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K-FLEX® A308

K-FLEX® A308 is a low-viscosity polyester diol designed as a flexibility modifier for acrylic/isocyanate and acrylic/melamine systems. K-FLEX® A308 provides good hardness and adhesion while allowing lower VOC levels.

Brand: K-FLEX (16 products)

Chemical Family: Polyols

Labeling Claims: Low VOC

Hydroxyl Value: 260.0 - 260.0 mg KOH/g

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Polyols
Technologies
Base Chemicals & Intermediates,
CASE Ingredients
Product Families
CASE Ingredients — Monomers & Intermediates
Prepolymers & Polyols
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Monomers & Oligomers
Diols & Polyols

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Low VOC
Base Chemicals Features
Excellent Adhesion,
Improved Flexibility,
Low Viscosity
CASE Ingredients Features
Abrasion Resistance,
Improved Flexibility,
Improved Hardness,
Improves Adhesion,
Low VOC,
Low Viscosity
Advantages
  • Improved flexibility
  • Good balance of surface dry/pot life in 2K PU
  • Light color
  • Abrasion resistance
  • No acid functionality

Applications & Uses

Markets
Automotive & Transportation,
Paints & Coatings
Applications
Paints & Coatings — Automotive & Transportation
Automotive OEM Coatings,
Vehicle Refinish
Automotive & Transportation — Coatings & Finishes
Automotive OEM Coatings,
Vehicle Refinish
Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
Industrial Maintenance
Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
Aerospace & Aviation
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Isocyanates,
Melamines & Melamine Formaldehydes (MF),
Polyurethanes (PU)
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Plastics
Base Chemicals End Uses
Coatings,
Varnish
Use Level
5 - 25% (Replacement of primary backbone resin)
Applications
  • Automotive OEM
  • Automotive refinish
  • Aerospace
  • Industrial maintenance
  • Plastic coatings

Properties

Color
Transparent
Physical Form
Liquid
Appearance
Clear liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
% Active100%-
Viscosity (25°C)1500mPa.s-
Hydroxyl Number260--
Hydroxyl Equivalent Weight216--
Weight per Gallon (25°C)9.2lbs-
Gardner Color1--

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 months
Storage/Shelf Life
  • Store in a cool, dry location.
  • Minimum of 24 months from date of manufacture, when stored in the original container at ambient conditions.