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GENIOSIL® STP-E 30

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GENIOSIL® STP-E 30 is a polyether-based silane-terminated polymer specifically designed as a binder in moisture curing formulations. It finds application in various industries including building and construction, industrial adhesives, and do-it-yourself projects. This versatile polymer is particularly suitable for building and construction adhesives, do-it-yourself projects, and flooring installations. It also serves as an effective binder in industrial adhesive formulations.

Chemical Family: Silane-Terminated Polyether (STPE)

Features: Fast Cure, High Reactivity, Improved Ageing Resistance, Low Glass Transition Temperature, Multi-Substrate Adhesion, Water Resistance

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
611222-18-5
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Cure Method
Applications
  • Building & Construction Adhesives
  • Do It Yourself
  • Flooring Installation
  • Industrial Adhesives
  • Sealants
Application Details

Processing

  • GENIOSIL® STP-E30 dissolves readily in standard organic solvents. It is virtually insoluble in aqueous media, and reacts slowly releasing methanol and forming a resinous deposit.
  • Despite its highly reactive terminal groups, uncatalyzed GENIOSIL® STP-E30 is stable in air for several days. However, its reactivity with water or atmospheric humidity must be taken into account during storage and processing, since the material will slowly start to condense.
  • GENIOSIL® STP-E30 can be formulated by conventional methods and mixing processes. Its formulation composition depends on the required property profile. GENIOSIL® STP-E30 can be formulated with a variety of fillers.
  • The range starts with oxides, such as aluminum hydroxide, quartz powders or pyrogenic silica, and extends to coated and uncoated chalks. The type and amount depends on the mechanical needs as well the desired thixotropy.
  • Water scavengers can be added to stabilize the formulations against premature curing as this is moisture-curing technology. Therefore exclusion of moisture during compounding and storage is necessary. GENIOSIL® XL 10 or GENIOSIL® XL 70 are particularly suitable scavengers.
  • Any kind of plasticizer can be used to further lower the viscosity as well as to impact elongation values. It has been observed, that polypropylene glycol types give better mechanical performance whereas aromatic plasticizers like trimellitates or phthalates yield good adhesion values.
  • Antioxidants, UV- and light-stabilizers are mandatory to ensure durable sealants and adhesives. The amount and kind of stabilizer depends on application needs. Curing of GENIOSIL® STP-E30 requires a catalyst that does not necessarily have to be organo-metallic.
  • However dioctyl tin may be used if required. Catalysis can also be accelerated with titanium compounds, as well as inorganic (phosphoric) or organic (tartaric) acids. Primarily, we recommend using an amine catalyst, and adjusting the skin-formation time by varying the amount of aminosilane used.
  • GENIOSIL® GF 9 and GENIOSIL® GF 95 have proven particularly advantageous here. In particular, GENIOSIL® GF 95 can attain improved water resistance, which is further increased by the addition of epoxy silanes.

Surface Treatment

Always apply the formulation to clean and dry surfaces. GENIOSIL® STP-E30 is used as a reactive binder for sealants and adhesives, potting compounds and coatings. Curing takes places at ambient temperature in the presence of both moisture and catalyst. Depending on the formulation, either prepared as one-part or two-part systems, shows good adhesion to a wide variety of substrates even without pretreatment. The low glass transition temperature allows stable mechanical properties over a wide temperature range.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid
Odor
Slight but characteristic odor
Stable in
Air
Insoluble in
Aqueous media
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 25°C, 962 hPa)1.002g/cm³
Flash Point107°CISO 2719
Ignition Temperature380°CDIN 51794
Methoxy Group Contentapprox. 0.25 - 0.3mmol/g
Properties

Formulations are characterized by the following advantages:

  • Simple compounding with conventional auxiliaries
  • Plasticizer free if desirable
  • Tin free
  • Transparent systems
  • Good mechanics
  • Rapid curing
  • Broad adhesion profile
  • Long shelf life

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  • Oceania