PARALOID™ B-44 100%

PARALOID™ B-44 100% Resin provides an outstanding combination of hardness, flexibility, and adhesion to various substrates. It also permits wider latitude in formulating in solvents that are suitable for specific applications. The resin is slightly softer and more flexible than PARALOID A-21 Solid Grade Thermoplastic Acrylic Resin and has excellent adhesion to various substrates.

Principal: Dow Coating Materials

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

End Uses: Coil Coating

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Aluminum, Brass, Concrete, Copper, Metal, Plastics, Zinc

Features: Excellent Flexibility, Excellent Substrate Adhesion, Good Hardness

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Country of Origin
Product Code
MITM04019
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Note

Drying the coatings at 300°F for 30 minutes simulates final properties of the resin.

  1. The white lacquers were formulated at a titanium dioxide/binder ratio (solids basis) of 30/70. The properties were determined after coatings were sprayed on Bonderite 1000 solution.
  2. The degree of flaking at the scribed cross hatch is rated on a 0 (no failure) to 5 (complete lift off) scale.
  3. The degree of cracking at the bend over each mandrel is rated on a 0 (no failure) to 10 (complete flaking) scale.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Chemical Inventories
Contains any chemicals listed on Prop 65 (including impurities, residues, catalysts, monomers, and by-products and excluding heavy metals)?

Technical Details & Test Data

Properties in White Lacquers
Tukon Hardness  

Whiteness (K Color Low Numbers Best)

  Cross Hatch³  
30 min. at 180°F 6.5 30 min. at 300°F 7.6 30 min. at 180°F 0
30 min. at 300°F 7.6 16 hrs. at 350°F 9 30 min. at 300°F 0
Pencil Hardness   Flexibility, "1/8,1/4, 1/2 Mandrels⁴   Mustard Staining (30 min. Exposure)  
30 min. at 180°F 2H 30 min. at 180°F 2,2,1 30 min. at 180°F None
30 min. at 300°F 5H 30 min. at 300°F 3,3,2 30 min. at 300°F Trace
Gloss, 20°   Printing, 2 psi for 1 hr. at 140°F  

Gasoline Resistance (15 min. Exposure)

 
30 min. at 180°F 71 30 min. at 180°F Moderate 30 min. at 180°F OK
30 min. at 300°F 78 30 min. at 300°F Trace 30 min. at 300°F OK
Gloss, 60°   Knife Adhesion   Spray Conditions  
30 min. at 180°F 92 30 min. at 180°F Excellent Viscosity, #4 Ford Cup, sec. 15
30 min. at 300°F 93 30 min. at 300°F Excellent Solids Content, % 24

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000005
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • Keep combustible and/or flammable products and their vapors away from heat, sparks, flames and other sources of ignition including static discharge.
  • Processing or operating at temperatures near or above product flashpoint may pose a fire hazard.
  • Use appropriate grounding and bonding techniques to manage static discharge hazards.
  • Failure to maintain proper volume level when using immersion heaters can expose tank and solution to excessive heat resulting in a possible combustion hazard, particularly when plastic tanks are used.
  • Store products in tightly closed original containers at temperatures recommended on the product label.

Other

Flammable Nature (SDS)
May form combustible dust concentrations in air during processing, handling or other means
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Acrylic odor
Other Hazards
If converted to small particles during further handling, processing, or by other means, may form combustible dust concentrations in air, Dust contact with the eyes can lead to mechanical irritation, Contact with dust can cause mechanical irritation or drying of the skin.
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ultimate Hardness15.0-16.0 KHNKHN
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density9.8 lb/gallb/gal
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)60.0 °C°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Liquid Density (SDS)0.66 g/cm³g/cm³
Volatile Content (SDS)1.0 %%