Products Certified with ABS Type Approval
The selected products listed below are certified by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Type Approval. This certification is valid only for the products specified below.
PRE-63TAB(LSE)
Thixotropic Polyester Resin
Description:
Orthophthalic, medium-reactivity, high-viscosity, thixotropic, blue-indicator, low-styrene emulsion unsaturated polyester resin.
Primary Applications:
General-purpose lamination, hand lay-up, spraying, fiberglass parts.
PRE-75
Chemical-Resistant Polyester Resin
Description: Isophthalic based, high viscosity, high reactivity, hard polyester resin.
Primary Applications:
Specifically formulated for pultrusion processing.
PVE-04
Vinyl Ester Resin
Description:
Bisphenol-A vinyl ester resin contains a maximum of 35% styrene. Excellent physical properties.
Primary Applications:
Wastewater treatment systems, food storage tanks, marine and pool industry.
PRE-381
High Performance Gelkot
Description: Isophthalic/NPG based, accelerator-containing, highly reactive, thixotropic, high-performance gelcoat.
Primary Applications:
Kitchen countertops and sink fabrication, chemical storage tanks, automotive and marine industries.
PRE-3008
ISO-NPG Unsaturated Polyester Resin
Description:
Contains isophthalic acid and neopentyl glycol. Enhanced chemical resistance, UV resistance, bending, and tensile properties.
Primary Applications:
Casting, solid surface, filament winding, vacuum infusion, resin transfer molding.
Product Comparison Table
| Feature / Product | PRE-63TAB(LSE) | PRE-75 | PVE-04 | PRE-381 | PRE-3008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Chemical Structure | Orthophthalic (Low Styrene Emission) | Isophthalic | Vinyl Ester (Bisphenol A) | Isophthalic/NPG | Isophthalic/NPG |
| Viscosity (cPs) | 900-1000 | ~1100 | ~1350 | 1300-4100 | ~300 |
| Gel Time (min) | 16-23 | 4-8 | 15-25 | 10-12 | 8-12 |
| Shelf Life (Months) | 4 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 6 |
| Tensile Strength (MPa) | 60-70 | 60-70 | 85-95 | 60-70 | 60-70 |
| Bending Strength (MPa) | 110-130 | 130-150 | 139–165 | 90-110 | 110-130 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT °C) | 65-70 | 95-105 | 114-124 | 100-110 | 90-100 |
| Primary Application Methods | Hand Application, Spraying | Casting, Solid Surface, Filament Winding, Vacuum Infusion, RTM, Pultrusion, Continuous Laminating | Filament Winding, Vacuum Infusion, RTM, Pultrusion, SMC, BMC, GFRP & CFRP Composites | Plumbing, Gelcoat for Coloring, Molded Part Coating, Automotive, Marine | Casting, Solid Surface, Filament Winding, Vacuum Infusion, RTM, Pultrusion, Continuous Laminating |
Important Note
Technical specifications are based on laboratory tests and may vary slightly from sample to sample. For detailed technical information, please refer to the relevant product data sheets.