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P.A.T. ProductsFILCO® 368

Functions:Film Former, Plasticizer
Chemical Family:Polyesters

FILCO® 368 is a saturated polyester resin in a non-ionic water emulsion, functioning as a plasticizer in sizing glass fiber. It appears as a milky liquid with main product characteristics such as medium-low molecular weight, non-ionic emulsion, narrow particle size distribution, and excellent compatibility with both polyester and PVAC emulsions.

P.A.T. ProductsFILCO® 661

Functions:Resins, Binders & Matrix Materials
Chemical Family:Unsaturated Polyester (UPE), Polyesters, Bisphenols
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)

FILCO® 661 is a bisphenolic, unsaturated polyester resin available in powder form, specifically employed as a binder for chopped strand mat applications. It presents as a light yellow powder. Notable product characteristics include a very high molecular weight, rapid solubility in styrene, a high binding capacity for glass fibers, particularly in 'hot melt' operating conditions, and excellent compatibility with unsaturated polyester matrices.

P.A.T. ProductsFILCO® 8815

Polymer Name:Polyurethane (unspecified)
Functions:Film Former, Resins, Binders & Matrix Materials
Chemical Family:Polyurethanes (PU)

FILCO® 8815 stands as a film-forming solution designed for carbon fiber applications. These epoxy, modified epoxy, or novolac resins are presented in non-ionic water emulsion form. They exhibit high compatibility with matrices, offering a diverse range of Tg (glass transition temperature). This variability allows for the selection of an appropriate product tailored to suit the specific production processes of the final composite material.

P.A.T. ProductsFILCO® 106

Functions:Film Former
Chemical Family:Polyurethanes (PU)
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyamides

FILCO® 106 is a polyurethane resin available in anionic or non-ionic water emulsion form, renowned for its exceptional hydrolysis stability and precise particle size distribution. It boasts high mechanical shear stability, even when the emulsion is diluted. FILCO® 106 finds application as a film former in glass fiber sizes intended for chopped strand use. It is particularly well-suited for thermoplastic matrices, specifically polyamides, where it contributes to enhancing various properties within these materials.

P.A.T. ProductsFILCO® 107

Functions:Film Former
Chemical Family:Polyurethanes (PU)
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyamides

FILCO® 107 is a polyurethane resin available in anionic or non-ionic water emulsion form, notable for its favorable hydrolysis resistance and sedimentation stability. It maintains a precise particle size distribution and exhibits high mechanical shear stability even when the emulsion is diluted. Its primary application is as a film in glass fiber sizes intended for chopped strand applications. FILCO® 107 is particularly well-suited for use in thermoplastic matrices, especially in enhancing properties within polyamide-based materials.

P.A.T. ProductsFILCO® 108

Polymer Name:Polyurethane (unspecified)
Chemical Family:Polyurethanes (PU)

FILCO® 108 is a product which stands as a polyurethane resin, expertly formulated within an anionic or nonionic water dispersion. FILCO® 108 is a liquid-based product which boasts a prominent labeling claim of being non-flammable, showcasing its inherent safety and reliability.

P.A.T. ProductsFILCO® 220

Functions:Film Former
Chemical Family:Polyesters

FILCO® 220 represents a polyester resin distinguished by its solvent-free composition. This versatile resin effortlessly forms a nonionic to slightly anionic emulsion upon dispersion in water. Its appearance is characterized by a viscous, yellowish texture. To prepare for use, FILCO 220 requires dilution in water to achieve a solid content of 25–40%. Application methods include spray, dipping, or weir/overfall techniques.

P.A.T. ProductsFILCO® 3 JM

Functions:Film Former
Chemical Family:Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

FILCO® 3 JM, a modified epoxy resin in a nonionic water emulsion, presents as a milky liquid. It serves as an ideal film for glass fiber sizes used in various applications such as SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) and BMC (Bulk Molding Compound) roving, as well as chopped strands designed for thermoplastic matrices.

P.A.T. ProductsFILCO® 303HP

Functions:Film Former
Chemical Family:Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)

FILCO® 303HP is an epoxy resin crafted into a non-ionic water emulsion, specifically tailored as a film former within glass fiber sizings. Presenting as a milky liquid, its distinguishing characteristics include purity as a pure epoxy resin, an epoxy equivalent weight of 200g, a narrow particle size distribution, and remarkable mechanical shear stability when the emulsion is diluted.

