RHOPLEX® I-2350

RHOPLEX® I-2350 is a versatile, all-acrylic aqueous vehicle suitable for overprint varnishes and letdowns for flexographic and gravure ink applications. It is a hard film former that combines high heat resistance (non zinc containing) and gloss with excellent compatibility. On press, RHOPLEX® I-2350 has excellent transfer and printability with good resolubility for ease of cleanup.

Principal: Dow Adhesives

Functions: Binder & Resin

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

End Uses: Flexography Ink, Gravure Ink, Offset Ink, Paper Coating

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Paper, Paperboard

Labeling Claims: Zinc-free

Features: Ease of Formulation, Easy Cleaning, Easy Handling, Excellent Adhesion, Excellent Dilution Efficiency, Excellent Ink Transfer, Good Color Stability, Good Compatibility, Good Printability, Heat Resistance, High Clarity, High Durability, High Gloss, Low Viscosity, Resolubility, Scuff Resistance, Self Crosslinking

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Binder & Resin
Chemical Family
Acrylics & Acrylates
Function
Binder
Product Code
MITM15377
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
CASE
Product Families
CASE — Additives
Other Additives
CASE — Resins & Binders
Acrylics

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Ease of Formulation,
Easy Cleaning,
Easy Handling,
Excellent Adhesion,
Excellent Dilution Efficiency,
Excellent Ink Transfer,
Good Color Stability,
Good Compatibility,
Good Printability,
Heat Resistance,
High Clarity,
High Durability,
High Gloss,
Low Viscosity,
Resolubility,
Scuff Resistance,
Self Crosslinking
Labeling Claims
Zinc-free
Product Benefits

As an Overprint

  • Scuff resistance
  • High inherent COF
  • Very good heat resistance, can be modified with zinc crosslinkers to enhance heat resistance
  • Excellent clarity over offset inks
  • Good gloss

As a Letdown Vehicle

  • With aluminum paste pigments for good stability
  • Good solvent compatibility with other resins, alcohols and commonly used additives

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
Paper Coating
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Paper,
Paperboard
Ink & Toner End Applications
Flexography Ink,
Gravure Ink,
Offset Ink
Markets
Industrial,
Paints & Coatings,
Printing & Packaging,
Building & Construction
Applications
Industrial — Paper & Pulp
Coated Paper & Paperboard
Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction
Architectural Coatings
Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks
Flexography,
Gravure Printing,
Offset & Lithographic Printing
Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings
Overprint Varnishes
Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing
Architectural Coatings

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Drums,
Totes (IBC)

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000005
Principal
Dow Adhesives

Other

Appearance
Milky white emulsion
Color (SDS)
White milky
Item Number
ITM24490,
ITM25775
Odor (SDS)
Ammonia
Other Hazards
No data available
Protect from Freezing
Yes
Temperature Control
Yes
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value75.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/g
pH8.5-
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solid Content30.0 %%
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)65.0 °C°C
Molecular Weightmin. 200000.0 g/molg/mol
Storage Temperature34.0-120.0 °F°F
Viscosity1000.0 cPscPs
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)500.0-1500.0-
Volatile Content (SDS)69.0-71.0 %%
pH (SDS)8.2-9.2-
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0-