RHOPLEX® B-88

RHOPLEX® B-88 is a very nonionic acrylic firm binder used as an additive to stiffen hand. Unlike other RHOPLEX® dispersions, RHOPLEX® B-88 does not form continuous films under normal conditions of application. When blended with softer polymers it helps produce films with improved toughness and improved resistance to blocking while maintaining good water resistance.

Principal: Dow Adhesives

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

End Uses: Paper Coating

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Paper

Features: Blocking Resistance, Chemical Resistance, Good Film Toughness, Good Stiffness, Heat Resistance, High Clarity, High Crosslinking, High Gloss, Hydrophobic, Non-Film Forming, Scuff Resistance, UV Resistance, Water Resistance

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Function
Binder
Product Code
MITM15367
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Labeling Claims
Product Benefits

• Low formaldehyde
• Nonionic
• Used as an additive to improve toughness and resistance to blocking.
• Good water resistance

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Markets
Applications

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000005
Principal

Other

Color (SDS)
White milky
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Ammonia
Protect from Freezing
Yes
Temperature Control
Yes
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH8.7-
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solid Content42.5 %%
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density9.0 lb/gallb/galAt 25°C
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)91.0 °C°C
Storage Temperature34.0-120.0 °F°F
Viscosity30.0 cPscPsBrookfield Viscometer
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)100.0 °C°Cat 760 mmHg
Evaporation Rate (SDS)max. 1.0 %%Butyl acetate = 1
Relative Vapor Density (SDS)max. 1.0-Air = 1
Specific Gravity (SDS)1.0-1.2-Water = 1
Vapor Pressure (SDS)17.0-at 20°C
Viscosity (SDS)max. 110.0-
Volatile Content (SDS)57.0-58.0 %%Water
pH (SDS)8.5-9.5-
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0-