The Beaver has a tough life.
AMOCO IPA had to make things tougher. Everything is tough on the ocean floor. That's where the deep-diving submarine Beaver IV operates.* She performs under severe pressures at a depth of 2,000 feet. Pressure from crushing physical stresses that threaten every inch of her frame. That's why AMOCO IPA (Isophthalic Acid) was chosen to prepare the tough unsaturated polyester resin base of the Beaver's glass fiber hull. When North American Rockwell's Ocean Systems Operation built her, they chose an isophthalic polyester because it offers exceptional corrosion resistance and durability. Provides excellent tensile and fiexural strength. Resists cracking, crazing or splintering under the most severe conditions. AMOCO IPA is just the thing for hardnosed problems like the Beaver's hull. For automotive components, tank linings, serving trays, or bowling balls. We make Isophthalic Acid and provide technical service on formulating IPA resins that improve these and a lot of other products. Toughen up. Ask your Amoco sales representative for our bulletins on isophthalic formulating and processing procedures. Or write Amoco Chemicals Corporation, Department 10204, 130 East Randolph Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601.
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