KBM-303
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. · KBM
KBM-303 is an epoxy-functional silane coupling agent, specifically 2-(3,4-Epoxycyclohexyl)ethyltrimethoxysilane. It improves chemical reactivity, durability, and physical properties in heat-curable systems and thermoplastics. KBM-303 is particularly suited for applications involving fillers, inorganic substrates, and metals in environments requiring enhanced water and weather resistance.
- High chemical resistance
- Good mechanical properties
- Excellent solvent resistance
- Improved water resistance
- Suitable for various substrates
- High heat resistance
- Good adhesion
- Good weathering properties
- Suitable for UV applications
Specifications
Identifiers
- Chemical name
- 2-(3,4-Epoxycyclohexyl)ethyltrimethoxysilane
- CAS number(s)
- 3388-04-03
- EC number
- 222-217-1
- Molecular formula
- C11H22O4Si
- InChI key
- DQZNLOXENNXVAD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Synonyms
- Epoxy Silane Coupling Agent, Trimethoxy-[2-(7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-3-yl)ethyl]silane, 2-(3,4 Epoxycyclohexyl)ethyltrimethoxysilane
Technical specifications
Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Physical State | Liquid | - |
| Color | Colorless, transparent | - |
| Odor | Slight odor | - |
| Boiling Point | 310 | °C |
| Vapor Pressure | < 1 (at 20 °C) | mmHg |
| Vapor Density | 8.5 (Air = 1) | - |
| Specific Gravity | 1.06 (at 25 °C) | - |
| Evaporation Rate | < 1 (Butyl acetate = 1) | - |
| Solubility in Water | Not soluble (Hydrolyzed with water) | - |
| Flash Point | 163 (Open cup), > 94 (Closed cup) | °C |
Specifications
| Test Condition | Specification | Value | Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Appearance | Colorless, transparent | - | - |
| at 25 °C | Specific Gravity | 1.065 | - | - |
| - | Flash Point | 146 | °C | - |
| at 25 °C | Refractive Index | 1.449 | - | - |
| at 0.25 mmHg | Boiling Point | 96 | °C | - |
- Product groups
- Silane Coupling AgentsSilanes & SiloxanesSilicones
- Applications
- Industrial coatingsPlastic manufacturingAdhesives & sealants formulations
- Functions
- Coupling agentAdhesion promoterMonomerCuring agent
- Market segments
- AdhesivesPlasticsProtective coatings
Documents
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Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
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Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Safety information & handling