Michem® Flex P1883
Brand Family Overview
FGLASS™ is a versatile family of fiber sizings and film formers used in the manufacturing of both glass fiber and carbon fiber. It is suitable for both chopped strand and continuous fiber applications.
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Primer for metal and paper substrates promoting good adhesion to extrusion coated resins resulting in strong bond strength as well as excellent water and chemical resistance. It may also be used as a low temperature heat seal coating for bonding aluminum foil to itself or to paper.
Description
Water based heat seal coating and primer for extrusion coated resins.
Performance Attributes
This product is used in many applications including the following:
| Application | Properties Imparted |
|---|---|
| Heat Seal Coatings | metal, Substrate - paper |
| Extrusion Coating Primers | adhesion for metal and paper, chemical resistance, water resistance |
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Physical Properties
These physical properties are typical but should not be considered specifications.
| Appearance | Translucent liquid |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.4 - 9.4 |
| Emulsifier Charge | Ammoniated dispersion |
| Percent Non-Volatile | 24.2 - 25.4 |
| Recommended pH Range | >7 |
| Brookfield Viscosity (cps, mPa·s) | 50 - 400 |
| Spindle Number | 2 |
| RPM | 60 |
Site of Manufacture (and Product Code)
CIN (MFP1883)
AUB (MFP1883.E)
SNG (MFP1883.S)
Application Data
Michem® Flex P1883 may be applied via flexo, gravure or smooth roll coater. When possible, corona or flame treat substrates prior to priming and dry thoroughly with hot, circulating air. May be used for in-line or off-line processes. Recommended application weight as an extrusion primer is between 0.1 - 1.0 dry g/m2. Heat seal coatings require heavier application weights, typically 1-3 dry g/m2. EZ Cup Viscosity - #3 Cup, 17 - 19 sec.