Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Characteristics
- High molecular weight epoxy-ester
- Narrow particle size distribution
- Good shelf life owing to hydrolytic resistance and fine particle size
- High mechanical shear stability of the diluted emulsion
- Hydrolysis and sedimentation stability in a wide pH range
- Characteristics of Film
- Hard, clear
- Glass transition temperature Tg=15°C
- Compatible with unsaturated polyesters
- Medium-low solubility in styrene
Applications & Uses
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Compatible Reinforcements
- Composites End Use
- Composites Processing Methods
- Processing Information
FILCO® 361 is suggested, alone or in combination with other components, as film-former for glass fibers for:
- Mat roving
- Spray-up roving
- Roving for SMC and BMC
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Milky liquid
- Typical Properties
- Particle Size Distribution
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Solid Content | 29 - 31 | % | MA145LFE |
| Viscosity | max. 300 | mPa.s | MA143LFE |
| pH | 4.5 - 6.5 | — | MA148LFE |
| Epoxy Equivalent Weight (on dry resin) | 3500 - 6000 | g/eq | MA149LFE |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Average Particle Size | 200 - 500 | nm | MA147LFE |
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 12 months
- Storage and Shelf Life Conditions
FILCO® 361 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 12 months from production, in the original package. After that date product must be rechecked.Prevent from freezing.