These guides and tables shown on the linked pages
demonstrate the diversity of applications of the InChem family
of products and the expected performance features & benefits
that may be realized with their use in coatings, adhesives,
plastics, and composites. Additionally, the many possible chemistries in which the InChem line
can be incorporated is suggested.
HOW TO USE TABLES
The tables that follow (use index above) are arranged
in two fashions: product selections (in bold yellow) for
best recommendation) are listed for performance attribute
versus application technology, followed by product selections
for numerous chemical approaches versus application technology.
The Phenoxy line of products find many uses as modifiers
to other chemistries as well as utility as the sole resinous
vehicles in coatings, adhesives, etc. Compatibility with
urethanes and epoxy resins is excellent. In many cases
modification with Phenoxy resin and its many derivatives
is sufficient to upgrade the properties of the formulation.
In those cases where crosslinking can occur with hydroxyl
functionality the Phenoxy resins will further enhance properties
like hardness, abrasion resistance, and chemical resistance.
SOLVENTS and DILUENTS
Phenoxy resins favor polar, aprotic
type solvents in solventborne applications although incorporation
into formulations having hydrocarbon or aromatic solvents
is quite possible if sufficient polar solvents can also
be used. The preparation of most solventborne solutions
of Phenoxy resins is usually straightforward given adequate
agitation. For faster results some
heating is required commensurate with the solvent choice.
WATERBORNE
RESINS
Waterborne Phenoxy resins are colloidal dispersions dependant on pH maintenance
above 6.5. Generally they are compatible with colloidal dispersions of other
polmers stabilized in the same manner such as polyurethanes, polyesters, acrylics,
and epoxy esters. With waterborne epoxies poor shelf stability is observed due
to gelling tendencies of the contained epoxy species because of the slightly
basic nature of the Phenoxy
dispersions.
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