- Comparable to MgO dispersions in parts per hundred resin (phr) for unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) and UPR-VER hybrid resin
- Lower levels than isocyanate thickeners in vinyl ester resins (VER).
| Alu-Ox Thickeners | % Al (w/w) | % Active | Diluent |
|---|
| Alu-Ox 500 | 7.0 | 63 | White Oil |
| Alu-Ox 500E | 7.0 | 63 | Ester |
| Alu-Ox 520 | 8.5 | 66 | Ester |
| Alu-Ox 530 | 8.0 | 83 | White Oil |
| Alu-Ox 530E | 8.0 | 83 | Ester |
Typical SMC Addition Levels for Target Viscosity of 2.0 – 3.0×107 cps
Unsaturated Polyester Resin (UPR) System
| Thickener | Parts per hundred resin (phr) |
|---|
| Alu-Ox | 3.0 – 6.0 |
| MgO (40%) | 3.5 – 5.5 |
Vinyl Ester Resin (VER) System
| Thickener | Parts per hundred resin (phr) |
|---|
| Alu-Ox | 8.0 – 12.0 |
| Isocyanates | 12.0 – 25.0 |
