Crystic Gelcoat LS 31PA ISO-NPG Brush Gelcoat

Product catalog summary

Overview: The document provides a detailed analysis of the Crystic Gelcoat LS 31PA Iso-NPG Brush Gelcoat, highlighting its superior performance in various applications requiring long-term durability. It emphasizes the product's weathering performance, low styrene content, handling, water resistance, and repairability.

Key Specifications:

Weathering Performance: Both accelerated and 12-month natural Florida exposure tests show negligible color change and excellent gloss retention.
Mechanical Properties: Tensile elongation is 2.1%, tensile strength is 57 MPa, flexural modulus is 3222 MPa, and Barcol hardness is 41.
Liquid Properties: Viscosity at 4500 s-1 is 15 poise, at 0.6 s-1 is 400 poise, specific gravity is 1.1, geltime at 25°C with 2% catalyst is 8 minutes, and flash point is 28°C.

Performance Benefits:

Superior handling compared to competitive iso-NPG gelcoats.
High resistance to osmotic blistering, proven in a 12-month marine grade system test.
Low porosity finish and Lloyd's approval.
Easy to repair.

Applications: Suitable for marine, transport, building, and industrial sectors where exterior durability is critical.

Testing and Results:

Weathering tests conducted at the Atlas Weathering Services Group site in Florida, using open-backed panels in accordance with ASTM G7 standards.
Gloss retention and color change measured using the CIElab color model, showing superior performance of LS 31PA over competitors.
Water immersion tests at 40°C for 12 months showed no blistering and minimal water pick-up.

Conclusion: The Crystic Gelcoat LS 31PA offers market-leading performance in durability and weather resistance, making it an excellent choice for demanding external applications.

Catalog excerpts

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- versus competitive iso-NPG gelcoats proven in a rigorous 12-month test when used as part of a marine grade system. Superior Weathering Performance - Low Styrene Content Superior Handling both accelerated weathering and 12-month natural Florida exposure reveal neglible colour change and excellent gloss retention. Superb Water Resistance High Resistance to Osmotic Blistering - Low Porosity Finish Lloyd's Approved Easy to Repair > Marine Transport Building Industrial Applications where exterior durability is critical >

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Crystic Gelcoat LS 31PA ISO-NPG Brush Gelcoat

Crystic Gelcoat LS 31PA ISO-NPG Brush Gelcoat

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