PRIMAL™ AC-337ER Highly Versatile Pure Acrylic Emulsion

Technical Data Sheet
PRIMAL™ AC-337ER Highly Versatile Pure Acrylic

Emulsion
Regional Product EMEAI

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Summary PRIMAL™ AC-337ER Acrylic Emulsion is an APEO-free* pure acrylic emulsion

designed for high performance coatings in a variety of exterior and interior
applications. The binder composition provides hydrophobic film, leading to excellent
water resistance and reduced liquid water permeability.
The pure acrylic backbone and hardness level of PRIMAL™ AC-337ER ensure excellent
exterior durability with high standard of gloss and tint retention, as well as crack, chalk and
alkali resistance.
PRIMAL™ AC-337ER exhibits excellent adhesion to wood and substrates previously coated
with alkyd paints.
PRIMAL™ AC-337ER demonstrates wide formulation latitude for interior and exterior
applications. PRIMAL™ AC-337ER is suggested for wood cladding paints and semi-
transparent wood stains and offers very good performance in thin film masonry coatings.
PRIMAL™ AC-337ER is compatible with alkyd emulsions.
PRIMAL™ AC-337ER allows the formulation of premium interior paints for broad walls or
kitchen and bathrooms with excellent film resistance.
PRIMAL™ AC-337ER has been designed to offer paint formulators the possibility to
develop a very wide range of durable interior and exterior paints for either wood or
mineral surfaces, as well as low, medium and high build semi-transparent wood stains.
*APEO is not intentionally added and is not knowingly introduced from another raw material.
Characteristics • Excellent water resistance

• Very good wet and dry adhesion
• Excellent rheology modifier response
• Excellent exterior durability
• Very good color retention
• Very good gloss retention
• Good dirt pick up resistance
• Very good crack resistance
• Excellent wet scrub resistance
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Typical Physical (Not to be used as specifications)
Properties
Property Typical Values
Appearance Milky white liquid
Solids content % 45 – 46%
pH 7.5 – 8.5
Brookfield LV viscosity (Spindle 3, 60 rpm) <1500 mPa.s
Minimum film formation temperature ~14°C
Specific gravity (wet polymer) 1.06 g/cm3
Specific gravity (dry polymer) 1.13 g/cm3
Formulation
Guidelines PRIMAL™ AC-337ER Acrylic Emulsion is a very versatile pure acrylic binder that can be
used in high quality interior and exterior coatings to be applied on walls or wood.
Below are some guidelines to help formulators:
Dispersants
OROTAN™ 1124 Dispersant was found to give good performance in semi-gloss paint
formulations based on PRIMAL™ AC-337ER Acrylic Emulsion. The versatile and effective
OROTAN™ 731A ER is also an excellent choice.
Defoamers
In all systems, the best results were achieved by using DOWSIL™ 108F Additive in the
grind and in the letdown.
DOWSIL™ 8590 Additive in the grind combined with DOWSIL™ 74 Additive in the letdown
was also found to provide efficient defoaming performance.
Rheology Modifiers and Thickeners

PRIMAL™ AC-337ER Acrylic Emulsion has been designed to give good response to
associative thickeners.
HEUR thickeners like ACRYSOL™ RM-5000 or ACRYSOL™ RM-2020E Rheology Modifiers

were found to be the most suitable to achieve excellent flow properties. If higher low shear
viscosity is required, the addition of low level of ACRYSOL™ RM-8W / ACRYSOL™ RM-
8WE or ACRYSOL™ RM-845 can be done without affecting flow and application
performance. When more in-can structure is desired, the rheological profile may be modified
by adding small amounts of ACRYSOL™ SCT-275 or ACRYSOL™ RM-725.
PRIMAL™ AC-337ER in combination with ACRYSOL™ RM-12W/ ACRYSOL™ RM-12WE
offers the opportunity to formulate “thixotropic like” coatings, enabling to formulate
translucent wood stains with non- drip properties.
PRIMAL™ AC-337ER can also be formulated with HASE thickeners like ACRYSOL™ RM-55.
Coalescents and Co-solvents

