ACRYSOL™ DR-73

ACRYSOL™ DR-73 Rheology Modifier is a synthetic liquid thickener that provides a cost-effective, high-performance alternative to cellulosic thickeners in interior flat latex paints. ACRYSOL™ DR-73 offers application and feel properties similar to medium-grade cellulosic thickeners and hydrophobically modified HEC thickeners, while increasing high shear viscosity for enhanced film build, brush drag, and hiding power. It also delivers outstanding spatter resistance. ACRYSOL™ DR-73 is easy to handle and incorporate into paint formulations, and it is designed to resist microbial contamination.

Principal: Dow Coating Materials

Functions: Thickener

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

End Uses: Latex Paint

Physical Form: Liquid

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Country of Origin
Function
Thickener
Product Code
MITM11327
Technologies
Product Families

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

Benfits:

  • 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-73 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-73 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 milky
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Acrylic odor
Protect from Freezing
Yes
Temperature Control
Yes
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH4.0-5.0-as supplied
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Content30.0%
Solid Content30.0%
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density8.86lb/galat 25°C
Storage Temperature33.8-120.2°F
Viscosity100.0cPsBrookfield Viscometer at 25°C, 60 rpm, spindle #1
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)100.0°Cat 760 mmHg, water
Boiling Point (SDS)100.0°C
Evaporation Rate (SDS)max. 1.0%Butyl Acetate=1
Evaporation Rate (SDS)max. 1.0%Butyl acetate = 1, water
Melting Point (SDS)0.0°C
Melting Point (SDS)0.0°CWater
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)17.0mm Hgat 20°C, Water
Vapor Pressure (SDS)17.0mm Hgat 20°C
Viscosity (SDS)max. 30.0mPa.s
Volatile Content (SDS)69.0-71.0%Water
pH (SDS)4.0-5.0-
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life540.0d