ROSHIELD 3188 Self-Crosslinking Acrylic Emulsion For Sanding Sealers and Clear Topcoats Over Wood Description ROSHIELD 3188 acrylic emulsion is designed for use in factory-applied, waterborne, interior wood coatings. It provides good early sandability, block resistance and stain resistance, as well as extremely low microfoam entrapment. ROSHIELD 3188 acrylic emulsion is recommended as a sealer and topcoat in clear coatings and gives excellent clarity over both dark and light woods. Its self-crosslinking chemistry is responsible for its rapid cure and good stain resistance. Typical Properties These properties are typical but do not constitute specifications. Appearance Solids content, % by weight 40.5 Solids content, % by volume 36.6 ph 7.0 Viscosity, cp <100 Minimum Film Formation Temperature, C ( F) Light yellow opaque liquid 43 (109) Wet Density, lbs/us gal (kg/l) 8.8 (1.06) Freeze/thaw stability Mechanical stability (5 min Waring Blender) Protect from freezing Passes Heat Stability (10 days/140 F) Passes Performance Properties Hardness Development Even though coatings based on ROSHIELD 3188 acrylic emulsion are water-based, they dry and develop hardness as quickly as solventborne crosslinked lacquers. In addition, coatings based on this emulsion are easy to sand, producing a fine powder with very little clogging of the sandpaper. Figure 1 shows the hardness development of coatings based on ROSHIELD 3188 acrylic emulsion as a function of drying time with different coalescents. (Coalescent level was 17% based on polymer solids, and wet film thickness over glass was 4 mils.) Resistance Properties ROSHIELD 3188 acrylic emulsion is especially recommended as a topcoat where stain resistance is important in combination with fast curing and excellent appearance. Table 1 shows that the resistance properties of ROSHIELD 3188 acrylic emulsion are comparable to those of RHOPLEX CL-204 and RHOPLEX CL-104 emulsions, which are waterborne coating standards for the furniture industry, as well as to those of nitrocellulose lacquer (NCL), which is the solventborne coating of choice for wood furniture. Testing was done on maple that was sprayed with two coats of Formulation E-3188-1 and allowed to dry at room temperature for two weeks.
Figure 1 Hardness Development of Coatings Based on ROSHIELD 3188 Acrylic Emulsion TABLE 1 Resistance Properties ROSHIELD 3188 RHOPLEX CL-204 RHOPLEX CL-104 Print Resistance, 2 psi/4 psi (ambient) 2 hours dry 4 5 6 7 4 hours dry 5 7 8 8 24 hours dry 6 7 8 9 Stain and Chemical Resistance (16 hrs) Water 9 9 9 9 Coffee 10 10 10 10 Grape juice 10 10 10 10 Formula 409 4 3 3 9 1% Dreft 3 8 9 9 50% ethanol/water 5 4 5 5 Isopropanol 8 3 2 4 7% ammonia 2 6 7 8 Vinegar 9 9 9 9 Mustard (after 1 week recovery) NCL 9 9 9 9 Chemical Resistance (1 hr.) Butyl Acetate 9 4 9 1 Acetone 9 1 1 1 Isopropanol 9 8 7 4 Cold Check Resistance (120 F/5 F/ ambient cycle) (3 coats, panels aged 14 days at room temperature) passes 20 cycles passes 20 cycles passes 20 cycles Rating: 10 is best Ratings are on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 indicating no effect. Panels are rated 24 hours after the stain is removed.
Formulation Guidelines ROSHIELD 3188 acrylic emulsion can be formulated with common additives available for waterborne coatings. However, because of the crosslinking technology used in this emulsion, formaldehyde-containing additives or substrates are not recommended in combination with ROSHIELD 3188. The use of such materials may cause slight yellowing of the film. Coalescents Depending on drying conditions and application methods, the selection of a coalescent is critical to obtaining optimum properties for coatings based on ROSHIELD 3188 acrylic emulsion. Starting-point formulations E-3188-1 and E-3188-2 contain a blend of coalescent and plasticizers. The plasticizer, in small quantities, gives flexibility to the film without detracting from block properties. A blend of water-miscible and water-immiscible coalescents is recommended for industrial applications. Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether evaporates quickly and improves the flow of ROSHIELD 3188 acrylic emulsion while dipropylene glycol monobutyl ether remains slightly longer in the polymer phase and ensures good film formation. However, with increasing concern to reduce the amount of HAPs (hazardous air pollutants), Rohm and Haas Company is also recommending alternative coalescent packages to the ethylene glycol ethers (HAPs). Formulation E-3188-1 is one of these recommendations, and is based on all propylene glycol. This propylene-based coalescent combination is an excellent alternative to ethylene-based coalescent formulations. Mar Aids The addition of Michem Emulsion 39235 and Tego Glide 410 will provide excellent mar and slip resistance. Levels of 5-6% Michem Emulsion 39235 and 0.5-1% of Tego Glide 410 on polymer solids are recommended. Flatting Aids Silica flatting aids, such as Syloid 7000, are recommended for flatting coatings based on ROSHIELD 3188 acrylic emulsion. Formaldehyde-containing flatting aids should not be used. Defoamers Tego Foamex 805 is a very effective defoamer for formulations containing ROSHIELD 3188 acrylic emulsion and does not cause any surface defects. A 2 to 1 blend of Tego Foamex 805 and BYK 024 is also effective. One percent total defoamer (products as supplied) on the total weight of the formulation is recommended. Care should be exercised with high levels of silicone defoamers, as they can cause craters in the film. Wetting Aids The addition of an additive such as Surfynol 104DPM provides good surface wetting and reduces the tendency for formulations based on ROSHIELD 3188 acrylic emulsion to crater or picture frame. Viscosity Control Starting point formulations E-3188-1 and E-3188-2 were developed for conventional spray applications. Since propylene-type coalescents used in these formulations give higher viscosities than ethylene co-solvents, little if any rheology modifier is needed. However, ACRYSOL RM-825 nonionic rheology modifier can be used in these formulations to control viscosity for air-assisted, airless spray applications, curtain coater and roller applications. This rheology modifier is associative and, as such, the addition of surfactants will change the rheology profile of the formulation. Formulation The ingredients in the following formulation should be added under medium shear. Mixing should be continued for 15 minutes after addition of all the ingredients and the formulation should be allowed to equilibrate for 24 hours. This coating can be air-dried at room temperature (22 C {72 F}, 55% RH).
