Colorless, low-odor, low-volatility glycidyl ether with a rigid aromatic segment that raises heat distortion temperature relative to butyl glycidyl ether, with little unpleasant odor. Used as a reactive diluent in epoxy systems for electronics, electrical, machinery and construction applications, including potting, casting and vacuum impregnation.
Product Code
BGE
Benzyl Glycidyl Ether (BGE)
CAS Number
2930-05-4
EINECS
220-899-5
Description
Synonyms
Key applications
- Reactive diluent for epoxy potting, casting and vacuum impregnation
- Epoxy coatings, adhesives and composites for electronics and electrical applications
Characteristics
| Molecular formula | C10H12O2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 164.2 |
| Appearance | Colorless transparent liquid |
| Color (Pt-Co) | ≤ 20 |
| Viscosity (25°C) | 5-8 cps |
| Epoxy value | ≥ 0.43 eq/100g |
| Hydrolyzable chloride | ≤ 0.02% |
| Inorganic chlorine | ≤ 20 mg/kg |
| Water | ≤ 0.10% |