ACRYSOL™ RM-8

ACRYSOL™ RM-8 is a rheology modifier based on (±)-propylene glycol, a diol. It is compatible with polyurethanes (PU).

Principal: Dow Coating Materials

Functions: Rheology Modifier

Chemical Family: Diols

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyurethanes (PU)

Physical Form: Liquid

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Function
Rheology Modifier
Product Code
MITM11335
Technologies
Product Families

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000005
Principal

Other

Appearance
Opaque white to yellow liquid free of visible impurities
Color (SDS)
Clear to cloudy
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Mild odor
Temperature Control
No
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solid Content34.0-36.0 %%Internal Method at 105°C, 60 mins, 0.5g
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity4000.0-20000.0 cPscPsInternal Method at 25°C, LV, spindle 3, 6 rpm
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)421.0 °C°C
Boiling Point (SDS)100.0 °C°Cat 760 mmHg
Boiling Point (SDS)100.0 °C°Cat 760 mmHg, water
Evaporation Rate (SDS)max. 1.0 %%Butyl acetate = 1
Evaporation Rate (SDS)max. 1.0 %%Butyl acetate = 1, water
Flash Point (SDS)110.0 °C°CClosed Cup
Lower Explosive Limit (SDS)2.6 %(V/V)%(V/V)
Relative Vapor Density (SDS)max. 1.0-air = 1, propylene glycol
Relative Vapor Density (SDS)2.62-propylene glycol
Specific Gravity (SDS)1.0-1.2-Water = 1
Upper Explosion Limit (SDS)12.5 %(V/V)%(V/V)
Vapor Pressure (SDS)0.08161-at 20°C, propylene glycol
Viscosity (SDS)max. 60000.0-
Volatile Content (SDS)61.0-67.0 %%
pH (SDS)8.0-9.0-
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life420.0-