ENVIROLITE 33006-00 - Reichhold

February 2012ENVIROLITE ® 33006-00Unsaturated Polyester ResinDESCRIPTIONENVIROLITE ® 33006-00 is a pre-promoted, medium to high reactivity, thixotropic unsaturated polyester basedresin formulated for fabrication of reinforced composites. It is recommended for open mold, hand lay up or roboticprocess. ENVIROLITE ® 33006-00 is promoted for room temperature gel and cure with the addition of methyl ethylketone peroxide initiators.FEATURESBENEFITS Medium to high thix index Resistance to draining and sagging or siding Good handling characteristics Excellent wet out of reinforcement Terephthalic based Excellent mechanicals properties SPC/SQC controlled Consistent performance batch to batchTYPICAL PROPERTIESTYPICAL LIQUID PROPERTIES AT 25°C/77°FProperties Unit Value Test MethodNon Volatiles % 56.0 – 59.0 18-001Viscosity-Brookfield at 25ºC, LV#3 60rpm cPs 350 - 450 18-021Thixotropic Index 3.5 – 5.0 18-021Room Temperature Gel min 18.0 – 22.0 18-050Gel to Peak min 8.0 – 20.0 18-050Peak Exotherm °C 130.0 – 160.0 18-050Spec. Gravity at 25ºC 1.07 – 1.11 18-030Initiator type and ratio: Norox MEKP-9 @1.25% by weight, 100 grams ENVIROLITE ® 33006-00

TYPICAL NON REINFORCED MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AT 25°C/77°FProperties Unit Value Test MethodTensile Strength psi 8,165 ASTM D 638-02Tensile Modulus kpsi 474 ASTM D 638-02Tensile Elongation % 2 ASTM D 638-02Flexural Strength psi 14,980 ASTM D 790-02Flexural Modulus kpsi 488 ASTM D 790-02Heat Distorcion Temperature °C 62 ASTM D 648Hardness, Barcol 934-1 HB 43 ASTM D 2583-99Water absorption-2 hrs at 100ºC (212ºF)-24 hrs at 25ºC (73ºF)Cure conditions: 16hrs @25ºC% gain% gainPost cure conditions: 2hrs @65.ºC, 2 hrs @121ºCInitiator type and ratio: Norox MEKP-9 @1.25% by weight.STORAGE1.260.24ASTM D 570-87ASTM D 570-87To ensure maximum stability and maintain optimum resin properties, resins should be stored in the original closedcontainer at temperature below 24°C/75°F and away from heat ignition sources and sunlight. Resin should bewarmed to at least 18°C/65°F prior to use in order to assure proper curing and handling. All storage areas andcontainers should conform to local fire and building codes. Copper or copper containing alloys should be avoidedas containers. Store separate from oxidizing materials, peroxides and metal salts. Keep containers closed whennot in use. Inventory levels should be kept to a reasonable minimum with first-in, first-out stock rotation.Additional information on handling and storing unsaturated polyesters is available in Reichhold’s applicationbulletin “Bulk Storage and Handling of Unsaturated Polyester Resins.” For information on other Reichhold resins,additives or initiators, contact your sales representative or authorized Reichhold distributor.SHELF LIFEShelf life is 3 months from date of shipment. Minimum shelf life performance refers to product in the original,unopened container.STANDARD PACKAGEThis product is available in non-returnable 55-gallon metal drums (496 lb) or 42,000 – 44,000-lb tank truck.SAFETYREAD AND UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET BEFORE WORKING WITH THISPRODUCTObtain a copy of the material safety data sheet on this product or contact the Reichhold service center prior touse. Material safety data sheets are available from your REICHHOLD Sales Representative or atwww.reichhold.com. Such information should be requested from suppliers of all products and understood prior toworking with their materials.ENVIROLITE ® 33006-00Page 2

DIRECTLY MIXING ANY ORGANIC PEROXIDE WITH A METAL SOAP, AMINE, OR OTHERPOLYMERIZATION ACCELERATOR OR PROMOTER WILL RESULT IN VIOLENT DECOMPOSTION. WHENADDING ORGANIC PEROXIDES TO A RESIN SOLUTION, PROMPTLY AND THOROUGHLY MIX THERESULTING PRODUCT. NEVER ADD ORGANIC PEROXIDES TO A HOT DILUENT OR PROCESS. PREVENTCONTAMINATION WITH FOREIGN MATERIALS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ACCELERATORS(SUCH AS DIMETHYLANILINE, OTHER AMINES, OR COBALT COMPOUNDS), HEAVY-METAL OXIDES ORSALTS (PARTICULARLY THOSE OF COBALT, IRON AND COPPER), STRONG ACIDS AND SANDINGDUSTS. USE CLEAN CONTAINERS MADE OF GLASS, POLYPROPYLENE, TEFLON, POLYETHYLENE, ORCERAMIC TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ORGANIC PEROXIDES DURING ITS HANDLING.TECHNICAL SUPPORTReichhold’s technical support staff has extensive practical experience with various composites resins, end useperformance and manufacturing techniques. Please do not hesitate to request our assistance through yourReichhold Sales or Technical Representative.Copies of test methods used to determine reported properties are available through your REICHHOLDrepresentative.Each user must determine the suitability of this product to his/her particular mode of operation andintended end use application. A REICHHOLD representative will be available to assist in the properselection of all REICHHOLD products available for commercial use.Properties reported in this bulletin are typical of those obtained in controlled laboratory tests and may vary inactual production; therefore, we require our customers to inspect and test our products before using them tosatisfy themselves as to contents and suitability. We warrant that our products will meet our writtenspecifications. Nothing herein shall constitute any other warranty express or implied, including anywarranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, nor is protection from any law or patent tobe inferred.ENVIROLITE ® is a registered trademark of Reichhold, Inc.NOROX ® is a registered trademark of the Syrgis Company, Inc.ENVIROLITE ® 33006-00Page 3