RHOPLEX WP-1

PLASTICIZER FOR WATERBORNE ACRYLIC CAULKS AND INDUSTRIAL COATINGS
  • Master Product Number: MITM11305
  • Product SKUs: ITM18115, ITM18249

Product Details

RHOPLEX™ WP-1 Plasticizer is a medium molecular-weight, low viscosity, non-volatile, polymeric plasticizer that was developed specifically for plasticizing acrylic polymers. It is an excellent plasticizer for acrylic emulsion polymers because it combines good compatibility with unusual permanence properties. RHOPLEX™ WP-1 Plasticizer can be used in caulk formulations and waterborne acrylic industrial finishes for wood and metal substrates.

The inclusion of a plasticizer in caulk formulations is often necessary to obtain the desired elongation and recovery properties. RHOPLEX™ WP-1 Plasticizer was developed specifically for this purpose. It is an excellent plasticizer for acrylic emulsion polymers used to formulate water-based latex caulking compounds. Use of RHOPLEX™ WP-1 Plasticizer permits the formulation of soft, extremely flexible acrylic latex caulks with outstanding elongation and recovery properties. Unlike many other types of plasticizers, it does not adversely affect the adhesion, consistency, pigment binding capabilities, or package stability of acrylic latex caulks. The non-nutrient characteristic of RHOPLEX™ WP-1 Plasticizer makes it inherently mildew-resistant. Its excellent compatibility with acrylic emulsion polymers allows considerable latitude regarding the amounts that may be used in the caulk formulations, as well as in industrial finishes for wood and metal.

Typical Applications

  • Latex caulks
  • General Industrial Finishes for wood and metal
These values are typical properties and are not intended for use in preparing specifications.
Physical Properties Value
Appearance Clear, colorless liquid
Active ingredients, % 100
pH(diluted) 4.0 - 6.0
Viscosity, cP (#1 Spindle @60 rpm, 25­°C) < 75 cP
Weight per U.S. Gallon (wet, lbs/gal) 8.40
Bulking Value (wet), gal/lbs 0.119
Boiling Point (760 mm Hg) > 300°C

About Dow Coating Materials

Dow Coating Materials leads innovation in technologies that help advance the performance of paints and coatings. Its water-based acrylic emulsion technology revolutionized the global paint industry, and was named a historic chemical landmark by the American Chemistry Association. Dow Coating Materials offers a broad portfolio of binders, dispersants, rheology modifiers and surfactants for a wide variety of end markets.

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