Fluorene derivatives, optical plastic / Fine Materials Business

Fluorene-based phenolic curing agent

Two types of phenolic curing agent are available, a poly-functional type and a bifunctional type. Both types have a fluorene structure allowing thermal stability, high Tg and high elasticity to be attained.

Number of function groups Poly-functional Bifunctional (For reference)
Product name NV-203-R4 CP-001 Novolac Phenolic
Appearance Solid (brownish color) - Solid (white)
Hydroxyl equivalent (theoretical value) g/eq 194 189 105
Softening point 130 210 (melting point) 82
Heat resistance (5% weight reduction) 320 312 297
Solvent solubility MEK 20wt%
50wt% ×
Cyclohexanone 20wt%
50wt% × ×

* The data shown in the table is for reference only. Listed values are not intended to provide any guarantee for products.

● Curing conditions
Epoxy resin :Cresol Novolac epoxy
Curing medium :TPP
Conditions :175℃×5h
● Solvent solubility criteria
:Dissolves within 1 hour at room temperature
:Dissolves within 3 hours at room temperature
:Dissolves when heated (50℃)
× :Non-soluble
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