RHOPLEX® EC-2848

RHOPLEX® EC-2848 is designed to provide elastomeric coatings with an excellent balance of elongation, tensile strength and dirt pickup resistance over a wide temperature range. The elongation properties of the polymer allow coatings to bridge dimensionally unstable cracks without rupturing. It also provides an excellent balance of toughness and elasticity at both low and high temperatures without sacrificing dirt pickup resistance. Coatings based on RHOPLEX® EC-2848 retain an attractive appearance as they age.

Principal: Dow Coating Materials

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

End Uses: Elastomeric Coatings, Paper Coating

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Paper

Features: Chalking Resistance, Dirt Pickup Resistance, Easy Cleaning, Easy Handling, Excellent Crack Bridging, Excellent Formulation Flexibility, Excellent Surface Appearance, Good Balance of Properties, Good Elasticity, Good Elongation, Good Toughness, High Tensile Strength, Low Glass Transition Temperature, Outdoor Durability, Tint Retention, UV Resistance, Water Vapor Permeable

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Function
Binder
Product Code
MITM11375
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Product Features
  • Dirt-resistant chemistry
  • Permeable to water vapor
  • Ultraviolet resistance
  • Internally plasticized
  • Waterborne
Product Benefits
  • Excellent exterior durability
  • Maintains attractive appearance
  • Enables coating to maintain flexibility and bridge cracks
  • Permits water vapor in substrate to escape
  • Controls moisture buildup in walls
  • Improves chalk resistance
  • Improves tint retention
  • Permanently flexible
  • Eliminates the need for external plasticizer
  • Simple handling and cleaning
  • Increased free-water for wider formulating and manufacturing latitude

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000005
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Protect from freezing

Other

Appearance
White to off-white liquid
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
pH7.0-8.0-
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solid Content60.5-61.5 %(W/W)%(W/W)
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density8.67 lb/gallb/galwet
Density8.89 lb/gallb/galDry
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)-28.0 °C°CMidpoint
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)-35.0 °C°Conset
Specific Gravity1.03-
Storage Temperature33.8-120.2 °F°F
Viscosity200.0-1200.0 cPscPs
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)17.0 mm Hgmm Hgat 20°C
Viscosity (SDS)200.0-1000.0 mPa.smPa.s
Volatile Content (SDS)38.0-40.0 %%Water
pH (SDS)7.0-8.0-
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0 dd