RHOPLEX® HG-44P

RHOPLEX® HG-44P Acrylic Co-polymer Emulsion was developed specifically as a paint vehicle for both interior and light duty exterior high gloss and semigloss enamels. This aqueous latex allows the formulator to make enamel-like paints with the outstanding block resistance, stain removal, and washability needed for indoor use. RHOPLEX HG-44P also has good metal adhesion, resistance to household chemicals and can be formulated for light maintenance applications. With RHOPLEX® HG-44P, enamels can be easily formulated that represent a true alternative to oil-based paints. All of these benefits can be achieved without sacrificing the advantages inherent in high-quality waterborne acrylic paints.

Principal: Dow Coating Materials

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

End Uses: Enamel

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Metal

Features: Alkali Resistance, Blocking Resistance, Chemical Resistance, Cost Effective, Crack Resistance, Excellent Adhesion, Excellent Flow, Excellent Surface Appearance, Good Gloss Retention, Good Hardness, Good Hot Print Resistance, Good Leveling, Good Wash-Off, Low Odor, Mildew Resistant, Recoatability, Stain Resistance, Yellowing Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Binder & Resin
Chemical Family
Acrylics & Acrylates
Function
Binder
Product Code
MITM11380
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
CASE
Product Families
CASE — Resins & Binders
Acrylics

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Good Hot Print Resistance,
Mildew Resistant,
Good Leveling,
Cost Effective,
Good Gloss Retention,
Excellent Flow,
Good Hardness,
Low Odor,
Recoatability,
Yellowing Resistance,
Excellent Surface Appearance,
Good Wash-Off,
Chemical Resistance,
Blocking Resistance,
Excellent Adhesion,
Stain Resistance,
Alkali Resistance,
Crack Resistance
Labeling Claims
Listed in California Prop 65
Product Benefits
  • Excellent gloss
  • Very good block and print resistance
  • Alkyd-like application process
  • Excellent adhesion to repainted surfaces, including aged alkyds, under wet and dry conditions
  • Excellent flow and leveling
  • Ease of stain removal
  • Early tack-free time
  • Resistance to yellowing
  • Good hardness development
  • Excellent mildew resistance
Product Advantages
  • RHOPLEX® HG-44P Emulsion offers enhanced hardness and block resistance.
  • Its resistance to blocking, even at elevated temperatures, makes it an excellent choice for use on window frames and sills, bookcases, and other areas where sticking is a problem with softer latex products.
  • Exposure testing at The Dow Chemical Company Exposure Testing Station indicates that gloss enamels based on RHOPLEX® HG-44P will maintain good appearance and protection over primed and sound repainted surfaces (both acrylic and alkyd).
  • Performance advantages over gloss alkyd paints include early re-coatability, alkali and mildew resistance, grain crack resistance and gloss retention.
  • As the table shows, the enamel based on RHOPLEX® HG-44P has an excellent balance of application properties, durability, and adhesion over a variety of substrates.

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
Enamel
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Metal
Markets
Building & Construction,
Paints & Coatings,
Automotive & Transportation
Applications
Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing
Architectural Coatings
Paints & Coatings — Automotive & Transportation
Vehicle Refinish
Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
Furniture Coatings
Automotive & Transportation — Coatings & Finishes
Vehicle Refinish,
Automotive OEM Coatings

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
ISO 9001
Contains any chemicals listed on Prop 65 (including impurities, residues, catalysts, monomers, and by-products and excluding heavy metals)?
Not Available

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Totes (IBC),
Bulk

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000005
Principal
Dow Coating Materials

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

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

Other

Appearance
Milky-white liquid
Color (SDS)
White
Item Number
ITM22535,
ITM18201,
ITM22156,
ITM22637
Odor
Low Odor
Odor (SDS)
Ammoniacal
Other Hazards
Data not available
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH7.5-8.5-
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulking Value0.113 gal/lbgal/lbof dried solids
Bulking Value0.115 gal/lbgal/lbwet
Density8.5 lb/gallb/gal
Film Forming Temperature27.0 °C°C
Specific Gravity1.02-
Viscositymax. 1500.0 cPscPsBrookfield Viscometer At 25°C, Spindle 3, 60 Rpm
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solid Content41.5 %%
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)1.06-Water = 1
Vapor Pressure (SDS)17.0 mm Hgmm Hgat 20°C
Viscosity (SDS)400.0-1500.0 mPa.smPa.s
Volatile Content (SDS)58.0-59.0 %%
pH (SDS)7.0-7.6-