A water immiscible coalescent like UCAR™ Filmer IBT at a level of 9 to 10% on binder solids
is highly recommended, ensuring good film formation, acceptable block resistance and
excellent exterior durability.
We recommend only low levels of co-solvent like propylene glycol in the

formulations, because this is sufficient to provide good flow and open-time.
Extenders and Opaque Polymer
The use of ROPAQUE™ Ultra E Organic Opacifier can help reduce the amount of titanium
dioxide, thus formulation cost without affecting dry film appearance and resistance
characteristics.
PRIMAL™ AC-337ER Acrylic Emulsion formulated with a combination of Micro Mica and
ROPAQUE™ Ultra E gives a very good balance of (low) moisture up-take and (high) water
vapour permeability, which contributes to the good protection of exterior wooden
constructions.
When formulating translucent stains, we recommend the addition of pre-dispersed

transparent iron oxide pastes to give the required shade.
Biocides
Although standard in can preservatives could be used in paint formulations, it is always
recommended to test them for compatibility and efficacy. As in can preservatives, we
recommended the use of ROCIMA™ MB2X Biocide.
If PRIMAL™ AC-337ER Acrylic Emulsion is used in wet rooms, or for exterior coatings it is
suggested to use a film preservative like BIOBAN™ 350 Polymer Shielded Technology.
High Build Woodstain
Based on PRIMAL™ AC-337ER Acrylic Emulsion
HBS-337-00-01
Material Name Kilograms Liters

PRIMAL™ AC-337ER Acrylic Emulsion 647.25 614.61
DOWSIL™ 108F Additive 2.00 2.00
Water 304.80 304.80
UCAR™ Filmer IBT Coalescent Solvent 26.50 27.90
ACRYSOL™ RM-725 Rheology Modifier 1.77 1.71
ACRYSOL™ RM-12WE Rheology Modifier 6.88 6.59
ROCIMA™ MB2X Biocide 2.00 1.77
BIOBAN™ 350 Polymer Shielded Technology 8.80 8.00
Totals 1,000.00 967.38

Paint Properties
VolumeSolids:
Weight Solids: 29%
Density: 1.03
pH: ~8.1
Coalescent (based on polymer solids): 9.0%
Viscosities
Krebs Stormer (KU): 60-64
ICI Cone & Plate (Poise): 0.25 – 0.35
Brookfield (spindle 4 / 60 rpm) (mPa.s) 2450-2650
Medium Build Woodstain
MBS-337-00-01

Water 466.19 466.19
ACRYSOL™ RM-12WE Rheology Modifier 11.15 10.69
Totals 1,000.00 974.94

Paint Properties
Weight Solids: 22%
Density: 1.03
pH: ~8.1
Viscosities
ICI Cone & Plate (Poise): 0.35-0.45
Low Build Woodstain
LBS-337-00-01

Water 683.70 683.70
Totals 1,000.00 985.03
Paint Properties
Weight
VolumeSolids:
Solids: 12%
Density: 1.010
pH: ~8.7
Viscosities
ICI Cone & Plate (Poise): 0.2-0.3
Exterior House Paint Formulation
Based on PRIMAL™ AC-337ER Acrylic Emulsion (PVC 35%)
EHP-337-35-01
Material Name Kilograms Liters PVC

Grind
Water 83.00 83.00
Propylene glycol 25.00 24.10
OROTAN™ 731A ER Dispersant 11.20 10.10
DOWSIL™108F Additive 1.00 1.00
Tioxide TR-92 Titanium pigment 180.00 45.00 15.1%
Micro Mica W1 Extender 100.00 35.50 11.9%
Grind Sub-total 400.20 198.70
Let Down
ROPAQUE™ Ultra E Opaque Polymer 47.00 45.90 8.0%
Water 30.43 30.43
Totals 1000.00 762.98
Paint Properties
Volume Solids: 39%
Weight Solids: 52%
Density: 1.290
pH: ~8.7
Calculated VOC* content (g/L of wet paint): 32.8
Viscosities
Krebs Stormer (KU): 84 – 88
ICI Cone and Plate (Poise): 1.2 – 1.4
Brookfield (spindle 4 / 60 rpm) (mPa.s): 1800 – 2200
Film Properties
Gloss 60°85°: 14 / 35
(*) VOC: Amount in g/L of organic compounds having an initial boiling point less than or equal to 250°C measured at
a standard pressure of 101.3 kPa.
Exterior House Paint Formulation
EHP-337-23-01

