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KUOTEX EL-5710

1.INTRODUCTION :
KUOTEX EL-5710 is a saturated carboxylic polyester resin suitable for the
formulation of decorative and protective thermosetting powder coating in
combination with Epoxy resin. It offers good mechanical properties, good
recoatablity, and good flow out.

2.CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RESIN

Appearance………………………… pale granules
Acid value(mgKOH/g)…………………… 28-36 (1)
Color………………………………………… max.3 (2)
Viscosity(at 165C)………………………. 100-250 (3)
Glass transition temperature(C)………… approx.57 (4)
(1)ISO 3682 (2)ASTM D-2849
(3)ICI CONE & PLATE (4)DSC(METTLER)

3.APPLICATION:
TYPICAL POWDER FORMULA:
Titanium dioxide…………………………….. 300 (1)
Polyester EL-5710……………………………. 420
Epoxy resin.………………………………….. 180 (2)
Flow control agent……………………………… 6 (3)
Benzoin ………………………………………… 3

(1)Kornos 2160 , Ishihara CR-80 or DuPont R-700

(2)ARADITE GT-7004 WPE:775(Supplier:Ciba-Geigy)
Other Epoxy resins are suitable.
EL-5710/Epoxy resin =70/30
(3)FC-100(Supplier: Best South), Modaflow III (Monsanto)

EL-5710 2-1 JAN.2016

 MANUFACTURING PROCEDURE:
A dry blend of the above components is continuously mixed in an appropriate
extruder at a temperature of 80-95C. The homogeneous extrudate is cooled
down and micronized to obtain a fine free-flowing powder maximum particle
size of 80 .

COATING CONDITION:
Voltage…………………………………… 60-80kv
Air pressure…………………………… 1-2 kg-cm2
Test panel………………………. 1 mm steel panels

CURING CONDITION:
10 minutes at 180C(object temperature)

TEST RESULT:
Film thickness…………………………….. 60-80
Gloss………………………………………. >90% (1)
Erichsen slow penetration………. ………… >8mm (2)
Direct impact…………………………… >80kg-cm (3)
Reverse impact………………………… >80kg-cm (3)
Conical mandrel…………………………….. pass (4)
Crosshatch adhesion…………………………. Gt=0 (5)
(1)ASTM D-523(60) (2)DIN 53156
(3)ASTM D-2194 (4)ASTM D-522
(5) DIN53151

The above mentioned indications are based on carefully made tests. No liability
can be assumed in the event of any inaccuracy or incompleteness being found
in the value listed above and consequently we recommend evaluation in your
own laboratories prior to use.

4.Package
25 kilogram paper bag or PE bag
5.Shelf-life : 12 months

EL-5710 2-2 JAN.2016