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Merginol 903 is a branched Polyester/-etherpolyol. It is free of aromatics.

Chemical Family: Polyols

Hydroxyl Value: 220.0 - 260.0 mg KOH/g

Viscosity: 80.0 - 300.0 cps

Features: Good Moisture Resistance, Water Resistance

Technical Data Sheet
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Merginol 903 is applicable in sealants and compounds, coatings and adhesives. It is especially hydrophobic and very less sensitive to moisture.

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Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Average Acid Value1.22mg KOH/g
Average Functionality Calculated2.1
Hydroxyl Value220 - 260mg KOH/g
Moisture ContentMax. 0.1%
Viscosity (25°C)80 - 300mPa.s
Typical Parameters
Hydroxyl Content [%] (1)  6.7 – 7.9
Biobased carbon content (2) [%]   92

(1) Average OH equivalent [g] = 1700 / hydroxyl content [%]

(2) Measure of the amount of biomass-derived carbon in a product compared to its total carbon content 

Storage & Handling

Storage

Sealed Merginol 903 is at least 6 months storable at 18 -25°C. Below 15°C a partially crystallization is possible. Heating up to 40°C will dissolve the crystallization.
Below 20°C clouding is possible which will disappear above this temperature.