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Technical Datasheet
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DERAKANE® 510A-40 Epoxy Vinyl Ester Resin

DERAKANE 510A-40 epoxy vinyl ester resin is a brominated bisphenol-A based vinyl ester, designed to
offer the maximum degree of fire retardance(1) combined with enhanced chemical resistance and
toughness. Since fire retardance is achieved without additives, chemical resistance is maintained and
visual inspection of fabricated articles is not impaired. It offers the highest bromine content of any
DERAKANE resin.

DERAKANE 510A-40 resin provides outstanding resistance to caustic alkalis, hypochlorite bleaching
chemicals and hot water, as well as corrosion resistance similar to DERAKANE 411 resin series.
Laminates made with DERAKANE 510A-40 resin have achieved a flame spread of <25 (ASTM E84)
without any additives.

(1) The degree of retardance achieved in properly formulated cured products made of these resins is
most frequently quantified by the ASTM E-84 tunnel test. This is a controlled test which compares
flammability characteristics of one material to another, but may not be predictive of behavior in a real fire
situation. DERAKANE epoxy vinyl eswter resins are organic materials and will burn under the right
conditions of heat and oxygen supply.

APPLICATIONS AND DERAKANE 510A-40 resin is the preferred choice where the highest fire retardance is required and is the
USE standard recommendation for external fire retardance layer on FRP equipment. DERAKANE 510A-40
resin is used extensively in FRP ductwork, stacks and stack liner applications, handling mixtures of air
and hot gases of potentially flammable liquids. It can be used with filament winding, hand lay-up,
spray-up, pultrusion, and resin transfer molding techniques.

Recommendations for specific services and environments can be provided by contacting us at

[email protected].

TYPICAL LIQUID Property(2) at 25°C (77°F) Value Unit

RESIN PROPERTIES Dynamic Viscosity 400 mPas (cps)
Kinematic Viscosity 325 cSt
Styrene Content 38 %
Density 1.23 g/ml

(2) Properties are typical values, based on material tested in our laboratories. Results may vary from
sample to sample. Typical values should not be construed as a guaranteed analysis of any specific lot or
as specification items.

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TYPICAL CURING The following tables provide typical geltimes for MEKP. This and other information are available at
CHARACTERISTICS www.derakane.com.

MEKP Cure System Typical geltimes(3) using NOROX MEKP-925H(4) catalyst (MEKP) and Cobalt Naphthenate-6%(5)
(Co-nap6%), Dimethylaniline (DMA) and 2,4-Pentanedione (2,4-P).

Geltime at 18°C (65°F) MEKP (phr)(6) Co-nap6% (phr) DMA (phr)

15 +/- 5 minutes 2.50 0.30 0.25

30 +/- 10 minutes 2.00 0.30 0.10
50 +/- 15 minutes 1.25 0.30 0.05

Geltime at 24°C (75°F) MEKP (phr) Co-nap6% (phr) DMA (phr)

15 +/- 5 minutes 2.00 0.30 0.05
30 +/- 10 minutes 1.25 0.30 -
50 +/- 15 minutes 1.00 0.20 -

Geltime at 30°C (85°F) MEKP Co-nap6% (phr) DMA 2,4-P

(phr) (phr) (phr)
15 +/- 5 minutes 1.50 0.20 0.05 -
30 +/- 10 minutes 1.25 0.20 - -
50 +/- 15 minutes 1.25 0.20 - 0.05

(3) Thoroughly test any other materials in your applications before full-scale use. Geltimes may vary due
to the reactive nature of these materials. Always test a small quantity before formulating large quantities.
(4) Registered trademark of Norac Inc., Norox MEKP-925H or equivalent low hydrogen peroxide content
MEKP. Use of other MEKP catalysts or additives may result in different gel times.
(5) Use of cobalt octoate, especially in combination with 2,4-P can result in 20-30% slower gel times.
(6) phr = parts per hundred resin molding compound

TYPICAL Casting Properties

MECHANICAL
PROPERTIES

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Property(1) of clear casting(7) at 25°C (77°F) Value (SI) Method Value (US) Method
Tensile Strength 86 MPa ISO 527 12,300 ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus 3400 MPa ISO 527 490 kpsi ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation at Yield 4-5% ISO 527 4-5% ASTM D638
Flexural Strength 150 MPa ISO 178 21,700 psi ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus 3600 MPa ISO 178 520 kpsi ASTM D790
Heat Distortion Temperature(8) 104 °C ISO 75 220 °F ASTM D648
Barcol Hardness 40 EN 59 40 ASTM D2583

(7) Cure schedule: 24 hours at room temperature and 2 hours at 120°C (250°F).
(8) Maximum stress: 1.8 MPa (264 psi)

Laminate Properties

Properties(1) of 6 mm (1/4in.) laminate(9) at 25°C Value (SI) Method Value (US) Method
(77°F)
Tensile Strength 113 MPa ISO 527 16,400 psi ASTM D3039
Tensile Modulus 10,300 MPa ISO 527 1490 kpsi ASTM D3039
Flexural Strength 164 MPa ISO 178 23,800 psi ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus 7600 MPa ISO 178 1100 kpsi ASTM D790
Glass Content 40% ISO 1172 40% ASTM D2584

(9) Cure schedule: 24 hours at room temperature and 6 hours at 80°C (175°F); laminate construction of 6
mm (1/4")is V/M/M/Wr/M/Wr/M where V=Continuous veil glass, M=Chopped strand mat 450 g/m2 (1.5
oz/ft2) and Wr=Woven roving 800 g/m2 (24 oz/yd2).

CERTIFICATES AND The manufacturing, quality control and distribution of products, by Ashland Performance Materials,
APPROVALS comply with one or more of the following programs or standards: Responsible Care, ISO 9001, ISO 14001
and OHSAS 18001.

STANDARD PACKAGE 208 Liter (55 Gallon) Non-Returnable Drum

Net Wt. 230 kgs (507 Lbs.)
Dot Label Required: Flammable Liquid

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STORAGE Drums - Store at temperatures below 25°C (77°F). Storage life decreases with increasing storage
temperature. Avoid exposure to heat sources such as direct sunlight or steam pipes. To avoid
contamination of product with water, do not store outdoors. Keep sealed to prevent moisture pick-up and
monomer loss. Rotate stock.

Bulk - See Ashland's Bulk Storage and Handling Manual for Polyesters and Vinyl Esters. A copy of this
may be obtained from Ashland at +1.614.790.3333 or 800.523.6963.

COMMERCIAL Four months from date of manufacture, when stored in accordance with the conditions stated above.
WARRANTY

Notice All information presented herein is believed to be accurate and reliable, and is solely for the user's
consideration, investigation and verification. The information is not to be taken as an express or implied
representation or warranty for which Ashland assumes legal responsibility. Any warranties, including
warranties of merchantability or non-infringement of intellectual property rights of third parties, are
herewith expressly excluded.

Since the user's product formulations, specific use applications and conditions of use are beyond the
control of Ashland, Ashland makes no warranty or representation regarding the results which may be
obtained by the user. It shall be the responsibility of the user to determine the suitability of any of the
products mentioned for the user's specific application.

Ashland requests that the user reads, understands and complies with the information contained herein
and the current Material Safety Data Sheet.

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