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Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Materials Features
- Product Highlights
FILCO 306 is an epoxy resin in non ionic water emulsion.
- Pure epoxy resin
- Epoxy equivalent ~ 330
- Narrow particle size distribution
- Hydrolysis and sedimentation stability from pH 2 to 12 : min 48 h
- Good shelf life
- High mechanical shear stability of the diluted emulsion
- Characteristics of Film
Characteristics of the dried film:
- Clear, tacky
- Less soft then the film of FILCO 309
- Compatible with unsaturated polyester, epoxy, phenolic matrices
- Quickly soluble in styrene
Applications & Uses
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Compatible Reinforcements
- Composites Processing Methods
- Product Applications
FILCO® 306 is suggested as film former for glass fiber sizes for:
- filament winding roving
- pultrusion roving
- woven roving
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Milky liquid
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Viscosity (at 25°C, #3, 20rpm) 1000 - 2500 mPa.s MA143LFE Solid Content 48 - 52 % MA145LFE pH (at 20°C) 5.5 - 7.5 - MA148LFE Epoxy Equivalent Weight (on dry resin) 300 - 360 g MA149LFE - Particle Size Distribution
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Average Particle Size 150 - 600 nm MA147LFE
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Regional Availability
- Packaging Information
FILCO® 306 is supplied in steel drums with polyethylene liner, net weight 200 kg .
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 12 months
- Storage and Shelf Life Conditions
FILCO® 306 should be stored in closed container away from sun rays, at temperatures between 5° C and 30°C. In these conditions, maximum suggested storage time is 12 months from production, in the original package. After that date the product must be rechecked. During storge a slight settlement can take place, which can easily be eliminated by careful stirring.