REAFREE® 4703

REAFREE® 4703 is a binder and resin used in paints and coatings.

Principal: Arkema Reafree Powder Resins

Chemical Family: Polyesters

End Uses: Clearcoat, Pigmented Paint, Powder Coating

Features: Blooming Resistance, Excellent Flow, Good Mechanical Properties, High Gloss, Outdoor Durability, Slow Cure Speed

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Product Code
MITM14309
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Labeling Claims
Performance Benefits
  • Excellent flow.
  • High gloss.
  • Blooming free curing at T > 160°C.
  • Good mechanical properties.
  • Excellent outdoor durability.

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
Product Applications
  • Saturated carboxylated polyester for combination with Triglycidylisocyanurate.
  • Suitable for the formulation of decorative and protective thermosetting powders for electrostatic application.
  • For clear coats and pigmented paints.
  • Slow curing type.
  • TMA free type.

Properties

Physical Form

Technical Details & Test Data

Processing Information (Extrusion)

Application / Extrusion Conditions:

Extruder BUSS PCS-30
Torque 40%
Speed 200 rpm
Extrusion Temperature 80°C
Spraying Gun GEMA PG 1-B
Application Voltage 60 - 80 Kv
Test Substrate

Degreased steel 1 mm

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000003
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • The resin in its original unopened bags is stable for more than three years, stored in a dry place at temperature below 30°C.
  • Avoid direct sunlight.

Other

Appearance
Pale granules
Color (SDS)
Off - white
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Odorless
Other Hazards
May form combustible dust concentrations in air. Processing may release vapors and/or fumes which cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation.
Protect from Freezing
Yes
Temperature Control
Yes
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Curing Time12.0-at 200°C, object temperature
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value30.0-36.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/gASTM D1639
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Glossmin. 90.0-at 60° angle
Impact Resistancemin. 80.0 kg·cmkg·cmASTM D2794
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 2.0-ASTM D1544 50% solution
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Film Thickness60.0-80.0 µmµm
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)61.0 °C°CDifferential Scanning Calorimetry
Storage Temperature86.0 °F°F
Viscosity15.0-25.0 Pa.sPa.sICI-DIN 53229 at 165°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (SDS)1.082 g/cm³g/cm³
Specific Gravity (SDS)1.082-water=1
Specific Gravity (SDS)1.082-Water = 1, liquid
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life3.0-