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Alkaline phenol binders for casting sand KAO STEP

Alkaline phenol binders harden the mold as a result of a chemical reaction between a highly alkaline phenol resin and organic ester.As a process capable of producing high quality castings, this process is the second most popular in labor intensive, high-mix, low-volume production, following furan self-hardening binders.

Features of KAO STEP

  • Because the binder does not contain sulfur (S), there are no sulfur-derived casting defects and odors during pouring can be reduced.
  • Due to the high collapsibility of the mold (mold does not show deformation as a result of the hardening of the casting), it is possible to reduce thermal cracking and veining.
  • Past issues, such as the yield rate of recycled sand and mold strength can be drastically improved.
  • We also offer products with a range of features, such as improved curing speed, longer pot life, easier mold release after pouring, and reduced odor.
  • In place of organic esters, we also offer gas-cured alkaline phenol resin that can be cured instantly with carbon dioxide.
  • We are working proactively to reduce our green house gas emissions, which contribute to global warming. 100% of the power used to manufacture our alkaline phenol resins is renewable energy.

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KAO STEP SH-8300

KAO STEP SH-8300 is an alkaline phenol self-hardening resin that combines the features of "fast hardening" and "extended bench life".

Fast hardening icon

Extended bench life icon

Product features

(1) Fast hardening

  • Mold stripping time can be shortened.

(2) Extension of bench life

  • Moulding workability is improved

Fast hardening

When compared with the same hardener, the hardening speed can be improved while maintaining the bench life

＜5℃／55%RH＞

Comparison of compression mold strength with conventional product at room temperature of 5°C and humidity of 55%.

＜25℃／55%RH＞

室温25℃、湿度55%での従来品との圧縮鋳型強度の比較

Compare conditions
  • Types of Sand: Reclaimed silica sand
    Dossage of resin: 1.3% based on sand
    Hardener type: WH-10（5℃）, WH-25（25℃）
    Dossage of hardener: 20% based on resin

Extended bench life

If the stripping time is constant at the same hardening speed, the bench life can be extended.

< Comparison of bench life >

Graph comparing usable time of conventional product and SH-8300

Compare conditions
  • Evaluation conditions: 25°C/55% RH, Reclaimed silica sand
    Dossage of resin: 1.3% versus sand
    Dossage of hardener: 20% versus resin

Representative characteristic values

It can be handled in the same way as a standard product.

Principal component appearance viscosity
(25°C, mPa・s)		 specific gravity
(25℃/4℃)		 pH
(5% aqueous solution)		 Japanese Fire Service Act
Alkaline phenolic resin Yellow~Reddish-brown
liquid 		45 1.20 12.9 Not applicable

Packaging: Lorry, container (1,100kg), drum (230kg)

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