SWANCOR 978 is a tackifiable vinyl ester resin for SMC (Sheet Molding Compound), BMC (Bulk Molding Compound) and HSMC (High Strength Molding Compound). It has excellent chemical resistance and mechanical properties. It has been widely used in sports equipment, automotive parts and corrosion resistant molding materials.
norm
exterior condition | Brownish yellow liquid |
solid | 59.5±1.5% |
Viscosity*1 | 1950±250cps |
acid value | 20±5mgKOH/g |
SPI Gelation Time*2 | 32±8 minutes |
Exothermic temperature* | ≥130°C |
water content | <0.02% |
retention period | 4 months (below 25 °C) |
*2 98%BPO: 1.0%, 82°C
Casting body performance (4mm pure resin casting plate)*3
tensile strength | 61-82 MPa | iso 527-2 / gb/t 2567 |
tensile modulus | 3.1-3.5 GPa | iso 527-2 / gb/t 2567 |
Elongation at break | 2-4% | iso 527-2 / gb/t 2567 |
bending strength | 108-130 MPa | iso 178 / gb/t 2567 |
bending modulus | 3.0-3.7 GPa | iso 178 / gb/t 2567 |
heat distortion temperature | 100-105°C | iso 75 / gb/t 1634 |
Volume shrinkage | 8-9% | ISO 3521 |
Barcol hardness | 30-40 | GB/T 3854 |
Packaging, Storage and Handling
- SWANCOR 978 comes in 55 gallon iron drums weighing 200kg each or in 5 gallon iron drums weighing 20kg each.
- Store in a cool place and keep out of direct sunlight.
- Flammable liquids, keep away from sources of ignition.