ACRYSOL™ TT-615

ACRYSOL™ TT-615 is an alkali swellable acrylic polymer emulsion used as either a primary or ancillary thickener in coatings. This product exhibits viscosity build comparable to high molecular weight HEC thickeners at low shear levels. Viscosity is developed by neutralization to a pH of 7 to 10. ACRYSOL™ TT-615 demonstrates greater roller spatter resistance than the cellulostics, but with a more pseudoplastic rheology profile. The liquid physical form of ACRYSOL™ TT-615 facilitates its incorporation into grinds and letdowns.

Principal: Dow Coating Materials

Functions: Thickener

Chemical Family: Chemical Mixtures & Blends

Physical Form: Liquid

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Function
Thickener
Product Code
MITM11244
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Product Features and Benefits

Features

  • A 30% solids emulsion; ease of incorporation
  • Cost-effective versus low and medium molecular weight HECs.
  • Higher low shear viscosity
  • Does not itself support microbial growth

Benefits

  • Reduced labor costs as no predilution or preneutralization required.
  • Lower RM costs. 
  • Prevents pigment settling
  • Reduced RM and overhead costs resulting from lower biocide levels and fewer product returns.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Product Applications
  • ACRYSOL™ TT-615 is an alkali swellable thickener, which achieves its thickening effect when it is neutralized. When added full strength to the letdown, care must be taken to avoid local shock or gross paint instability. There must be sufficient base in the system before the addition of ACRYSOL™ TT-615 to fully neutralize the thickener and still remain on the alkaline side over the normal shelf life of the paint.
  • ACRYSOL™ TT-615 should be added slowly with good agitation. If this approach is not sufficient, ACRYSOL™ TT-615 can be diluted 1:1 or 2:1 with water prior to addition to the letdown to reduce the chance for shocking.

Properties

Physical Form

Technical Details & Test Data

Viscosity vs Weight Percentage Graph

Thickener Viscosity Development In Water

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Graph of Viscosity Vs Percent Neutralization and pH

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Viscosity Vs Percent Neutralization and pH 

Viscosity/shear Rate Profile of Thickeners in Water Graph

Viscosity/shear Rate Profile of Thickeners in Water

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Packaging & Availability

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

ACRYSOL™ TT-615 is stored in tightly closed original containers at temperatures recommended on the product label.

Handling Information
  • Dispose of ACRYSOL™ TT-615 in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations. Empty containers may contain hazardous residues.
  • ACRYSOL™ TT-615 and its container must be disposed in a safe and legal manner.

Other

ADR/RID/ADN Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
ADR/RID/ADN UN Number
Not Applicable
Appearance
Off white milky liquid
Color (SDS)
White milky
Group Principal Number
S000005
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
IATA/ICAO UN Number
Not Applicable
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
IMO/IMDG UN Number
Not Applicable
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Acrylic odor
Other Hazards
This product contains no substances assessed to be PBT or vPvB at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Principal
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Equivalent Weight218.0 g/eqg/eqweight of polymer solids exactly neutralized by 40g of solid sodium hydroxide
pH3.0-
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density8.75 lb/gallb/galAt 25°C
Viscosity20.0 cPscPsBrookfield Viscometer 1/60, as packed
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Polymer Content30.0 %%
Solid Content30.0 %%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)100.0 °C°CWater
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
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)1.0-1.2-Water = 1
Vapor Pressure (SDS)2266.48 PaPaAt 20°C, Water
Vapor Pressure (SDS)2266.48 PaPaat 20°C
Viscosity (SDS)1.0-35.0 mPa.smPa.s
Volatile Content (SDS)69.0-71.0 %%Water
pH (SDS)2.2-3.2-