RHOPLEX® Multilobe™ 400

RHOPLEX® Multilobe™ 400 Emulsion Polymer represents The Dow Chemical Company’s progress in design of an APEO (alkyl phenol ethoxylate) surfactant free binder for low-VOC exterior flat and satin paints, providing excellent durability, color retention, and dirt pick-up resistance.

Principal: Dow Coating Materials

Chemical Family: Chemical Mixtures & Blends

End Uses: Flat Paint, Paper Coating, Satin Paint

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Chalk, Paper, Wood

Features: Blister Resistance, Chalking Resistance, Color Retention, Crack Resistance, Dirt Pickup Resistance, Easy Cleaning, Excellent Film Appearance, Flake Resistance, Good Wet Adhesion, High Durability, Improved Color Acceptance, Low Foaming, Low VOC, Migration Resistance, Mildew Resistant, Multi-Substrate Adhesion, Outdoor Durability, Peel Resistance, Tint Retention

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Country of Origin
Function
Binder
Product Code
MITM11299
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Labeling Claims
Product Features

Features Manufacturer Benefit User Benefit
Increased film build

Minimized level and cost of thickener.

Best applied hiding, uniformity of appearance, and durability.

Chalk-adhesion No alkyd modification required.

Resistance to blistering and related ultimate flaking. Elimination of alkyd modification means better mildew resistance, tint retention and color compatibility, and easier brush clean-up.

Wet adhesion Tolerates rheology modifiers; suitability for variety of substrates.

Resistance to cracking, flaking, and peeling over wood and repaint surfaces.

All-acrylic binder Proven performance over a broad formulating range. Confidence in quality of paint.
Chalk resistance / dirt resistance Formulating latitude: Flat and satin paints; use of different extender types.

Long-term tint retention and appearance.

Minimized level of surfactant for color acceptance Ease of color acceptance; reduced foaming, surfactant leaching, and water sensitivity; reduced raw material costs.

Good appearance; minimized foaming.

Applications & Uses

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000005
Principal

Storage & Handling

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.
Storage Conditions

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

Other

Color (SDS)
White
Item Number
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
pH8.5-9.2-
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solid Content53.0-54.0 %%
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density9.4 lb/gallb/galDry
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)8.0 °C°CDifferential Scanning Calorimetry onset
Storage Temperature34.0-120.0 °F°F
Viscosity300.0-1500.0 cPscPsgel permeation
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)100.0-1500.0 mPa.smPa.s
Volatile Content (SDS)45.0-49.0 %%Water
pH (SDS)8.5-9.5-
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life540.0 dd