Designation
Where to buy| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Designation | Vinyl ester resin |
| Class | Composites |
| Type | thermoset resin |
Vinyl ester facts
| Item | What the source says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Handling and cure | Appearance, handling properties and curing characteristics the same as conventional polyester | FAA-H-8083-31B, p. 7-6 |
| Against polyester | Corrosion resistance and mechanical properties much improved | FAA-H-8083-31B, p. 7-6 |
| Fiber compatibility | T700S sizing F0E (0.6%): vinyl ester, compatible with epoxy; sizing 50C also suits vinyl ester | Toray T700S data sheet |
| Fiber compatibility | T800S sizing 50C: epoxy, phenolic, polyester, vinyl ester | Toray T800S data sheet |
No strength or temperature numbers are given by the FAA handbook, so none are shown.
Notes from the guide
- No data table. Resin maker’s sheet governs.
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Sources
- FAA-H-8083-31B, AMT Handbook — Airframe, Volume 1 (2023), Chapter 7 — vinyl ester resin (p. 7-6).
- Toray Composite Materials America, TORAYCA T700S Standard Modulus Carbon Fiber Data Sheet (Rev. 11/24/2025) — fiber and composite properties, tow sizes, resin compatibility.
- Toray Composite Materials America, TORAYCA T800S Intermediate Modulus Carbon Fiber Data Sheet (Rev. 04/13/2018) — fiber and composite properties, tow sizes, resin compatibility.
Educational reference only. not approved data. Always consult the applicable SRM, AMM, or AC 43.13-1B and your certifying authority.