Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Characteristics
- Pure epoxy resin
- Epoxy equivalent around 275 g/eq
- Narrow particle size distribution
- Hydrolysis and sedimentation stability from pH 2 to 12: min 48 hours
- High mechanical shear stability of the diluted emulsion
- Characteristics of Film
- Clear, soft
- Compatible with unsaturated polyester, epoxy, phenolic matrices
- Quickly soluble in styrene
Applications & Uses
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Compatible Reinforcements
- Composites Processing Methods
- Processing Information
FILCO® 348 is suggested as film former for glass fiber sizes for:
- Filament winding roving
- Pultrusion roving
- Weaving roving
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Milky liquid
- Typical Properties
- Particle Size Distribution
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Solid Content | 48 - 52 | % | MA145LFE |
| pH (at 20°C) | 4.5 - 7 | — | MA148LFE |
| Epoxy Equivalent Weight (on dry resin) | 240 - 310 | g | MA149LFE |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Average Particle Size | 150 - 400 | nm | MA147LFE |
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 6 months
- Storage and Shelf Life Conditions
FILCO® 348 should be stored in closed containers away from direct sun rays, at temperature between +5 and +30°C. In these conditions maximum suggested storage time is 6 months from production, in the original package. After that date product must be rechecked.Prevent from freezing.