Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Product Characteristics
- Narrow particle size distribution
- High shelf life due to hydrolytic resistance and fine particle size
- High mechanical shear stability of diluted emulsion
- Characteristics of Film
- Clear
- Not tacky
- Very quickly soluble in styrene
- Compatible with unsaturated polyester and epoxy resins
Applications & Uses
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Compatible Reinforcements
- Composites End Use
- Processing Information
FILCO® JS 888 is suggested as film former for glass fiber sizes for:
- Roving for translucent sheet
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Milky liquid
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Solid Content 39 - 42 % MA145LFE pH 4.5 - 6.5 - MA148LFE Epoxy Equivalent Weight (on dry resin) 550 - 650 g/eq MA149LFE - Particle Size Distribution
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Average Particle Size 200 - 600 nm MA147LFE
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 12 months
- Storage and Shelf Life Conditions
FILCO® JS 888 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. During storage a slight settlement can take place, which can easily be eliminated by careful stirring. Prevent from freezing.