Firepel® K120-MTD-00

Fire Retardant Resin

Low Smoke Fire Retardant Resin

System for Mass Transportation Applications
Typical Laminate Mechanical Properties (3 plies, 450g/sm CSM) DESCRIPTION
Test  Unit of Measure  Nominal  Test Method  Firepel® K120-MTD-00 is a halogen-free
resin specifically designed to produce
Tensile Strength  MPa  117  ISO 527‐1 
composites for mass transportation appli-
Tensile Modulus  GPa  10.3  ISO 527‐1 
cations. This unique fire retardant resin
Tensile Elongation  %  2.2  ISO 527‐1 
requires no additional fillers or additives to
Flexural Strength  MPa  200  ISO 178 
achieve excellent results for flame spread,
Flexural Modulus  GPa  10.2  ISO 178 
low smoke density and toxicity characteris-
Glass Content  %  25   
tics*. (2) see page 3.
Barcol Hardness*    45  ISO EN 59 
Heat Distortion Temperature       
  @ 264 psi*  °C  102  ISO 75‐A  K120-MTD-00 produces laminates that are
*Cast resin property with no reinforcements  lower in density than alumina trihydrate
(ATH) filled composites, therefore impart-
ing greater mechanical strengths.
Typical Liquid Resin Properties (1) see back page
Viscosity   Thix            
Gel Time  Gel to  Peak             Specific  Styrene   
Versions 
cps  Index  min  Peak  min  Exotherm C°  Gravity  Content % 
BENEFITS
Lighter Weight
K120‐MTA‐00  700 cps 1  4.5 2  30 3  10 3  147  3  10.95  <30  Composites made from K120-MTD-00 are
10-30% lower in density than composites
1)  77°F/25°C Brookfield RV viscosity spindle #2 at 20 rpm 
2)  2) 77°F/25°C Thix Index 2/20  made from ATH filled resins.
3)  77°F/25°C 100 gram Resin with 13pph Fire‐Add 1, 0.25% n,n‐Dimethyl Aniline (DMA) and  
         0.3% Cobalt‐12% and 1.25% MEKP   Improved Mechanical Properties
*Typical properties are not to be construed as specifications.
Laminates made with K120-MTD-00 pos-
sess higher tensile strengths, elongations
K120-MTD-00 Promotion Recommendations and toughness than those made with ATH
filled resins. Optimum properties are
K120‐MTA‐00  Cobalt‐12%   DMA 
achieved at reasonable glass contents (18
Container  WEIGHT  VOLUME   VOLUME  -25%).
#'s                        kg  oz                      ml  oz                         ml 
Pail  50  22.7  2.3  67  2  59 
Excellent Fire Characteristics
Drum  345  156  15.7  463  13.7  406 
Halogen-free Firepel® K120-MTD-00
Notes:             
meets stringent flame spread (ASTM
Weight of Cobalt and DMA to Provide a 30' Gel Time with 1.25% MEKP    
E662), smoke density (ASTM E163) and
DMA = n,n‐dimethyl aniline  
smoke toxicity (SMP 800-C) requirements
*Typical properties are not to be construed as specifications.  
for busses, vans and passenger trains.
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T oxicity Data (Bombardier SMP 800C:T oxic Gas Production)

TOXIC GAS  Flaming Mode  Non‐Flaming Mode  Specified Maximum 

Carbon Monoxide (CO ppm)       
at 1.5 minutes  <10  <10  ‐ 
at 4.0 minutes  223  <10  ‐ 
at maximum  1,103  150  3,500 
Carbon Dioxide (CO2  ppm)       
at 1.5 minutes  300  <50  ‐ 
at 4.0 minutes  4,150  <50  ‐ 
at maximum  20,350  500  90,000 
Nitrogen Oxides (as NO2    ppm)  7  <1  100 
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2  ppm)  <1  <1  100 
Hydrogen Chloride (HCl ppm)  <2  <2  500 
Hydrogen Fluoride (H F ppm)  3  <2  100 
Hydrogen Bromide (H Br ppm)  6  10  100 
Hydrogen Cyanide (H C N ppm)  14  2  100 
Original weight  26.4  27.8   
Final weight (g)  19.1  23.9   
W eight loss (g)  7.3  4   
W eight loss (% )  27.8  14.2   
Time to Ignition (s)  10  Did not ignite  ‐ 
Burning Duration (s)  600  ‐  ‐ 

