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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Materials Features
- Product Characteristics
- Cear and not yellowing.
- Compatible with unsaturated polyester and epoxy resins.
- Glass transition temperature TG ~ 10°C.
- Very quickly soluble in styrene.
Applications & Uses
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Compatible Reinforcements
- Composites End Use
- Composites Processing Methods
- Applications
FILCO 8001 is suggested as film former for glass fiber sizes for:
- Translucent sheet roving
- Spray roving
- Mat roving
Laminates produced with glass fiber sized with FILCO 8001 show very high transparency.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Milky liquid
- Typical Properties
- Particle Size Distribution
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Solid Content | 39 - 42 | % | MA145LFE |
| Viscosity (at 25°C, 20 rpm) | 500 - 2800 | mPa.s | MA143LFE |
| pH (at 20°C) | 4.5 - 6.5 | — | MA148LFE |
| Epoxy Equivalent Weight (on emulsion) | 550 - 650 | g | MA149LFE |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Average Particle Size | 200 - 600 | nm | MA147LFE |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Regional Availability
- Packaging Information
FILCO 8001 is supplied in steel drums with an internal polyethylene liner, net weight 200 kg, or in IBC, net weight 1000 kg
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Shelf Life Conditions
- FILCO 8001 should be stored at temperatures between 5° C and 30°C.
- Maximum suggested storage time is 12 months from production.
- After that date the product must be rechecked.
- During storge a slight settlement can take place, which can easily be eliminated by careful stirring.