ACRYSOL™ RM-244

ACRYSOL™ RM-244 is a solvent-free, hydrophobically modified ethylene oxide urethane (HEUR) rheology modifier based on proprietary Acid Suppression technology for an excellent balance of properties. This KU-building associative thickener offers formulators an excellent balance of sag resistance in tinted paints, flow and leveling, and gloss development for interior and exterior paints. ACRYSOL™ RM-244 also contributes ICI viscosity allowing the reduction of ICI builder concentration in most formulations.

Principal: Dow Coating Materials

Functions: Thickener

Chemical Family: HEUR Thickener

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylics, Polyurethanes (PU), Styrene Acrylics

Labeling Claims: Low Odor, Low VOC, Solvent-free

Physical Form: Liquid

Features: Easy Handling, Excellent Flow, Good Leveling, Low VOC, Sag Resistance, Spatter Resistance, Viscosity Stability

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Labeling Claims
Key Features and Benefits

Features:

  • Outstanding application properties
  • Excellent finished paint appearance
  • Solvent free*, water based, no VOC intentionally added
  • Provided as low viscosity liquid
  • Excellent viscosity stability

Benefits:

  • Good thickening efficiency, spatter resistance
  • High sag resistance with excellent flow and leveling
  • Low odor, low VOC applications
  • Easy to handle and incorporate during manufacturing process
  • Minimal potential for microbial contamination

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Markets
Applications
Product Uses
  • ACRYSOL™ RM-244 Associative Thickener should be added under good mixing conditions to ensure complete incorporation into the formulation.
  • ACRYSOL™ RM-244 is supplied at low pH and therefore can slightly decrease the pH of the paint formulation.
  • Extra base may need to be added to the paint formulation to insure the final pH target is reached. We recommend that this extra base be added prior to the addition of ACRYSOL™ RM-244

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
Hazy liquid
Color (SDS)
Colorless to pale yellow
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Mild
Other Hazards
No data available
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
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pH3.5-
Shelf Life & Stability
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Shelf Life0.0 dd
Physical Properties
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Density8.64 lb/gallb/gal
Viscositymax. 3000.0 cPscPsBrookfield Viscometer as supplied
Material Composition
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Active Polymer Content16.0 %%
Solid Content18.0 %%
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
Melting Point (SDS)0.0 °C°C
Melting Point (SDS)0.0 °C°CWater
Relative Vapor Density (SDS)max. 1.0-Air = 1, Water
Relative Vapor Density (SDS)max. 1.0-Air = 1
Specific Gravity (SDS)1.044-Water = 1
Vapor Pressure (SDS)17.0 mm Hgmm HgAt 20°C, Water
Vapor Pressure (SDS)17.0 mm Hgmm Hgat 20°C
Viscosity (SDS)max. 3500.0 mPa.smPa.s
Volatile Content (SDS)81.0-83.0 %%
pH (SDS)3.0-4.5-