Definition(s)
Gel Coat
Quick-setting resin applied either a) to the surface of a mould and gelled before lay-up or b) to the exterior of a laminate as part of the external corrosion barrier.
- Note: 1 to entry: The gel coat becomes an integral part of the finished laminate, and is usually used to provide specific service characteristics [see liner (3.2.69)].
Source: ISO 14692-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) piping — Part 1: Vocabulary, symbols, applications and materials, Second Edition, August 2017. Global Standards