Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Characteristics of Film
Clear
Compatible with unsaturated polyesters and other thermosets
Highly crosslinked
Low yellowing at high temperature
Insoluble in styrene
Applications & Uses
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Compatible Reinforcements
- Applications
FILCO® 388 is suggested as film-former for continuous filament mat (CFM)
FILCO® 388 is normally applied as water micro-colloidal emulsion to glass fiber. Benzoyl peroxide can be added as initiator. Emulsion of FILCO® 388 is made as follows:
- FILCO® 388 5 pbw
- Benzoyl peroxide paste 50% 0,1 pbw
- Water 94,9 pbw
Add benzoyl peroxide to FILCO® 388 and mix thoroughly; Pour water slowly into FILCO® 388 while stirring at room temperature. The very fine and stable emulsion formed is ready to be applied to glass fiber. Glass treated withFILCO® 388 is stoved at minimum temperature of 150°C to evaporate water and cure FILCO® 388
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Yellow - amber viscous liquid
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 15000.0 | mPa.s | MA041LCP |
| Acid Number | 10.0 | mg KOH/g | MA018LCP |
| Gel time (at 80°C) | 8.0 | minutes | MA130LCP |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Regional Availability
- Packaging Information
FILCO® 388 is supplied in steel drums, net weight kg 200.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 12 months
- Storage and Shelf Life Conditions
FILCO® 388 should be stored in closed containers away from direct sun rays, at a 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.