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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Product Characteristics
- Pure epoxy resin
- Epoxy Eq. Wt. =290 g
- 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
- Tacky
- Very quickly soluble in styrene
- Compatible with unsaturated polyesters and other thermosets
Applications & Uses
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Compatible Reinforcements
- Composites Processing Methods
- Processing Information
FILCO® 74003 is suggested as film former for glass fiber sizes for:
- Filament winding roving
- Pultrusion roving
- Woven roving
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Milky liquid
- Typical Properties
- Particle Size Distribution
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Viscosity (at 25°C, #3, 20 rpm) | 500 - 4000 | mPa.s | MA143LFE |
| Solid Content | 49 - 53 | % | MA145LFE |
| pH | 5 - 7.5 | — | MA148LFE |
| Epoxy Equivalent Weight | 260 - 310 | g/eq | MA149LFE |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Average Particle Size | 200 - 600 | nm | MA147LFE |
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 6 months
- Storage and Stability
FILCO® 74003 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.