NYACOL® APE3040

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NYACOL® APE3040 is patented colloidal antimony pentoxide dispersion formulated for use as a flame retardant synergist in halogen-containing vinyl ester and unsaturated polyester resins. APE3040 may be used with cobalt-MEKP type cure systems processed at room temperature. APE3040 can replace antimony trioxide in formulas containing bromine or chlorine.

Functions: Flame Retardant, Synergist

End Uses: Epoxy Coating

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyesters

Features: Chemical Resistance

Synonyms: Antimonic oxide, Antimony oxide, Antimony oxide (Sb2O5), Antimony pentoxide (Sb2O5), Antimony(V) oxide, Diantimony pentaoxide, Diantimony pentoxide

Technical Data Sheet
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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
CASE Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
1314-60-9
EC No.
215-237-7
Technologies

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Advantages
  • Eliminates gel time drift.
  • Offers translucency in the final composite.
  • Does not settle.
  • Reduces the level of cobalt required.
  • Provides better penetration and infusion into the substrate.
  • Reduces wear on pumps, valves and nozzles.
  • Reduces health, safety and environmental issues caused by concerns with powdered antimony trioxide dust.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Cure Method
Coating Type
Application

APE3040 is typically used at loading levels Of 3% to 8% by weight, depending on the actual level of the halogen present in the unsaturated polyester or vinyl ester resin.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Gray tan viscous liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total antimony expressed as antimony pentoxide (Sb205)40wt.%
Unsaturated polyester resin15wt.%
Isophthalic polyester resin40wt.%
Amines, Cu-CIA-tert-alkyl, ethoxylated5wt.%
Boilinq Pointmin. 232°C
Flash Pointmin. 110°C
Specific Gravity1.6
Density1600kg/m3

Packaging & Availability

Packaging
CONTAINER CLOSURE SIZE

WEIGHT NET

WEIGHT GROSS

Plastic pail

Open head

5 gallons, 20 liters 60 pounds, 27 kiloqrams 63 pounds, 29 kilograms

Steel drum

Open head

30 gallons, 114 liters 375 pounds, 1 70 kilograms 405 pounds, 184 kilograms