PARALOID™ B-48N 100%

PARALOID™ B-48N 100% provides unique adhesion to unprimed, untreated metals as well as excellent toughness, flexibility, and outdoor durability. Its solubility in a number of solvents permits wider formulating latitude.

Principal: Dow Coating Materials

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Metal

Features: Excellent Adhesion, Excellent Flexibility, Excellent Solubility, Good Toughness, Outdoor Durability

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Product Code
MITM04021
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. Then 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

Technical Details & Test Data

Solubility Data

PARALOID™ B-48N 100% Thermoplastic Acrylic Resin is soluble in a variety of solvents including toluene, xylene, MEK, and some esters and glycol ethers such as methyl acetate, PM acetate and t-butyl acetate. However, PARALOID™ B-48N 100% Thermoplastic Acrylic Resin is insoluble in most alcohols and aliphatic solvents, such as isopropyl alcohol, VM&P naphtha and mineral spirits.

Properties in White Lacquers
Tukon Hardness  

Whiteness (K Color Low Numbers Best)

  Cross Hatch³  
30 min. at 180°F 8.4 30 min. at 300°F 6.9 30 min. at 180°F 0
30 min. at 300°F 11.6 16 hrs. at 350°F 6.9 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 0,0,0 30 min. at 180°F Trace
30 min. at 300°F 3H 30 min. at 300°F 0,0,0 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 47 30 min. at 180°F Light 30 min. at 180°F Very Soft
30 min. at 300°F 74 30 min. at 300°F Trace 30 min. at 300°F Softens
Gloss, 60°   Knife Adhesion   Spray Conditions  
30 min. at 180°F 84 30 min. at 180°F Very Good Viscosity, #4 Ford Cup, sec. 15
30 min. at 300°F 92 30 min. at 300°F Excellent Solids Content, % 23

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

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

Autoignition Temperature (SDS)
393.0 °C
Bulk Density
9.6 lb/gal
Bulk Density
9.6 lb/gal
Color (SDS)
Clear
Flammable Nature (SDS)
May form combustible dust concentrations in air during processing, handling or other means
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)
50.0 °C
Hardness
11.0-12.0 HV
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.
Principal
Relative Density (SDS)
1.15
Ultimate Hardness
11.0-12.0 KHN
Viscosity (SDS)
6000.0-11500.0 mPa.s
Volatile Content (SDS)
2.0 %
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hardness11.0-12.0 HVHVof clear films
Ultimate Hardness11.0-12.0 KHNKHN
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density9.6 lb/gallb/galAt 25°C
Bulk Density9.6 lb/gallb/gal
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)50.0 °C°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)393.0 °C°C
Relative Density (SDS)1.15-
Viscosity (SDS)6000.0-11500.0 mPa.smPa.s
Volatile Content (SDS)2.0 %%