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Chemical Containment

Chemical containment

1. Composite fabrication process.2. Chemical products handled. 3. Crystic resins - Proven chemistry 4. Type Approvals – WRAS, UL, Food grade.

Composite Fabrication Process

1. Filament winding pipes2. Centrifugal casting pipes3. Cured in place pipes (CIPP)4. Polymer concrete pipes5. Tank manufacture and lining

Filament winding process

Cross section of GRP pipes

Glass & Resin Matrix

Glass , Resin &Sand

Filament Wound Pipes of VariousDiameters

Centrifugal Casting

Chopped roving + Resin

Resin Reinforcement

Mould

Internal View

Product Applications

1. Abrasive material.2. Acid, Alkalies, Hypochlorites.3. Sewage, Saline, deionized water4. Potable water, Wine , Foodstuff.5. Fuel / oils / Ethanol Gasoline blends

Crystic Resin – Proven Chemistry

Provides1. Good mechanicals2. Good adhesive qualities3. Good toughness4. Good resistance to environmental degradation

Mechanical Properties

Flexibility / Toughness

Strength

Vinyl esterISO resin

Ortho resin

6%4.5%3.5%

Vinyl esterHigh temperature and corrosion application

1. Bisphenol A Epoxy : Crystic VE 671i) Crystic VE 671 (AD) HV – Tough Resilient

ii) Crystic VE 671 (AD) LF - Low foaming iii) Crystic VE 671 (AD) HB - Flexible .iv) Crystic VE 671 HTG – High HDT. v) Crystic VE 671 PA & Thixo.

2. VE Hybrid : Crystic VE679 / 679 – 03 – Marine - Skin / Infusion.

3. Novalac Epoxy :Crystic VE 6734. Fire Retardant VE resin : Crystic 681

Crystic VE 671 (AD) HV

Features : 1. High Chemical & Temperature resistance.2. Faster line speeds & Low shrinkage.Benefits :1. High HDT & WRAS up to 50 deg C.2. Improved productivity & QualityApplication :Chemical tanks, Pipes, Pultrusion.

10,000 tons

Crystic VE 671 (AD) LF

Features : 1. Good Chemical & Temperature resistance.2. Low Foaming.Benefits :1. Thicker laminates2. Compatible with std Catalyst.Application :Chemical tanks, Pipes, Pultrusion.

5,500 tons

Crystic VE 671 (AD) HB

Features : 1. Good Chemical & Temperature resistance.2. High Elongation = 12 % ( Flexible).Benefits :1. High toughness and improved deflection under

load – strain corrosion tests.2. Compatible with std Catalyst.Application :Steel tank lining primers, Liner to GRP pipes

1100 tons

Crystic VE 671 HTG

Features : 1. Good Chemical containment properties.2. Very high temperature resistance ( HDT = 118 deg

C )Benefits :1. High Temperature resistance.2. Compatible with std Catalyst.Application :Chemical tanks, Pipes, Pultrusion..

Crystic VE 671 PA & Thixed

Features : 1. Excellent Chemical containment properties.2. Temperature resistance.3. Anti sagging properties.4. Good stability.Benefits :1. Ready to use – No DMA or Co addition.2. Hand lay or Spray up.3. Type approvals – WRAS, LloydsApplication :Pipes, Pipe fittings, Marine

Crystic VE 673

Features : 1. Excellent Chemical containment properties.2. Very high temperature resistance ( HDT = 130 deg

C )Benefits :1. Superior retention of properties in contact with

strong acids, Oxidizing agents, Chlorinated media and Solvents at Elevated temperatures.

Application :Storage tanks, Scrubbers and Chimneys.

Crystic VE 673 – Case Study

Chemical environment : Sulphuric + Phosphoric acidOperating temperature : 55 – 130 deg C.GRP Equipment : Scrubber + Reactor

Crystic VE 679

Features : 1. Good corrosion resistance.2. Low shrinkage.Benefits :1. Excellent Blister resistance 2. Reduced print through & enhanced surface finish.3. Compatible with standard catalyst.Application :Skincoat in Marine & Tooling applications.Pre accelerated laminating resin.

Crystic VE 679 - 03

Features : 1. Good wetting properties.2. Low shrinkageBenefits :1. Excellent Blister resistance 2. Reduced print through & enhanced surface finish.3. Wide range of Gel times with standard catalyst.Application :Vacuum infusion.

Crystic 199 – Oxygenated Fuel

Features : 1. High Crosslink ISO resin.2. HDT = 127 deg C, Tg > 150 deg C

Benefits :1. Excellent resistance to methanol.2. UL 1316 approved for oxygenated fuel tanks.3. High temperature resistance.4. Filament winding process.

5000 fuel tanks –Reliance Industry

621 CC Bonding Pastes

• 621 CC - 20 (white)• 621 CC - 30 • 621 CC - 45• 621 CC - 65 (also available in white)• 621 CC - 85

These variants indicate the approximate geltime using different percentages of catalyst

between 1% - 2%

Crystic BP 621 at Pipe customers

High Performance AdhesiveGRP Pipe Fittings & Joints

Acrylate Base - Excellent adhesion & lap shear strength.

Urethane Base- Excellent toughness & fatigue resistance.

Low Shrink additive - Thicker gap filling.

Proven alternative and easier handling compared to Vinyl Ester Bonding Paste.

DNV approved – 3rd party testimony.

621 CC Tanks & Pipes

Filling grooves and corners

Levelling & repairing surface imperfections.

Bonding Sewage containers.

Over lamination recommended.

Better toughness / crack resistance compared to body fillers

SUMMARYCrystic VE resin

• Either above ground or buried, composite pipe and fittings made with Crystic VE grade resins resist chemical attack and hydrolysis.

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