Asia-Pacific Region

PRIMAL ICC-3
100% Acrylic Emulsion Polymer for a Variety of Construction Coatings

Description
Primal ICC-3 acrylic emulsion is a water based 100% acrylic polymer designed for premium performance in
exterior and interior construction coatings. Primal ICC-3 acrylic emulsion blended with nano silica inorganic
binder has been shown to produce low odor, low VOC, hard and chemically resistant coatings with outstanding
UV and block resistance.
Primal ICC-3 acrylic emulsion has good compatibility with most coatings ingredients and particularly good
response to rheology modifiers, resulting in coatings with excellent flow and leveling. Primal ICC-3 is a small
particle size acrylic emulsion with high water resistance and film clarity.

Key Features

Benefits

100% acrylic composition.

Excellent UV light resistance, water and hydrolysis

resistance.
Well suited for roof tile and siding applications,
particularly fiber cement substrates.
Ability to formulate low odour, low VOC, chemically
resistant coatings with excellent dirt pick-up
resistance.
Excellent application properties, flow and leveling
combined with favorable cost/property balance.
Ability to formulate environmentally friendly coatings.

Excellent exterior durability.

Excellent synergy with nano silica inorganic
binders.
Excellent response to rheology modifiers.
APEO free and no added formaldehyde nor
formaldehyde generators*

Typical Properties

These properties are typical but do not constitute specifications.

Appearance
Solids, by weight, %
Density (g/ml), wet
pH
Minimum film formation temperature, (C)
Glass transition temperature, Tg (C)
Viscosity (Brookfield #3, 60rpm), cps
Stabilization

Milky white emulsion

45.5
1.06
8.0
16
25
> 50
Anionic

FORMULATION GUIDELINES
Nano silica inorganic binder

Rohm and Haas SEA-ANZ distributor, Connell Bros Company, have independently developed formulations based
on their CB102 inorganic binder to produce high quality industrial finishes for Wood, Metal and Roof Tile &
Siding application.

Dispersants and Rheology Modifiers

The type and level of pigment dispersant play an important role in attaining a desirable balance of rheology,
gloss and stability in paint formulation. In formulations using HEUR thickeners such as Acrysol RM2020NPR as the primary thickener, Orotan 165A at a level of 0.85% (active ingredient) on pigment
provides a good balance of overall properties. Orotan 731A is a satisfactory alternative.
Cellulosic thickeners will reduce flow and water resistance properties and are not recommended for use as the
primary thickener. Cellulosics can be used as co-thickeners, however use levels should be kept to a minimum
and more success can be obtained with lower molecular weight grades.

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Pigments
The choice of proper titanium dioxide grade is an important factor in achieving desired balance of appearance
and resistance properties. A major advantage of Primal ICC-3 is the compatibility it offers with a wide
variety of slurry grade titanium dioxides.

Coalescents
Texanol is a recommended coalescent for use with Primal ICC-3, and levels in the range of 7 to 10% on
binder solids are adequate.

Preservatives
Formulations based on Primal ICC-3 can be effectively preserved with Kathon LX 1.5% microbicide.
Kathon LX 1.5% protects the paint through storage, transport and end-use. The recommended level of
addition is 25 ppm.

Mildew Protection

For exterior applications the use of an effective paint mildewcide is recommended.

Primal ICC-3 does not have added Formaldehyde, or Formaldehyde generators, in order to meet current and
future environmental demands.
* Formaldehyde is a ubiquitous material in our environment. Currently there is no accepted regulatory or
industry definition of "Formaldehyde-Free." Therefore, we purposely refrain from using the term
"Formaldehyde-Free." However, for PRIMAL XYZ we do not intentionally add Formaldehyde or Formaldehyde
generators.

Safe Handling Information

Rohm and Haas Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) contain pertinent information that you may need to
protect your employees and customers against any known health or safety hazards associated with our
products. Rohm and Haas Company recommends that you have your local Rohm and Haas technical
representatives supply you with MSDS on all our products before using them in your facilities. We also suggest
that you contact the suppliers of other materials recommended for use with our products for appropriate health
and safety regulations before use.

Chemical Registration

Many countries within the Asia-Pacific require the registration of chemicals, either imported or produced locally,
prior to their commercial use. Violation of these regulations may lead to substantial penalties imposed upon the
user, the importer or manufacturer, and/or cessation of supply. It is in your interests to ensure that all
chemicals used by you are registered. Rohm and Haas Company does not supply unregistered products unless
permitted under limited sampling procedures as a precursor to registration.

Disclaimer

These suggestions and data are based on information we believe to be reliable. They are offered in good faith,
but without guarantee as conditions and methods of use of our products are beyond our control. We
recommend that the prospective user determine the suitability of our materials and suggestions before
adopting them on a commercial scale.
Suggestions for use of our products or the inclusion of descriptive material from patents and the citation of
specific patents in this publication should not be understood as recommending the use of our products in
violation of any patent or as permission or license to use any patents of the Rohm and Haas Company.

Trademarks

ACRYSOL, AVANSE, DIRTSHIELD, DURAPLUS, DURAGREEN, ELASTENE, FASTRACK, KATHON, MAINCOTE,

OROTAN, PARALOID, PRIMAL, ROCIMA, ROPAQUE, ROVACE, ROSHIELD and TIANBA are trademarks of Rohm
and Haas Company, or of its subsidiaries or affiliates. RHOPLEX and TAMOL are intended to designate goods
sold in North and South America; the same goods may be sold in other countries generally under other
company trademark designations.
All other trademarks shown in this bulletin are the property of the respective manufacturers or agents

Note on Asia-Pacific Product Line

Product availability and grades vary throughout the countries in Asia-Pacific. Please contact your local Rohm
and Haas representative for further information and samples.

Rohm and Haas, 2008.

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March 2008