Polymer Technologies Tables

Polymer Technologies Tables

Polyurethane Dispersion (PUD)

Polymer

Key Benefits

Description

R2675

• Metallic ink vehicle
• Brilliance
• Tarnish resistance
• Extended shelf-life

Essential R2675 polymer is an n-MP-free (n-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone)-free, modified polyurethane dispersion vehicle that provides brilliance and extended shelf stability to bronze and aluminum-based colorants.

R4100

• Film hardness
• Film toughness
• Excellent adhesion
• Exterior durability
• Abrasion resistance

Essential R4100 is an aliphatic polyurethane dispersion that is designed for topcoat applications where flexibility and a high degree of hardness are required.

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R4188

• Abrasion resistance
• Film toughness
• Excellent adhesion
• Exterior durability

R4188 is a high solids polyurethane dispersion designed to impart superior abrasion resistance and a combination of film harness, flexibility, and toughness which makes it an ideal PUD for topcoat applications.

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R4200

• Inkjet binder
• Improves highlighter smear
• Long-term jettability
• Wet and dry rub resistance

R4200 improves the performance of inkjet inks for piezo printers. A loading of 4-6% in conjunction with water-based pigments will improve the inkjet ink’s durability, resistance to highlighter smear and wet and dry rub resistance.

R4242

• Laminating adhesive
• Excellent adhesion to mylar/PVC
• Block resistance
• Low temperature flexibility

R4242 can be formulated into a laminating adhesive which is specifically designed to be block resistant up to 70°C and maintain its flexibility and toughness below 0°C. It has a low activation temperature of 140°C. It also exhibits crystal clear clarity with peel strength of up to 10N/cm.

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R4243

• Laminating adhesive
• n-MP-free version
• Excellent adhesion to mylar/PVC
• Block resistance
• Low temperature flexibility

R4243 is an n-MP-free version of R4242 that exhibits all the same properties as a laminating adhesive. It is block resistant up to 70°C and maintains its flexibility and toughness below 0°C. It has a low activation temperature of 140°C. It also exhibits crystal clear clarity with peel strength of up to 10N/cm.

R4270

• Melamine baked systems
• Non-yellowing
• Mar and scratch resistance

R4270 is an aliphatic, polyester polyurethane dispersion that was developed for melamine cured systems that will not yellow during the bake cycle. When properly cross-linked, the coatings will exhibit excellent hardness, scratch and mar resistance properties.

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R4296

• n-MP-free
• Excellent adhesion
to flexible PVC
• Block resistance
• Low temperature flexibility

R4296 is an n-MP-free, highly crystalline waterborne aliphatic polyurethane dispersion used for heat-activated adhesives. R4296 can be used in a single-component, heat cured system or as part of a 2-K system.

R4511

• 2-K system
• Hydroxyl-functional
• Chemical resistance
• < 0.1 per rating
• Solvent-free

R4511 is an aliphatic triethanolamine neutralized hydroxyl-functional polyurethane dispersion that will produce low VOC 2-K coatings when cross-linked with a water dispersible polyisocyanate. The 2-K coating formulated with R4511 can be classified as a vapor barrier because of its extremely low perm rating. It is designed for topcoat applications for concrete, wood, metal and plastics.

R4584

• Silicone-modified PUD
• n-MP-free
• Lower coefficient of friction
• Mar and scratch resistance

R4584 is a silicone-modified polyurethane dispersion for use where coatings require outstanding mar and scratch resistance properties and a lower coefficient of friction is seen as a benefit. R4584 will impart water-beading/sheeting properties to your coatings as low as 7.5% based on resin solids. R4584 can be blended with acrylic polymers to create coatings for wood, metal and plastics.

R2675

  • Metallic ink vehicle
  • Brilliance
  • Tarnish resistance
  • Extended shelf-life
Essential R2675 polymer is an n-MP-free (n-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone)-free, modified polyurethane dispersion vehicle that provides brilliance and extended shelf stability to bronze and aluminum-based colorants.

