Description
N-[3-(Trimethoxysilyl)propyl]ethylenediamine, also knons as KH-792, A-1120, KBM-603 or SH-6020, is a bifunctional organic compound in which the silicon-functional methoxy-groups hydrolyze in the presence of water to form reactive silanols, which can be bonded to an inorganic substrate; the organophilic diamino group can interact with a suitable polymer.
The hydrolysis of KH-792 takes place auto-catalyticcally. The pH of the hydrolysate is about 10. For longer stability of the hydolysale a pH of 4 is recommended. Examples of particularly suitable inorganic substrates are glass or glass fibres. Examples of suitable polymers are PA, PBT, PC, EVA, modified PP, PVAC, PVC, acrylates and silicones.
KH-792 can undergo reactions with ketones or esters as solvents. The silane or silanized substrates can react with carbon dioxide to form the corresponding carbonates. Product modifications are possible through addition reactions with suitable monomeric or polymeric compounds (such as isocyanates, epoxides).