RHOPLEX® ECO-100

RHOPLEX® ECO-100 is an environmentally-advanced, APE-free, ultra low formaldehyde acrylic emulsion that yields a firm hand, high strength and very good durability to wash. This self-crosslinking binder contains only trace level of formaldehyde, making it ideal for applications requiring strength, stiffness and durability, but where formaldehyde must be eliminated.

Principal: Dow Adhesives

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

Functions: Binder, Binder & Resin

End Uses: Nonwovens

Features: Excellent Formulation Flexibility, Excellent Formulation Stability, Good Color Stability, Good Color Stability, High Tensile Strength, High Tensile Strength, Improves Runnability, Self Crosslinking, Self-crosslinking, Wash Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Function
Binder
Industrial Additives Functions
Product Code
MITM15371
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Industrial Additives Features
Labeling Claims
Product Benefits
  • APE-free
  • Ultra low formaldehyde*
  • High tensile strength
  • Stiff hand
  • Excellent wash durability
  • Self-crosslinking
  • Good color and formulation stability
  • Excellent runnability

*Ultra low formaldehyde: no formaldehyde or formaldehyde generators intentionally added.

Applications & Uses

Industrial Additives End Use
Markets
Applications
Product Applications
  • RHOPLEX® ECO-100 combines high tensile strength and durability with a firm hand.
  • The following are typical laboratory test results comparing RHOPLEX TM ECO-100 to RHOPLEX TM TR-407, a conventional self-crosslinking acrylic binder with a Tg of +34°C.
  • This application was performed on wood pulp (Whatman #4 filter paper) with about 25% solids add-on.
  • The samples were dried/cured at 150°C for 3 minutes in a laboratory Mathis oven.

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Contains any chemicals listed on Prop 65 (including impurities, residues, catalysts, monomers, and by-products and excluding heavy metals)?

Technical Details & Test Data

Technical Data

The tensile strengths were tested in the cross-machine direction and are reported in kg/inch.
For the wet and IPA strengths, the samples were soaked in water or IPA for 30 minutes before testing.

RHOPLEX® ECO-100 - Technical Data - 1

RHOPLEX® ECO-100 has performances close to a conventional self-crosslinking binder without the associated formaldehyde emissions or residual formaldehyde in the final nonwoven.

 

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

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.

Handling Information
  • Keep combustible and/or flammable products and their vapors away from heat, sparks, flames and other sources of ignition including static discharge.
  • Processing or operating at temperatures near or above product flashpoint may pose a fire hazard.
  • Use appropriate grounding and bonding techniques to manage static discharge hazards.
  • Failure to maintain proper volume level when using immersion heaters can expose tank and solution to excessive heat resulting in a possible combustion hazard, particularly when plastic tanks are used.

Other

Color (SDS)
Milky white
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Slight acrylic odor
Other Hazards
Data not available
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH5.0-
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density8.9 lb/gallb/galAt 25°C
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)35.0 °C°C
Specific Gravity1.07-
Viscosity50.0 cPscPsBrookfield Viscometer
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solid Content44.0 %%
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
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)max. 100.0 mPa.smPa.s
Volatile Content (SDS)55.0-57.0 %%
pH (SDS)4.5-5.5-