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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Product Characteristics
- High molecular weight epoxy-ester
- Narrow particle size distribution
- Good shelf life owing to hydrolytic resistance and fine particle size
- High mechanical shear stability of the diluted emulsion
- Hydrolysis and sedimentation stability in a wide pH range
- Characteristics of Film
- Hard, clear
- Glass transition temperature Tg=15°C
- Compatible with unsaturated polyesters
- Medium-low solubility in styrene
Applications & Uses
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Compatible Reinforcements
- Composites End Use
- Composites Processing Methods
- Processing Information
FILCO® 361 is suggested, alone or in combination with other components, as film-former for glass fibers for:
- Mat roving
- Spray-up roving
- Roving for SMC and BMC
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Milky liquid
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Solid Content 29 - 31 % MA145LFE Viscosity max. 300 mPa.s MA143LFE pH 4.5 - 6.5 - MA148LFE Epoxy Equivalent Weight (on dry resin) 3500 - 6000 g/eq MA149LFE - Particle Size Distribution
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Average Particle Size 200 - 500 nm MA147LFE
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 12 months
- Storage and Shelf Life Conditions
FILCO® 361 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 12 months from production, in the original package. After that date product must be rechecked.Prevent from freezing.