P.A.T. ProductsFILCO® 303I

Functions:Film Former
Chemical Family:Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)
Processing Methods:Filament Winding

FILCO® 303I is an epoxy resin formulated into a non-ionic water emulsion, specifically intended as a film former within glass fiber sizings. Presenting as a milky liquid, its defining traits encompass its purity as a pure epoxy resin, an epoxy equivalent weight of 200g, a narrow particle size distribution, and exceptional mechanical shear stability even when the emulsion is diluted.

P.A.T. ProductsFILCO® 306

Functions:Film Former
Chemical Family:Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Epoxies (EP), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE), Phenolic Resins
Processing Methods:Filament Winding, Pultrusion

FILCO® 306 is an epoxy resin crafted in a nonionic water emulsion, characterized by several key traits, including a pure epoxy resin composition, a narrow particle size distribution, stability against hydrolysis and sedimentation, a good shelf life, and robust mechanical shear stability even in diluted emulsions.

P.A.T. ProductsFILCO® 308G

Functions:Film Former
Chemical Family:Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

FILCO® 308G is an epoxy resin formulated within an ionic water emulsion, distinguished by specific characteristics which includes a pure epoxy resin composition, an anionic emulsion nature, a narrow particle size distribution, and robust mechanical shear stability, even in diluted emulsions.

P.A.T. ProductsFILCO® 309

Functions:Film Former
Chemical Family:Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Epoxies (EP), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE), Phenolic Resins
Processing Methods:Filament Winding, Pultrusion

FILCO® 309 represents an epoxy resin formulated in a non-ionic water emulsion, specifically designed as a film-former within glass fiber sizings. Its appearance is that of a milky liquid, while its defining product characteristics include pure epoxy resin composition, a narrow particle size distribution, stability against hydrolysis and sedimentation, and remarkable mechanical shear stability even in diluted emulsions.

P.A.T. ProductsFILCO® 309HP

Functions:Film Former
Chemical Family:Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Epoxies (EP), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE), Phenolic Resins
Processing Methods:Filament Winding, Pultrusion

FILCO® 309HP is an epoxy resin formulated in a non-ionic water emulsion, tailored for use as a film-former within glass fiber sizings. Its appearance presents it as a milky liquid, embodying characteristics such as pure epoxy resin composition, a narrow particle size distribution, stability against hydrolysis and sedimentation, high mechanical shear stability even in diluted emulsions, and notably, a very high solid content.

P.A.T. ProductsFILCO® 350

Functions:Film Former
Chemical Family:Unsaturated Polyester (UPE), Polyesters
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Unsaturated Polyester (UPE), Epoxies (EP)
Processing Methods:Spray Lay-up

FILCO® 350 is an unsaturated polyester resin in a non-ionic water emulsion, serving as a film former in sizings for glass fibers. The appearance is a milky liquid, and characteristics of the resulting film include being clear, non-tacky, and compatible with unsaturated polyesters. It also exhibits rapid solubility in styrene.

Brand Summary

Identification

Additives Included: Anti-Blocking Agent,
Catalyst
Chemical Family: Bisphenol Epoxy Resins,
Bisphenol F Type Epoxy,
Bisphenols,
Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives,
Epoxy Ester,
Epoxy-Polyester Hybrid,
Novolac Epoxy,
Phenol & Cresol Epoxy Resins (Novolac),
Phenols & Phenolics,
Polyamines,
Polyesters,
Polyurethanes (PU),
Unsaturated Polyester (UPE),
Urethanes
Polymer Name: Epoxy Resins & Compounds,
Epoxy-Polyester Resin,
Epoxy-Unsaturated Polyester Resin,
Polyurethane (unspecified),
Propoxylated Bisphenol A,
Thermoset Polyester
Technologies: Composite Materials
Product Families: Additives
Functional Additives
Polymers & Resins
Thermoset Resins
Composite Materials Functions: Anti-Static Agent,
Film Former,
Lubricant,
Plasticizer,
Resin, Binder & Matrix Material

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Aliphatic Hydrazine-Free,
Bio-based,
Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) - Free,
Food Contact Acceptable,
Non-Flammable,
Non-Reactive,
Organic Solvents-free,
Solvent-free,
VOC-free

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS),
Epoxies (EP),
PBT/PET Alloy,
Phenolic Resins,
Polyamide 6 (PA 6),
Polyamides,
Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT),
Polycarbonates (PC),
Polyesters,
Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA),
Unsaturated Polyester (UPE),
Vinyl Esters
Compatible Reinforcements: Carbon Fiber,
Glass Fiber
Composites End Use: Automotive Applications,
Bulk Molding Compounds,
Lamination,
Sheet Molding Compounds,
Translucent Sheets
Composites Processing Methods: Filament Winding,
Injection Molding,
Pultrusion,
Resin Transfer Molding (RTM),
Spray Lay-up