Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Characteristics
- Non-ionic emulsifier built in the polymer
- Narrow particle size distribution
- High shelf life due to hydrolytic resistance and fine particle size
- High mechanical shear stability of diluted emulsion
- Hydrolysis and sedimentation stability in a wide pH range
- Characteristics of Film
- Clear
- Not tacky
- Glass transition temperature Tg=12°C
- Very quickly soluble in styrene
- Compatible with unsaturated polyesters and other thermosets
Applications & Uses
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Compatible Reinforcements
- Composites End Use
- Composites Processing Methods
- Processing Information
FILCO® TAC-453 is suggested as film former for glass fiber sizes for:
- Mat roving
- Translucent sheet roving
- Spray up roving
- Filament winding roving – Weaving roving – Pultrusion roving
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Milky liquid
- Typical Properties
- Particle Size Distribution
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Viscosity (at 25°C, #3, 20rpm) | 700 - 2000 | mPa.s | MA143LFE |
| Solid Content | 45 - 49 | % | MA145LFE |
| pH | 2.5 - 4 | — | MA148LFE |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Average Particle Size | 300 - 600 | nm | MA147LFE |
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 15 months
- Storage and Shelf Life Conditions
FILCO® TAC-453 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 15 months from production, in the original package. After that date product must be rechecked. Prevent from freezing.