RHOPLEX® CL-106

• Appearance - Properly formulated lacquers based on RHOPLEX CL-106 emulsion possess excellent clarity. These lacquers provide films with overall hardness and mar resistance.
• Hardness and Mar Resistance - Because films formulated from RHOPLEX CL-106 emulsion are hard, their mar resistance relative to other thermoplastic lacquers is excellent. Fingernail mar resistance of lacquers formulated from RHOPLEX CL-106 emulsion is superior to that provided by other thermoplastic emulsions. Table 1 compares the hardness of films made from various emulsions using recommended formulation procedures.
• Film Color and Resistance to Yellowing - The all acrylic composition of RHOPLEX CL-106 emulsion yields films which are resistant to yellowing.
• Stain Resistance - The stain resistance of RHOPLEX CL-106 based coatings to moisture, alcohols, and common kitchen staining agents compares favorably to solventborne nitrocellulose lacquers.
• Cold Check Resistance - Formulation CL-106-1 passed cold check testing through 20 cycles matching the performance of a nitrocellulose topcoat. A cycle consists of 120°F/5°F/ambient with one hour at each condition. Finishes were examined microscopically for any cracking perpendicular to the grain after each cycle. Tests were conducted on maple on which one aqueous sealer was applied followed by two aqueous topcoats. Coatings were air dried 30 minutes between applications. The finished systems were air dried for two weeks prior to cold check cycle testing. Coatings were applied with conventional air spray equipment.

• Water-white
• Resistant to yellowing
• Hard, mar resistant film
• Broad stain resistance

Wood topcoat formulations based on RHOPLEX® CL-106 acrylic emulsion are recommended for spray application over aqueous or solvent-based sealers. Optimum use conditions for spray application are in moderate relative humidity followed by a "flash-off" period of 10 to 15 minutes. Low air flow rates in the flash-off area are recommended to assist film drying and microfoam release. Force drying for 10 to 15 minutes at 120 to 130°F with moderate air flow provides films which are dry and ready for handling.

Based on its composition, RHOPLEX® CL-106 is not expected to be toxic via single oral, dermal or inhalation exposure. It may be a mild skin, eye or respiratory irritant.