ACRYSOL™ DR-2

ACRYSOL™ DR-2 Rheology Modifier is a synthetic, liquid thickener that offers a low cost/high performance alternative to cellulosic thickeners in interior flat latex paints. ACRYSOL™ DR-2 Rheology Modifier offers application and feel properties very similar to medium grades of cellulosic thickeners. It also has outstanding spatter resistance. ACRYSOL™ DR-2 Rheology Modifier is easy to handle and incorporate into the paint and is formulated to resist microbial contamination.

Principal: Dow Coating Materials

Functions: Thickener, Thickener

Chemical Family: Chemical Mixtures & Blends

End Uses: Latex Paint

Physical Form: Liquid

Features: Brushability, Cost Effective, Easy Handling, Spatter Resistance, Viscosity Stability

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Key Features and Benefits

Features:

  • More cost effective than cellulosics
  • Excellent thickening efficiency
  • Provided as low viscosity liquid
  • Outstanding application properties
  • Good paint stability and consistency

Benefits: 

  • Lower raw material cost
  • Lower formulated cost
  • Easy to handle and incorporate during manufacturing process
  • High shear viscosity development for brush drag, hiding, excellent spatter resistance, good brush loading and roller transfer
  • Thick, creamy in-can appearance with stable viscosity

Applications & Uses

Application Method
Coating End Applications
Markets
Applications
Product Applications
  • ACRYSOLTM DR-2 Rheology Modifier has been designed for use in a wide range of latex paint formulations for excellent performance. It is an excellent choice for vinyl acrylic low sheen interior paints, including above CPVC, low volume solids paints. In these paints, it can be used as a cost-effective alternative for cellulosics.
  • ACRYSOL DR-2 Rheology Modifier is supplied as a low viscosity liquid that is easy to pour and pump. It is especially attractive to use when bulk handling and automatic metering equipment are used.

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000005
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Store products in tightly closed original containers at temperatures recommended on the product label.

Other

Appearance
White milky liquid
Color (SDS)
White
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Acrylic odor
Other Hazards
No data available
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH4.0-5.0-as supplied
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life540.0 dd
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density8.86 lb/gallb/galAt 25°C
Viscosity100.0 cPscPsBrookfield Viscometer at 25°C, 60 rpm, spindle #1
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solid Content30.0 %%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)100.0 °C°Cat 760 mmHg, water
Boiling Point (SDS)100.0 °C°C
Evaporation Rate (SDS)max. 1.0 %%Butyl acetate = 1
Evaporation Rate (SDS)max. 1.0 %%Butyl acetate = 1, water
Relative Vapor Density (SDS)max. 1.0-Air = 1, Water
Relative Vapor Density (SDS)max. 1.0-Air = 1
Specific Gravity (SDS)1.0-1.2-Water = 1
Vapor Pressure (SDS)22.6666667 mm Hgmm HgAt 20°C, Water
Vapor Pressure (SDS)22.6666667 mm Hgmm Hgat 20°C
Viscosity (SDS)max. 100.0 mPa.smPa.s
Volatile Content (SDS)69.0-71.0 %%
pH (SDS)4.0-5.0-