Grind
Water 71.87 71.87
Kronos 2360 Titanium pigment 197.38 49.35 18.0%
Finntalc M15 Extender 37.96 13.47 5.0%
Let Down
DOWSIL™ 108FAdditive 1.00 1.00
ACRYSOL™ RM-2020E Rheology Modifier 21.20 20.42
Water 90.88 90.88
Totals 1,000.00 787.75 23.0%
Paint Properties
Volume Solids: 35%
Weight Solids: 47.8%
Density: 1.269
pH: ~8.7
Calculated VOC* content (g/L of wet paint): 0
Viscosities
ICI Cone and Plate (Poise): 1.6-1.8
Brookfield (spindle 4 / 60 rpm) (mPa.s): 8500 - 9500
Brookfield (spindle 4 / 6 rpm) (mPa.s): 17500 - 20000
Film Properties
Gloss 60°85°: 36/ 62
(*) VOC: Amount in g/L of organic compounds having an initial boiling point less than or equal to 250°C measured at a
standard pressure of 101.3 kPa.
Red Exterior House Paint Formulation
EHP-337-35-R1

Grind
Water 122.00 122.00
Propylene glycol 25.00 24.10
Bayferrox 130M Pigment 120.00 24.00 8.4%
Micro Mica W1 Extender 150.00 53.20 18.6%
Premix
Water 11.00 11.00
Let Down
Water 7.57 7.57
Totals 1000.0 780.41 35.0%
Paint Properties
Volume Solids: 38%
Weight Solids: 50%
Density: 1.281
pH: ~8.7
Dispersant (active based on total powders): 1.2%
Calculated VOC* content (g/L of wet paint): 32.1
Viscosities
Gloss 60/85° : 4/9
(*) VOC: Amount in g/L of organic compounds having an initial boiling point less than or equal to 250°C measured at a
standard pressure of 101.3 kPa.
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Interior Wall Paint Formulation
IWP-337-42-01

Grind
Water 69.23 69.23
DOWSIL™ 8590 Additive 1.48 1.48
Tioxide R-TC-90 Titanium Pigment 195.21 48.80 18.04%
Satintone 5HB Extender 26.07 9.91 3.67%
Durcal 2 Extender 68.81 25.00 9.24%
Grind Sub-total 372.40 164.93 30.95%
Let Down
DOWSIL™ 74 Additive 1.45 1.45
ACRYSOL™ RM-2020E Rheology Modifier 25.71 24.66
Water 124.70 124.70
Totals 1000.00 771.17 42.56%
Paint Properties
Volume Solids: 35.08%
Weight Solids: 48.41%
Density: 1.297
pH: ~8.5
Dispersant (active based on total powders): 1.2%

VOC* content (g/L of wet paint): 0
Viscosities
Film Properties
Gloss (100 µm, on glass)
Gloss 60/85°: 10 / 40
Koenig hardness (100 µm, on glass), sec
1 day, 7 days 40 / 50
(*) VOC: Amount in g/L of organic compounds having an initial boiling point less than or equal to 250°C measured at
a standard pressure of 101.3 kPa.

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PRIMAL™ AC-337ER Highly Versatile Pure Acrylic

Regional Product EMEAI

Summary PRIMAL™ AC-337ER Acrylic Emulsion is an APEO-free* pure acrylic emulsion

Characteristics • Excellent water resistance

Below are some guidelines to help formulators:

Rheology Modifiers and Thickeners

HEUR thickeners like ACRYSOL™ RM-5000 or ACRYSOL™ RM-2020E Rheology Modifiers

Coalescents and Co-solvents

We recommend only low levels of co-solvent like propylene glycol in the

When formulating translucent stains, we recommend the addition of pre-dispersed

Material Name Kilograms Liters

Totals 1,000.00 967.38

Material Name Kilograms Liters

Totals 1,000.00 974.94

Material Name Kilograms Liters

Totals 1,000.00 985.03

Material Name Kilograms Liters PVC

Totals 1000.00 762.98

Material Name Kilograms Liters PVC

Totals 1,000.00 787.75 23.0%

Material Name Kilograms Liters PVC

Totals 1000.0 780.41 35.0%

Gloss 60/85° : 4/9

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Material Name Kilograms Liters PVC

Totals 1000.00 771.17 42.56%

Dispersant (active based on total powders): 1.2%

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