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, Paper Coating

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Paper

Applicable Processes: Liquid Filtration

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

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Country of Origin
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

Applicable Processes
Coating End Applications
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
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

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

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.
Storage Conditions

Store products in tightly closed original containers at temperatures recommended on the product label.

Other

Color (SDS)
Milky white
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Mild acrylic
Other Hazards
Data not available
Protect from Freezing
Yes
Temperature Control
Yes
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH5.0-
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solid Content44.0 %%
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density8.9 lb/gallb/galat 25°C
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)35.0 °C°C
Specific Gravity1.07-
Storage Temperature33.8-120.2 °F°F
Viscosity50.0 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
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-
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0 dd