Vipel® Chemical Resistance Guide
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Vipel® Chemical Resistance Guide CORROSION RESISTANT RESINS FOR THE HARSHEST ENVIRONMENTS The Right Chemistry for the Harshest Environments – AOC is leading the composites industry in the fight against damaging and costly corrosion. Our Vipel corrosion-resistant resins set the global standard for proven performance in a wide range of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) applications, including pipes, tanks, water and wastewater treatment, chemical processing, pulp and paper, mining and power generation. With unparalleled strength and durability, AOC resins combat corrosion in even the harshest conditions. 2 INTRODUCTION TO CORROSION RESISTANT RESINS Selecting a Resin System • Length of exposure to the medium if less than continuous. For example, the laminate may need to This guide is designed to assist fabricators of FRP withstand only occasional splashes of exposure. components in selecting the appropriate resin for parts which will be exposed to highly corrosive environments. • Process description, where a reaction such as The data presented is the result of years of extensive neutralization takes place in the tank. laboratory testing and actual field exposure in North • Fire retardancy, where applicable, including flame America and Europe. spread rating and smoke requirements. Resin system selection is determined by the chemical service and environment to which the equipment will Sorting Out the Details be exposed, end-user specifications and preferences, Normally a suitable resin can be selected from the or fabricator recommendation. AOC Corrosion advisors Chemical Resistance Guide based on the information in also are available any time to answer questions. the “Gathering Data” section above. A few comments on information featured in this guide should be noted: Users frequently specify the resin system and laminate construction for particular applications. The requirement • Temperature data presented in the guide represents may be based on past experience, resin manufacturer the highest temperature at which the individual recommendations, the supplier of the chemicals being product has demonstrated acceptable service life in a handled, or the manufacturer of an equipment package. laboratory environment or in actual field use. Fabricators should always confirm the source of selection • Testing of coupons is ongoing, and environments not and the acceptability of equivalent alternate systems. tested may be done at the customer’s request. • Serviceability should not be interpreted to mean the Gathering Data for Resin Selection full retention of all visual and mechanical properties, When users depend on fabricators to recommend a resin but rather an expectation of how a properly designed system, it is critical that the user states all aspects of and fabricated structure will perform. the application and service. Fabricators should get the following information from users: • Short exposure periods at higher temperatures usually do not affect product integrity if the heat • The common name and, when possible, the chemical distortion temperature of the cured resin is not name. For example, muriatic is a common name exceeded. However, the highest temperature reached for hydrochloric acid. This information is generally and the exposure duration at this temperature should contained in the Safety Data Sheet for the medium. be indicated when making inquiries. • Concentration of each of the chemical components. • This list does not apply to mixtures of different media unless explicitly stated. It contains chemically • Specific gravity of each chemical solution or mixture. declared media and some brand name chemicals, • pH, if it is an aqueous system. which were not precisely identified with respect to • Maximum operating temperature (not design chemical composition. temperature) and any anticipated temperature • When the concentration is listed as less than 100%, excursions. the remaining product is water, unless specifically • Pressure and/or vacuum conditions. For tanks it is stated otherwise. also important to know if filling will be by pressure, • The chemical resistance of Vipel resins can be such as from a tank wagon. negatively affected by fillers or thixotropic additives, • Any use in food and drug applications, where applicable. and should not be used in the corrosion barrier in most applications. 3 VIPEL PRODUCT OVERVIEW CORROSION RESINS Heat Elongation Styrene FDA Title 21 Resin Product Description Distortion at Break Content CFR 177.2420 Chemistry Series Temp. (℃ / ℉) (%) (%) Versions Excellent corrosion resistance to both acidic and alkaline F010 environment. Suitable for equipment subjected to high 120 / 248 6.2 38 Yes static and dynamic loads. Higher styrene bisphenol A epoxy vinyl ester resin. Offers F013 111 / 232 6.6 45 Yes Vinyl Ester the best resistance to hot caustic solutions. Bisphenol A Bisphenol A Epoxy F007 Lower VOC/HAP bisphenol A epoxy vinyl ester resin. 