Formulation 3188-1 Waterborne Gloss HAPs-Free Topcoat Based on ROSHIELD 3188 (for air dry or low force dry application) ROSHIELD 3188 Mixing Procedure* Propylene glycol monobutyl ether (PNB) Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether (DPM) Dipropylene glycol monobutyl ether (DPNB) Percent by Weight Lb/100 Gal/100 76.77 663.08 75.35 1.74 15.23 2.08 1.74 15.01 1.90 1.17 9.85 1.30 PARAPLEX WP-1 1.17 10.25 1.12 Water 11.00 95.13 11.42 Add this premix slowly to ROSHIELD 3188 polymer while mixing. Add: Tego Foamex 805 0.50 4.33 0.52 Tego Glide 410 (50% in DPM) 0.20 2.08 0.26 Surfynol 104DPM 0.30 2.77 0.35 Michem Emulsion 39235 2.00 17.35 2.08 Water 3.41 30.36 3.62 Adjust ph to 7.5 to 8.0 with 7% ammonia Total 100.00 865.44 100.00 Formulation Constants Solids, % (wt.) 34.73 Solids, % (vol.) 31.84 ph 7.5-8.0 Viscosity, #2 Zahn cup, seconds 25-30 VOC, g/l 104.40 VOC, lb/gal 0.87 HAPS, lb/lb solids 0.00 *Propylene glycol monobutyl ether, propylene glycol monomethyl ether, dipropylene glycol monobutyl ether and PARAPLEX WP-1 should be mixed together first. Then add water to this mix.
Formulation 3188-2 Waterborne Semi-Gloss Topcoat Based on ROSHIELD 3188 (for air dry or low force dry application) ROSHIELD 3188 Mixing Procedure* Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EB) Dipropylene glycol monobutyl ether (DPNB) Percent by Weight Lb/100 Gal/100 76.80 668.01 75.91 4.00 34.62 4.61 1.20 10.54 1.39 PARAPLEX WP-1 1.00 8.78 0.96 Water 9.00 78.22 9.39 Add this premix slowly to ROSHIELD 3188 polymer while mixing. Tego Foamex 805 0.70 5.82 0.70 Tego Glide 410 (50% in DPM) 0.20 2.08 0.26 Surfynol 104DPM 0.30 2.77 0.35 ACRYSOL RM-825 0.10 0.79 0.09 Michem Emulsion 39235 2.00 17.43 2.09 Syloid 7000 1.20 10.98 0.61 Water 3.50 30.40 3.65 Adjust ph to 7.5 to 8.0 with 7% ammonia Total 100.00 870.44 100.00 Formulation Constants Solids, % (wt.) 34.60 Solids, % (vol.) 31.06 ph 7.5-8.0 Viscosity, #2 Zahn cup, seconds 25-30 VOC, g/l 152.40 VOC, lb/gal 1.27 HAPS, lb/lb solids 0.16 Approximate 60 deg. gloss 45-50 *Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, dipropylene glycol monobutyl ether and PARAPLEX WP-1 should be mixed together first. Then add water to this mix. Suppliers of Suggested Raw Material ACRYSOL RM-825 Rheology Modifier Rohm and Haas Company BYK 024 Defoamer BYK Chemie Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether (DPM) Dipropylene glycol monobutyl ether (DPNB) Propylene glycol monobutyl ether (PNB) Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EB) Coalescents Arco Chemical Company Michem Emulsion 39235 Wax Michelman, Inc. PARAPLEX WP-1 Plasticizer Rohm and Haas Company ROSHIELD 3188 Acrylic Emulsion Rohm and Haas Company Surfynol 104DPM Wetting aid Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. Syloid 7000 Flatting agent W. R. Grace & Company Tego Glide 410 Slip Aid Goldschmidt Chemical Company Tego Foamex 805 Defoamer Goldschmidt Chemical Company
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