Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Composition
Proprietary synergistic blend of organic fatty acids and esters combined with hydrocarbon oil.
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Use
- Polyester resin & Gelcoat
- Thermoplastic polyester
- Application Instructions
For best results, laboratory tests or pre-production trials should determine the optimum addition level. MoldWiz Process Aid Additives are effective within a range of 1 to 10 parts per 1000 resin or rubber by weight, excluding reinforcements, pigments and fillers. High amount of filler may require a higher percentage of process aid additive than the indicated maximum. Always start an evaluation at 5 parts per 1000 (0.5%). In thermosets, too much process aid additive may retard the cure. Reduce the level of additive or slightly increase the catalyst. In the themoplastics, the process aid additive may increase the MFI. Reduce the level of additive, or reduce the process temperature to raise the resin viscosity and to eliminate screw slippage. Mixing: For two-part thermoset resins, mix the process aid additive in the less viscous or less reactive side before catalyzing. For thermoplastics, dry blend the process aid additive by tumbling, or use an additive dispenser to meter directly into the resin stream. Process aid additives may be compounded into the resin to make a masterbatch.
Properties
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Effective Ingredients | 100 | % | — |
| Specific Gravity (25°C) | 0.92 | — | — |
| Solids | 100 | — | — |
| Gardner Color | max. 5 | — | — |
| VISCOSITY | max. 150 | cps | — |
| Refractive Index | 1.459 | — | — |
| Flash Point | 300 / 149 | °F/°C | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- Minimum of one year