130 / 266 5.1 32 Yes Suitable for elevated temperatures. Excellent resistance to F085 acidic and mild alkaline environments. Performs well in a 149 / 300 3.3 34 No wide range of acidic oxidants and solvents. Vinyl Ester Higher heat distortion temperature than Vipel F085. Epoxy Novolac Epoxy F086 Preferred over standard epoxy novolac resins in chlorine 165 / 330 2.8 37 No and other oxidated environments. Proven resistance to both acidic and alkaline environments. 135 / 275 2.6 50 Yes F282 A powdered alkyd version of F282 is available. Polyester Fumerate Fumerate Bisphenol A A proven resin with broad chemical resistance at F701 moderate temperatures. Resistant to many petroleum 107 / 224 2.8 44 Yes products including kerosene, heating oils and crude oils. F737 Higher elongation versions of F701 used primarily where 92 / 197 4 40 Yes additional flexibility is important, such as in filament winding and pultrusion processes. F739 89 / 192 4.9 37 Yes Isophthalic Polyester A high reactivity resin that meets UL 1316, UL 1746 and F764 Steel Tank Institute requirements. Field proven for many 139 / 282 2.3 42 Yes fuel blends. Provides a higher heat distortion temperature while maintaining a higher elongation compared to F764. 146 / 295 2.3 42 No F774 Vipel F774 also meets UL 1316, UL 1746 and Steel Tank Polyester Terephthalic Terephthalic Institute requirements. Field proven for many fuel blends. 4 CORROSION AND FIRE RETARDANT RESINS Heat Elongation Styrene FDA Title 21 Resin Product Description Distortion at Break Content CFR 177.2420 Chemistry Series Temp. (℃ / ℉) (%) (%) Versions Versions are available to achieve ASTM E84 Class I and Class II flame spread. Excellent resistance to both acidic 112 / 234 5.4 39 No K022 and alkaline environments. Provides exceptional thermal and mechanical properties. Can meet ASTM E84 Class I flame spread and smoke Fire Retardant Retardant Fire Epoxy Vinyl Epoxy Ester development without antimony trioxide. Excellent 119 / 246 4 38 No Brominated Brominated Bisphenol A K026 resistance to both acidic and alkaline environments. Provides exceptional thermal and mechanical properties. Can meet ASTM E84 Class I flame spread and smoke development without antimony trioxide. Excellent K095 resistance to acidic and mild alkaline environments. 143 / 289 3.6 35 No Performs well in a wide range of acidic oxidants and Fire Retardant Retardant Fire solvents. Suitable for elevated temperatures. Brominated Epoxy Epoxy Brominated Novolac Vinyl Ester Versions are available to achieve ASTM E84 Class I flame K733 spread with or without antimony trioxide. Exhibits mild 93 / 200 2.2 39 No Polyester corrosion resistance to acidic environments. Isophthalic Brominated Brominated Fire Retardant Retardant Fire For high temperature applications and demanding chemical environments such as hot wet chlorine and K190 oxidizing chemicals. Can meet ASTM E 84 Class II Flame 138 / 280 2.4 39 No Spread and Class 1 smoke development with the addition Chlorendic Acid Polyester Fire Retardant Retardant Fire of 3% antimony trioxide. SPECIALTY RESINS Vipel F010-H2O series of resins are certified to NSF/ ANSI 61 standard for use in potable water applications. Both the BPO (B) and MEKP (M) cure versions have been certified for fabricating tanks 25 gallons or greater F010-H2OB / and pipes one inch in diameter or greater. When these 120 / 248 6.2 39 Yes F010-H2OM products are used as directed, the fabricator does not Vinyl Ester need to perform additional testing to manufacture NSF / Bisphenol A Bisphenol A Epoxy NSF/ANSI 61 Certified NSF/ANSI 61 Certified ANSI 61 compliant coatings. The Vipel F010-H2OB version can also be used for sodium hypochlorite containment. Designed as a primer for bonding fiberglass laminates to steel, concrete and other substrates. Exhibits improved 93 / 199 9.1 40 Yes F017 interlaminar adhesion and can be used to manufacture Elastomeric Bisphenol A Bisphenol A composites with extra flexibility. Epoxy Vinyl Epoxy Ester PVC bonding resin with broad chemical resistance at 78 / 173 3.7 48 Yes F707- PVA moderate temperatures. Polyester Isophthalic Neopentyl Glycol 5 APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS CAUTION: CHEMICAL LISTINGS NOTES: Many of the applications and chemical services listed in the guide 1. Synthetic veil recommended. make reference to NOTES in the column adjacent to the chemical. These notes are an integral part of the listing recommendation 2. Double synthetic veil recommended. and must be strictly followed. The notes will indicate those applications requiring different veil materials, cure systems, liner 3. Double C-glass veil recommended. construction