Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Product Characteristics
- Non-ionic emulsifier built in the polymer
- Narrow particle size distribution
- High shelf life due to hydrolytic resistance and fine particle size
- High mechanical shear stability of diluted emulsion
- Hydrolysis and sedimentation stability in a wide pH range
- Characteristics of Film
- Clear
- Not tacky
- Glass transition temperature Tg=12°C
- Very quickly soluble in styrene
- Compatible with unsaturated polyesters and other thermosets
Applications & Uses
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Compatible Reinforcements
- Composites End Use
- Composites Processing Methods
- Processing Information
FILCO® TAC-453 is suggested as film former for glass fiber sizes for:
- Mat roving
- Translucent sheet roving
- Spray up roving
- Filament winding roving – Weaving roving – Pultrusion roving
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Milky liquid
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Viscosity (at 25°C, #3, 20rpm) 700 - 2000 mPa.s MA143LFE Solid Content 45 - 49 % MA145LFE pH 2.5 - 4 - MA148LFE - Particle Size Distribution
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Average Particle Size 300 - 600 nm MA147LFE
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 15 months
- Storage and Shelf Life Conditions
FILCO® TAC-453 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 15 months from production, in the original package. After that date product must be rechecked. Prevent from freezing.