RHOPLEX® HA-8

RHOPLEX® HA-8 is a versatile, self-crosslinking, acrylic emulsion recommended for bonding nonwovens. This water-based, hydrophilic binder combines a soft hand with both lotion and wet tensile strengths. Additional characteristics include ease of formulation, excellent runnability, and durability to washing and drycleaning. It is recommended for both rayon and polyester webs including durable and disposable nonwoven applications such as hospital medical end uses, personal hygiene, carrier fabrics, interlinings, and household furnishings.

Principal: Dow Adhesives

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

End Uses: Automotive Applications, Diapers, Feminine Hygiene Products, Home Furnishings, Hygiene Products, Interlining, Medical Nonwovens, Nonwovens, Paper Coating, Tents, Upholstered Furniture, Upholstery, Wipes

Functions: Binder, Binder, Binder & Resin

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Paper

Features: Chemical Resistance, Dry Cleaning Resistance, Good Dry Cleaning Resistance, Heat Resistance, High Clarity, High Crosslinking, High Gloss, High Opacity, High Ozone Stability, High Tensile Strength, High Tensile Strength, Hydrophilic, Hydrophilic, Hydrophobic, Improved Dimensional Stability, Improves Runnability, Scuff Resistance, Self Crosslinking, Self-crosslinking, Solvent Resistance, UV Resistance, Wash Resistance, Water Resistance, Water-based

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Binder & Resin
Chemical Family
Acrylics & Acrylates
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Binder
Function
Binder
Industrial Additives Functions
Binder
Product Code
MITM15375
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
CASE,
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
CASE — Resins & Binders
Acrylics
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Texturizers & Fillers
Industrial Additives & Materials — Textile & Leather Chemicals
Finishing Additives & Treatments

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Excellent Softness
CASE Ingredients Features
Chemical Resistance,
Good Dry Cleaning Resistance,
Heat Resistance,
High Clarity,
High Crosslinking,
High Gloss,
High Opacity,
High Ozone Stability,
High Tensile Strength,
Hydrophilic,
Hydrophobic,
Improved Dimensional Stability,
Scuff Resistance,
Self Crosslinking,
Solvent Resistance,
UV Resistance,
Water Resistance
Industrial Additives Features
Dry Cleaning Resistance,
High Tensile Strength,
Hydrophilic,
Improves Runnability,
Self-crosslinking,
Wash Resistance,
Water-based
Product Benefits
  • Excellent wet tensile strength
  • Good lotion tensile strength
  • Soft hand
  • Excellent durability to washing
  • Good durability to drycleaning
  • Hydrophilicity
  • Excellent runnability

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
Paper Coating
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Paper
Industrial Additives End Use
Automotive Applications,
Diapers,
Feminine Hygiene Products,
Home Furnishings,
Hygiene Products,
Interlining,
Medical Nonwovens,
Nonwovens,
Tents,
Upholstered Furniture,
Upholstery,
Wipes
Markets
Industrial,
Paints & Coatings,
Building & Construction
Applications
Industrial — Paper & Pulp
Coated Paper & Paperboard
Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction
Architectural Coatings
Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing
Architectural Coatings
Industrial — Leather & Textiles
Textile Manufacturing

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Drums,
Totes (IBC)

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000005
Principal
Dow Adhesives

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

Appearance
Milky-white liquid
Color (SDS)
White milky
Item Number
ITM24488,
ITM25773
Odor (SDS)
Acrylic odor
Other Hazards
Data not available
Protect from Freezing
Yes
Temperature Control
Yes
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH3.0-
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solid Content45.5 %%
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.04-At 25°C
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)-10.0 °C°CDifferential Scanning Calorimetry
Storage Temperature34.0-120.0 °F°F
Viscosity400.0 cPscPsBrookfield Viscometer at 25°C, 30 rpm, #1 spindle
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)1.0-1.2-Water = 1
Vapor Pressure (SDS)17.0-at 20°C
Viscosity (SDS)50.0-350.0-
Volatile Content (SDS)54.0-55.0 %%
pH (SDS)2.1-3.1-
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0-