ROSHIELD™ 3188

ROSHIELD™ 3188 is a self-crosslinking acrylic copolymer designed for use in factory-applied, waterborne, interior wood coatings. It offers good early sandability, block resistance, and stain resistance, as well as extremely low microfoam entrapment. ROSHIELD™ 3188 is recommended for sanding sealers and clear topcoats, and offers excellent clarity and appearance over both dark and light woods. Its self-crosslinking chemistry is responsible for its rapid cure and excellent stain resistance.

Principal: Dow Coating Materials

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

End Uses: Clearcoat, DTM Coating, Lacquers, Pigmented Coating, Primer, Sealer, Top Coat, Varnishes, Wood Coating, Wood Finishes

Features: Blocking Resistance, Chemical Resistance, Excellent Adhesion, Excellent Block Resistance, Excellent Flow, Excellent Sandability , Excellent Surface Appearance, Fast Cure, Fast Drying, Good Hardness, High Clarity, Mar Resistance, Prevents Microfoam Formation, Self Crosslinking, Solvent Resistance, Stain Resistance, Water Resistance

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Product Code
MITM11409
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Product Benefits
  • Self-crosslinking acrylic copolymer
  • Excellent stain, chemical and solvent resistance
  • Excellent clarity and appearance (warmth) in clear wood coatings
  • Low microfoam entrapment
  • Excellent hardness and mar resistance

Applications & Uses

Application Area
Coating End Applications
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Markets
Applications
Product Applications
  • Clear lacquers for wood furniture, cabinetry and joinery
  • General industrial finishes for wood
  • DIY varnishes for wood

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000005
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • Store products in tightly closed original containers at temperatures recommended on the product label.
  • Dispose in accordance with all local, state (provincial) and federal regulations. Empty containers may contain hazardous residues. This material and its container must be disposed in a safe and legal manner.

Other

Appearance
White to off-white opaque liquid
Color (SDS)
White milky
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Ammonia
Protect from Freezing
Yes
Temperature Control
Yes
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH7.0-8.0-
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solid Content40.5 %%
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulking Value0.104 gal/lbgal/lbDry
Bulking Value0.114 gal/lbgal/lbwet
Density8.8 lb/gallb/galwet
Film Forming Temperature43.0 °C°C
Storage Temperature34.0-120.0 °F°F
Viscositymax. 100.0 cPscPsat 25°C, 60 rpm, spindle #1
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)100.0 °C°Cat 760 mmHg, water
Evaporation Rate (SDS)max. 1.0 %%Butyl acetate = 1, water
Melting Point (SDS)0.0 °C°CWater
Relative Density (SDS)1.2-100.0-Water = 1
Relative Vapor Density (SDS)max. 100.0-Air = 1, Water
Vapor Pressure (SDS)17.0 mm Hgmm HgAt 20°C
Viscosity (SDS)100.0 mPa.smPa.s
Volatile Content (SDS)59.0-60.0 %%Water
pH (SDS)7.0-8.0-
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life360.0 dd