PRODUCTS

ROPAQUE ULTRA EF

Uses of Ropaque Ultra EF: Premium to quality interior/exterior flat through high gloss architectural paints
Ropaque Ultra EF expands the boundaries of light scattering technology, providing the most efficient dry hiding in interior and exterior coatings.
Ropaque Ultra EF is primarily used in waterborne coatings to improve opacity and reduce the amount of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) required.

CAS Number: Not applicable (mixture)
EC Number: Not applicable (mixture)
Composition:
Styrene/acrylic copolymer: 29 - 31%
Water: 69 - 71%
Residual monomers: < 0.05%

SYNONYMS:
High-performance white pigment, high-opacity pigment, ROPAQUE Ultra EF

Ropaque Ultra EF is a non-film-forming, styrene-acrylic copolymer emulsion designed to enhance opacity and reduce formulation costs in waterborne coatings.
Ropaque Ultra EF is a non-film forming, acrylic polymer hollow-sphere opaque pigment allowing manufactures to reduce formulation costs without sacrificing properties by being one of the most efficient dry hiding capabilities for interior and exterior coatings.

Ropaque Ultra EF is neutralized with ammonia.
Ropaque Ultra EF is a hollow-sphere polymeric pigment that allows paint manufacturers to reduce the raw material cost of their formulations with no performance penalties.

Ropaque Ultra EF is a non-film forming, acrylic polymer hollow-sphere opaque pigment allowing manufactures to reduce formulation costs without sacrificing properties by being one of the most efficient dry hiding capabilities for interior and exterior coatings.
Ropaque Ultra EF is neutralized with ammonia.

USES and APPLICATIONS of ROPAQUE ULTRA EF:
Ropaque Ultra EF is primarily used in waterborne coatings to improve opacity and reduce the amount of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) required.
Ropaque Ultra EF is a non-film forming, acrylic polymer hollow-sphere opaque pigment allowing manufactures to reduce formulation costs without sacrificing properties by being one of the most efficient dry hiding capabilities for interior and exterior coatings.

Ropaque Ultra EF is neutralized with ammonia.
Ropaque Ultra EF is suitable for architectural interior and exterior coatings, specialty coatings, and paper coatings.

BENEFITS OF ROPAQUE ULTRA EF:
*Hollow-sphere polymeric pigment
*Ammonia neutralized
*Increasted light scattering efficiency while maintaining paint performance
*Cost savings by reducing level of TiO2 while providing equal hiding

BENEFITS OF ROPAQUE ULTRA EF:
*Enhanced Opacity:
Ropaque Ultra EF provides superior hiding power, allowing for reduced TiO₂ usage.
*Cost Efficiency:
Ropaque Ultra EF lowers formulation costs by decreasing reliance on expensive pigments.
*Application Performance:
Ropaque Ultra EF improves paint application properties and overall performance.
*Environmental Impact:
Ropaque Ultra EF facilitates the formulation of low-VOC waterborne paints.

PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of ROPAQUE ULTRA EF:
Appearance: Milky white liquid
Odor: Acrylic odor
pH: Approximately 8.0
Viscosity: 10 - 350 mPa.s
Density: Approximately 8.5 lb/gal
Solubility: Miscible with water
Chemical Identifiers:
CAS Number: Not applicable (mixture)
EC Number: Not applicable (mixture)

Form: Liquid
Appearance: liquid
Boiling Point: 100 °C (212 °F)
Density: 8.4966 lb/gal
Dynamic Viscosity: 10 - 350 mPa.s
Evaporation Rate: < 1
Flash Point: Not combustible.
Odor: acrylic-like
Partition Coefficient: Pow: log Pow:
pH: 8.0 - 8.7
Relative Density: 1.02 Reference Material: (water = 1)
Solubility in Water: partly miscible

Appearance:
Physical state: liquid
Color: Milky white
Odor: Acrylic odor
Odor Threshold: no data available
pH: 8.0 - 8.7
Melting point/range: 0 °C (32 °F) Water
Freezing point: no data available
Boiling point (760 mmHg): 100 °C (212 °F) Water
Flash point: Noncombustible

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): <1 Water
Flammability (solid, gas): Not Applicable
Lower explosion limit: Not applicable
Upper explosion limit: Not applicable
Vapor Pressure: no data available
Relative Vapor Density (air = 1): <1 Water
Relative Density (water = 1): 1.02
Water solubility: Dilutable
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: no data available

Auto-ignition temperature: Not applicable
Decomposition temperature: no data available
Dynamic Viscosity: 10 - 350 mPa.s
Kinematic Viscosity: no data available
Explosive properties: no data available
Oxidizing properties: no data available
Molecular weight: no data available
Percent volatility: 69 - 71 % Water

FIRST AID MEASURES of ROPAQUE ULTRA EF:
-Description of first-aid measures
*General advice:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
*If inhaled:
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
*In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing:
Immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Consult a physician.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed.
No data available

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of ROPAQUE ULTRA EF:
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Observe possible material restrictions.
Take up dry.
Dispose of properly.
Clean up affected area.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of ROPAQUE ULTRA EF:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Foam
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of ROPAQUE ULTRA EF:
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection.
Safety glasses
*Body Protection:
protective clothing
*Respiratory protection:
Recommended Filter type: Filter A
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.

HANDLING and STORAGE of ROPAQUE ULTRA EF:
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Dry.

STABILITY and REACTIVITY of ROPAQUE ULTRA EF:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available