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.