REAFREE® 8585

REAFREE® 8585 is a binder and resin used in powder coating applications. It provides excellent flow, good mechanical properties, high gloss, improved degassing, outdoor durability, and yellowing resistance.

Principal: Arkema Reafree Powder Resins

Chemical Family: Polyesters

End Uses: Powder Coating

Features: Excellent Flow, Good Mechanical Properties, High Gloss, Improved Degassing, Outdoor Durability, Yellowing Resistance

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Product Code
MITM14786
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Labeling Claims
Performance Benefits
  • Excellent flow and degassing properties.
  • High gloss.
  • Good mechanical properties.
  • Excellent outdoor durability
  • Good yellowing resistance curing with direct-fired gas ovens.

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
Product Applications
  • Saturated carboxylated polyester for combination with β-Hydroxyalkylamide type hardeners.
  • Suitable for the formulation of outdoor durable and protective thermosetting powders for electrostatic application.
  • For high gloss systems with improved flow and degassing properties.
  • Gas oven stabilised.
  • 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 105°C
Spraying Gun GEMA PG 1-B
Application Voltage 60 - 80 Kv
Test Substrate

Degreased aluminium 0.8mm

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
Processing may release vapors and/or fumes which cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation, The product, in the form supplied, is not anticipated to produce significant adverse human health effects. Contains high molecular weight polymer(s). Effects due to processing releases: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin, Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause: headache, drowsiness, nausea, weakness, (severity of effects depends on extent of exposure), Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. (powder) Mechanical irritation effects from dust exposure are possible at ambient temperature. This product may release fume and/or vapor of variable composition depending on processing time and temperature.
Temperature Control
Yes
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Curing Time20.0 mmat 160°C, object temperature
Curing Time15.0 mmat 180°C, object temperature
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value28.0-34.0 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 ASTMASTMASTM D1544 50% solution
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Film Thickness60.0-80.0 µmµm
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)58.0 °C°CDifferential Scanning Calorimetry
Storage Temperaturemax. 86.0 °F°F
Viscosity14.0-24.0 Pa.sPa.sICI-DIN 53229 at 165°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (SDS)1.2 g/cm³g/cm³at 68°F
Specific Gravity (SDS)1.2-at 68°F
Specific Gravity (SDS)1.2-at 20°C, water = 1, liquid
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life3.0 yryr