REAFREE® 8597-T

REAFREE® 8597-T is a saturated carboxylated polyester for combination with b-Hydroxyalkylamide type hardeners. Suitable for the formulation of outdoor durable and protective tribochargeable thermosetting powders for electrostatic application. For high gloss systems with improved flow and degassing properties. Gas oven stabilised. TMA free type.

Principal: Arkema Reafree Powder Resins

Chemical Family: Polyesters

End Uses: Powder Coating

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

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Product Code
MITM14347
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.
  • Tribochargeable.

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Processing Information (Extrusion)

Application / Extrusion Conditions:

Extruder BUSS PCS-30
Spraying Gun GEMA PG 1-B
Torque  40%
Extrusion speed 200 rpm
Application Voltage 60 - 80 Kv
Test Substrate (Degreased steel) 1 mm

Extrusion Temperature

105°C 

 

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
Item Number
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 2.0Gardner
Color Scalemax. 2.0ASTMASTM D1544 50% solution
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value29.0-34.0mg KOH/gASTM D1639
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life3.0yr
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Glossmin. 90.0-at 60° angle
Impact Resistancemin. 80.0kg·cmASTM D2794
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Film Thickness60.0-80.0µm
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)60.0°CDifferential Scanning Calorimetry
Viscosity12.0-24.0Pa.sICI-DIN 53229 at 165°C
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Curing Time15.0mat 180°C, object temperature