R4100

  • Film hardness
  • Film toughness
  • Excellent adhesion
  • Exterior durability
  • Abrasion resistance
Essential R4100 is an aliphatic polyurethane dispersion that is designed for topcoat applications where flexibility and a high degree of hardness are required.
 
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R4188

  • Abrasion resistance
  • Film toughness
  • Excellent adhesion
  • Exterior durability

R4188 is a high solids polyurethane dispersion designed to impart superior abrasion resistance and a combination of film harness, flexibility, and toughness which makes it an ideal PUD for topcoat applications.

 
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R4200

  • Inkjet binder
  • Improves highlighter smear
  • Long-term jettability
  • Wet and dry rub resistance

R4200 improves the performance of inkjet inks for piezo printers. A loading of 4-6% in conjunction with water-based pigments will improve the inkjet ink’s durability, resistance to highlighter smear and wet and dry rub resistance.

R4242

  • Laminating adhesive
  • Low temperature flexibility
  • Excellent adhesion to mylar/PVC
  • Block resistance

R4242 can be formulated into a laminating adhesive which is specifically designed to be block resistant up to 70°C and maintain its flexibility and toughness below 0°C. It has a low activation temperature of 140°C. It also exhibits crystal clear clarity with peel strength of up to 10N/cm.

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R4243

  • Laminating adhesive
  • n-MP-free version
  • Block resistance
  • Excellent adhesion to mylar/PVC
  • Low temperature flexibility

R4243 is an n-MP-free version of R4242 that exhibits all the same properties as a laminating adhesive. It is block resistant up to 70°C and maintains its flexibility and toughness below 0°C. It has a low activation temperature of 140°C. It also exhibits crystal clear clarity with peel strength of up to 10N/cm.

R4270

  • Melamine baked systems
  • Non-yellowing
  • Mar and scratch resistance

R4270 is an aliphatic, polyester polyurethane dispersion that was developed for melamine cured systems that will not yellow during the bake cycle. When properly cross-linked, the coatings will exhibit excellent hardness, scratch and mar resistance properties.

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R4296

  • n-MP-free
  • Excellent adhesion
    to flexible PVC
  • Block resistance
  • Low temperature flexibility

R4296 is an n-MP-free, highly crystalline waterborne aliphatic polyurethane dispersion used for heat-activated adhesives. R4296 can be used in a single-component, heat cured system or as part of a 2-K system.

R4511

  • 2-K system
  • Hydroxyl-functiona
  • Solvent-free
  • < 0.1 per rating
  • Chemical resistance

R4511 is an aliphatic triethanolamine neutralized hydroxyl-functional polyurethane dispersion that will produce low VOC 2-K coatings when cross-linked with a water dispersible polyisocyanate. The 2-K coating formulated with R4511 can be classified as a vapor barrier because of its extremely low perm rating. It is designed for topcoat applications for concrete, wood, metal and plastics.

R4584

  • Silicone-modified PUD
  • n-MP-free
  • Lower coefficient of friction
  • Mar and scratch resistance

R4584 is a silicone-modified polyurethane dispersion for use where coatings require outstanding mar and scratch resistance properties and a lower coefficient of friction is seen as a benefit. R4584 will impart water-beading/sheeting properties to your coatings as low as 7.5% based on resin solids. R4584 can be blended with acrylic polymers to create coatings for wood, metal and plastics.

Polyurethane/Acrylic Hybrids (Solvent-Free)

Polymer

Key Benefits

Description

R4300

• High hardness
• Mar resistance
• Scratch resistance

R4300 is an aliphatic urethane/acrylic hybrid with incredible hardness. This solvent-free, low VOC polymer reaches a Konig Hardness of 180 secs within days of being applied. This polymer would be an excellent candidate to coatings that require high hardness, as well as mar and scratch resistance.

