FORMASHIELD™ 12

FORMASHIELD™ 12 is an aqueous all-acrylic emulsion polymer designed for use in premium, ultra-low VOC interior paints. Paints can be formulated with FORMASHIELD™ 12 Binder to actively and irreversibly remove formaldehyde from the ambient air in commercial or residential interior spaces, offering significant improvement in Indoor Air Quality.

Principal: Dow Coating Materials

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

Functions: Binder, Binder & Resin

End Uses: Architectural Paints

Features: Excellent Adhesion, Good Wash-Off, Low Odor, Stain Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Function
Binder
Industrial Additives Functions
Product Code
MITM11246
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Labeling Claims
Key Features
  • Provides ability to formulate paints with Formaldehyde-abatement capability
  • 100% Acrylic
  • APEO-free
  • Solvent-free formulating capability
  • Low odor
  • Very good washability
  • Excellent adhesion

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In

Safety & Health

Disposal Considerations

Dispose in accordance with all local, state (provincial) and federal regulations. Empty containers may contain hazardous residues. This material and its container must be disposed in a safe and legal manner.

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
Milky white liquid
Color (SDS)
White
Item Number
Odor
Low odor
Odor (SDS)
Ammonia
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH8.5-
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0 dd
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density8.82 lb/gallb/gal
Film Forming Temperature0.0 °C°C
Viscosity450.0 cPscPsBrookfield Viscometer 30rpm, #3 spindle
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solid Content48.5 %(W/W)%(W/W)
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)100.0 °C°CWater
Evaporation Rate (SDS)max. 1.0 %%Water
Melting Point (SDS)0.0 °C°CWater
Relative Density (SDS)1.0-1.2-Water = 1
Relative Vapor Density (SDS)max. 1.0-Water
Vapor Pressure (SDS)17.0 mm Hgmm HgAt 20°C, Water
Viscosity (SDS)10.0-900.0 mPa.smPa.s
Volatile Content (SDS)51.0-52.0 %%Water
pH (SDS)8.5-9.5-