v8 applications challenges, Owens has led every major industry advance, Pioncered the steam-blown process to mae glass fibers Invented the continuous fiber forming process Developed centrifugal spinner technology Earned the first patents for glass wool Invented E-glass as the industry standart for over 57 years 1944 Created Superfine flame-attenuated fibers 1945 Introduced continuous strand mat and chopped strand mat 1947" Invented the pre-forming pragesseaee 1948 Developed the matched metalic molding process 1952 Introduced glass fiber rovin 1968 Developed S-2 Glass® for su strength and performance " Chopped Strands, duets produced sg platform rekiarcenent, level of | a wironmental Introducing _ Advantex Gloss Fiber = A New Industry Standard = Enhanced Corrosion Performance a Higher Heat Resistance = Improved Environmental Friendliness Advantec” glass fiber combines the electrical and mechanical properties of traditional E-glasses with the acid corrosion resistance of E-CR glass. A Common Technology System lelvantesr glass fiber is an innovative solution to customer demands for a comunutt technology platform... a proprietary product system with across-the-board properties and around-the-globe consistency A New Level of Properties Advantex glass fiber meets the detined standards of E-CR glass, high nee to altack in aciel environments, at an E-glass cost. With a higher melting point than uaditional E-glass, Advantex glass fiber provides yet another advantage for higher temperature applications, A Global Product for a Better World Advanter glass fiber is ant aulvanced approach to environmental stewardship. 1's a boror-free formulation. Advanterr glass fiber minimizes air pollutants in the manu- facturing process which also helps minimize the need for costly control devices. This helps meet increasingly strict environmental regula tions, It also will enable Owens Corning to focus more of its future capital resources to meet expanding customer needs. Leaders Lead ‘The introduction of the Advarutew glass fiber product system marks another industey milestone in Owens Corning’s heritage of innovating tomorrow products today"a Advantex Gloss Fiber Across-the-Board Properties Around-the-Globe Consistency Advantex glass fiber is a new glass mulation which provides the properties and benefits customers have come to expect from Owens Corning, ew advantage of Advantew 1 is the common technology plat- An important n glass fi form it provides which enables customers to confidently specify the same produc anywhere in the world, \ Customers currently using an B-gla: product from Owens Corning can expect Advantex glass fiber to provide comparable property and processing characteristics dletir R glass for acid Advante glass liber also meets th requirements for an corrosion resistance. Nomenclature designations for Advantes products are structured in the same industry- recognized formats as traditional Owens Corning B-glass and B-CR glass products. Longer-term, the common platform will contribute to the improvement of world- wide product availa the limits of industry capacity and supply are challenged ty during times when The Importance of Property Based Specifications Glass fiber composites are used in mor than 40,000 end-use produc application, itis the composite’s properties in varied operating environments, and against a diverse set of criteria, which have determined in each Suitability in meeting and exceeding expectations, Advantex glass fiber combines the elec al, mechanical and other characteristics of and E-CR formulation. Its specification should be based on what it does and not just its composition, Gi fiber with the confider ass, yet it is a new glass omers can specify Advantes glas today’s most advanced glass fiber technology. ‘That's why Owens Corning is leading an inclustry-wide initiative to convert standards from a system that clas glass by its composition to one that glass by its properties,Stewardship Owens Corning maintains an aggr sive program of product and environmental stewardship. Our goal is simple: a coramon, global standard of excellence. We view stewardship as a neverending responsibility for our proclucts from the time they are conceived! in the lab, and at every stage of development and usage, hroughout their entire life cycle. Advanter glass fiber is a science-based stewardship solution, It is manufactured without boron and added fluorine, materials which normally require pollution-control devices to control Therefore, Advantex technology minimizes environmental pollutants at the source rather than after- the-fact Advantex glass fiber also offers the ng opportunities presently CR glass. emissions at plan available with E-glass and E- A Commitment to Customer Fitness-for-Use Owens Corning plans a phased conversion its product lines to the Advantex glass fiber platform, Facilities which will