RHOPLEX® 2500

RHOPLEX® 2500 is designed for tough, water-resistant masonry paints and primers. Coatings based on RHOPLEX® 2500 possess very good adhesion to masonry substrates, excellent durability (gloss and tint retention, and dirt pickup resistance), and the ability to retard efflorescence in cured cementitious products.

Principal: Dow Coating Materials

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

End Uses: Architectural Paints, Masonry Coating, Primer

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Masonry

Features: Aesthetic Retention, Alkali Resistance, Chalking Resistance, Dirt Pickup Resistance, Efflorescence Resistance, Excellent Adhesion, Excellent Formulation Flexibility, Excellent Pigment Binding Capacity, Good Gloss Retention, Good Hydrolysis Resistance, High Durability, Tint Retention, Water Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Binder & Resin
Chemical Family
Acrylics & Acrylates
Country of Origin
United States of America (USA)
Function
Binder
Product Code
MITM11358
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
CASE
Product Families
CASE — Resins & Binders
Acrylics

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Good Hydrolysis Resistance,
High Durability,
Excellent Formulation Flexibility,
Excellent Adhesion,
Chalking Resistance,
Efflorescence Resistance,
Alkali Resistance,
Water Resistance,
Good Gloss Retention,
Tint Retention,
Dirt Pickup Resistance,
Aesthetic Retention,
Excellent Pigment Binding Capacity
Labeling Claims
Alkylphenol Ethoxylate (APEO)-free,
Listed in California Prop 65
Key Features and Benefits

Features:

  • All-acrylic resistance to alkali and no efflorescence
  • High pigment-binding capacity
  • Hard, water-resistant all-acrylic composition
  • Wide formulating latitude

Benefits:

  • Minimal adhesion problems, resistance to hydrolysis, and retention of aesthetic appearance on masonry
  • Suitable for economical, high-PVC paints
  • Excellent resistance to chalking and dirt pickup
  • Suitable for horizontal and vertical surfaces

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
Architectural Paints,
Primer,
Masonry Coating
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Masonry
Markets
Building & Construction,
Automotive & Transportation
Applications
Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing
Architectural Coatings
Automotive & Transportation — Coatings & Finishes
Automotive OEM Coatings

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
ISO 9001

Safety & Health

Safety Precautions
  • Based on its composition, RHOPLEX® 2500 All-Acrylic Emulsion is not expected to be toxic via single acute oral, dermal or inhalation exposure. It may be a mild to moderate skin, eye and/or respiratory irritant.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Drums,
Bulk,
Totes (IBC)

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000005
Principal
Dow Coating Materials

Other

Appearance
Milky liquid
Color (SDS)
White
Item Number
ITM18169,
ITM18285,
ITM18346,
ITM22630
Odor (SDS)
Ammonia
Other Hazards
No data available
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH9.0-10.0-
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulking Value0.112 gal/lbgal/lbdry solids
Density8.9 lb/gallb/galTyler Standard Screen
Film Forming Temperature17.0 °C°C
Viscosity200.0-600.0 cPscPs
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solid Content50.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Point (SDS)0.0 °C°CWater
Relative Density (SDS)1.0-1.2-Water = 1
Relative Vapor Density (SDS)max. 1.0-Air = 1, Water
Vapor Pressure (SDS)17.0 mm Hgmm HgAt 20°C, Water
Viscosity (SDS)10.0-210.0 mPa.smPa.s
Volatile Content (SDS)49.0-51.0 %%Water
pH (SDS)9.0-9.8-