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AROPOL XO tooling resin is a new tooling resin based on Ashland's proven low profile(LP)technology. AROPOL XO provides efficient way of building high quality FRP tools with good dimensional stability.The characteristics of AROPOL xo resin are: - Ease of application, due to low viscosity, by spray-up or hand lay-up- Excellent curing where only peroxide has to be added - Good mechanical strength and heat resistance creates a long lifetime tool - Low shrinkage gives the final tool a superior surface profile and good dimension stability

Application and use

Always mix AROPOL XO tooling resin thoroughly before use to homogenise material completely.Application of the resin is easy due to its low viscosity and high thixotropic index. Curing characteristics of AROPOL XO resin is optimised to build a minimum laminate thickness of 5mm wet on wet with powder bound mat (4 x 450 g/m2). In this way, high quality tools can be produced faster than with conventional methods.Efficient impregnation of glass fiber and very lowlinear shrinkage makes AROPOL XO tooling resin particularly suitable for production of tools requiring high dimensional stability and surface profile.

Certificates and approvals

The manufacturing, quality control and distribution of products, by Ashland Performance Materials, are complying with one or more of the following programs or standards: Responsible Care, ISo 9001,ISO14001 and OHSAS 18001.

Handling and storage

lt is highly recommended that all material is stored at stable temperatures under 20°C preferablyindoors, and away from direct sunlight. Prolonged storage outside of recommended conditions caninfluence liquid resin properties like viscosity and gel time. lt is also strongly recommended to mixresin thoroughly before use.Shelf life of AROPOL XO tooling resin is six (6) months.