Diluents and Monomers

Products in this group consist of monomers and diluents for resin and gelcoat applications. Cleaning solvents or acetone are not recommended to be used for resin or gelcoat thining. Use of such solvents may cause pinhole defects on the gelcoat surface or early yellowing of gelcoat film.

Products in this group consist of monomers and diluents for resin and gelcoat applications.

Diluents and Monomers

Polyester Diluent

Styrene monomers are used to decrease viscosity and ease flow characteristics of resin. The maximum level for additional styrene is 10%, which also depends on the resin type. High ratios of styrene will detoriate the mechanical properties of the resin.

Chemical Structure: Styrene
Color: Transparent-clear
CAS No: 100-42-5
Density: 0,909 gr/cm³
Refractive Index: 1,544
Packaging: 15kg Pail, 190kg Barrel, 900kg IBC

Gelcoat Diluent

Gelcoat diluent is a special monomer mixture designed for decreasing viscosity of Polijel gelcoats. The maximum level should be 2-2,5% depending on gelcoat application equipment and gelcoat type. Please contact to your sales representative for special viscosity or thixotropy needs for gelcoats.

Chemical Structure: Monomer mixture
Color: Transparent-clear
Density: 0,911 gr/cm³
Packaging: 15kg Pail

MMA Methyl Methacrylate

MMA is one of the special monomers preferred for gelcoats. MMA prevents yellowing and increased UV resistance.

Chemical Structure: Methyl Methacrylate
Color: Transparent
CAS No: 80-62-6
Density: 0,939 gr/cm³
Refractive Index: 1,411
Packaging: 15kg Pail, 200kg Barrel