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Product description
Slightly branched, saturated, hydroxyl-bearing polyester resin
Applications
Coreactant for Desmodur® L/ultra L-type aromatic polyisocyanates in two-component polyurethane coatings.
Desmophen® R-12 polyester is used either alone or with other Desmophen® and Desmophen® polyester resins as a coreactant for Desmodur® L and ultra L type aromatic polyisocyanates to produce two-component polyurethane coatings that exhibit a good balance of hardness and flexibility.Desmophen® R-12 polyester can be combined with Desmophen® 1100 polyester, and reacted with Desmodur® L and ultra L polyisocyanates to give compositions that are suitable for clear and pigmented metal finishes.Desmophen® R-12 polyester can be combined with Desmophen® R 221 75 polyester and Desmodur® L/ultra L-grades give coating compositions that are suitable for clear and pigmented wood finishes. Clear finishes for wood, in outdoor exposure, are not recommended.As with any product, use of Desmophen® R-12 in a given application must be tested (including but not limited to field testing) in advance by the user to determine suitability.
Form supplied
Liquid polyol
Specification
| Property | Test Condition | Value | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazen color value | ≤ 100 | DIN EN 1557 | ||
| Acid value | ≤ 4 | mg KOH/g | DIN EN ISO 2114 | |
| Viscosity | at 23 °C | 14,000 ± 3,500 | mPa*s | DIN EN ISO 3219/A.3 |
| Hydroxyl value | 158 - 175 | mg KOH/g | DIN EN ISO 4629-2 | |
| Water content | ≤ 0.1 | % | DIN 51777/1 |
Typical Values
| Property | Test Condition | Value | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Slightly yellow liqui | |||
| Turbidity | ≤ 3 | NTU | ||
| Non-volatile content | 100 | |||
| Equivalent weight | 337 | |||
| Density | at 20 °C | 1.1 | g/ml | DIN EN ISO 2811 |
| Hydroxyl content | 5.0 ± 0.3 | % | ||
| Viscosity | at 73 °C | 460 ± 190 | mPa*s | DIN EN ISO 3219/A.3 |
| Flash point | 179 | °C | DIN EN ISO 1523 |
Solubility / thinnability
Desmophen® R-12 polyester is soluble in esters, ether esters and ketones. It is partially soluble in aromatic hydrocarbons and insoluble in aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Compatibility
Desmophen® R-12 polyester is compatible with other Desmophen® grades, such as 650 MPA, 651 MPA, 651 MPA/X and 670 BA.
Storage
- Storage in original sealed Covestro container. - Recommended storage temperature: max. 30 °C. - Protect from moisture, heat and foreign material. General information: The product tends to separate after extended storage. After homogenization, the product can be used with no loss of quality.
Storage time
Covestro represents that, for a period of twelve months following the day of shipment as stated in the respective transport documents, the product will meet the specifications or values set forth in section "specifications or characteristic data" above, what ever is applicable, provided that the product is stored in full compliance with the storage conditions set forth in and referenced under section "storage" above and is otherwise handled appropriately.The lapse of the twelve months period does not necessarily mean that the product no longer meets specifications or the set values. However, prior to using said product, Covestro recommends to test such a product if it still meets the specifications or the set values. Covestro does not make any representation regarding the product after the lapse of the twelve months period and Covestro shall not be responsible or liable in any way for the product failing to meet specifications or the set values after the lapse of the twelve months period.
Health and Safety Information
Disclaimer
General
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Non Medical and non Food Contact
This product is not designated for the manufacture of a medical device or of intermediate products for medical devices (1). This product is also not designated for other specifically regulated applications (e.g. including cosmetics, plant protection, fertilisers, plant strengtheners, food processing, food contact and others). If the intended use of the product is for the manufacture of a medical device or of intermediate products for medical devices or for other specifically regulated applications Covestro must be contacted in advance to provide its agreement to sell such product for such purpose. Nonetheless, any determination as to whether a product is appropriate for use in a medical device or intermediate products for medical devices, for Food Contact products or cosmetic applications must be made solely by the purchaser of the product without relying upon any representations by Covestro.
1) Please see the Guidance on Use of Covestro Products in a Medical Application document.
Sample
Any samples provided by Covestro are for testing purposes only and not for commercial use.
Typical value
These values are typical values only. Unless explicitly agreed in written form, they do not constitute a binding material specification or warranted values
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