Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Reinforcement Form
- Reinforcement Material
- Composite Materials Functions
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Features
Good resistance to acids. Not resistant to strong alkalis. Good resistance to organic solvents. Easily dispersed in aqueous and non-aqueous systems. Surface treatment to aid dispersion applied as required. Sticks at 440 to 445oF. Melts at 480 to 500oF. Yellows slightly at 300oF when held for 5 hours.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Applications
Short cut Polyester fibers are used for reinforcement, dimensional stability, and flexural strength.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Typical Properties
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Standard Filament Sizes | 2 - 8 | denier per filament | — |
Shrinkage in Hot Air | 2 - 16 | % | — |
Breaking Tenacity | 6 - 11 | gpd | — |
Initial Moisture Content | max. 3 | % | — |
Average Moisture Regain of Polyester | max. 1 | % | — |
Specific Gravity | 1.38 | g/cm3 | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Package
Standard packaging is corrugated boxes with polyethylene liners.