Crystic 489 PABTLV Hand Lay-Up Isophthalic Polyester Resin

Crystic 489 PABTLV is a thixotropic, isophthalic and pre-accelerated polyester resin. When used with Crystic Gelcoat 65PA, they produce a matched performance system for moulding boat hulls with outstanding durability and superior blister resistance.

The outstanding wetting characteristics of Crystic 489 PABTLV gives rapid impregnation with freedom from drainage. It is suitable for use with continuous rovings, carbon fibres and aramid fibres. Fully cured laminates made with Crystic 489PALVCC has high mechanical and impact properties and excellent strength retention in wet environments at temperatures up to 40ºC. The interlaminar adhesion properties of this resin ensures that no loss in strength occurs at the interface between layers, following any delay in lay-up. Crystics 489 PABTLV is tinted blue, to facilitate easier identification and removal of any air trapped in laminates.  

Crystic 489 PABTLV is approved by Lloyd’s Register of Shipping for use in the construction of craft under their survey, and by Det Norske Veritas. It also meets the requirements of B.S.3532:1990, Type B.

Gel time for 100 parts at 20 ºC with 2% of PMEC catalyst: 24-28 min

Deflection Temperature under load (1.80 MPa): 77 ºC

Type of supply

Crystic 489 PABTLV Hand Lay-Up ISO Polyester Resin x 1 kg, supplied with 20 g of MEKP catalyst
Crystic 489 PABTLV Hand Lay-Up ISO Polyester Resin x 5 kg, supplied with 100 g of MEKP catalyst
Crystic 489 PABTLV Hand Lay-Up ISO Polyester Resin x 25 kg, supplied with 0.5g of MEKP catalyst
Crystic 489 PABTLV Hand Lay-Up ISO Polyester Resin x 225 kg, supplied with 5 kg of MEKP catalyst
Crystic 489 PABTLV Hand Lay-Up ISO Polyester Resin x 1100 kg, supplied with 25 kg of MEKP catalyst