RHOPLEX® I-545

RHOPLEX® I-545 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 offers a distinct combination of properties - good gloss, heat resistance and water resistance with fast drying speed. On press, RHOPLEX® I-545 has excellent transfer and printability with good resolubility for ease of clean-up.

Principal: Dow Adhesives

Functions: Binder & Resin

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

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

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Paper

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylics, Styrenes

Features: Fast Drying, Good Compatibility, Good Printability, Heat Resistance, High Clarity, High Gloss, Scuff Resistance, Water Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Binder & Resin
Chemical Family
Acrylics & Acrylates
Country of Origin
United States of America (USA)
Function
Binder
Product Code
MITM15378
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
CASE,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
CASE — Additives
Other Additives
CASE — Resins & Binders
Acrylics
Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids
Other Processing Additives
Industrial Additives & Materials — Textile & Leather Chemicals
Finishing Additives & Treatments

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Fast Drying,
Good Compatibility,
Good Printability,
Heat Resistance,
High Clarity,
High Gloss,
Scuff Resistance,
Water Resistance
Product Benefits

As an Overprint

  • Scuff resistance
  • High inherent COF
  • Good heat resistance, can be modified with zinc crosslinkers to enhance heat resistance
  • Excellent clarity
  • Good gloss
  • Good water resistance

As a Letdown Vehicle

  • With aluminum paste pigments for good stability
  • Good solvent compatibility for flexo and gravure ink formulations

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
Paper Coating
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Acrylics,
Styrenes
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Paper
Industrial Additives End Use
Textiles
Ink & Toner End Applications
Flexography Ink,
Gravure Ink
Markets
Industrial,
Printing & Packaging,
Paints & Coatings
Applications
Industrial — Paper & Pulp
Coated Paper & Paperboard
Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks
Flexography,
Gravure Printing
Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings
Overprint Varnishes

Properties

Physical Form
Emulsion,
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
ITM24491,
ITM25776
Odor (SDS)
Ammonia
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 Content40.0 %%
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)65.0 °C°C
Molecular Weightmin. 200000.0 g/molg/mol
Storage Temperature33.8-120.2 °F°F
Viscosity400.0-1500.0 cPscPs
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)1.0-1.2-Water = 1
Vapor Pressure (SDS)17.0 mm Hgmm Hgat 20°C
Viscosity (SDS)400.0-1500.0 mPa.smPa.s
Volatile Content (SDS)60.0 %%Water
pH (SDS)8.0-9.0-
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0 dd