingredients. To

CRAY VALLEY KOREA CO., LTD. Chonju Industrial complex No.3 821-1 Yongam-lee Bongdong-eub Wanju-gun Chollabuk-do 565-900 KOREA
TEL : (82) 63 260 2181 FAX : (82) 63 261 6431
The information given herein must be read in conjunction with the relevant health and safety data. Starting point formulation and suggestions for
use are given for guidance only and made without warranty. This document should not be constructed as permission or inducement to practice any
invention by patent without the authority of the owner