RHOPLEX® 585

RHOPLEX® 585 is a 100% acrylic binder designed for premium exterior performance in flat and satin Architectural Coatings. It is supplied at high solids for formulation flexibility and does not contain any APEO (alkyl phenol ethoxylate) surfactants. The low coalescent demand of RHOPLEX® 585 allows the formulator to meet the 50g/VOC regulations while still maintaining some freeze thaw stability. Due to its 100% acrylic composition, RHOPLEX® 585 offers good exterior durability.

Principal: Dow Coating Materials

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

End Uses: Masonry Coating, Paper Coating, Wood Stain

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Alkyds, Aluminum, Cedar, Masonry, Metal, Paper, Pine Wood, Vinyl, Wood

Features: Alkali Resistance, Color Retention, Crack Resistance, Dirt Pickup Resistance, Efflorescence Resistance, Excellent Adhesion, Excellent Freeze/Thaw Stability, Excellent Slurry Compatibility, Good Gloss Retention, Grain Crack Resistance, High Solid Content, Outdoor Durability, Tint Retention, Wood Tannin Blocking

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Function
Binder
Product Code
MITM11359
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Labeling Claims
Key Features and Benefits
  • High solids (58-59%)
  • Low VOC capable (≤ 50 g/l VOC)
  • Contains no APEO surfactant
  • Multi-substrates capability – wood, alkyd, vinyl, aluminum, and masonry
  • Excellent exterior performance including dirt pick-up resistance, tint and gloss retention, grain crack resistance, alkali and efflorescence resistance
  • Excellent slurry compatibility

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

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 (SDS)
Ammonia
Protect from Freezing
Yes
Temperature Control
Yes
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH7.7-8.7-
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solid Content58.0-59.0 %%
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)max. 50.0 g/Lg/L
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulking Value0.108 gal/lbgal/lbDry
Bulking Value0.113 gal/lbgal/lbwet
Density8.8-8.9 lb/gallb/galwet
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)12.0 °C°CDifferential Scanning Calorimetry onset
Storage Temperature34.0-120.0 °F°F
Viscositymax. 500.0 cPscPsspindle 4, 60 rpm
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)100.0 °C°C
Evaporation Rate (SDS)max. 1.0 %%Butyl acetate = 1
Melting Point (SDS)0.0 °C°C
Relative Vapor Density (SDS)max. 1.0-Air = 1
Specific Gravity (SDS)1.0-1.2-Water = 1
Vapor Pressure (SDS)max. 17.0 mm Hgmm Hgat 20°C
Viscosity (SDS)max. 500.0 mPa.smPa.s
Volatile Content (SDS)40.0-42.0 %%Water
pH (SDS)7.8-8.4-
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life540.0 dd