R4370

• Balance hardness

• Abrasion resistance

R4370, a urethane/acrylic hybrid, is solvent-free, allowing for coatings to be formulated to < 100 g/l while still offering a balance of hardness and flexibility.

R4388

• High solids
• Abrasion resistance

R4388, a solvent-free urethane/acrylic hybrid, has been designed for excellent abrasion resistance. R4388 offers a good combination of film hardness, flexibility and toughness making it an ideal polymer candidate for topcoat applications.

R4300

  • High hardness
  • Mar resistance
  • Scratch resistance
R4300 is an aliphatic urethane/acrylic hybrid with incredible hardness. This solvent-free, low VOC polymer reaches a Konig Hardness of 180 secs within days of being applied. This polymer would be an excellent candidate to coatings that require high hardness, as well as mar and scratch resistance.

R4370

  • Balance hardness
  • Abrasion resistance
R4370, a urethane/acrylic hybrid, is solvent-free, allowing for coatings to be formulated to < 100 g/l while still offering a balance of hardness and flexibility.

R4388

  • High solids
  • Abrasion resistance

R4388, a solvent-free urethane/acrylic hybrid, has been designed for excellent abrasion resistance. R4388 offers a good combination of film hardness, flexibility and toughness making it an ideal polymer candidate for topcoat applications.

Acrylic Emulsion Polymers

R5034

• Direct to metal
• High Tg
• Excellent stain resistance

Essential R5034 is a very hard, high Tg acrylic emulsion polymer that can be formulated into DTM formulations, as well as stain resistant waterborne wood sealers. Formulations based on R5034 will give excellent salt spray resistance properties. Also, when formulated into a wood sealer it exhibits excellent resistance properties to coffee, iodine, mustard, tea and many other staining agents.

R5126

• 100% acrylic
• Hardness
• Water resistance

R5126 is a pure acrylic emulsion polymer with a high Tg. When formulated properly, the coatings will provide excellent exterior performance. The coatings will provide excellent adhesion to various substrates and provide water and stain resistance properties. R5126 has been formulated into pool and masonry coatings, as well as concrete sealers and primers.

R5129

• Direct to metal
• Clarity
• Fast recoatability
• Excellent water resistance

R5129 is an acrylic emulsion polymer for DTM applications. When formulated it exhibits corrosion, mar resistance and toughness on metal substrates. This product forms fast-drying, medium hard films which are clear and glossy with water resistance and excellent leveling.

R5169

• Good hold out
• Excellent clarity and gloss
• Excellent resolubility

R5169 is an acrylic polymer designed for craft paints and can be used in overprint varnish formulations. It has excellent gloss and clarity, as well as excellent water resistance. It can also be used in athletic field marking paints.

R5810

• High solids
• Direct to metal
• Excellent water resistance

R5810 is a high solids acrylic emulsion polymer for DTM applications. When formulated it exhibits corrosion resistance, mar resistance and toughness on metal substrates. This product forms fast-drying, medium hard films which are clear and glossy with water resistance and excellent leveling.

R5034

  • Direct to metal
  • High Tg
  • Excellent stain resistance

Essential R5034 is a very hard, high Tg acrylic emulsion polymer that can be formulated into DTM formulations, as well as stain resistant waterborne wood sealers. Formulations based on R5034 will give excellent salt spray resistance properties. Also, when formulated into a wood sealer it exhibits excellent resistance properties to coffee, iodine, mustard, tea and many other staining agents.

R5126

  • 100% acrylic
  • Hardness
  • Water resistance

Essential R5034 is a very hard, high Tg acrylic emulsion polymer that can be formulated into DTM formulations, as well as stain resistant waterborne wood sealers. Formulations based on R5034 will give excellent salt spray resistance properties. Also, when formulated into a wood sealer it exhibits excellent resistance properties to coffee, iodine, mustard, tea and many other staining agents.

