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POLYGLASS Polyglass VEF

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Product title: Polyglass VEF

Valid from: 5th June 2007
Last reviewed: May 2019

Type

A glass flake vinyl ester acrylic co-polymer. This product is identical to VE

except it is thixotroped with polyethylene fibre, giving a rougher surface finish
but better hold up during application and better chemical resistance in some
environments.

Suggested use with reverse clean spray tip. Typical tip size is 0.7 to 1.2 (28
to 48thou) with a 45° to 60° fan. Size of tip and fan angle will
Immersion environments where superior resistance to
vary dependent upon the nature of the work. Pressure to suit
chemical attack is required. VEF is suitable for many chemical
hose lengths and working conditions. (circa 200bar). Brush
environments within the full pH range, it has excellent
application; is not recommended.
resistance to demineralised water and good resistance to
many solvents. It is also used in aggressive atmospheric
Application
or spillage conditions (bund areas) and potable water
applications. Dependent on intended use and site conditions, Polyglass
VEF is normally applied direct to the surface wet on wet
Health & safety at films between 500 and 1200 microns. Single coat
Before handling or using this product the material safety data applications are acceptable. Where logistics demand,
sheet should be read and all precautions observed. primer PPA may be used or PPV for temperatures over 85°C.
For further details see Polyglass Application Data Sheet.
Chemical resistance
Recommended DFT
Refer to the chemical resistance list. Affected by some
highly polar solvents and some solutions exhibiting high pH at 500 to 3000 microns dependent upon service environment.
temperatures above 50°C. This material is a barrier coating and thickness needed is
dependent upon service conditions.
Surface preparation
Mixing ratio / mixing
Metals: Grit blast to ISO standard 8501-1 Sa 2½ near 3 or
equivalent. (For full details refer to Corrocoat Surface 98:2 base to hardener. For inhibitor use and mixing
Preparation SP1.) instructions refer to Polyglass Application Data Sheet. Adding
Concrete: refer to Corrocoat SP5. inhibitor after the catalyst will ruin the product.

Application equipment Pot life

Airless pump of 45:1 ratio or greater. Fit leather and PTFE Circa 50 minutes at 20°C but may be varied by use of
seal combination and remove all fluid filters. 10mm diameter inhibitor or by special manufacture. For low application
(3/8”) nylon lined hose with 6mm whip end, large bore gun temperatures, refer to Polyglass Application Data Sheet.

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POLYGLASS Polyglass VEF

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Product title: Polyglass VEF

Valid from: 5th June 2007
Last reviewed: May 2019

Thinners Practical spreading rate

Polyglass VEF is adversely affected by the addition of 1.06m2/litre at 750 microns.
solvents and their use is prohibited. Thinning can be achieved NOTE: This information is given in good faith but rate
by the addition of no more than 1 litre of styrene monomer may vary significantly dependent upon environmental
per 20 litres of Polyglass. It should be noted that dilution with conditions, the geometry and nature of work undertaken
styrene will affect hold-up and chemical resistance. and the skill and care of application. Corrocoat accept
no responsibility for any deviation from these values.
Packaging
10 and 20 litre composites. Mixing ratio
98:2 base to hardener, refer to Application Data Sheet for
Storage life inhibitor levels.
Base and catalyst (Hardener) 6 months, stored at
temperatures below 20°C and away from heat sources Flash point
and out of direct sunlight. Frequent temperature cycling will
28°C.
shorten storage life. See ‘other information’ in the Corrocoat
‘Tech Manual’ for extension of shelf life. Hardness
Colour availability 45 Barcol after full cure.

Std. Off White or Translucent Brown. Other colours are Elongation at break
available on request but the addition of dyes adversely affects
0.6%.
chemical resistance and air inhibition suppressant is required
for colour stability. Tensile strength
Theoretical spreading rate 26.7 N/mm² (3874 psi).
1.33m²/litre at 750 microns.
Thermal coefficient of linear expansion
Volume solids 19.7 x 10-6/°C.
This material contains volatile liquid convertible to solids. Thermal conductivity
Volume solids obtained will vary dependent upon
0.398 W/m°K.
polymerisation conditions. Nominally 99% of the product is
convertible to solid.
Dielectric strength
Specific gravity 18 - 25 x 10³ V/mm
Polyglass base: 1.19 gms/cc.
Hardener: 1.07 gms/cc
Adhesion
> 10 MPa (ASTM D4541)
Catalyst type
Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide type P2-45

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POLYGLASS Polyglass VEF

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Product title: Polyglass VEF

Valid from: 5th June 2007
Last reviewed: May 2019

Temperature limits Curing time

110°C immersed. With standard inhibitor level, tack free 6 hours, full cure 3-4
165°C non-immersed. days at 20°C, but may be immersed in many environments
No known lower limit. after 24 hours.

Abrasion resistance Cleaning solvent

216 mg loss/1000 cycles/1000 gm load. (H18 wheel) Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Methyl Iso Butyl Ketone - before gel.

Overcoating
It is important to observe maximum overcoating times
and note these will vary substantially with climatic
conditions. Minimum, as soon as gel has occurred and
whilst still tacky. Maximum, at 20°C 48 hours. Strong
ultra-violet/sunlight will substantially reduce overcoating
time. Once maximum overcoating time has been reached,
adhesion values attained by any subsequent coat will reduce
dramatically. Should this occur overcoating should be
treated as a repair, with the coating flash blasted to provide
a physical key. Styrene cannot be used to reactivate the
surface of this product and may impair adhesion. Take care to
avoid contamination before application of subsequent coats.
Ensure ventilation during cure.

Reviewed 07/2011
Reviewed 04/2016
Reviewed 06/2017
Reviewed 05/2019

All values are approximate. Physical data is based on the product being in good condition before polymerisation, correctly catalysed
and full cure being attained. Unless otherwise stated, physical data is based on a test temperature of 20°C, test results may vary
with temperature. Information regarding application of the product is available in the Corrocoat manual. Should further information be
required, please consult Corrocoat Technical Services.

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