RHOPLEX SG-20 Acrylic Vehicle for High Quality Semigloss Latex Paints

Description

RHOPLEX SG-20 is a 100% acrylic binder designed for premium performance interior and exterior semigloss and
satin paints, but can be used for gloss enamels as well. Paints based on RHOPLEX SG-20 have been shown to yield
outstanding alkyd adhesion, block resistance, stain resistance, and exterior durability. In addition, RHOPLEX SG-20
also is an easy to formulate binder with good slurry compatibility, rheology modifier (HEUR or HASE) compatibility,
and flow and leveling.

RHOPLEX SG-20 was developed specifically for use in both interior and exterior semigloss paints. It was designed
to yield improved gloss and adhesion to gloss alkyd, combined with the flexibility to be formulated with dry or
slurry titanium dioxide, and with HEUR or HASE thickeners. RHOPLEX SG-20 has very good block, stain, and
chemical resistance. We expect RHOPLEX SG-20 to show excellent exterior durability based on its all-acrylic
composition, and initial data from RHOPLEX SG-20 analogs show very good results at 3 years exposure.

Benefits of Paints Based on RHOPLEX SG-20

Applications and Appearance Performance
Very good gloss potential Exterior and interior applications
Alkyd-like application properties Excellent adhesion to previously painted
substrates, including gloss alkyd
Very good flow and leveling Excellent block resistance
Low odor Early tack-free time
Good hiding Very good stain resistance
Formulation versatility

Typical Physical Properties

These properties are typical but do not constitute specifications.

Appearance Milky-white liquid

Solids content, % 45.5
Brookfield viscosity, cps (25C) 500
(#3 spindle, 60 rpm)
pH 8.2
Density, lb/US gal 8.8
Specific gravity 1.06
Bulking value of dry solids, US gal/lb 0.106
Wet bulking value, US gal/lb 0.114

Formulation Guidelines

Dispersants

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 RM-2020 NPR as the primary thickener, TAMOL 165A
(polycarboxylic and copolymer) at a level of 0.85% (active ingredient) on pigment provides a good balance of
overall properties. TAMOL 731A is a satisfactory alternative.

Cellulosic thickeners will reduce flow when used with small particle size emulsions, such as RHOPLEX SG-20, 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.

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 RHOPLEX SG-20, is the compatibility it offers with a wide variety of
slurry grade titanium dioxides.

ROPAQUE OP-96 opaque polymer is a synthetic pigment which is engineered to optimize hiding in architectural
coatings. It enables the formulator to improve properties and realize cost savings. ROPAQUE OP-96 can be
effectively used in semigloss formulations based on RHOPLEX SG-20.

Coalescents

Texanol is a recommended coalescent for use with RHOPLEX SG-20, and levels in the range of 7 to 10% on binder
solids are adequate.

Preservatives

Formulations based on RHOPLEX SG-20 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
or 1.65 lbs per 1000 lbs paint.

Mildew Protection

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

Tinting Systems

Tinting systems such as the Nuodex 888 from Hls can be satisfactorily used with RHOPLEX SG-20.

Primer Recommendations

A primer is recommended for use with gloss and semigloss enamels over bare wood and other problematic
substrates.

Safe Handling Information

Based on the character of similar materials, this product is not expected to be toxic via single acute oral or dermal
exposure. It may be a mild-to-moderate skin and eye irritant.

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. Under
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, workers must have access to and understand MSDS on all hazardous
substances to which they are exposed. Thus, it is important that you provide appropriate training and information
to your employees and make sure they have available to them MSDS on any hazardous products in their
workplace.

Rohm and Haas Company sends MSDS on non-OSHA-hazardous products to both the bill-to and ship-to
locations of all our customers upon initial shipment (including samples) of all of our products (whether or not they
are considered OSHA-hazardous). If you do not have access to one of these MSDS, please contact your Rohm and
Haas representative for an additional copy. Updated MSDS are sent on an annual basis to all customers of record.

MSDS should be obtained from your suppliers of other materials recommended in this bulletin.
ACRYSOL, KATHON, RHOPLEX, and TAMOL are trademarks of Rohm and Haas Company, or of its subsidiaries or affiliates and are intended to
designate goods marketed in North and South America; the same goods marketed in other countries, generally under other company
trademark designations.

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 uses 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.

Rohm and Haas, 2008 All rights reserved. April 1997

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