R5129

  • Direct to metal
  • Excellent water resistance
  •  Fast recoatability
  • Clarity

R4388, a solvent-free urethane/acrylic hybrid, has been designed for excellent abrasion resistance. R4388 offers a good combination of film hardness, flexibility and toughness making it an ideal polymer candidate for topcoat applications.

R5169

  • Good hold out
  • Excellent clarity and gloss
  • Excellent resolubility

R5169 is an acrylic polymer designed for craft paints and can be used in overprint varnish formulations. It has excellent gloss and clarity, as well as excellent water resistance. It can also be used in athletic field marking paints.

R5810

  • High solids
  • Direct to metal
  • Excellent water resistance

R5810 is a high solids acrylic emulsion polymer for DTM applications. When formulated it exhibits corrosion resistance, mar resistance and toughness on metal substrates. This product forms fast-drying, medium hard films which are clear and glossy with water resistance and excellent leveling.

Self Cross-Linking Acrylic Emulsion Polymers

R5103

• Primer for MDF board
• Block resistance
• Low VOC
• Adhesion

R5103 is a self cross-linking acrylic polymer that was developed to create a primer for Medium Density Fiber boards for doors and trim. The formulations are block resistant to temperatures up to 150°F. They have excellent adhesion to the fiber board and are water resistant.

R5138

• Small particle size
• 100% acrylic
• Chemical and stain resistance

R5138 is a translucent, pure acrylic designed for wood furniture refinishing. It has excellent adhesion to a wide variety of woods. The polymer’s small particle size imparts a unique clarity to the coating which can be observed both in the can and on the wood.

R5181

• Passes ASTM C309
• < 100 g/l sealers
• Non-blushing
• Wet adhesion to concrete

R5181 can be formulated into <100 g/l VOC concrete cure and seals and interior and exterior wet-look topcoats. The coating is non-blushing, non-yellowing and exhibits excellent wet adhesion and chemical resistance properties.

R5191

• Non-blushing
• Stops efflorescence
• < 50 g/l sealers
• Wet adhesion

R5191 is a self cross-linking acrylic which is suitable for a wide variety of applications ranging from concrete to wood and even paper. It can be formulated into a < 50 g/l interior and exterior wet-look sealer. The finish is non-blushing, non-yellowing and exhibits excellent wet adhesion, chemical and stain resistance properties.

R5204

• Joint sand stabilizer
• Blush resistance
• Water resistance
• Stain resistance

R5204 is a self cross-linking acrylic polymer that can be formulated into < 50 g/l concrete paver sealers and joint sand stabilizers. When formulated properly, the coatings exhibit water resistance properties repelling oil, grease and other stains. As a joint stabilizer it bonds and locks down the joint sand.

R5103

  • Primer for MDF board
  • Low VOC
  • Block resistanc
  • Adhesion
R5103 is a self cross-linking acrylic polymer that was developed to create a primer for Medium Density Fiber boards for doors and trim. The formulations are block resistant to temperatures up to 150°F. They have excellent adhesion to the fiber board and are water resistant.

R5138

• Small particle size
• 100% acrylic
• Chemical and stain resistance

R5138 is a translucent, pure acrylic designed for wood furniture refinishing. It has excellent adhesion to a wide variety of woods. The polymer’s small particle size imparts a unique clarity to the coating which can be observed both in the can and on the wood.

R5181

  • Passes ASTM C309
  • Wet adhesion
  • < 50 g/l sealers
  • < 100 g/l sealers

R5181 can be formulated into <100 g/l VOC concrete cure and seals and interior and exterior wet-look topcoats. The coating is non-blushing, non-yellowing and exhibits excellent wet adhesion and chemical resistance properties.

R5191

  • Non-blushing
  • Stops efflorescence
  • < 50 g/l sealers
  • Wet adhesion

R5191 is a self cross-linking acrylic which is suitable for a wide variety of applications ranging from concrete to wood and even paper. It can be formulated into a < 50 g/l interior and exterior wet-look sealer. The finish is non-blushing, non-yellowing and exhibits excellent wet adhesion, chemical and stain resistance properties.

