Vipel® F010-SER Epoxy Novolac
Vipel® F010-SER Epoxy Novolac by AOC Resins is an industrial Vinyl Ester (Resins) with ASTM D638 Tensile Strength of 86.2 MPa (12,500 psi), ASTM D648 HDT of 140.6 °C (285°F), and US DOT classification US DOT Class 3 (UN1866 Flammable Liquid). Approved drop-in substitute: Ashland Derakane™ 470-300 (98.1% match).
Normalized ASTM Technical Parameters (SI & US Imperial)
pgvector HNSW Indexed| ASTM D638 Tensile Strength | 86.2 MPa (12,500 psi) |
| ASTM D648 Heat Deflection Temp (HDT) | 140.6 °C (285 °F) |
| ASTM D790 Flexural Strength | 125 MPa |
| ASTM D2583 Barcol Hardness | 38 |
| ASTM D2196 Brookfield Viscosity @ 25°C | 320 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 | $8.6/kg • $1,720 per 55-Gal Drum (460 lbs) |
Compare Vipel® F010-SER Epoxy Novolac vs. Drop-In Equivalents
Published TDS Drop-In Equivalents: Ashland Derakane™ 470-300. 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: Structural Infusion & Laminating Epoxy Systems →Mandatory Companion Materials:
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Engineering FAQ: Vipel® F010-SER Epoxy Novolac (ASTM & Cure Specification)
1. What are the ASTM D638 Tensile Strength and ASTM D648 HDT specifications of Vipel® F010-SER Epoxy Novolac?▼
Vipel® F010-SER Epoxy Novolac by AOC Resins (SKU: AOC-VIPEL-F010-55G) provides an ASTM D638 Tensile Strength of 86.2 MPa (12,500 psi), ASTM D648 Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) of 140.6 °C (285 °F), ASTM D790 Flexural Strength of 125 MPa, and Brookfield viscosity of 320 cPs.
2. What catalyst or hardener and mix ratio are required for Vipel® F010-SER Epoxy Novolac?▼
Required companion cure and process materials for Vipel® F010-SER Epoxy Novolac include: Matched Stoichiometric Amine Hardener (100:28 pbw), Carbon Fiber 3K/12K or E-CR Glass Fabrics, Peel Ply, Flow Media & Vacuum Bagging Film. Category Engineering Rule: STOICHIOMETRIC RATIO CRITICAL: Must be weighed strictly at manufacturer mix ratio (e.g., 100:28 or 100:34 by weight) with matched Amine Hardener. Requires post-cure at 60–80°C for full Tg.
3. What are the verified US drop-in equivalents for Vipel® F010-SER Epoxy Novolac?▼
Approved cross-referenced drop-in equivalents for Vipel® F010-SER Epoxy Novolac in the North American ASTM index include Ashland Derakane™ 470-300. Direct head-to-head engineering comparisons are available against INEOS Derakane Signia 470-300 Novolac Vinyl Ester, PRO-SET HTP-124 High-Temperature Tooling Epoxy, Huntsman Araldite LY 5052 Cold-Cure Aerospace Epoxy.
4. What is the US DOT 49 CFR and Transport Canada TDG Hazmat classification for Vipel® F010-SER Epoxy Novolac?▼
Vipel® F010-SER Epoxy Novolac 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 OH, TX, GA, CA 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 Vipel® F010-SER Epoxy Novolac?▼
Vipel® F010-SER Epoxy Novolac is qualified for Vacuum Infusion (VARTM), Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), Post-Cure 60–80°C. Primary industrial applications include High-corrosion epoxy novolac vinyl ester with extreme thermal resistance, Vinyl Ester.
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CompositeMatrix ASTM Index (2026). "Vipel® F010-SER Epoxy Novolac (AOC-VIPEL-F010-55G) Normalized Technical Datasheet." Retrieved from https://compositematrix.com/materials/vipel-f010-ser