{"product_id":"daltex-catalyst-va5-250ml","title":"Daltex Catalyst VA5 - 250ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalyst VA5 (250ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is available for use with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDALTEX Performance UVR Resin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDALTEX Performance is already pre-catalysed to ensure curing takes place. However, additional Catalyst VA5 can be added to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaccelerate curing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly when working in colder conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCATALYST ADDITION GUIDE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalyst VA5 Addition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–10°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–5ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–15°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–3ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15–20°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–2ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdd Catalyst VA5 to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart A Base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and mix thoroughly before adding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart B Activator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a consistent catalyst quantity throughout the mix. Do not add catalyst randomly between batches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe optimum catalyst level may vary depending on site conditions and should be established from initial batches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore catalyst = faster working and curing times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToo much catalyst can cause the mix to cure too quickly, making it difficult to lay and maintain a workable edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToo little catalyst can result in slow curing and leave the finished surface more vulnerable to deformation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor further guidance, contact the Technical Department.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIMPORTANT SITE PRECAUTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the best results:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart work early in the day and aim to finish by early afternoon to maximise curing time during daylight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEnsure the aggregate is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompletely dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a moisture content of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5% or below\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Do not use damp aggregate.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCheck the weather forecast before starting and ensure there is no risk of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erain or frost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before the resin has fully cured.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWork only when operating, surface and air temperatures are between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5°C (and rising) and 30°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRelative humidity should be between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30% and 90%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCheck the surface temperature and dew point before starting. The surface temperature should be at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3°C above the dew point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDO NOT START WORK IF:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❌ Rain or frost is expected before the resin can fully cure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❌ Air or surface temperatures are outside the recommended \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5°C–30°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❌ Relative humidity is outside \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30%–90%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❌ The surface temperature is less than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3°C above the dew point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor further technical guidance, please contact the Technical Department.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stone Zone \u0026 Landscaping Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58648259002751,"sku":"DALTEXCATALYST250ML","price":24.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/9395\/9551\/files\/Daltex_Catalyst_VA5_-_250ml.png?v=1791451285","url":"https:\/\/stone-zone.uk\/products\/daltex-catalyst-va5-250ml","provider":"Stone Zone \u0026 Landscaping Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}