R5204

  • Joint sand stabilizer
  • Blush resistance
  • Water resistance
  • Stain resistance

R5204 is a self cross-linking acrylic polymer that can be formulated into < 50 g/l concrete paver sealers and joint sand stabilizers. When formulated properly, the coatings exhibit water resistance properties repelling oil, grease and other stains. As a joint stabilizer it bonds and locks down the joint sand.

Self Cross-Linking Urethane/Acrylic Polymers

R6025

• n-MP-free and APEO-free
• Outstanding gloss retention
• < 250 g/l VOC topcoats
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Mar and scratch resistance

R6025 uses our proprietary self cross-linking urethane/acrylic technology. It can be formulated to pass MFMA criteria for water-based wood finishes. These coatings exhibit outstanding durability and gloss retention because of the polycarbonate backbone in the polyurethane component of the polymer. It also can be formulated into topcoats for wood furniture and kitchen cabinets because of its excellent chemical and stain resistance properties.

R6030

• Chemical and stain resistance
• Mar and scratch resistance
• Non-yellowing
• Responds to diamond polishing

R6030 is a blend of a self cross-linking acrylic and a polyurethane dispersion that provides excellent protection to polished stained concrete. R6030 hardens the surface while forming a thin protective coat that offers superior chemical, stain and mar resistance. It is also very responsive to burnishing with diamond impregnated pads.

R6055

• Solvent-free
• Creates < 100 g/l VOC coatings
• Outstanding gloss retention
• Mar and scratch resistance

R6055 is a solvent-free version of R6025 that uses our proprietary self cross-linking urethane/acrylic technology. R6055 can be formulated into < 100 g/l VOC water-based wood coatings. These coatings exhibit outstanding durability and gloss retention because of the polycarbonate backbone on the polyurethane component of the polymer.

R6025

  • n-MP-free and APEO-free
  • Outstanding gloss retention
  • < 250 g/l VOC topcoats
  • Excellent chemical resistance
  • Mar and scratch resistance
R6025 uses our proprietary self cross-linking urethane/acrylic technology. It can be formulated to pass MFMA criteria for water-based wood finishes. These coatings exhibit outstanding durability and gloss retention because of the polycarbonate backbone in the polyurethane component of the polymer. It also can be formulated into topcoats for wood furniture and kitchen cabinets because of its excellent chemical and stain resistance properties.

R6030

  • Chemical and stain resistance
  • Mar and scratch resistance
  • Non-yellowing
  • Responds to diamond polishing
R6030 is a blend of a self cross-linking acrylic and a polyurethane dispersion that provides excellent protection to polished stained concrete. R6030 hardens the surface while forming a thin protective coat that offers superior chemical, stain and mar resistance. It is also very responsive to burnishing with diamond impregnated pads.

R6055

  • Solvent-free
  • Creates < 100 g/l VOC coatings
  • Outstanding gloss retention
  • Mar and scratch resistance

R6055 is a solvent-free version of R6025 that uses our proprietary self cross-linking urethane/acrylic technology. R6055 can be formulated into < 100 g/l VOC water-based wood coatings. These coatings exhibit outstanding durability and gloss retention because of the polycarbonate backbone on the polyurethane component of the polymer.

Floor Finish Polymers

R2125

• Good gloss and hold out
• Excellent clarity
• Promotes removability/resolubility

Essential R5034 is a very hard, high Tg acrylic emulsion polymer that can be formulated into DTM formulations, as well as stain resistant waterborne wood sealers. Formulations based on R5034 will give excellent salt spray resistance properties. Also, when formulated into a wood sealer it exhibits excellent resistance properties to coffee, iodine, mustard, tea and many other staining agents.

