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Dion 31616-00/31100-00
The Dion 31616-00/31100-00 is made from low-styrene nano-composite and carbon-fiber-compatible, impact-resistant, toughened urethane hybrid resin. Designed for high-strength structural and impact-resistant fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) applications in the sheet molding compounds (SMC) and pultrusion markets, the resin was developed to allow end-users to simultaneously achieve the excellent flexibility and toughness of polyurethanes, combined with the high strength, stiffness, and temperature resistance of unsaturated polyesters. Compared to vinyl esters, this material has substantially better impact properties. Unlike polyurethanes, the material can be processed in an SMC sheet, and it has excellent pigmentability and faster processing capabilities in pultrusion. Because the resin is compatible with nano-materials, it is possible to develop engineered nano-composite FRP laminates that have significantly higher static mechanical properties and dynamic impact properties than polyurethane, vinyl ester and polyester systems. The resin’s compatibility with carbon fiber allows for the design of high-performance composite laminates, which can replace traditional laminate materials. Low both in viscosity and styrene content, the resin is injection-capable.

Beckosol AQ alkyd latex-based resins
Beckosol AQ alkyd latex-based resins are designed to provide alkyd-like performance in a waterborne vehicle with no volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Customers who employ these resins should be able to stay ahead of increased VOC regulatory constraints for the next 10 to 15 years. Reformulating products to meet new VOC regulations is often expensive. This technology requires only one formulation to meet compliance and includes two products: the AQ 100 and AQ 200. Beckosol AQ 100 is a soya-based, long-oil alkyd resin, which is provided at 55% solids. Beckosol AQ 200 is soya-based, medium-oil alkyd resin, which is also provided at 55% solids. As soya-based products, the resins are produced from renewable resources — soy beans. Production requires less petrochemical feedstock raw materials than conventional latex products.