Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Characteristics
- Pure epoxy resin
- Epoxy Eq. Wt. =2950 g
- Glass transition temperature Tg = 38°C
- Hydrolysis and sedimentation stability from pH 2 to 12: min. 48 hours
- High mechanical shear stability of the diluted emulsion
- Characteristics of Film
- Clear
- Hard and very slowly soluble in styrene
- Compatible with unsaturated polyesters
Applications & Uses
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Compatible Reinforcements
- Composites End Use
- Processing Information
FILCO® 8902 is suggested as film former for glass fiber sizes for:
- SMC/BMC
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Milky liquid, Off - white emulsion
- Typical Properties
- Particle Size Distribution
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Solid Content | 57 | % | MA145LFE |
pH | 7 | — | MA148LFE |
Epoxy Equivalent Weight | 2950 | g/eq | MA149LFE |
Viscosity (at 25°C, #3, 20rpm) | 1500 | mPa.s | MA143LFE |
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Average Particle Size | 900 | nm | MA147LFE |
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 6 months
- Storage and Shelf Life Conditions
FILCO® 8902 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 6 months from production, in the original package. After that date product must be rechecked. Prevent from freezing.