Product Overview

CHANNEL RESIN INFORMATION
Cooper B-Line offers two fire retardant (FR) resins for strut systems, polyester and vinyl ester. Both resins are
ideal for corrosive environments.
While polyester is sufficient for most uses, vinyl ester is suitable for a broader range of environments.
Please refer to the "Corrosion Resistance Guide" below for specific applications.
Corrosion Resistance Guide
Chemicals 70°F (21°C) 160°F (71°C) Chemicals 70°F (21°C) 160°F (71°C)
Acetic acid 5% BFP/BFV BFP/BFV Methyl alcohol 10% BFP/BFV BFV-150° **
Acetic acid 52% BFP/BFV BFV-210° ** Naphtha BFP/BFV BFP/BFV
Aluminum potassium sulfate 5% BFP/BFV BFP/BFV Nitric acid 5% BFP/BFV BFP/BFV
Ammonium hydroxide 10% BFP/BFV BFV-150° ** Nitric acid 20% BFV BFV-120° **
Ammonium nitrate BFP/BFV BFP/BFV Phosphoric acid 10% BFP/BFV BFP/BFV
Benzene sulfonic acid 5% BFP/BFV BFP/BFV Phosphoric acid 30% BFP/BFV BFP/BFV
Calcium chloride BFP/BFV BFP/BFV Phosphoric acid 85% BFP/BFV BFP/BFV
Carbon tetrachloride BFV BFV-100° ** Sodium bicarbonate 10% BFP/BFV BFP/BFV
Chlorine dioxide 15% BFP/BFV BFV-150° ** Sodium bisulfate BFP/BFV BFP/BFV
Chromic acid 5% BFV BFV-150° ** Sodium carbonate BFP/BFV BFV
Copper sulfate BFP/BFV BFP/BFV Sodium chloride BFP/BFV BFP/BFV
Diesel fuel BFP/BFV BFV Sodium hydroxide 1-50% BFV BFV-120° **
Ethylene glycol BFP/BFV BFP/BFV Sodium hypochlorite 5% BFP/BFV BFV-120° **
Fatty acids 100% BFP/BFV BFP/BFV Sodium nitrate BFP/BFV BFP/BFV
Ferrous sulfate BFP/BFV BFP/BFV Sodium silicate BFP/BFV BFV-210° **
Fluosilicic acid 0-20% BFV BFV Sodium sulfate BFP/BFV BFP/BFV
Gasoline BFP/BFV BFV Sulfuric acid 0-30% BFP/BFV BFP/BFV
Hydrochloric acid 1% BFP/BFV BFP/BFV Sulfuric acid 30-50% BFV BFV
Hydrochloric acid 15% BFP/BFV BFV-180° ** Sulfuric acid 50-70% BFV BFV-180° **
Hydrochloric acid 37% BFP/BFV BFV-150° ** Trisodium phosphate 25% BFP/BFV BFV-210° **
Kerosene BFP/BFV BFP/BFV Trisodium phosphate-All BFV BFV-210° **
Magnesium chloride BFP/BFV BFP/BFV Water, Distilled BFP/BFV BFP/BFV
BFP - BFP parts recommended BFV - BFV parts recommended ** - Not recommended to exceed this temperature
Information contained in this chart is based on data from raw material suppliers.
Temperatures are not the minimum nor the maximum (except where specifically stated) but represent standard test
conditions. The products may be suitable at higher temperatures but individual test data should be required to
establish suitability.
The recommendations or suggestions contained in this chart are made without guarantee or representation as to results.
We suggest that you evaluate the recommendations and suggestions in your own laboratory or actual field trial prior to use.
Flame Retardant Properties BFP BFV
Flame Resistance (FTMS 406-2023)
ign/burn, seconds 75/75 75/75
Intermittent Flame Test (HLT-15), rating 100 100
Flammability
Test (ASTM D635)
Ignition none none
Burning Time 0 sec. 0 sec.
Surface Burning Characteristics (ASTM E84),
Flame spread index
25 25
UL 94 Flame Class V-0 V-0
Recommended Guideline:
Temperature Design Load Multiplier
75
°
F (24
°
C)
100%
100
°F (38°C) 90%
125
°
F (52
°
C)
78%
150°F (66°C) 68%
175°F (79°C) 60%
200°F (93°C) 52%
Fiberglass Materials
Reference page 182 for general fitting specifications.
Fiberglass
183