AOC Altek H596-HHA General Purpose Boatbuilding Ortho Resin
AOC Altek H596-HHA General Purpose Boatbuilding Ortho Resin by AOC Resins is a verified Isophthalic Polyester with ASTM D638 Tensile 61 MPa, ASTM D648 HDT 72 °C, and US DOT Class 3 Flammable Liquid (UN1866).
Normalized ASTM Technical Parameters (SI & US Imperial)
pgvector HNSW Indexed| ASTM D638 Tensile Strength | 61 MPa (8,847 psi) |
| ASTM D648 Heat Deflection Temp (HDT) | 72 °C (162 °F) |
| ASTM D790 Flexural Strength | 109 MPa |
| ASTM D2583 Barcol Hardness | 40 |
| ASTM D2196 Brookfield Viscosity @ 25°C | 520 cPs |
| ASTM D792 Specific Density | 1115 kg/m³ |
| US DOT 49 CFR & Canada TDG Hazmat Class | Class 3 Flammable Liquid • UN: UN1866 |
| Unit Price & B2B Pack Configuration | $5.9/kg • $1,328 per 225 kg Steel Drum |
Compare AOC Altek H596-HHA General Purpose Boatbuilding Ortho Resin vs. Drop-In Equivalents
Published TDS Drop-In Equivalents: Interplastic CoREZYN COR75-AQ-010, Polynt Polylite 33750-10. Select any verified peer below for a complete side-by-side ASTM D638/D648 delta, cure stoichiometry, and US DOT 49 CFR comparison:
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Engineering FAQ: AOC Altek H596-HHA General Purpose Boatbuilding Ortho Resin (ASTM & Cure Specification)
1. What are the ASTM D638 Tensile Strength and ASTM D648 HDT specifications of AOC Altek H596-HHA General Purpose Boatbuilding Ortho Resin?▼
AOC Altek H596-HHA General Purpose Boatbuilding Ortho Resin by AOC Resins (SKU: AOC-ALT-H596) provides an ASTM D638 Tensile Strength of 61 MPa (8,847 psi), ASTM D648 Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) of 72 °C (162 °F), ASTM D790 Flexural Strength of 109 MPa, and Brookfield viscosity of 520 cPs.
2. What catalyst or hardener and mix ratio are required for AOC Altek H596-HHA General Purpose Boatbuilding Ortho Resin?▼
Required companion cure and process materials for AOC Altek H596-HHA General Purpose Boatbuilding Ortho Resin include: MEKP 9% Active Oxygen Catalyst (1.25%–2.0%), Marine ISO/NPG Gelcoat, 1.5 oz Chopped Strand Mat & 1708 Biaxial E-Glass. Category Engineering Rule: Catalyze with 1.25%–2.0% MEKP (UN3105) at 25°C shop ambient temperature. Compatible with styrene monomer Wax Solution (Mod C) for topcoat air-dry cure.
3. What are the verified US drop-in equivalents for AOC Altek H596-HHA General Purpose Boatbuilding Ortho Resin?▼
Approved cross-referenced drop-in equivalents for AOC Altek H596-HHA General Purpose Boatbuilding Ortho Resin in the North American ASTM index include Interplastic CoREZYN COR75-AQ-010, Polynt Polylite 33750-10. Direct head-to-head engineering comparisons are available against Interplastic CoREZYN COR75-AQ-010 Lloyd's Marine Iso Polyester, Polynt Polylite 33750-10 Isophthalic Structural Laminating Resin, Interplastic Silmar SIL95BA-41 Crystal Clear Surfboard Polyester.
4. What is the US DOT 49 CFR and Transport Canada TDG Hazmat classification for AOC Altek H596-HHA General Purpose Boatbuilding Ortho Resin?▼
AOC Altek H596-HHA General Purpose Boatbuilding Ortho Resin is classified under US DOT 49 CFR and Transport Canada TDG as Class 3 Flammable Liquid (UN Number: UN1866). It ships from regional US hubs in Lakeland, FL, Houston, TX, Minneapolis, MN with a typical lead time of 1-3 Days. When ordered with Class 5.2 Organic Peroxides (MEKP UN3105), 49 CFR § 177.848 hazmat segregation applies.
5. Which composite molding methods (Vacuum Infusion, Hand Layup, RTM) suit AOC Altek H596-HHA General Purpose Boatbuilding Ortho Resin?▼
AOC Altek H596-HHA General Purpose Boatbuilding Ortho Resin is qualified for Open-Mold Spray-Up, Hand Layup, Closed-Mold Deck Infusion. Primary industrial applications include Marine Stringer Grids, Console & Deck Molds, RV Exterior Panels.
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CompositeMatrix ASTM Index (2026). "AOC Altek H596-HHA General Purpose Boatbuilding Ortho Resin (AOC-ALT-H596) Normalized Technical Datasheet." Retrieved from https://compositematrix.com/materials/aoc-altek-h596-hha-general-purpose-boatbuilding-ortho-resin