produce the new products are being evaluated, qualified and equipped at scheduled intervals. Chang’ overs will be completed only after cust requirements for properties and processing are met For More Information In addition to the overview and technical information on Advantex glass fiber presented in this brochure, data sheets are available for converted product lines. Your Owens Corning sales representative can also answer any other questions you may have and provide any specilic details you require,@ Advantex Glass Fiber A New Era Glass Fibers ‘The chart below shows a compatison of Acvanterr glass fiber physical properties with those of traditional E-glass and E-CR glass. Advantex exhibits a higher softening either E- or E-CR glass which may be of advantage for some applications. point thant Physical Property Comparison of Advantex Glass Fibers to Other Glasses Property ‘Test Method Unit Advantex _E-glass ECR glass S-glass Density ASTM D105 : 2.62 2.66-2.68 7 Refractive Index Oil Iramersion* 1.560-1.562 1576 ‘Thermal Linear Expansion 0-300°C__ ASTM D6 pnw 6 5g Softening Point ASTM C338, 216 88) 1056 Annealing Point arallel Plate 736 — 816 Viscometey : _ ain Point Parallel Plate °C 61 — 766 Viscometey wre (©) Balk Annealed Glass ©) ASTM Method Urner Development Mechanical Property Data Even though the ultimate properties achieved in the laboratory with single filament measurements are not normally achieved in field applications, they provide a way to compare the properties of glasses prior to field processing. A table comparing the single filament tensile strength and modulus of Advanterr glass fiber with E- and E-CR glasses is shown below. Comparison of Advantex Single Filament Tensile Properties with Other Glasses Property Test Method Unit Advantex E-glass —-E-CRgless —_Suglass Tensile Strength ASTMD2I0lN MPa 8100-3800 31008800 3100-9800 4590-1830) @2 Kpsi____450-550_—_ 450.550. 0-550 685-700) Elastic Modulis Sonic Method” — GPa 8081 16-78 80-81 88.91 Mpsi_— L618 10-113 GALS 128-132 longation at the Breaking Loacl ASTM D2101 r 154.9 4549 5 (2) 2c gasKey Property Tests In addition to its validation as a replacement for E-glass and E-CR glass, Advanter glass fiber technology continues to undergo extensive testing and further validation to define the full extent of its capabilities. Tensile Strength Water Durability ‘The following chart shows a comparison of Advantex One of the key features of E- and B-CR glasses is glass fibers with B- and E-CR glasses for typical their durability in water. The chart below demonstrates composites containing Type 30” rovings. Type 30° Tensile Strength in Epoxy Resin that Advantex glass fiber maintains the high standards of these types of glasses. Water Durability 0 ey ma Flexural Strongth Retention in Water 10 5 i 3 00 4 3 a 2 704 [uso CAdone = 95 Upper la sorcecon fe Hoon 604] 4 20% Acrrtr so 9SEtower CL [A 80°C Elon 00 5 7 3 Aconex Gls ‘Advoner Glos Wns Exons Mechanical Property Data Strength Properties Spray Gun Roving Flexural Modulus Inti Per Rain Inopti Pase Bsn 5m v0 = 5% er £ 3 i ‘onl Mosk 0 +--+ ° + $4 -stoweci. [] I I ie 2 3 : i ; ae Foon Tone T 5 3 t 1 sok Een debs Ein d? - Gloss Type 24H Wet Bl = 958 Upper . EE Vert Hoon ‘Adbonoe Eon ‘Adenior Elen 2 9Sblowe ClVe Advantex Gloss Foor Acid Resistance Advantex glass fiber has excellent resistance to acids. Comparisons with E-CR glass in both bulk glass and laminate data in acid environments are shown in the following charts, Ac Weight oss in Sulfur eed Aci Comoson Resistance ~Srength Retention 2» 20, Cortonnes 7 ” ese! » iT D J. a 7 ECkCn Aden on ae Ro 309 ans Bo — a0 Pier Spates Electrical Properties Although Advantea glass fiber does not contain boron as do traditional B-glasses, it exhibits comparable electrical properties. The data below shows how the critical electrical properties of volume resistivity and dielectric breakdown strength compare with currently available B-glass products. Volume resistivity is a measure of the insulating Breakdown strength is a measure of the voltage which properties of the glass. ‘can be withstood before arcing through the material occurs. Volume Resistivity of Advantex Compared with Various E-Glasses _Advantex Dielectric Breakelown r C Diet Braldown Seth 500 400 300200 100 a soo a 280 co0 = 95% Upper | a, © Hoon 95% lower CL, 200) 16 2 ze 88a ‘Aone e1 &2 5 1000/°K ful Glos Sample ‘Tested poe ASTM DL5M and D257 (edited) ‘Tested per ASTM DIA9 Bulk Glass Summary ‘The preceding charts indicate that Advantesr glass fiber exhibits properties which compare well with E-glass in mechanical and electrical properties. They also show comparable properties to E-CR glass in acid corrosion resistance in studies to date. As a result of this combination of E- and E-CR glass properties, Advanter glass fiber spans a much broader band of applications than either E- or E-CR glass could do alone.