Flame Retardant & Smoke Development Data

(2) see page 3

NFPA 258 Smoke Development   Flame Spread Rating 
(ASTM E 662‐97 NBC Smoke  Density  Chamber)   (ASTM E 162‐98) 
   Flaming  Non‐Flaming 
Ds 1.5  1  0    10   
Ds 4.0  57  16 

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APPLICATION GUIDELINES 4. To assure adequate bonding to gel ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED

1.Some separation of the K120-MTD-
00 resin is normal upon standing. Mix
the resin thoroughly in the original
container at least 15 minutes prior to
use. Firepel K120- MTA-00 is provid-
ed in partially filled open top contain-
ers with enough space for easy mix-
ing with the promoters.
2. Firepel K120-MTD-00 is designed
to be promoted with Cobalt and n-n-
diemthyl aniline (DMA) before it is
catalyzed with MEKP. Add the re-
quired amount of Cobalt and DMA
and mix at least five minutes. Mix
only enough K120-MTD-00 resin,
Cobalt and DMA that can be used in
a 24 hour period.
After 24 hours, the gel time may drift
up to 10 percent per day and addi-
tional Cobalt will be needed to short-
en the gel time. Please consult AOC
Technical Service for assistance
relative to resin promotion.
3. Use mixing equipment with suffi-
cient horsepower based on the size
of the container to ensure adequate
mixing. Adequate mixing is evident
when the resin is homogenous and
no undissolved material is present on
the bottom of the container.
coats, fabricators should pre-wet the
gel coat surface with a thin pass of
catalyzed resin prior to lamination.
STORAGE STABILITY
Resins are stable for three months
from date of production when stored
in the original containers away from
sunlight at no more than 70°F/21°C.
After extended storage, some drift
may occur in gel time.
During hot summer months, no more
than two months stability at 86°F/30°
C should be anticipated.
SAFETY
See appropriate Material Safety Data
Sheet for guidelines.
The Quality Management Systems at
every AOC manufacturing facility
have been certified as meeting ISO
9001:2008 standards. This certifica-
tion recognizes that each AOC facility
has an internationally accepted model
in place for managing and assuring
quality. We follow the practices set
forth in this model to add value to the
resins we make for our customers.
FOOTNOTES
(1) The gel times shown are typical but
may be affected by catalyst, promoter,
inhibitor concentrations, resin, mold and
shop temperature. Variations in gelling
characteristics can be expected be-
tween different lots of catalysts and at
extremely high humidities. It is recom-
mended that the fabricator check the
gelling characteristics of a small quanti-
ty of resin under actual operating condi-
tions prior to use.
(2) *Flammability, toxicity and smoke
development of composite parts is de-
pendent on many variables, including
the geometry of the part, the degree of
cure of the laminate, reinforcement
types - among many others. It is the
end user's responsibility to ensure that
finished parts meet the required specifi-
cations. Published flammability proper-
ties should be used for comparison
purposes only.

The information contained in this data sheet is based on laboratory data and field experience. We believe this information
to be reliable, but do not guarantee its applicability to the user’s process or assume any liability for occurrences arising out
of its use. The user, by accepting the products described herein, agrees to be responsible for thoroughly testing each such
product before committing to production.

Our recommendations should not be taken as inducements to infringe any patent or violate any law, safety code or insur-
ance regulation. © 2013, AOC, LLC

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