Products

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.

RHOPLEX® EC-2848 is designed to provide elastomeric coatings with an excellent balance of elongation, tensile strength and dirt pickup resistance over a wide temperature range. The elongation properties of the polymer allow coatings to bridge dimensionally unstable cracks without rupturing. It also provides an excellent balance of toughness and elasticity at both low and high temperatures without sacrificing dirt pickup resistance. Coatings based on RHOPLEX® EC-2848 retain an attractive appearance as they age.

ROSHIELD™ 636 is a hard, styrene-acrylic polymer that offers one-component, self-crosslinking technology for kitchen cabinets, for sealers and topcoats in molding formulations, and any interior board application. Coatings based on ROSHIELD 636 Emulsion exhibit outstanding mar, print, and block resistance without the limitation of pot life. The excellent color retention of ROSHIELD 636 Emulsion makes it an excellent choice for use over white and light colored basecoats. It offers very good ammonia resistance, is highly resistant to a wide range of stains and chemicals, and has unsurpassed humidity resistance.

AVANSE™ ST-410 is a new high-performance, 100% acrylic, waterborne polymer can be formulated to meet the toughest VOC standards and still outperform traditional solvent and waterborne semitransparent stain technologies. Semitransparent stains based on AVANSE™ ST-410 Acrylic Emulsion do not require coalescent or heavy metal driers, they are easy to apply, and they enhance the appearance of new and weathered wood with a long-lasting finish. In addition, the combination of morphology and unique particle stabilization maximizes the flow and lapping characteristics during application, while building early resistance properties upon drying.

EBECRYL® 5848 is an epoxidized soya oil acrylate based in part on renewable resources. EBECRYL® 5848 provides improved flow, leveling and pigment wetting in ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB) energy curable inks and coatings. Adhesion and flexibility are often enhanced when EBECRYL® 5848 is used as a modifier in inks and clear or pigmented coatings on paper and metal.

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.

ACRYSOL™ RM-725 Rheology Modifier is a solvent-free, hydrophobically modified ethylene oxide urethane (HEUR) based on proprietary technology for an excellent balance of properties. ACRYSOL™ RM-725 Rheology Modifier is designed as a universal, efficient mid shear viscosity builder with all binder types that are used for interior wall paints as well as exterior systems for wood, trim stains and masonry. This KU-building associative thickener offers formulators an excellent balance of sag resistance and leveling, including PVA and VAE binder based paints. ACRYSOL™ RM-725 Rheology Modifier also contributes significant to high shear viscosity, allowing the reduction of ICI builder use level in the paint.

RHOPLEX® EC-3814 is designed to provide elastomeric coatings with an excellent balance of elongation, tensile strength and dirt pickup resistance over a wide temperature range. RHOPLEX® EC-3814 retains this balance of properties over formulation ranges not previously attainable for elastomeric wall coatings. RHOPLEX® EC-3814 can also be formulated at a higher PVC than Dow’s other elastomeric binders, which can lead to formulated cost savings, while still maintaining excellent mechanical properties. Furthermore, it shows a dramatic improvement in alkali resistance over hot masonry substrates compared to other elastomeric binders.

RHOPLEX® HG-98C is an acrylic emulsion polymer designed specifically for low solvent content, aqueous gloss enamels with excellent appearance and resistance properties. RHOPLEX® HG-98C uses ambient temperature crosslinking technology to offer improved performance versus conventional polymers. It has excellent hardness development and durability for high traffic interior applications.

CYMEL® NF 3041 is a formaldehyde-free, partially n-butylated crosslinking agent supplied in n-butanol. It was designed primarily for use in 2 pack ambient cure solvent-borne conversion varnishes for industrial wood. Systems containing CYMEL® NF 3041 exhibit superior catalyzed pot life relative to typical urea-based conversion varnishes and require significantly less catalyst to effect cure. The resulting coatings have excellent appearance, early hardness, resistance properties, and hot/cold cycle flexibility.

SURFYNOL® 118 is a very compatible, formulated molecular defoamer/deaerator based on Gemini surfactant technology. It can be used for a wide variety of applications where pinhole elimination, macro-, and micro-foam control is needed without causing any film defects.

CYMEL® NF 3030 Resin is a formaldehyde-free crosslinking agent supplied in water. It was designed primarily for use in 2 component, ambient or forced cure, water-borne conversion varnishes for industrial wood when formulated with VIACRYL® SC 6834w/42WA amine-free acrylic emulsion. Resulting formulas exhibit superior catalyzed pot life relative to isocyanate-based conversion varnishes. The resulting coatings have excellent appearance, early hardness, resistance properties, and hot/cold cycle flexibility.