Product Information

Acronal® 18 D ap

Chemical Nature:
Emulsion polymer of acrylic
and methacrylic acid esters

Benefits
„ Long-lasting, dirt-free
protective exterior finishes
„ Ideal for high performance
interior
„ Robust and flexible
formulation
Emulsion polymer for use in a wide range of
Features emulsion paints and textured finishes
„ Excellent weatherability Acronal® 18 D ap is an anionic emulsion polymer with a medium viscosity. It
„ Outstanding stability consists of small, finely divided particles. Its compatibility with common
„ High water & alkali pigments and extenders is very good, and it has high binding power for
pigments. It forms films that are tough, flexible and tack-free at temperatures
resistance in the region of 20 C. Films formed by Acronal® 18 D ap have excellent
„ Good dirt & stain water and alkali resistance and high light fastness, and they are very
resistance resistant to saponification and weathering. They have very little tendency to
blush, even if they are exposed to water for long periods.
„ Coverage of hairline
Acrylic Dispersion for
cracks Properties
Two-Component Product Solids content % 50 ± 1
Cementitious specification* pH value 7.5 – 9.0
Waterproofing
Viscosity at 23 °C, 100 1/s mPa·s 500 – 1300
Membranes (DIN EN ISO 3219, Annex A)

Other Minimum film-forming temperature °C approx. 13

properties of (ISO 2115)
dispersions Density g/cm3 approx. 1.02
Note
The information submitted in this publication is based on
our current knowledge and experience. In view of the Resistance to frost ºC ≤ -10
many factors that may affect processing and application,
these data do not relieve processors of the responsibility Type of emulsion anionic
of carrying out their own tests and experiments; neither
do they imply any legally binding assurance of certain *The aforementioned data shall constitute the agreed contractual quality of the product at the time of passing of risk. The
properties or of suitability for a specific purpose. It is the data are controlled at regular intervals as part of our quality assurance program. Neither these data nor the properties of
responsibility of those to whom we supply our products product specimens shall imply any legally binding guarantee of certain properties or of fitness for a specific
to ensure that any proprietary rights and existing laws purpose. No liability of ours can be derived therefrom.
and legislation are observed.

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Application
Areas of application
Acronal® 18 D ap is mainly used as a binder for clear aggregate coatings,
wood stains, wood paints, and emulsion paints with a gloss or satin gloss
finish. It is ideal for high performance interior paints that provides hairline
crack bridging, stain resistance and washability.

Processing
Emulsion paints can be produced in the usual manner in a high-speed
impeller mill such as a Dissolver or in a heavy-duty mixer. It is advisable to
disperse the pigments and extenders with wetting and dispersing agents
such as Pigment Disperser® A in combination with water-soluble
polyphosphates, to ensure that the viscosity of the paint remains stable over
long-term storage periods.

Acronal® 18 D ap has high pigment binding power, and very good

compatibility with pigments and fillers.

Various thickeners can be added in order to adjust the viscosity and

workability. Latekoll® D ap is recommended for regulating low-shear
rheology, Collacral® LR 8989 for the mid- to high-shear viscosity range and
Collacral® LR 8990 for high-shear rheology. These may be used in
conjunction with cellulose-based thickeners, e.g. hydroxyethyl cellulose.

Solvents need to be added in order to enable the polymer to form a uniform

film at temperatures below 13 °C. White spirit, glycol ethers and their
acetates, or Texanol, either alone or in combination, are particularly effective.
It is usually sufficient to add these solvents at a level of 2 %, expressed as a
proportion of the total formulation. Short-chain alcohols and glycols improve
the freeze-thaw resistance of paints, but they cannot be used to lower the
film-forming temperature. If possible, solvents should not be added direct to
the emulsion polymer, they should be mixed with the pigment paste and then
added.

Like all finely divided emulsion polymers, Acronal® 18 D ap has a tendency

to foam. It is therefore necessary to add a commercial defoamer at the level
of 0.3 – 1%. Trials should be carried out to test the effectiveness of the
defoamer.

Although Acronal® 18 D ap itself is resistant to microorganisms in the form in

which it is supplied, preservatives need to be added to products formulated
with Acronal® 18 D ap to protect them from attack by microorganisms over
long periods in storage. Trials should always be carried out to test the
compatibility and efficacy of the preservatives.

Customers have to carry out their own trials when developing and processing
Note
The information submitted in this publication is based on
products based on Acronal® 18 D ap. The compatibility of Acronal® 18 D ap
our current knowledge and experience. In view of the with other ingredients of formulations, its effect on mixing processes and its
many factors that may affect processing and application,
these data do not relieve processors of the responsibility adhesion on different substrates etc., are affected by a variety of factors
of carrying out their own tests and experiments; neither
do they imply any legally binding assurance of certain
which are too numerous for us to take into account in our own trials. This
properties or of suitability for a specific purpose. It is the includes testing its stability by storing it at ca. 50 °C to confirm that its
responsibility of those to whom we supply our products
to ensure that any proprietary rights and existing laws viscosity remains stable
and legislation are observed.

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Safety
General
The usual precautions for handling chemicals must be observed. These
include the measures set out in the guidelines of the organisations
responsible for safety at work, in particular, good ventilation and fume
extraction at the workplace, care of the skin and the wearing of eye
protection.

Safety Data Sheet

When using this product, the information and advice given in our Safety
Data Sheet should be observed. Due attention should also be given to the
precautions necessary for handling chemicals.

Labeling
According to all the data at our disposal, Acronal® 18 D ap does not need to
be labeled as a dangerous substance or preparation as defined in the
relevant local directives according to their current status.

Storage
Acronal® 18 D ap must not be allowed to come into contact during storage
with metals or alloys that are susceptible to corrosion. It is important to
ensure that containers are kept tightly sealed, and the headspace of bulk
storage tanks must be kept saturated with water vapour. This product must
not be exposed to high temperatures, and it must be protected from frost.

Acronal® 18 D ap has a shelf life of six months at 10 – 30 °C, provided due

attention is paid to the hygiene of tanks and storage facilities.

We would recommend treating this product with a biocide in order to prevent

problems with microorganisms from occurring during storage and
processing. Further details are given in our leaflet on “The handling and
storage of polymer emulsion polymers”

For further information please contact:

BASF South East Asia Pte Ltd

Functional Polymers Asia Pacific
7 Temasek Boulevard
#35-01 Suntec Tower One
Singapore 038987
Phone: +65 6337-0330
Fax: +65 6430-9825
E-mail: architecturalcoatings-asia@basf.com
www.functionalpolymers.basf.com
Note
The information submitted in this publication is based on
our current knowledge and experience. In view of the
many factors that may affect processing and application,
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these data do not relieve processors of the responsibility

of carrying out their own tests and experiments; neither
do they imply any legally binding assurance of certain
properties or of suitability for a specific purpose. It is the
responsibility of those to whom we supply our products
to ensure that any proprietary rights and existing laws
and legislation are observed.

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