Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Composite Materials Functions
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Features & Benefits
Applications & Uses
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Composites End Use
- Use Level
- 1 - 3 %
- Applications
Construction Materials
- Application Details
General processing information:
GENIOSIL® CS 2 dissolves readily in standard organic solvents, but is practically insoluble in neutral water. GENIOSIL® CS 2 hydrolyzes in acidified water (pH approx. 4 - 5) to silanols, the diluted solutions of which remain stable for some time.
GENIOSIL® CS 2 in Composites:
- To modify organic/inorganic composites, 1 to 3 % GENIOSIL® CS 2 is added to the organic resin along with conventional additives, such as peroxide and accelerator. The final products can then be manufactured in the usual way with conventional equipment.
- GENIOSIL® CS 2 is principally used in the production of unsaturated polyester resin or polyacrylate composites to increase mechanical strength. GENIOSIL® CS 2 acts as a coupling agent by forming a chemical bridge between the organic resin and the inorganic fillers or pigments used, e.g. quartz, granite or even glass.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Insoluble in
- Water
- Soluble in
- Standard organic solvents
- Typical Properties
- Properties
GENIOSIL® CS 2, when used as a component of organic/inorganic composites, improves the adhesion between the organic polymer and the inorganic fillers used. This imparts significantly improved flexural strength and impact strength to the composites. It also reduces water absorption and dirt pick-up significantly. GENIOSIL® CS 2 also liberates about 50 % less methanol than conventional adhesion promoters.
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Boiling Point (at 1013 hPa) | 163 | °C | EU-GL.A.2 |
| Density (at 20°C, 1013 hPa) | 0.985 | g/cm³ | DIN 51757 |
| Flash Point | 50 | °C | DIN 51755 |
| Ignition Temperature | 255 | °C | DIN 51794 |
| Kinematic Viscosity (at 25°C) | 1.29 | mm²/s | DIN 51562 |
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