Derakane™ 510A-40 Brominated Vinyl Ester
Derakane™ 510A-40 Brominated Vinyl Ester by Ashland / INEOS is an industrial Fire-Retardant VE (Resins) with ASTM D638 Tensile Strength of 79.3 MPa (11,500 psi), ASTM D648 HDT of 104.4 °C (220°F), and US DOT classification US DOT Class 3 (UN1866 Flammable Liquid). Approved drop-in substitute: Interplastic CoREZYN® CORVE8100 (Non-FR) / Dion FR-9300 (95.4% match).
Normalized ASTM Technical Parameters (SI & US Imperial)
pgvector HNSW Indexed| ASTM D638 Tensile Strength | 79.3 MPa (11,500 psi) |
| ASTM D648 Heat Deflection Temp (HDT) | 104.4 °C (220 °F) |
| ASTM D790 Flexural Strength | 115 MPa |
| ASTM D2583 Barcol Hardness | 40 |
| ASTM D2196 Brookfield Viscosity @ 25°C | 250 cPs |
| ASTM D792 Specific Density | 1120 kg/m³ |
| US DOT 49 CFR & Canada TDG Hazmat Class | US DOT Class 3 (UN1866 Flammable Liquid) • UN: UN1866 |
| Unit Price & B2B Pack Configuration | $9.45/kg • $1,890 per 55-Gal Drum (475 lbs) |
Compare Derakane™ 510A-40 Brominated Vinyl Ester vs. Drop-In Equivalents
Published TDS Drop-In Equivalents: Interplastic CoREZYN® CORVE8100 (Non-FR) / Dion FR-9300. Select any verified peer below for a complete side-by-side ASTM D638/D648 delta, cure stoichiometry, and US DOT 49 CFR comparison:
Required Companion Cure Stack, Processes & Applications
Category Hub: Marine & Novolac Vinyl Ester Resins →Mandatory Companion Materials:
Compatible Fabrication Processes:
Primary Marine, Aerospace & Industrial Applications:
Engineering FAQ: Derakane™ 510A-40 Brominated Vinyl Ester (ASTM & Cure Specification)
1. What are the ASTM D638 Tensile Strength and ASTM D648 HDT specifications of Derakane™ 510A-40 Brominated Vinyl Ester?▼
Derakane™ 510A-40 Brominated Vinyl Ester by Ashland / INEOS (SKU: ASH-DER510A-55G) provides an ASTM D638 Tensile Strength of 79.3 MPa (11,500 psi), ASTM D648 Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) of 104.4 °C (220 °F), ASTM D790 Flexural Strength of 115 MPa, and Brookfield viscosity of 250 cPs.
2. What catalyst or hardener and mix ratio are required for Derakane™ 510A-40 Brominated Vinyl Ester?▼
Required companion cure and process materials for Derakane™ 510A-40 Brominated Vinyl Ester include: Norox MEKP-925H Catalyst (1.5% by weight, UN3105), Cobalt Octoate 6% Cure Promoter, Vectorply E-BXM 1708 Biaxial E-Glass. Category Engineering Rule: MANDATORY CURE SYSTEM: Requires 1.25% to 2.0% MEKP (UN3105) or Cumene Hydroperoxide (CHP) for low-exotherm thick laminates. Never mix Cobalt promoter directly with MEKP.
3. What are the verified US drop-in equivalents for Derakane™ 510A-40 Brominated Vinyl Ester?▼
Approved cross-referenced drop-in equivalents for Derakane™ 510A-40 Brominated Vinyl Ester in the North American ASTM index include Interplastic CoREZYN® CORVE8100 (Non-FR) / Dion FR-9300. Direct head-to-head engineering comparisons are available against CoREZYN® CORVE8100 Infusion Resin, Polynt Dion FR-9300 Brominated Fire-Retardant VE, INEOS Derakane 510C-350 Class-1 Flame Retardant Vinyl Ester.
4. What is the US DOT 49 CFR and Transport Canada TDG Hazmat classification for Derakane™ 510A-40 Brominated Vinyl Ester?▼
Derakane™ 510A-40 Brominated Vinyl Ester is classified under US DOT 49 CFR and Transport Canada TDG as US DOT Class 3 (UN1866 Flammable Liquid) (UN Number: UN1866). It ships from regional US hubs in FL, VA, WA 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 Derakane™ 510A-40 Brominated Vinyl Ester?▼
Derakane™ 510A-40 Brominated Vinyl Ester is qualified for Vacuum Infusion (VIP / VARTM), Hand Layup, Filament Winding. Primary industrial applications include Brominated fire-retardant vinyl ester for US Navy & Coast Guard hulls, Fire-Retardant VE.
Marine & Novolac Vinyl Ester Resins (CAT-RES-VE)
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CompositeMatrix ASTM Index (2026). "Derakane™ 510A-40 Brominated Vinyl Ester (ASH-DER510A-55G) Normalized Technical Datasheet." Retrieved from https://compositematrix.com/materials/derakane-510a-40