R2352

• APEO-free
• Scuff resistance
• Extremely high gloss
• Quick recoatability

R5126 is a pure acrylic emulsion polymer with a high Tg. When formulated properly, the coatings will provide excellent exterior performance. The coatings will provide excellent adhesion to various substrates and provide water and stain resistance properties. R5126 has been formulated into pool and masonry coatings, as well as concrete sealers and primers.

R2358

• Metal-free (Zinc)
• Low odor
• High gloss
• Excellent durability
• Ease of removability

R2358 is a metal-free self cross-linking high solids polymer that can be formulated into floor finishes that compete with most zinc cross-linked finishes. The unique chemistry allows formulators to create a low odor finish which exhibits excellent gloss along with black heel mark and detergent resistance properties. The formulated finishes can meet or exceed Green Seal GS-40 standards.

R4045 

• All-acrylic, alkali-soluble emulsion
• Good gloss
• High solids
• Good resolubility

R4045 is an all-acrylic, alkali-soluble emulsion that improves leveling and provides gloss with low color to floor finish formulations. Provided as a 46% solids emulsion for ease of handling, it becomes a clear solution when the pH is > 7.5.

R2125

• Good gloss and hold out
• Excellent clarity
• Promotes removability/resolubility

Essential R5034 is a very hard, high Tg acrylic emulsion polymer that can be formulated into DTM formulations, as well as stain resistant waterborne wood sealers. Formulations based on R5034 will give excellent salt spray resistance properties. Also, when formulated into a wood sealer it exhibits excellent resistance properties to coffee, iodine, mustard, tea and many other staining agents.

R2352

  • APEO-free
  • Quick recoatability
  • Extremely high gloss
  • Scuff resistance
R5126 is a pure acrylic emulsion polymer with a high Tg. When formulated properly, the coatings will provide excellent exterior performance. The coatings will provide excellent adhesion to various substrates and provide water and stain resistance properties. R5126 has been formulated into pool and masonry coatings, as well as concrete sealers and primers.

R2358

  • Metal-free (Zinc)
  • Low odor
  • High gloss
  • Excellent durability
  • Ease of removability

R2358 is a metal-free self cross-linking high solids polymer that can be formulated into floor finishes that compete with most zinc cross-linked finishes. The unique chemistry allows formulators to create a low odor finish which exhibits excellent gloss along with black heel mark and detergent resistance properties. The formulated finishes can meet or exceed Green Seal GS-40 standards.

R4045 

  • APEO-free
  • Quick recoatability
  • High solids
  • Good resolubility

R4045 is an all-acrylic, alkali-soluble emulsion that improves leveling and provides gloss with low color to floor finish formulations. Provided as a 46% solids emulsion for ease of handling, it becomes a clear solution when the pH is > 7.5.

Concentrated Floor Finishes

R5861

• High gloss
• Dri-brite systems
• Economical

R5861 is a 38% solids concentrated floor finish that, when cut to 25% or less, creates a finish with excellent gloss. It is ideal for areas where buffing is not required.

 

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R5865

  • Extremely high gloss
  • Scuff resistance
  • Quick recoatability
  • APEO-free
R5865 is a concentrated floor finish. When cut to 25% solids or less it creates a finish that is non-yellowing, has extremely high gloss, excellent durability and mar resistance. The formulation, which is APEO-free and Phthalate-free, is also low in odor. It is ideal for areas where frequent buffing is not typically performed.

R5861

• High gloss
• Dri-brite systems
• Economical

R5861 is a 38% solids concentrated floor finish that, when cut to 25% or less, creates a finish with excellent gloss. It is ideal for areas where buffing is not required.
 
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R5865

• Extremely high gloss
• Scuff resistance
• Quick recoatability
• APEO-free

R5865 is a concentrated floor finish. When cut to 25% solids or less it creates a finish that is non-yellowing, has extremely high gloss, excellent durability and mar resistance. The formulation, which is APEO-free and Phthalate-free, is also low in odor. It is ideal for areas where frequent buffing is not typically performed.