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AL2CHEM SPECIALTIES AL 160 Silane

AL 160 is a bifunctional organosilane with a reactive epoxide and inorganic methoxysilyl groups that promote adhesion by the ability to chemically bind to inorganic materials and organic polymers.

Chemical Family: Silanes

Functions: Adhesion Promoter, Coupling Agent, Crosslinking Agent

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Epoxies (EP), Polyurethanes (PU)

Molecular Weight: 236.4 - 236.4 g/mol

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Silanes
Chemical Name
(3- Glycidyloxypropyl) trimethoxysilane
CASE Ingredients Functions
Adhesion Promoter,
Coupling Agent,
Crosslinking Agent
Composite Materials Functions
Adhesion Promoter,
Coupling Agent,
Crosslinking Agent
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Adhesion Promoter,
Coupling Agent,
Crosslinking Agent
Empirical Formula
C9H20O5Si
CAS No.
2530-83-8
EC No.
219-784-2
Technologies
CASE Ingredients,
Composite Materials,
Plastics
Product Families
CASE Ingredients — Additives
Functional Additives
Composite Materials — Additives
Functional Additives
CASE Ingredients — Monomers & Intermediates
Chain Extenders & Crosslinkers
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Catalysts, Initiators & Crosslinkers,
Surface Modifiers

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Improves Adhesion,
Improves Dry Strength,
Improves Wet Strength,
Primerless
Materials Features
Good Electrical Properties,
High Purity

Applications & Uses

Markets
Adhesives & Sealants,
Building & Construction
Applications
Adhesives & Sealants — Building & Construction
Sealants & Caulks
Building & Construction — Building Materials
Sealants & Caulks
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Epoxies (EP),
Polyurethanes (PU)
Coating Type
Epoxy Coating
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Encapsulant
Applications
  • Improves dry and wet strength in cured composites reinforced with glass fiber.
  • Enhances wet electrical properties of epoxy-based encapsulate and packaging materials.
  • Eliminates the need for a separate primer in polysulfide and urethane sealants.
  • Improves adhesion in waterborne acrylic sealants and in urethane and epoxy coatings.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Appearance
Colorless transparent liquid
Typical Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (at 760mmHg)290°C-
Density (25/25°C)1.065 - 1.075--
Flash Point110°C-
Molecular Weight236.4--
Puritymin. 98%-
Refractive Index (at 25°C)1.4270 +/- 0.0005--