RHOPLEX® HA-16

RHOPLEX® HA-16 is a firm binder with excellent durability. It offers formulating flexibility with additives due to its nonionic nature and is especially suggested for battery separators and other industrial nonwoven applications.

Principal: Dow Adhesives

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

Functions: Binder, Binder & Resin

End Uses: Air Filters, Battery Separator, Nonwovens, Paper Coating

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Paper

Applicable Processes: Liquid Filtration

Features: Acid Resistance, Acid Resistance, Alkali Resistance, Chemical Resistance, Ease of Formulation, Easy Cleaning, Easy Handling, Excellent Adhesion, Good Color Stability, Heat Resistance, High Clarity, High Crosslinking, High Durability, High Gloss, Hydrophobic, Improves Runnability, Low Viscosity, Scuff Resistance, Self Crosslinking, Self-crosslinking, UV Resistance, Water Resistance, Water Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Binder & Resin
Chemical Family
Acrylics & Acrylates
Function
Binder
Industrial Additives Functions
Binder
Product Code
MITM15374
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
CASE,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
CASE — Resins & Binders
Acrylics
Industrial Additives & Materials — Battery & Electronic Materials
Binders
Industrial Additives & Materials — Textile & Leather Chemicals
Finishing Additives & Treatments

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Acid Resistance,
Alkali Resistance,
Chemical Resistance,
Ease of Formulation,
Easy Cleaning,
Easy Handling,
Excellent Adhesion,
Good Color Stability,
Heat Resistance,
High Clarity,
High Crosslinking,
High Durability,
High Gloss,
Hydrophobic,
Low Viscosity,
Scuff Resistance,
Self Crosslinking,
UV Resistance,
Water Resistance
Industrial Additives Features
Acid Resistance,
Improves Runnability,
Self-crosslinking,
Water Resistance
Product Benefits
  • Excellent acid resistance
  • Excellent runnability
  • Very good water resistance
  • Self-crosslinking

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Liquid Filtration
Coating End Applications
Paper Coating
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Paper
Industrial Additives End Use
Air Filters,
Battery Separator,
Nonwovens
Markets
Industrial,
Electrical & Electronics
Applications
Industrial — Paper & Pulp
Coated Paper & Paperboard
Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
Batteries
Industrial — Leather & Textiles
Textile Manufacturing

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Drums

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000005
Principal
Dow Adhesives

Other

Appearance
Milk-white fluid free of coagulated gum and visible impurity
Color (SDS)
White milky
Item Number
ITM24487
Odor (SDS)
Acrylic odor
Protect from Freezing
Yes
Temperature Control
Yes
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH2.5-
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solid Content45.5 %%
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density8.9 lb/gallb/galAt 25°C
Film Forming Temperature22.0 °C°C
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)36.0 °C°CDifferential Scanning Calorimetry
Specific Gravity1.06-
Storage Temperature33.8-120.2 °F°F
Viscositymax. 500.0 cPscPsBrookfield Viscometer At 25°C, #2, 30 Rpm
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)0.96-1.12-
Vapor Pressure (SDS)17.0-at 20°C
Viscosity (SDS)max. 900.0-
Volatile Content (SDS)54.0-55.0 %%
pH (SDS)2.1-4.0-
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0-